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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean only with a piece of dry cloth.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End-User License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW. This product contains technology and data from Gracenote of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The technology from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Embedded Software”) enables this product to do disc identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the “Gracenote Database”).
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Contents English General Information HD About WACS700 ............................................... 12 Supplied accessories .......................................... 12 Philips on-line support ...................................... 13 Environmental information .............................. 14 Maintenance ........................................................ 14 Safety information .............................................. 14 Playing Harddisk(HD) ........................................
English Contents FM radio Tuning to radio stations .................................... 41 Storing preset radio stations ........................... 41 Autostore: automatic programming Manual programming To listen to a preset station RDS ....................................................................... 42 NEWS ................................................................... 42 Activating NEWS Deactivating NEWS AUX/SLEEP AUX (Listening to an external source) ......... 43 SLEEP ...................
General Information English About WACS700 Supplied accessories WACS700 comprise a WAC700 Center and a WAS700 Station. Up to 5 WAS700 Stations can be connected to a WAC700 Center. – Center’s remote control with 4 x AAA batteries – Station’s remote control with 1 x CR2025 battery – 1 x Ethernet cable – PC installer CD – 2 x FM wire antenna – 2 x Mounting kit (for Center and Station) On WAC700’s 40GB* hard disk, you can centrally store up to 750 audio CDs.
English General Information Philips on-line support Philips products have been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If your Philips Connected Planet product is not working correctly, we recommend you check your User Manual to verify that your product is properly connected and configured. The web site for Connected Planet support: www.philips.
General Information English Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Controls on the Center (Top and front panels) 1 STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER – – press briefly to switch Center on or to standby mode ; press and hold to switch Center to Eco Power mode or on 3 EJECT MENU enters or exits setup menu. 9 SOURCE – – selects sound source HD, CD, Radio or AUX In standby mode: switches Center on and selects sound source HD, CD, Radio or AUX 0 RECORD – 2 CD slot loader – – CD/Radio/AUX: starts the recording to hard disk ! INCR.
Controls (illustrations on page 4) English Controls on the Station ( front panel) 81 – 1 SAME ARTIST – – – – HD: plays all the tracks of current artist SAME GENRE HD: plays all the tracks of current genre – MENU enters or exits setup menu – 3 / 4 HD: skips/searches tracks/passage backward/ forward (in playback screen); fast scrolls the option list Radio: tunes to radio stations – 2 / OK confirms selection – OK HD: starts or pauses playback shows status of Station 3 MUSIC FOLLOWS ME – – HD:
Center’s 2-way remote control – In standby mode: switches the set on and selects Radio source or the audio input from an additional connected appliance 41 • 1 2 3 4 – – – – – – / 2 / 3 / 4 navigation controls (left, right, up, down) to scroll through the option list 1 HD/CD: returns to previous option lists Radio: enters the list of preset stations 3 / 4 HD/CD: skips/searches tracks/passage backward/ forward (in playback screen); fast scrolls the option list Radio: tunes to radio stations 2 / OK
Controls English ^ – & – * – ( – ) – ¡ – MUSIC BROADCAST HD: broadcasts music from Center to Station Station’s remote control MUTE switches the sound off temporarily REC CD/Radio/AUX: starts the recording to hard disk ™ SMART EQ HD: selects match sound setting for current genre ) 1 2 ¡ 3 4 ( DIM changes the brightness of display illumination 5 * SLEEP adjusts/displays/switches off sleep timer 6 7 & ™ INCR.
4Ç ( – – stops playback or recording 53 – / 4 Scroll scroll the display screen upward or downward 6 View – toggles playback display and previous option list – – 7 Repeat – – – 2 / OK confirms selection Shuffle – selects random playback 8 VOL +, – adjusts the volume level 9 Sleep – ajusts/displays/switches off sleep timer – turns the bass enhancement on (DBB1, DBB2, DBB3) or off HD: selects match sound setting for current genre – HD: moves music playback between Center and Station # S
Installation English FM antenna ETHERNET R L R L AUX IN 75 LINE OUT FM ANTENNA 75 Ω FM ANTENNA VOLTAGE SELECTOR NOT FOR ALL VERSIONS AC power cord Center FM antenna 75 Ω FM ANTENNA AC power cord Station 20 p001-p051_WACS700_EngNEW2 20 9/16/2005, 09:07
Placing Center and Station Rear connections With the detachable stands and by-packed wall mounting kits, WACS700 Center and Station allow you to place them in two ways: on desktops with stands or on walls without stands. Warning: Never make or change connections with the mains supply switched on. English Installation A Antenna Connection 1 Extend the wire antenna and fit it to FM ANTENNA as shown below.
