How can I transfer my iTunes Library back onto my mac?

Hi there,
Up until recently I had a 2006 17" iMac and 500gb Time Capsule. I transfered my entire 140gb iTunes library onto the Time Capsule and made it the default location for all of my music, videos and apps due to the fairly small HD on the Mac.
I recently bought a new Mac with a 500gb HD and I would like to transfer the iTunes library and change the location back onto the computer again. This would enable me to format the Time Capsule, (which has been playing up) and use it for back-ups through Time Machine...something that it hasn't been able to do for some time.
I would be very grateful for some advice on this, as I don't want to risk losing any of my music files and I'm no expert!
Thanks in advance for any help!
Brent

The info here should be helpful.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
It does seem to depend on the version of itunes you run..
Best asking in the itunes area.. as this is not really a TC issue.
But i would strongly recommend you do an archive to a usb drive of the present contents of the TC.. as they can die suddenly and without recourse.. and it is a sealed unit without spares or parts available.. Apple will offer no help.. although we do fix them that will cost you and it is probably time for a new one.

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