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Norge Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13- Amp plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug, proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix the new fuse which should be a BS1362 52 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug should be fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, it should have a value of 5 Amp.
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Important Safety GPL Package written offer LGPL Library written offer Environmental information Disposal of your old product Maintenance Hearing Safety Register your product 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 5.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.6.4 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 Smart equalizer Equalizer DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) Incredible surround Display adjustment Selecting languages Sleep Alarm Set alarm / alarm time / repeat mode Your Wireless Music Center & Station 2.1 What’s in the box 2.
8 8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.5.3 FM radio 48 Tune radio stations 48 Store preset radio stations 48 Autostore: Automatic preset program 48 Manual store: manual preset program 49 Listen to preset station 49 RDS 50 NEWS 50 Internet radio 51 First time use 51 Regular use 52 Add internet radio stations and bookmark your favorites 53 9 9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.2 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.
Important 1.1 Safety ENGLISH 1 Warning! To avoid the risk fire, electric shock, injuries or damages, follow these safety instructions: • Do not open the product or remove the cover.The interior does not contain any userserviceable parts. • Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the product. • Do not stick objects into the openings of the product. • Do not drop objects such as paperclips into the openings. • Do not expose the product to splashing or dripping water.
1.2 GPL Package written offer This product contains Linux 2.4.27-vrsl that is made available under the GNU GPL license version 2 (hereafter called ‘the Program’). Philips Electronics Hong Kong Ltd. hereby offers to deliver or make available, upon request, for a charge no more than the cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machinereadable copy of the corresponding source code of the Program on a medium customarily used for software interchange.
Disposal of your old product ENGLISH 1.5 Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health, and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally, you should return the unserviceable product either to the place where you purchased it, or to a relevant facility in accordance with the local statutory regulations.
1.7 Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. • Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing.This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute.The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. • Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound.
Register your product ENGLISH 1.8 To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. As it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you also register your product on www.club.philips.com so that we can inform you as soon as new and free upgrades are available. Products from Philips have been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
2 Your Wireless Music Center & Station Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! With the Wireless Music Center you can: • • • • Stream music from your PC Dock your iPod Plug & play from USB devices Enjoy HD playback You can store up to 15000 songs in the 80GB Hard Disk of the Center and you can connect up to 5 Stations to Center. All stored music can be wirelessly streamed from Center to the connected Stations using Wi-Fi*. Your CD player and PC are no longer bound by wires. * 2.
Philips Streamium Wireless Music Center ENGLISH Supplied accessories WAC3500D WACS3500D Quick start guide Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
2.2 Overview Wireless Music Center 17 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 2.2.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Controls on Center 1 p headphones jack 2 VOLUME +, Adjusts the volume level up / down 3 LCD Display shows the status of the set 4 IR (infrared) remote control sensor 5 J( Press to skip to previous track / press and hold to rewind 6 MARK/UNMARK Selects or deselects tracks you want to record (press & hold to select / deselect ALL tracks).
HOME Menu: HD Music , CD , Radio , UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) , Portable (USB Universal Serial Bus) AUX (separately connected device) 13 MENU Enters or exits setup menu 14 )K Press to skip to next track / press and hold to fast forward ENGLISH 12 , 15 USB jack 16 y ON / STANDBY / ECO STANDBY Press briefly to toggle between modes Standby and ON. Press & hold to toggle power modes between ON and Eco Standby (power-saving mode). Green indicator light = the set is switched ON.
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9 Stops playback or recording 11 VOL +, Adjusts the volume level up or down 23 SMART EQ (4 ghi) HD: toggles between sound settings for the current Genre on or off 24 SLEEP (1 .,?!’@-_:;/) Adjusts, displays or switches off the sleep timer 25 SCROLL 3, 4 Scrolls the display screen up or down 26 J( Rewinds or skips to previous track 12 MUTE Deactivates the sound temporarily 13 SHUFFLE (3 def) Selects random playback 14 REPEAT (2 abc) Selects continuous playback 15 INCR.SURR.
