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Philips Streamium WAC3500D/05 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WAC3500D 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 For support call 0906 1010 017 Wireless Music Center...

  • Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Philips Consumer Electronics 0721-WAC3500D (report No.) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Philips, Glaslaan 2, 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands declare under our responsibility that the electrical product: Philips (name) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:...
  • Page 3 Wireless Music Center 1...
  • Page 4 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: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix the new fuse which should be a BS1362 5- Amp, A.S.T.A.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Safety GPL Package written offer LGPL Library written offer Environmental information Disposal of your old product Maintenance Hearing Safety Register your product Your Wireless Music Center & Station What’s in the box Overview Wireless Music Center 2.2.1 Controls on Center Overview remote controls Overview display...
  • Page 6 FM radio Tune radio stations Store preset radio stations 8.2.1 Autostore: Automatic preset program 8.2.2 Manual store: manual preset program 8.2.3 Listen to preset station NEWS Internet radio 8.5.1 First time use 8.5.2 Regular use 8.5.3 Add internet radio stations and bookmark your favorites UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

  • Page 7: Important

    • Modification of the product can result in hazardous EMC radiation or other unsafe operations. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Philips Electronics, BG Entertainment Solutions, hereby declare that this product WAC3500D is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 8: 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 machine- readable copy of the corresponding source code of the Program on a medium customarily used for software interchange.

  • Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Product

    Disposal of your old product 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.

  • Page 10: Hearing Safety

    Important (for models supplied with headphones): Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies only with the original model of provided headphones. In case this one needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to order a model identical to that of the original, provided by Philips.

  • Page 11: Register Your Product

    • Latest user manuals and PC software manuals • Firmware upgrade files for WAC3500D online • Interactive troubleshooting If you register your product at www.club.philips.com, we will be able to inform you as soon as new and free upgrades are available. Enjoy your Wireless Music Center!

  • Page 12: Your Wireless Music Center & Station

    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.
  • Page 13 WACS3500D 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 For support call 0906 1010 017 Wireless Music Center + Station User manual 1 x FM wire antenna...

  • Page 14: Overview Wireless Music Center

    Overview Wireless Music Center 2.2.1 Controls on Center headphones jack VOLUME Adjusts the volume level up / down Display shows the status of the set IR (infrared) remote control sensor Press to skip to previous track / press and hold to rewind MARK/UNMARK Selects or deselects tracks you want to record (press &...
  • Page 15 HOME Menu: HD Music Radio UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) Portable (USB Universal Serial Bus) AUX (separately connected device) MENU Enters or exits setup menu Press to skip to next track / press and hold to fast forward USB jack y ON / STANDBY / ECO STANDBY Press briefly to toggle between modes Standby and ON.

  • Page 16: Overview Remote Controls

    Overview remote controls Press briefly to switch the Center to ON or Standby Press & hold to switch the Center to Eco Standby (power-saving mode) FM TUNER Selects FM radio HOME Selects HD Music Radio UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) Portable (USB Universal Serial Bus) AUX (separately connected device) In Standby mode: switches the Center ON...
  • Page 17 Stops playback or recording Adjusts the volume level up or down MUTE Deactivates the sound temporarily SHUFFLE (3 def) Selects random playback REPEAT (2 abc) Selects continuous playback INCR.SURR. (6 mno) Selects Incredible Surround sound effect (Dynamic Bass Boost) (5 jkl) Toggles the bass enhancement between on (DBB1, DBB2, DBB3) and off RDS/NEWS...

  • Page 18: Overview Display

    Overview display Icons of the LCD: Icon Description Client connected Client not connected Music UPnP Aux mode CD mode HD mode Radio mode USB mode iPod mode Record (rip) mode Icon Description Repeat all Repeat 1 Shuffle Alarm Music broadcast Music follows me Mute RDS / NEWS...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Install Center 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. Connect AC power Important! Always press & hold removing its power plug.

  • Page 20: Rear Connections

    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 Extend wire antenna. Connect wire antenna to FM antenna jack: Optional:To improve FM reception you can install an extension line (sold separately) between the wire antenna and the antenna jack.

  • Page 21: Connect A Portable (Usb) Flash Device

    3.3.2 Connect a portable (USB) flash device You can play back music from a portable (USB) flash device. You can also transfer music from the library to the portable flash device. Insert the USB plug of the portable flash device into the socket For portable flash devices with USB cable: Insert one end of the USB cable (not supplied) into the socket Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB output terminal of the portable flash...

