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Logitech Wireless DJ Music System

Logitech Wireless DJ Music System


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Brand: Logitech

List Price: $219.99
Buy Used: $145.00
You Save: $74.99 (34%)



Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 63 reviews
Sales Rank: 12778

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 9.5 x 2.8
Warranty: 2 years warranty

MPN: 966194-0403
Model: 966194-0403
UPC: 097855037770
EAN: 0097855037770
ASIN: B000HNJ96Q

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Package Contents - Wireless DJ remote; Rechargeable battery; USB Music Transmitter; Music Receiver / Dock; AC Adapter; Stereo RCA audio cable; Logitech StreamPoint software CD; User Manual; 2-year limited warranty
  • Streams music from your computer for playback on your home audio system
  • StreamPoint Software - Works with popular media players such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, Musicmatch and more for a unified view of all your music
  • Use the dedicated DJ List Add button to add songs to a dynamic Now Playing list?even while the music is playing. Great for parties
  • Music Anywhere wireless technology - A better wireless solution with plug-and-play simplicity, digital audio clarity, and no home network required

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This innovative music system from Logitech lets you browse your PC music collection and send songs wirelessly to your home stereo. It streams your favorite digital audio files, Internet radio stations, and podcasts. It even plays protected WMA and AAC (iTunes) audio files. The included remote makes this system easy to operate. Its LCD screen lets you view your song library from the comfort of your couch. Use the handy scroll wheel to find the song you want and then select it with a simple click. You can sort through your music by song title, artist, album, genre, or playlist, and even create temporary playlists on the fly. Begin by adding your selections, then let your guests pick their favorites as the night goes on. Install the included software on your PC and let it search for music files that are already located in your iTunes, Musicmatch Jukebox, and Windows Media libraries. Next, connect the wireless transmitter to your PC's USB port and the wireless remote dock to any audio system with an auxiliary input. Then you'll be ready to enjoy your digital music files on your home audio system. Included software can access music from Apple iTunes, Windows Media Player or Musicmatch Jukebox libraries on your PC Stereo audio cable included PC System Requirements - Intel or AMD CPU (1GHz or higher); Windows XP Home or Professional (SP1+); 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 300 MB available disk space; Available 1.1 or 2.0 USB port; CD-ROM drive Audio System Requirements - Home stereo system with stereo RCA input jacks or Powered multimedia speaker system with a stereo-mini input jack

Amazon.com Product Description
All your PC music. On your stereo. With total control.

The Logitech Wireless DJ Music System makes it easy to play your PC music on your stereo. Enjoy all of your music in your living room: MP3s, WMAs, iTunes, Internet radio stations—even podcasts and subscription audio. Use the long-range remote to browse through your entire music collection and see what's playing—all from the comfort of your sofa. The Wireless DJ Music System combines plug-and-play simplicity with the clarity of digital audio, doesn't require a network, and works throughout your home.

Stream music from your PC to your stereo. Now it's easy!

See how the Logitech Wireless DJ Music System can enhance your digital lifestyle:

On-demand Playlists
Throwing a party but there's no time to plan the music? By using the DJ List feature, you can become the disc jockey! Start with a song or two, then circulate the remote among your guests and let them add to your music mix! The intuitive clickable scroll wheel makes it easy to select and sort songs. No need to worry about lost CDs; just relax and enjoy the convenience of having easy access to your entire music library. Now the party can make the music, instead of the music making the party!
  • Build a playlist. Use the dedicated "DJ List Add" button to create your unique music set.
  • Add songs to your dynamic "Now Playing" list—even while the music is playing!
  • Use the DJ List at your next party, and let everyone be a disc jockey!

Access to Internet Radio, Podcasts and subscription audio

Are you a sports fan or talk radio junkie, but it's your night to do laundry? Don't worry, with the Wireless DJ Music System and your favorite web radio program or podcast, you can break away from your PC and listen to streaming Internet audio on your home stereo system!

  • Easily access Internet radio stations, podcasts and subscription audio—from anywhere, without wires and without hassles.
  • Play all major digital music formats that your PC can play, including MP3, M4A, M4P, and WMA.

PC music, anywhere

Want to listen to your favorite music as you move about the house, but your music collection is on your PC in another room and out of reach? With the Wireless DJ Music System, you can simultaneously play music through your PC speakers and stream it to a remote room. With additional wireless receivers (purchased separately), you can seamlessly switch playback from room to room as you move around your house.

  • Listen to and control music or online programming from anywhere in your house, using the long-range remote control.
  • Expand your system to multiple rooms. Music receivers for additional speaker systems are available for online purchase.

