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@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ Define a connection to a Shoutcast or Icecast server.
 
 * Shost : server hostname or IP address
 * iport : server port
-* Suser : username
-* Spassword : password
-* Smount : mount point
+* Suser : username; may be an empty string if not required
+* Spassword : password; may be an empty string if not required
+* Smount : mount point; may be an empty string if not required
 
 ## shoutopen ishout
 Open a connection defined by shoutinit.