2.4 Overview display Icons of the LCD: Icon Description Icon Description Client connected Repeat all Client not connected Repeat 1 Music Shuffle UPnP Alarm Aux mode Music broadcast CD mode Music follows me HD mode Mute Radio mode RDS / NEWS USB mode Sleep iPod mode Smart EQ Record (rip) mode Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi and Ethernet connected Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Installation 3.1 Install Center ENGLISH 3 Note Before you decide where and how to install the set, test the Wi-Fi connection and rear cable connections to find a suitable location. The Center is designed to be free standing. 3.2 Connect AC power Important! Always press & hold y to switch the Center to power-saving mode before removing its power plug. Ensure that all rear connections are established before you power up the set. Connect the AC power cord to the mains outlet.
3.3 Rear connections Note • Never connect or disconnect power cables when the mains supply is switched on. • Install Center within easy reach of suitable AC power outlets. 3.3.1 Connect antennas 1 Extend wire antenna. 2 Connect wire antenna to FM antenna jack: 3 Optional:To improve FM reception you can install an extension line (sold separately) between the wire antenna and the antenna jack. 4 Unwind the antenna extension line completely.
Connect a portable (USB) flash device ENGLISH 3.3.2 You can play back music from a portable (USB) flash device. You can also transfer music from the library to the portable flash device. 1 Insert the USB plug of the portable flash device into the socket For portable flash devices with USB cable: 1 Insert one end of the USB cable (not supplied) into the socket 2 on Center. on Center. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB output terminal of the portable flash device.
3.3.3 Connect your iPod You can connect your iPod to the Center using the supplied Philips docking cradle and data/audio cable. Now you can enjoy the music library in your iPod via the sophisticated speaker system of the set.You can even charge your iPod at the same time. 1 Connect your Dock to Center: a Connect the 9-pin docking cable to the DOCK IN of Center. b Connect the audio cable to the AUX IN on Center (red & white plugs must match color coding of AUX IN). 2 Insert your iPod into the Dock.
Connect additional appliances ENGLISH 3.3.4 It is possible to play audio output from an external source, e.g.TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player on Center.You can also record the audio output to the music library in the HD of Center. On the additional appliance Connect one end of the audio cable (not supplied) to the AUDIO OUT terminals on the additional appliance. Connect the other end of the audio cables to the AUX IN terminals on Center.
4 Prepare 4.1 Set the clock The time can be displayed in 24-hour or 12-hour format.You can set up your clock on Center. There are two methods to set the clock, RDS automatic time synchronization and manual time setup. RDS auto time sync: If you have preset RDS radio stations, you can synchronize the clock with one of the RDS stations. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings followed by Time. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Auto Time Sync.
2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings followed by Time. 3 Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9), and 2 to select Set Time. ENGLISH Manual time set: 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. > The display shows current clock setting (00:00 by default) 4 Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9) repeatedly to set the hours followed by the minutes. 5 Confirm with OK. Tip • Change to 12-hour or 24-hour format: 1 In the Time menu, select Time Format. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select your option.
4.1.1 View the clock 1 Press & hold VIEW button for about 5 seconds. > The clock will appear briefly in the display. Tip • In Standby mode, you can briefly press View to turn on the LCD backlights and view clock more clearly. • If you disconnect the power supply (pull the mains plug), the clock will be reset (settings will not be saved). 4.2 Remote control Center is supplied with a remote control. Important! • Always point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor on Center.
2 Install 2 batteries type LR03 or AAA in the remote control.. 3 Observe correct polarity (refer to ‘+’ / ‘-’ symbols inside the battery compartment). 4 Close battery compartment. ENGLISH Installing batteries: 1 Open battery compartment. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION! Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin. The symbol indicates that it is prohibited to dispose of the product with the domestic refuse.
4.3 Navigation controls 1 Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 when navigating through options. 2 Highlight options with 3 / 4. 3 Enter submenus with 2. 4 Confirm selections with OK or 2. 4.4 Alphanumeric keys 1 Use the alphanumeric keys to enter letters or numbers. 2 When the text box appears, press the alphanumeric keys repeatedly until the desired letter/number appears. 3 Use 1 / 2 to move the cursor back / forward. 4 Press J( to delete the entry before the cursor.