"Play All Songs" and "Shuffle & Play" functions

Entertaining guests and want to play only mellow jazz during dinner? Select "Play All Songs" from the menu to select and play songs in your collection by genre or artist. Or, pick "Shuffle & Play" from the menu for a surprise mix of your entire collection.

  • Use the "Shuffle & Play" function to maximize the artist variety.
  • Select "Genres" and "Play All Songs" to play only music of a certain type.

Features

LCD screen on remote
The backlit display makes it easy to browse through your entire music collection, play exactly what you want, and see what's playing.
DJ List
View and control the current list of songs that you've selected for playback.
Intuitive controls
Use the clickable scroll wheel to quickly navigate through large lists of songs, and press to select.
"DJ List Add" button
Use the dedicated "DJ List Add" button to add songs to a dynamic "Now Playing" list—even while the music is playing. Great for parties!
StreamPoint Software
Works with popular media players such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, Musicmatch and more for a unified view of all your music.
Music Anywhere wireless technology
A better wireless solution with plug-and-play simplicity, digital audio clarity, and no home network required.

System Requirements

  • Intel or AMD CPU (1 GHz or higher)
  • Windows XP Home or Professional (SP1+)
  • 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 300 MB available disk space
  • Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
  • CD-ROM drive

Audio System Requirements

  • Home stereo system with stereo RCA input jacks
    or
  • Powered multimedia speaker system with a stereo-mini input jack

Specifications

  • Frequency: 2.4 Ghz
  • Transmission format: digital

Compatible Applications
StreamPoint software accesses the media libraries of:

  • Apple iTunes 6.0.2 (and higher)
  • Windows MediaPlayer 9 (and higher)
  • Musicmatch Jukebox 9.0 build 5805 (and higher)

Plays any format your PC can play:

  • MP3 & WMA
  • iTunes (AAC)
  • Internet Radio

Package Contents

  • Wireless DJ remote
  • Rechargeable battery
  • USB Music Transmitter
  • Music Receiver / Dock
  • AC Adapter
  • Stereo RCA audio cable
  • Logitech StreamPoint software CD
  • User Manual
  • 2-year limited warranty



Customer Reviews:   Read 58 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars NOT for audiophile's...!   January 1, 2007
P. Lang
31 out of 35 found this review helpful

If you are a person who is interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction, this device is NOT for you.

I was hoping it had some of the qualities of the "Squeezebox" or at least something close, I was wrong.

From what I can find on the internet this device uses the "SBC codec for Bluetooth Audio" to transmit audio from the computer to your stereo receiver. SBC is an audio coding system specially designed for Bluetooth audio at medium bit rates, and having a low computational complexity. Judging from the quality of sound, my guess is that the bitrate is approximately 128Kbps.....a far cry from my original music files that are encoded with Apples lossless at a bitrate of about 1000kbps. Don't get me wrong...this device was very hard for me to return. It was a breeze to setup and worked perfectly with my iTunes (after a firmware/software upgrade to Pre-release 3, StreamPoint v1.1.0). The remote is wonderful...east to navigate and good battery life...but has a very short range (less than 40 feet in my house). So, in summary.

The Good:
Easy to setup
Easy to use
Good battery life

The Bad:
Sound quality
Wireless range

So, if you normally listen to music encoded at 128kbs and don't have a long distance requirements for the remote...this device is for you. However, if you like high-fidelity music (or close to it) and you need a remote that will transmit over long distances...pass this one by.

Rumor has it that Logitech will merge the sqeezebox with the DJ Music system remote in the next generation of the Squeezebox...we can only hope.



5 out of 5 stars What I was waiting for!   October 11, 2006
Gary Tyson (Raleigh, NC)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful

I have been waiting for a reasonably priced alternative to allow me to play my music collection from my computer on my home stereo system. Up to this point I had been plugging my iPod directly into the system, but the solution was less than ideal.
The Wireless DJ is perfect. It was unbelievably easy to set up. I assumed I would go through the typical process when I add a new gadget to the PC - plug it in, get frustrated that it doesn't work, play around with things, still doesn't work, finally stumble upon the right setting or call tech support hold-o-rama.

Instead, I loaded the software, plugged in the output device, connected the input device to my stereo, and that was it. I swear I did the whole thing in 10 minutes.

The remote is excellent. I love that the remote includes a mute button and volume control, so I essentially can use the remote as my only control of the stereo now.

It is great that it works with iTunes and the sound quality is very good. Only down side is that my PC is fairly far away from my computer and as such I occassionally get a hiccup in the bluetooth signal that causes a burp in the music. But it is minor enough to not bother me, and well off set by the positives of this great new gadget.