  • Page 22: Connect Your Ipod

    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.

  • Page 23: Connect Additional Appliances

    3.3.4 Connect additional appliances 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.

  • Page 24: Prepare

    Prepare 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 set- RDS auto time sync: If you have preset RDS radio stations, you can synchronize the clock with one of the RDS stations.
  • Page 25 Manual time set: Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Settings followed by Time. Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9), and > The display shows current clock setting (00:00 by default) Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9) repeatedly to set the hours followed by the minutes. Confirm with OK.

  • Page 26: View The Clock

    4.1.1 View the clock Press & hold VIEW button for about 5 seconds. > The clock will appear briefly in the display. • In Standby mode, you can briefly press View to turn on the LCD backlights and view clock more clearly.
  • Page 27 Installing batteries: Open battery compartment. Install 2 batteries type LR03 or AAA in the remote control.. Observe correct polarity (refer to ‘+’ / ‘-’ symbols inside the battery compartment). Close 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.The chemical symbols for the respective hazardous substances are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead.

  • Page 28: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls Use the navigation controls Highlight options with Enter submenus with 2. Confirm selections with Alphanumeric keys Use the alphanumeric keys to enter letters or numbers. When the text box appears, press the alphanumeric keys repeatedly until the desired letter/number appears.

  • Page 29: Basic Functions

    Basic functions Power modes and functions When you plug the product into your mains supply, it powers up and is in power mode ON.The button allows you to change the power mode. A colored light in the button indicates the current power mode: Status Button indicator light...

  • Page 30: Eco Standby (Power-Saving Mode)

    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.

  • Page 31: Mute

    MUTE During playback, you can deactivate the sound without switching off the set. To deactivate the sound, press MUTE. > The icon appears. Playback continues without sound. To reactivate the sound, press > The icon disappears. Sound control 5.6.1 Smart equalizer This function enables you to play music with the matching sound settings.

  • Page 32: Equalizer

    5.6.2 Equalizer Equalizer enables you to select predefined sound settings. Set Equalizer: Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Equalizer. to select Rock, Pop (default), Jazz, Neutral, Techno, Classical, Treble/Bass. Confirm with OK. Set Treble or Bass: Press MENU to enter the menu screen.

  • Page 33: Incredible Surround

    5.6.4 Incredible surround Press INCR. SURROUND (INCR. SURR. the surround sound effect between On and Off. > Display shows: IS ON or IS OFF. Display adjustment With the controls on Center (or on the remote control) you can adjust the backlight and contrast settings of the display.

  • Page 34: Selecting Languages

    Selecting languages Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Settings, followed by Language. to choose English, Français, Español, Nederlands, Italiano or Deutsch. Sleep You can preset a certain period of time after which Center will switch to Standby mode. On the remote control, press >...

  • Page 35: Alarm

    5.10 Alarm Important! The clock must be set correctly before the alarm is set. 5.10.1 Set alarm / alarm time / repeat mode Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Settings. to select Alarm, followed by Alarm On or Off. >...

  • Page 36: Hd (Hard Disk)

    HD (Hard Disk) Play HD Music Music is centrally stored in the 80GB HD (Hard Disk) on the Center. Check that Center is switched ON or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). Press HOME and select HD Music (or press >...
  • Page 37 On remote control, press > Display: text box appears Use alphanumeric keys to enter keyword (maximum 8 characters) (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys) Press 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.

  • Page 38: Select Track Of Same Artist

    6.2.2 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 Select track of same genre During playback, press SAME GENRE > Playback of found tracks of same genre as current track continues after current track. 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.

  • Page 39: Find Passage In Current Track (During Playback)

    6.2.5 Find passage in current track (during playback) In playback screen, press & hold > Track gets scanned at high speed. When you found the passage you want, release > Normal play resumes. Play modes REPEAT, SHUFFLE plays the current track continuously repeats all the tracks (under current selection of playlist, artist, genre, album, or All tracks) repeats all the tracks (under current selection of playlist, artist, genre, album, or All...