Basic functions 5.1 Power modes and functions ENGLISH 5 When you plug the product into your mains supply, it powers up and is in power mode ON.The y button allows you to change the power mode.
5.2 Eco Standby (power-saving mode) In the power-saving mode Eco Standby, the display and Wi-Fi connections of the product are turned off.The HD (Hard Disk) of Center also becomes inactive.When Center is switched to Eco Standby, you cannot stream music between Center and Stations or import music from the PC to Center. During Eco Standby the remote control is inactive. 1 With Center switched ON, press & hold y: > Center changes to Eco Standby. The button lights up red. The display is switched off.
MUTE ENGLISH 5.5 During playback, you can deactivate the sound without switching off the set. 1 To deactivate the sound, press MUTE. > The icon appears. Playback continues without sound. 2 To reactivate the sound, press MUTE again or adjust the volume with VOL +. > The icon disappears. 5.6 Sound control 5.6.1 Smart equalizer This function enables you to play music with the matching sound settings.
5.6.2 Equalizer Equalizer enables you to select predefined sound settings. Set Equalizer: 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Equalizer. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Rock, Pop (default), Jazz, Neutral, Techno, Classical, Treble/Bass. 4 Confirm with OK. Set Treble or Bass: 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings, followed by Treble or Bass. 3 Navigate 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to highlight your option: Treble (+3 to -3), Bass (+3 to -3) 5.
Incredible surround Press INCR. SURROUND (INCR. SURR. on the remote control) once or more times to toggle the surround sound effect between On and Off. > Display shows: IS ON or IS OFF. 5.7 Display adjustment With the controls on Center (or on the remote control) you can adjust the backlight and contrast settings of the display. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings, followed by Display.
5.8 Selecting languages 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings, followed by Language. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to choose English, Français, Español, Nederlands, Italiano or Deutsch. 5.9 Sleep You can preset a certain period of time after which Center will switch to Standby mode. 1 On the remote control, press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time period (in minutes): > Display shows in sequence: Sleep 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, OFF.
Alarm ENGLISH 5.10 Important! The clock must be set correctly before the alarm is set. 5.10.1 Set alarm / alarm time / repeat mode 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Alarm, followed by Alarm On or Off. > The Alarm Time screen appears. 4 In the Alarm Time screen, use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter the hours and minutes. 5 Confirm the alarm time with OK or 2. 6 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select repeat mode Once or Daily.
6 HD (Hard Disk) 6.1 Play HD Music Music is centrally stored in the 80GB HD (Hard Disk) on the Center. 1 Check that Center is switched ON or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). 2 Press HOME and select HD Music (or press HD on remote control). > Display shows HD Music and the categories of your music library: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, All tracks. Playlists: customizable collection of your favorite tracks sorted by playlist name in alphanumeric order.
3 ENGLISH 2 On remote control, press SEARCH > Display: text box appears Use alphanumeric keys to enter keyword (maximum 8 characters) (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys) 4 Press OK to start searching > Display: Searching... Searching starts from the beginning of current option list. The matched items appear at the top of the list. The option list automatically shows the closest match in the alphabet if no match is found. Display: Searching... disappears. 5 Press STOP 9 to stop searching.
6.2.2 1 Select track of same artist During playback, press SAME ARTIST > Playback of found tracks by the current artist continues after current track. 6.2.3 1 Select track of same genre During playback, press SAME GENRE > Playback of found tracks of same genre as current track continues after current track. Tip Not all tracks have an automatic genre tag, so you may have to manually assign a genre for your tracks before loading them to the HD of Center. 6.2.
1 Find passage in current track (during playback) ENGLISH 6.2.5 In playback screen, press & hold 3 / 4 or J( / )K > Track gets scanned at high speed. 2 When you found the passage you want, release 3 / 4 or J( / )K > Normal play resumes. 6.
