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Unable to install with Melco N1 - pdcman - 05-01-2019 10:53
Hi all, first post.
I am trying to install minim-server for the first time to my Melco N1.
I am getting as far as putting the usb stick in the backup port, selecting backup and restore etc, but have the following message:- 'cannot restore from newer version'. Any ideas what I need to do next?
Thanks
Phil
update: I needed to update the melco software to 3.9 first. I have got as far as step 10 successfully. However, the front screen is now displaying normally, it doesn't appear that it is installing minim server. (the usb stick has been moved to the expansion slot as instructed) Is this done silently in the background?
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - Donuk - 05-01-2019 12:53
error
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - simoncn - 05-01-2019 13:41
What level was the Melco software when you got the 'cannot restore from newer version' message? This should not be happening unless it was a very old level.
The install happens silently because the Melco software doesn't allow MinimServer to write messages to the front panel. You can track progress by looking at the log file described in step 16 of the instructions.
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - pdcman - 05-01-2019 15:39
(05-01-2019 13:41)simoncn Wrote: What level was the Melco software when you got the 'cannot restore from newer version' message? This should not be happening unless it was a very old level.
The install happens silently because the Melco software doesn't allow MinimServer to write messages to the front panel. You can track progress by looking at the log file described in step 16 of the instructions.
Thanks Simon. It was at 3.72 from memory. I will check the log file as suggested and report back shortly.
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - simoncn - 05-01-2019 16:26
Thanks for the quick reply. The 0.8.5.4 install image was created from a machine running 3.80, so this makes sense. I will add a note to the installation instructions telling people they need to be on 3.80 or higher.
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - pdcman - 05-01-2019 17:12
OK, it seems to be up and running in Kazoo. It took longer than I thought, but I can see it via this app and play music.
I cannot however, access the folders via file manager on my PC. It can see the melco, but I cant connect to it. It asks for a username and password for access, which I've not seen previously!
Have I missed a step?
Thanks for any help offered.
.
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - pdcman - 05-01-2019 17:13
(05-01-2019 12:53)Donuk Wrote: error
Thanks?
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - simoncn - 05-01-2019 20:38
If it takes a long time for MinimServer to get up and running, this is probably because you are running Twonky on the Melco as well. Twonky consumes a lot of CPU resources and this makes MinimServer run more slowly, especially on initial startup. The MinimServer install instructions tell you how to disable Twonky.
The username/password issue is caused by the 3.90 firmware. You can access your library by entering nobody/nobody for the username and password.
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - pdcman - 06-01-2019 00:58
(05-01-2019 20:38)simoncn Wrote: If it takes a long time for MinimServer to get up and running, this is probably because you are running Twonky on the Melco as well. Twonky consumes a lot of CPU resources and this makes MinimServer run more slowly, especially on initial startup. The MinimServer install instructions tell you how to disable Twonky.
The username/password issue is caused by the 3.90 firmware. You can access your library by entering nobody/nobody for the username and password.
ah ah! Brilliant, thanks for your support Simon, I can now see it. Its annoying when they change these things in melco updates!
I'll look at turning twonky off when I've managed to change the trees in minimserver. that's my task for tomorrow. I might be back again..............!
RE: Unable to install with Melco N1 - Donuk - 06-01-2019 12:56
To disable Twonky in the more recent firmwares for the Melco:
No need to use the Minimserver route. It is possible to do this from the menu system on the Melco.
I recently did this, with the latest firmware. But I cannot find reference to this in the Melco instructions. Perhaps I have missed it.
But it is possible!
Anyone remember how they did it??
Donuk beautiful downtown York