1 out of 5 stars Works - but buggy, and better things are right around the corner   October 21, 2007
Goldengate (San Francisco, where else?)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

I own the Logitech Pc wireless Music System and have been very happy with that... it's about $60 or so on Amazon these days. It allows your stereo to serve as an external computer speaker -- so basically you can transmit sound from your computer to the stereo.

I bought this because it provides the added functionality of being able to use a remote (included) at your stereo to select songs/albums etc almost like looking at an iPod. I set it up in about 10 minutes, downloaded software updates, etc and had music running.

It uses a Bluetooth signal to transmit (instead of your computer's wireless network) and that signal seems subject to interference. Every few minutes, there's a 1 second or less gap in the sound that begins to really grate on your nerves after listening for a while. The included documentation and online forums recommend changing placement of the transmitter etc which I tried but to no avail.

And frankly, technology has evolved to the point where we should be able to plug and listen without a lot of fiddling around to get something to work. I also found accessing internet radio stations, while possible, not easy, and half the time I get an error message saying that the receive cannot find the station.

Logitech seems to be focusing on their new Squeezebox and my sense is that this is marked down because they're moving on to better things. You should, too. I'm returning mine to Amazon.



5 out of 5 stars A serious competitor to Sonos for 1/6th the price   September 28, 2006
Brian J. Mcloughlin (Los Angeles, CA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Logitech took an Apple-like approach to solve a common problem - you have your music on iTunes in one room (usually a bedroom or home office) and you want to play music on your fancy home theater / stereo in the main room in your house. Sure, you could set up a wireless network to stream iTunes songs to your stereo, but you don't want to walk to your computer every time you want to skip a song or browse your song library. Logitech has delivered with a gorgeous remote that can be set up in less than 10 minutes. There are only 3 steps: 1- run the CD to install the software; 2 - plug in the transmitter to a USB port on your computer; and 3 - plug in the wireless receiver to your home stereo anywhere in the house. That's it. I turned on the DJ Remote and had a complete listing of my 700-song library right on the remote with navigation as good as on my on my i-Pod. Even my iTunes playlists appear on the remote. I was also impressed with the quality of the audio streaming wirelessly to my home stereo in my living room. I would have liked to have a choice during set-up to have the remote control the volume on my reciever rather than only on my computer, but that's a small criticism. I only set up one room, but I'm told you can buy additional DJ receivers to add rooms to the system. Not bad for under $250. The only alternative to get this kind of functionality in a great design is the Sonos system, which starts at $1500 or so. I can't believe where Logitech priced this thing. They could have charged $400 - $600 and I still would have been psyched to own it.


4 out of 5 stars Great Platform, But Could Use Some Tweaks   November 14, 2006
Gregory P. Konezny (Edina, MN United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Finally, a way to unleash all the music on your PC without major hassles! I have tried several WLAN based systems, each of which I have either returned or used sparsely simply b/c they did not work or were not very user friendly. The Logitech DJ finally offers a solution that works and is easy to use. However, it is not without its faults:

Positives:
1) Uses a dedicated wireless connection - so no hassles with WLAN security, signal strength, etc. Also, connection strength strong enough where I stream music from my PC upstairs to my stereo downstairs - and its inside a cabinet!
2) You can scroll through your ENTIRE music collection on the screen of the remote - just like an iPod! This is probably the greatest feature. The previous wireless music systems that I have tried would either have a lame little set top box with a readout screen or would have to be hooked up to your TV to provide the visual interface.
3) Works with all my music file formats - including subscription music services like Napster. I am a Napster subscription user, and it works beautifully.
4) great remote - easy to use, attractive design, and recharchable battery that lasts for a reasonably long time

Negatives:
1) I did not have a plug n' play experience. There were a few kinks that I had to work out first. This included a problem where the system would get hung up if I had the same music file in both the Apple and WMA format - so I just told the Logitech system to sync with WMA files and ignore Apple files and it works fine.
2) System is difficult to use if you have A LOT of music. After synching the Logitech with my music collection, I ended up with over 1,000 artists and 12,000 songs This made it very difficult to scroll through your music to find what you want. I ended up spending a weekend pruning/cleaning up my files to get down to 350 artists and about 7,000 songs. I would suggest to Logitech that they incorporate some more intelligent search functionality in the next version.
3) Automatic vs. Manual synching. The Logitech operating system used by the DJ to synch with your music files can automatically read your music collection to check for updates. However, with the size of my collection, sometimes the system would get hung up while I was trying to play music as it was also trying to synch with my music files. I switched to manual update and just update it occasionally, which is fine.

But now that I have it working well, it is fantastic!





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