6.4 Build music library on Center Important! • Recording is permitted only if there is no infringement of copyrights or any other rights of third parties. • For CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies used by some record companies, recording will be restricted. • The making of unauthorized duplicates of copy-protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
ENGLISH Rip from a CD at high speed: (Audio CD, MP3/WMA CD) 1 Insert CD with printed side facing up: For MP3/WMA CD, press 2 on a highlighted file folder to enter the track list. 2 In the track list screen, press RECORD 0 (remote control REC). > List of tracks with check boxes appears: 3 Press MARK/UNMARK to select/deselect tracks (hold MARK/UNMARK to select/deselect all tracks). Downloaded Hard DiskFrom Disc-Player.
4 Press RECORD 0 (REC) to start ripping. > Display shows CD-Rip and the current track name. (A default album name, e.g. Album_001 is assigned if the CD track information cannot be found in the Gracenote® database.) > Center returns to CD mode when ripping is complete. 5 To rip another CD repeat steps 1 to 4 again. 6 To stop ripping, press STOP 9. Rip from a CD during playback: (Only from Audio CD) 1 During playback, press RECORD 0 (remote control REC).
2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Settings. 3 In Settings screen, press 3 or 4 and 2 to select Rec Quality. 4 Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select 128kbps, 160kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, or 320kbps. 5 Press RECORD 0 (remote control REC) to start recording. ENGLISH Change ripping quality: 1 Press MENU to enter menu screen. Tip • By default, the recorded tracks are converted to MP3 files at the rate of 128kbps (near-CD quality). For better sound quality, you can select a higher kbps rate.
6.5 Create a playlist A playlist is a custom collection of your favorite music.You can create up to 99 playlists in the HD of Center. 1 In HD Music mode, press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Create Playlist > A new playlist is created (a default album name, e.g. Playlist_001, is assigned). Display shows: Playlist created.To add tracks, select Add to Playlist. 1 Navigate with 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to highlight the desired Track or All tracks. 2 Select Add to Playlist.
Delete a playlist, album or track ENGLISH 6.6 This feature works only on Center. 1 Navigate with 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to enter a category (Playlist, Artists, Albums, Genres, All tracks). 2 If necessary, press 3 or 4 and 2 once or more times to highlight the playlist album or track you wish to delete. 3 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Delete Playlist, Delete Album or Delete Track 5 Press 2 to select Yes. 6.
2 Press 2 to display the track information screen (e.g. track name, file type, file size, bit rate of mp3/wma files). 3 Press the VIEW button once or more times to return to the HD playback screen. 6.8 Backup to PC The Wireless Audio Device Manager (WADM) in the supplied PC Suite CD allows you to backup contents on the HD to your PC.The backup files on your PC can be subsequently restored to Center if the files on the HD are lost or corrupted.
Edit track information ENGLISH 6.10 Note Use the remote control to Edit track information. You can edit track title, album name, etc.: 1 Press HOME to select HD. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select the track to be edited. 3 Press MENU. > 'Edit' is shown on the LCD display 4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Edit.
7 CD 7.1 Supported discs You can play the following discs on the system: • Pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA) • Finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs (12cm CD / 8cm CD, 185 MB / 200 MB) • MP3/WMA-CDs (CD-R/CD-RWs with MP3/WMA) • AAC-CDs (MPEG4 AAC LC raw format, .m4a/.m4b files) Important! This system is designed for regular discs.Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc.
Play discs 1 Press / to open the CD tray. 2 Insert CD into CD tray with printed (label) side facing up. ENGLISH 7.2 3 Press / to close CD tray. > Display shows: Reading CD. Audio CD: list of tracks appears (Track information may not appear, if it is not found in the HD database and if there is no Internet connection to update the missing information from the Gracenote® service site.) MP3/WMA CD: list of albums appears.
1 Navigate 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to enter desired option list of albums, artists, tracks, genres or playlists. 2 On remote control, press SEARCH > Display: text box appears 3 Use alphanumeric keys to enter keyword (maximum 8 characters) (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys) 4 Press OK to start searching > Display: Searching… Searching starts from the beginning of current option list. The matched items appear at the top of the list.
