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Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Entertainment System Introduction What’s in the box What else you need Overview of the SoundSphere Speakers Overview of the remote control Overview of the docking charger 3 4 Prepare 4 4 5 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 Connect 10 10 Set up a Wi-Fi network for AirPlay 13 Connect speakers to a Wi-Fi network (router) 13 Connect an AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network 17 5 Play Stream audio from your AirPlay device Control play Advanced control Update firmware
1 Important Safety Important Safety Instructions a Read these instructions. k Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth.
Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. • Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. • Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment. • Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. • Ensure that you always have easy access to the power • • cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power.
Notice Notice of compliance Modifications The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC & RSS compliance statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
2 Your Docking Entertainment System • • • • • • Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
g IR sensor Overview of the SoundSphere Speakers Overview of the remote control a f a e b c d b g c f e d g a a • • Turn on/off the speakers. (Press and hold) reset the speakers. b MP3-LINK • Socket for an external audio player. c ~ AC IN • Power socket of the speakers. d Speaker connectors (+/-) • Connect the two speakers. e WiFi SETUP • Connect the speakers to a Wi-Fi network. f LED indicator • Show the current status of the speakers. 8 EN • Turn on/off the speakers.
Overview of the docking charger a b c a ~ DC IN • Power socket of the docking charger. b ON/OFF • Switch on or off the LED light around the docking charger.
3 Prepare 5 Screw the left black (-) connector to secure the cable. 6 Repeat steps 2-5 to insert the other speaker cable into the right connectors. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Connect an audio player (optional) You can also listen to an external audio player through the SoundSphere speakers. Connect Connect speaker cables Note • Insert the stripped portion of each speaker wire into the socket completely. • For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only.
Connect power Connect power to standalone docking charger (optional) Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply • • voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of the unit. Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that you have completed all the other connections.
1 2 Open the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. Insert one CR2032 battery with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Note • Before pressing any function button on the remote • 12 control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the battery.
4 Set up a WiFi network for AirPlay Note • Some operations may vary as you use different types of wireless routers. • You are recommended to change the SSID of your wireless router to ‘PhilipsFidelioAP’. In this way, the SoundSphere speakers can get connected to the router automatically after power-on. You can hear a beep after successful connection. Then, proceed to ‘Connect an AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network’ directly.
2 Press the WPS button on the wireless router. » After a while, the LED indicator stops blinking and stays green, and the main speaker beeps. 2 Select Settings -> Wi-Fi on your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. • Or enter the list of available wireless networks on your PC/Mac. 3 Select Philips_Fidelio_AirPlay from the list of available networks. » The speakers join the Wi-Fi network successfully.
Philips_Fidelio_Airplay 169.254.1.1 4 Wait until successful Wi-Fi connection to the main speaker. » A Wi-Fi signal icon is displayed on the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. 5 Open Safari on your iPod/iPhone/iPad. • Or open the web browser on your PC or Mac. 6 Type in 169.254.1.1 at the address bar to enter the DS9800W configuration page. 7 Select the Network Configuration tab.
8 Change the name of the SoundSphere speakers in Airplay Device Name if you like. 9 Select your router SSID from the pulldown list of Service Set ID (SSID). 11 Click Apply at the bottom of the page to 10 Enter your network key if required (For some routers, you may also need to tick DHCP under Advance Setting.) 16 EN apply your settings. » A menu for confirmation of your set parameters pops up.
12 Click OK on the popup menu to confirm your settings. » After a while, the LED indicator stops blinking and stays green, and the main speaker beeps. » The speakers join the Wi-Fi network successfully. Connect an AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network To work together with the SoundSphere speakers, your AirPlay device is required to join the same Wi-Fi network as the speakers. 1 Select Settings -> Wi-Fi on your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. • Or enter the list of available wireless networks on your PC/Mac.
3. Wait until successful Wi-Fi connection to the router. » A Wi-Fi signal icon is displayed on the AirPlay device. 2 Select your router SSID from the list of available wireless networks.
5 Play Stream audio from your AirPlay device Note • Make sure that the AirPlay device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the speakers. Stream from your iOS 4.2 (or later) enabled iPod touch/iPhone/iPad 1 2 3 Open iPod. 4 Select a media file and start play. 5 Wait until successful audio streaming to the speakers. Tap on the AirPlay icon. Select Philips_Fidelio XXXX (or user customized name) from the list.
Stream from your Wi-Fi enabled PC or Mac installed with iTunes 10 Note • Before you open iTunes, make sure that you have enabled Bonjour service in your PC. To enable the service, you can click Start->Settings->Control Panel, and double-click Administrative Tools-> Services>Bonjour Service, then click Start followed by OK on the pop-up menu. Open iTunes 10. 3 Select Philips_Fidelio XXXX (or user customized name) from the list. 4 5 Select a media file and start play.
• Or open the web browser on your PC/Mac, then type in the IP address of DS9800W (available at the router configuration page) at the address bar. » The DS9800W configuration page is displayed. 4 Select the Firmware Update tab, then follow the on-screen instruction to enter the next page. 5 Click Browse to select the downloaded firmware update file, then click Open. 6 Click Upload to upload the file, then compare the current and new file versions.
Load the iPod/iPhone/iPad • Place the iPod/iPhone/iPad in the docking charger. • The docked iPod/iPhone/iPad begins to charge as soon as the docking charger is connected to AC power. To remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad • Pull the iPod/iPhone/iPad out of the docking charger.
6 Product information General information AC power Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice.
7 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
Before you open iTunes, make sure that you have enabled Bonjour service in your PC. Take Windows XP for example: to enable the service, you can click Start>Settings->Control Panel, and doubleclick Administrative Tools-> Services>Bonjour Service, then click Start followed by OK on the pop-up menu. If the problem remains, try to restart the • SoundSphere speakers.
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