Installation English 3 4 Extend the extension line and move it in different positions for optimal reception (as far away as possible from the TV, VCR or other radiation sources) C Connecting an additional appliance Fix the extension line’s end to the ceiling 1 It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player with the Center or Station.
D Connecting to an additional appliance Setting up Wi-Fi connection between Center and Station with powerful speakers To enjoy the sound effect brought by powerful speakers on an external appliance, e.g. a hi-fi mini system, use red/white audio cables (not supplied) to connect Center with the appliance.
Installation Preparation English If there is interference in the neighborhood, the set may pause during playback or respond slowly to your operation. In such cases – Keep the Center or Station at least 3 meters away from microwave ovens, DECT phones, bluetooth devices (e.g. headphones, a computer mouse), wireless access points (e.g. routers), cordless phones, Wi-Fi compatible printers and PDAs, etc.. – Use the WEP* key when connecting your Center and Station to an existing wireless PC network.
Note: – Avoid placing your Center or Station close to the plasma TV. It may resuit in improper display on your Center’s remote control. – If you switch on your Center or Station using the STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER button on the set, press REFRESH on Center’s remote control to synchronize the remote control’s display.
Preparation English Using the navigation controls When selecting options on the set’s screen, you often need to use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
Switching to power-saving mode Switching to standby/on and selecting functions 1 When the set is on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER to switch it to standby (or y on the remote control) ➜ Display shows GoodBye. Then, ➜ The screen dims out. 2 To switch on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER on the set ➜ The set switches to the last source selected OR On the remote control, press the source button (e.g. HARDDISK, CD/MP3-CD, TUNER/ AUX, Center).
Basic functions English MUTE Bass adjustment During playback, you can temporarily switch off the sound without switching off the set. 1 2 Press MUTE to switch off the sound appears. Playback continues ➜ The icon without sound To switch on the sound, press MUTE again or adjust the volume with VOL +/– You can also switch on the sound by activating MUSIC BROADCAST on the Center.
Selecting languages Display adjustment You can adjust the display’s backlight and contrast settings 1 2 3 4 English Basic functions Press MENU to enter the MENU screen Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select Display Press 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to select your options: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to enter the MENU screen Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select Language Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select: En
HD English Playing Harddisk (HD) On WAC700 Center is located a 40GB hard disk, where music is centrally stored. Via Wi-Fi, all the stored music can be streamed and played on Station.
To select a different track in current album during playback ● In the playback screen, briefly and repeatedly press the navigation controls 3 or 4 to select previous or next tracks (or 4 or ¢ on Center’s remote control; O, P on Station’s remote control) English HD Selecting tracks of a particular artist ● During playback, press SAME ARTIST ➜ Playback of current artist’s tracks continues after current track Selecting tracks of a particular genre ● During playback, press SAME GENRE ➜ Playback of current gen
HD English 5 6 SMART EQ Creating Playlist: custom collection of your favorite music On Center’s hard disk., you can create up to 99 playlists consisting of your favorite tracks in the desired sequence. Helpful hints: – You can also create your playlists on your computer via Philips Digital Media Manager (DMM). For details, see DMM’s help file. Refer to the manual Connect to your PC to learn how to install DMM software.
To rip a disc at fast speed (default) (For audio CDs, MP3/WMA CDs) Building music library on Center 1 Printed side this way Pr IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – For CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies, recording is restricted. in Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.
HD English To find your ripped tracks After MP3 conversion is completed, you can find and playback the ripped tracks in Albums.
Display track information 1 During playback, press VIEW once or more to enter the playback screen ➜ The display shows: on the top: HD in the middle: current track name, elapsed playing time and some track information at the bottom: equalizer setting and, if DBB is activated, DBB setting. 2 3 Press 2 ➜ The display shows track information (e.g. track name, file type, file size, bit rate of mp3/ wma files).