Play modes REPEAT, SHUFFLE ENGLISH 7.3 plays the current track continuously repeats all the tracks (under current artist, genre, or album) repeats all the tracks (under current artist, genre, or album) in random order plays tracks (under current artist, genre, or album) in random order 1 During playback press REPEAT or / and SHUFFLE once or more times to select play mode. 2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or / and SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes are no longer displayed. 7.
8 FM radio 8.1 Tune radio stations 1 Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to Center (see 3 Installation). 2 Ensure that Center is switched on or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). 3 Press HOME 4 Press the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select Radio > FM Tuner. > Playback screen appears. Display: Radio, radio station frequency and preset number (if programmed). 5 Press & hold 3 or 4 until frequency in display starts running.
Manual store: manual preset program 1 In FM radio mode, use 3 or 4 to select / tune your desired radio station. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Save to Preset. ENGLISH 8.2.2 4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select the desired preset number (PR01, PR02,…PR60). > Current radio station is stored under selected preset number. 8.2.3 Listen to preset station 1 In FM radio mode, press 2 to access the list of preset stations. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select the preset station.
8.3 RDS RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the FM radio signal. Tune to RDS radio station (see 8.2.1 Autostore: Automatic preset program) Display shows (if available): • Name of radio station • Radio frequency • Program type (e.g. News, Pop, Music) • RDS radio text 8.4 NEWS You can activate radio NEWS while listening to another source on WAC3500D.
ENGLISH 2 To deactivate NEWS, press RDS/NEWS again. > Icon disappears and NEWS OFF is briefly displayed. Note Ensure that you have stored RDS stations in the first 10 preset locations (see 8.2.1 Autostore: Automatic preset program). 8.5 Internet radio You can also listen to all the most popular Internet Radio stations by connecting through the Philips web service, where automated links to active stations are maintained and updated at regular intervals.
On your PC: 1 Check the inbox of the email address you entered and look for a message from 'ConsumerCare@Philips.com' with the subject: Your Streamium Registration... 2 Read and follow the instructions given in the email to complete your registration process on the Philips website. On Center: Display returns to Radio menu. Note • Press HOME to exit any time.Your email address will be remembered. • Other persons can register individually to enjoy Internet radio with their own settings. 8.5.
Add internet radio stations and bookmark your favorites ENGLISH 8.5.3 On Center: 1 In Internet radio mode press 2 to bookmark the current radio station as a favorite. OR On your PC 1 Log in with your registered email address at www.philips.com/welcome. 2 Select Streamium Management on the left hand side of the window. 3 Choose radio stations from the list. 4 Mark them as favorites. > The marked stations will appear as My Media and Favorite Stations the next time you connect.
9 UPnP Ensure you are connected to your home network when you use the UPnP feature. See 11 Network Settings for information on how to get your system connected to the home network and the Internet. 9.1 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) UPnP is a standard which connects multiple devices (wirelessly or wired) with each other and enables them to work seamlessly. If you are familiar with UPnP¬ enabled devices,WAC3500D brings you additional benefits to enrich your wireless music streaming experience.
Connect to the UPnP device ENGLISH 9.2 When connecting to the network of the UPnP device, you have the following options: • Connect wirelessly or through an Ethernet cable. For more information on the connection, see 11. Network settings: Connect to external WiFi enabled or wired home network. Important! Connecting other UPnP clients to Philips Wireless Music Center may take longer than connecting a Philips Wireless Music Station to Center. 9.
On Center: 4 Press HOME on remote control to select UPnP mode. > The display on Center shows a list of connected UPnP devices (up to 4 UPnP devices). (Server not found appears if there is no UPnP device found in the network.) 5 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select your desired UPnP device. > The music library of the UPnP device appears on Center as well as on the UPnP device. On Center: 6 Play the music library of the UPnP device in the same way as you play Hard Disk (HD) (see 6 HD). 9.3.
External sources 10.1 Play or record to USB mass storage device ENGLISH 10 You can playback music from a USB device on Center.You can also transfer the music library to a USB mass storage device, so that you can carry your favorite music with you wherever you go. 10.1.1 About USB device Important! • In some USB flash players (memory) devices, the stored content is recorded using copyright protection technology. Such protected contents cannot be played on any other devices (such as the Center).
How to transfer music files from your PC to a USB mass storage device • You can easily transfer your favorite music from your PC to a USB mass storage device by drag & drop. • You can use the music management software of your flash device for the music transfer. • Organize your MP3/WMA files in different folders or sub-folders as needed. Tip • Make sure that MP3 files end on extension .mp3 and WMA files end on extension .wma.
Important! • There is no support for transfer of music to MTP devices. • Recording is permitted only if there is no infringement of copyrights or any other rights of third parties. • For CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies used by some record companies, recording will be restricted. • Making unauthorized duplicates of copy-protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
6 Press RECORD to start recording. > Display shows: Transferring... The number of tracks transferred / to be transferred appears. Selected tracks are transferred to the USB device. Tip • Press 1 to stop selecting tracks and return to the list of tracks.To continue, repeat steps 3 to 5. • Recording will also stop when: - the USB device is unplugged and the display shows: Connection interrupt, Cancel transfer...
Play your iPod music With the enclosed Philips iPod docking cradle, you can enjoy the music library on your iPod player through the speaker system of the WAC3500D. To play your iPod music: 1 Check that Center is switched on. 2 Connect your Dock to Center (see 3.3.3 Connect your iPod). a Connect the 9-pin docking cable to the DOCK IN of Center. b Connect the audio cable to the AUX IN on Center (red & white plugs must match color coding of AUX IN). 3 Insert your iPod into the Dock.
10.3 Play additional appliances You can play files from additional appliances on Center by connecting the audio output (e.g.TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player).You can also record up to 3 hours of audio output to the music library in the HD of Center. 1 Check that the additional appliance is properly connected (see 3.3.4 Installation: Connect additional appliances). 2 Ensure that Center is switched on (see 5 Basic functions). On Center: 3 Press HOME.
Network settings You can add Center to your existing home network. Set your network according to your needs as follows: Type What you want Go to Simple network settings Add Stations to Wi-Fi network of Center Section 11.1 Connect to your PC Section 12 Connect to internet for Gracenote® internet service Section 13 Advanced network Connect to external Wi-Fi home network Section 11.2 settings Connect to external wired home network Section 11.
4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Add New Station. > You will enter Installation Mode. Search for the new station starts. Playback stops on the previously associated Station if you are playing the HD source. Tip • For better Wi-Fi reception, rotate the Wi-Fi antenna or adjust the location of Center and Station. • If five Stations are already connected, the option Add New Station is not available.
1 Check that Center is in HD source. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Station Management (Mgnt) menu. ENGLISH 11.1.1 Delete a Station 4 Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select Delete Station. > The list of connected Stations will be displayed on Center. 5 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Station you wish to delete. 6 Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select YES. 11.
2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Settings followed by Network, then Wireless. > Display: Searching for Networks... List of networks appears. (Network Not Found appears if no network is found.) 3 Select the Wi-Fi network (router) to which your desired UPnP device is connected. 4 Press 2 to continue. If you already know the WEP / WPA Use the remote control to enter Press OK to / WPA2 key for the Wi-Fi network: the WEP,WPA, or WPA2 key. confirm. If there is no WEP / WPA / WPA2 Press OK to skip.
1 Check that network device is switched on and firewall (if applicable) is switched off. 2 Connect supplied Ethernet cable to Ethernet ports on network device and Center. 3 Press MENU to enter the menu screen 4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Settings followed by Network, then Wired. 5 Press 2 to continue. 6 In Set IP Mode screen: If you are using a DHCP* enabled network device, select Automatic. * ENGLISH 11.3.1 Set network on Center DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
11.4 Connect to two different home networks WAC3500D can be added into two different home networks via wired and wireless network ports. Note that the IP addresses of the two different network ports cannot be in one subnet; WAC3500D has no router function and cannot determine which port to use. Important! Once Center is added to the Wi-Fi network, all Wi-Fi ad-hoc connections with the WAC3500D will be shut down. Applicable if you have two home networks.