HD English Station management MUSIC BROADCAST Adding a station MUSIC BROADCAST allows you to broadcast music from Center to Station (s). You can add a station to an existing Wi-Fi network of Center and Station. Up to 5 WAS700 stations can be connected to a WAC700 Center.
Firmware Deleting a station 1 Switch on WAC700 Center and select HD source 2 To select Delete Station on Center a. Press MENU b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Station Mgnt menu c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select ➜ On the Center ‘s display shows the list of connected stations 3 4 Restoring previous firmware After the Center’s firmware is upgraded, you can restore it to its previous version as desired.
CD (on Center only) English IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end with .mp3. – For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for CD burning/conversion. Visit www. microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management).
3 4 Using the fast skip 3 or 4 Press once or more the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select a track Press 2 (or OK) to start playback, if necessary ● MP3/WMA: Press OK on a highlighted album to star t playback of the album (orÉÅ on Center’s remote control; the Play keyÉ on Station’s remote control) ● MP3/WMA: Press OK on the highlighted album All tracks to start playback of all the tracks on the disc (orÉÅ on Center’s remote control; the Play keyÉ on Station’s remote control) 5 To pause playback,
CD (on Center only) English Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE Display track information 1 – plays the current track continuously – repeats all the tracks (under current album ) – repeats all the tracks (under current album) in random order – tracks (under current album) are played in random order 1 During playback, press once or more REPEAT or/ and SHUFFLE to select play modes 2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes are no longer displayed on th
1 2 Tuning to radio stations Storing preset radio stations Check the set is switched on or to standby (See Basic functions, Switching on/to standby and selecting functions, Switching to Eco power/ on) You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Press SOURCE once or more to select Radio (on the remote control, press TUNER/AUX once or more) ➜ Playback screen appears.
FM radio English RDS Deactivating NEWS RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with FM radio signal 1 2 Tune to the desired RDS radio station (see Autostore: automatic programming) ● Press RDS/NEWS again on the remote control or ● Switch the set to Radio source ➜ The icon disapears and NEWS OFF is displayed briefly Press RDS/NEWS repeatedly to view the following information (if available): – Station name – program type (for example: News, Pop
AUX (Listening to an external source) SLEEP You can set a certain period of time after which the Center or Station will switch to standby. You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your Center or Station. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Check the external device has been properly connected.
Reset English If a Station is reset and the Center is not: Reset If desired, you can restore your Center or Stations to their default setting (including the network setting). When to reset Center or Station: ● Resetting Center or Station helps to re-establish the connection between Center and Station.
General AC Power WAC700 ........................................ 120V ±10% (max. 110W) WAS700 ........................................... 120V ±10% (max. 55W) Power consumption Active WAC700 ................................................................................. < 35W WAS700 .................................................................................. < 25W Standby WAC700 ................................................................................. < 18W WAS700 .........................
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution Wi-Fi connection: During the first-time setup, Station’s display shows “Searching for Center”.
Stations react when you operate Center’s remote control ✔ Center’s remote control is powerful enough to “x” flashes on the sychro display of Center’s remote control ✔ Signal error. Check you have pointed the remote After the set is switched on, nothing appears on the sychronous display of Center’s remote control ✔ You switched on the set by using the control on The remote control does not function properly.
Troubleshooting English Tuner ✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or Radio reception is poor connect an external antenna for better reception. ✔ Increase the distance between the set and your TV or VCR. There will be interference on the radio reception whenever my Center or Station is near the PC. Such interference happens to most of the built-in tuner product. ✔ Install the supplied FM wire antenna for better reception. ✔ Keep your Center or Station at least 1 meter away from PC.
How to mount your Center and Station onto walls IMPORTANT! – The wall mounting instructions are for the use of the qualified wall mounting person only! – Ask a qualified person to help you with the wall mounting, which includes drilling holes on the wall, fixing the mounting brackets to the wall, and mounting the sets onto the brackets.
Appendix English 5 To detach the stand from Center or Station, a. As shown, hold down the Lock•unlock button(s). b. Move out the stand to detach. Center 7 As shown, hook and mount Center or Station in place. Center Station 6 Station On Center, insert the supplied protective card sheet where the stand was installed.
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