Select Wired or Wireless. 4 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to select Automatic (DHCP). * ENGLISH 3 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
Set DNS 1 Enter the DNS server you wrote down. 2 Press OK to confirm. 3 Press OK to skip Set DNS2. Tip If necessary, follow Steps 1 and 2 above to set a secondary DNS server in Set DNS2. Set Gateway 1 Enter the Gateway you wrote down. 2 Press OK to confirm. Set proxy 1 If you are using a proxy server to visit websites, enable Proxy and proceed with the proxy setting as prompted, then press OK to confirm Otherwise, press OK to skip. 2 Apply settings as prompted. > Settings will change.
Connect to your PC ENGLISH 12 Minimum PC requirements: • Windows 2000 SP4 (or above) / XP SP2 / Vista • Pentium III 500MHz processor or higher • 256MB RAM • CD-ROM drive • Ethernet adapter, enabled (for wired connection) - or Wireless Network adapter 802.11 b/g (for wireless connection) • 500MB free hard disk space Install WADM (Philips Wireless Audio Device Manager, see also 18 FAQ) 1 Log onto your PC with administrator rights enabled. 2 Disable the firewall of your computer to make the connection.
Launch WADM 1 Double click WADM. > A list of discovered Centers appears. 2 If your Center appears, continue with step 6. 3 If your Center is not found, select Connection Wizard. 4 In Connection Wizard screen, select Express Mode. 5 Click Next and follow the instructions. 6 Select your Center from the list and click Connect now. Connect Center to PC (Wireless connection) Enable your wireless router.
2 If your Center appears, continue with step 6. 3 If your Center is not found, select Connection Wizard. 4 In Connection Wizard screen, select Express Mode. 5 Click Next and follow the instructions. 6 Select your Center from the list and click Connect now. ENGLISH Launch for Windows XP or Vista: 1 Double click WADM. > A list of discovered Centers appears. Tip • If the IP configuration of Center is not in the default range (Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0; IP address: 172.31.x.
12.1.1 Import from your PC using WADM 1 Connect Center to your PC (see 12 Connect to your PC). On your PC: 2 In the WADM main menu, click Content Management. > A new window appears. 3 4 3 On My Computer panel, click to highlight a desired file / folder. 4 Drag selection to My Device panel. 5 While importing, you can add more files / folders to the import queue. Tip Importing less than 4G or 1000 songs at each attempt offers best results. Downloaded From Disc-Player.
ENGLISH 12.1.2 Edit track information using WADM You can edit track information using WADM. On your PC: 1 In the WADM main menu, click Content Management. 2 In the device window, click to highlight the desired track. 3 With your mouse, right click the highlighted track. 4 Select Track info. Tip • To select more than one file, press and hold Ctrl on your PC keyboard and click the desired files. • To playback tracks, double click on the track to start playing.
12.1.3 Backup music library of Center to your PC using WADM On your PC: 1 In the WADM main menu, click Content Management. Follow the screen instructions to backup the music library of Center to your PC. Backup files are named with current date. 2 • • Tip Make sure that you have adequate space to store the backup files. Do not delete the backup file using Windows Explorer. If the backup file is accidentally deleted, search for the file named YOURMAC.
Gracenote® CD Information ENGLISH 13 Gracenote MusicID® provides the set with CD track information (including album, artist, genre, track information) from its built-in database. It allows the recorded CD tracks to be properly categorized (for example, under Artists, Albums, Genres or All tracks) and be merged with the existing tracks in the hard disk. 13.1 Gracenote® Media Database A 800 MB CD database (contains 800,000 most popular CDs) is embedded in every for quick lookup on track information.
14 Expandable features You can connect up to 5 Stations (sold separately) to Center via Wi-Fi, so your music playback can be moved between Center and Stations.You and your family can enjoy and share music with ease wherever you are in your home. 14.1 MUSIC FOLLOWS ME As you move around at home, let the music move with you between Center and Station and between Stations.
ENGLISH On connected Stations: 1 Check that Station is switched on or in standby mode. On Center: 2 In HD source, play back the music that you wish to broadcast to Stations. 3 Press MUSIC BROADCAST to activate the function. > The icon appears on Center and Stations. A countdown of 5 seconds starts. On Center and Station: The selected music starts to play simultaneously after about 5 seconds. 4 To stop MUSIC BROADCAST, press STOP 9 on Center.
15 Firmware Upgrade 15.1 Upgrade firmware The supplied PC Installer CD Wireless Audio Device Manager (WADM) helps you get the upgrades for WAC3500D Center. On Center: Important! • Never interrupt the firmware upgrading before its completion. • Never operate other functions before finishing the installation. 1 Register your Philips Wireless Music Center with www.club.philips.com. 2 Download the firmware upgrade files and store them on your PC. 3 Connect Center to power supply.
Restore previous firmware ENGLISH 15.2 After the firmware of Center is upgraded, you can restore it to its previous version as desired. On Center 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Settings followed by Firmware, then Restore firmware. 3 Press 2 to select Yes. After upgrading or restoring the firmware of Center, you need to reestablish the Wi-Fi connection between Center and Stations. 15.
16 Reset You can restore Center o the default settings (including network settings). When to reset Center: • Reset Center to re¬establish Wi-Fi connection between Center and Station. • Reset Center to change the way Center connects to a Wi-Fi enabled / wired home network. 1 Check that Center is switched on (see 5 Basic functions). 2 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to enter Settings followed by Restore settings. 4 Press 2 to select Yes. > Center is rebooted.
2 ENGLISH If Center and Stations are reset: 1 Select language and then enter Installation Mode. Press STOP 9 on Center when all Stations are found. Tip • Restoring to default settings does not delete any stored music tracks. • After restoration to default settings, the network mode will return to ad-hoc mode. Downloaded Reset From Disc-Player.
17 Technical data General AC Power 230V ±10% {Data changes with stroke version} Dimensions (w x h x d)185 x 210 x 248 mm Weight (with/without speakers) approx. 5.5 kg / 3.5 kg Power consumption Active < 45 W Standby < 20 W Eco Power Standby < 0.
Frequently asked questions ENGLISH 18 Attention! • Never 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 resolve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.
Question Does Philips provide Gracenote® music recognition database updates? Answer Yes.We provide quarterly updates of the Gracenote® music recognition database through the website http://www.club.philips.com. Download the file to your PC and update the built-in Gracenote® music recognition database from the PC using WADM in the supplied PC suite. Alternatively, you can burn the downloaded file to a CD and insert the CD into the CD loader of the Center to update the database.
ENGLISH Question Answer How do I copy music 1 Plug in your USB device. files from the WAC3500 to a USB device? 2 Press HOME and use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select HD mode. 3 Use 3 or 4 and 2 to navigate in a playlist, artist list, album... etc., and to enter its corresponding list of tracks. 4 Press REC 0 to invoke the selection option. 5 Press MARK/UNMARK to select / deselect tracks and press REC 0 once again to start copying.
Question How are the songs sorted when the USB device is plugged into the WAC3500? What is the maximum number of tracks that the WAC3500 supports? Why does the system not play some of my music files? Answer The songs will be scanned and categorized into: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres and All tracks. WAC3500 supports a USB device with a maximum of 9999 tracks.
Troubleshooting ENGLISH 19 Warning! Never 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 resolve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.
Problem The remote control does not function properly. Solution • Reduce the distance between the remote control and the set. • Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) aligned as indicated. • Replace the batteries. • Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. The WAC3500 Center's screen is stuck in a menu or shows no response for a long period of time (2-5 minutes). 'No Disc'/ 'Cannot read CD' is displayed. First try to press y to enter the power saving mode.
Solution • Go to File > Refresh Content to refresh the WADM. • Restart WADM. ENGLISH Problem I edited ID3 tags in WADM, but the screen does not show the updated ID3 tags.What shall I do? Backup function no longer works. This is because the previously backed up file was deleted in Windows Explorer. Do not delete the file in this way. If you want to delete the back up file, please use WADM to manage. If the backup file is accidentally deleted, please find the file named YOURMAC.
Gracenote® End User License Agreement This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively,“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
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