  • Page 40: Build Music Library On Center

    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. •...
  • Page 41 Rip from a CD at high speed: (Audio CD, MP3/WMA CD) Insert CD with printed side facing up: For MP3/WMA CD, press In the track list screen, press > List of tracks with check boxes appears: Press MARK/UNMARK all tracks). Hard Disk on a highlighted file folder to enter the track list.
  • Page 42 RECORD 0 Press (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. To rip another CD repeat steps 1 to 4 again.

  • Page 43: Import From Your Pc

    Change ripping quality: Press MENU to enter menu screen. to select Settings. In Settings screen, press Press to select 128kbps, 160kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, or 320kbps. RECORD 0 Press (remote control REC) to start recording. • By default, the recorded tracks are converted to MP3 files at the rate of 128kbps (near-CD quality).

  • Page 44: Create A Playlist

    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. In HD Music mode, press 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.

  • Page 45: Delete A Playlist, Album Or Track

    Delete a playlist, album or track This feature works only on Center. Navigate with If necessary, press you wish to delete. Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Delete Playlist, Delete Album or Delete Track Press to select Yes. View track information Note The feature View track information is only available in mode HD Music.

  • Page 46: Backup To Pc

    Press to display the track information screen (e.g. track name, file type, file size, bit rate of mp3/wma files). Press the VIEW button once or more times to return to the HD playback screen. 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.

  • Page 47: Edit Track Information

    6.10 Edit track information Note Use the remote control to Edit track information. You can edit track title, album name, etc.: Press HOME to select HD. to select the track to be edited. Press MENU. > 'Edit' is shown on the LCD display to select Edit.

  • Page 48: Supported Discs

    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.

  • Page 49: Play Discs

    Play discs Press to open the CD tray. Insert CD into CD tray with printed (label) side facing up. 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®...

  • Page 50: Find Track In Current Album

    Navigate to enter desired option list of albums, artists, tracks, genres or playlists. On remote control, press > Display: text box appears Use alphanumeric keys to enter keyword (maximum 8 characters) (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys) Press to start searching >...

  • Page 51: Play Modes Repeat, Shuffle

    Play modes REPEAT, SHUFFLE 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 During playback press REPEAT To return to normal playback, press...

  • Page 52: Fm Radio

    FM radio Tune radio stations Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to Center (see 3 Installation). Ensure that Center is switched on or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). Press HOME Press the navigation controls > Playback screen appears. Display: Radio, radio station frequency and preset number (if programmed).

  • Page 53: Manual Store: Manual Preset Program

    8.2.2 Manual store: manual preset program In FM radio mode, use Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to select Save to Preset. 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 In FM radio mode, press...

  • Page 54: Rds News

    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 •...

  • Page 55: Internet Radio

    Ensure that you have stored RDS stations in the first 10 preset locations (see 8.2.1 Autostore: Automatic preset program). 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.

  • Page 56: Regular Use

    On your PC: Check the inbox of the email address you entered and look for a message from 'ConsumerCare@Philips.com' with the subject: Your Streamium Registration... Read and follow the instructions given in the email to complete your registration process on the Philips website.

  • Page 57: Add Internet Radio Stations And Bookmark Your Favorites

    On Center: In Internet radio mode press On your PC Log in with your registered email address at www.philips.com/welcome. Select Streamium Management on the left hand side of the window. Choose radio stations from the list. Mark them as favorites.

  • Page 58: Upnp

    To play the music library of your UPnP device on Center check that UPnP server software is properly installed and enabled on the device (e.g.Windows Media Player 11 or Philips Multimedia Manager). For more help refer to Windows Media Player.

  • Page 59: Connect To The Upnp Device

    For more information on the connection, see 11. Network settings: Connect to external Wi- Fi 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.

  • Page 60: Play Music From Center As Upnp Source

    On Center: 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.) to select your desired UPnP device.

  • Page 61: External Sources

    External sources 10.1 Play or record to USB mass storage device 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! •...

  • Page 62: Play Music From Usb Device

    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. •...

  • Page 63: 10.1.3 Transfer Music To Usb Device

    10.1.3 Transfer music to USB device 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.
  • Page 64 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. • Press to stop selecting tracks and return to the list of tracks.To continue, repeat steps 3 to •...

  • Page 65: Play Your Ipod Music

    10.2 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: Check that Center is switched on.

  • Page 66: Play Additional Appliances

    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. Check that the additional appliance is properly connected (see 3.3.4 Installation: Connect additional appliances).

  • Page 67: Network Settings

    Network settings You can add Center to your existing home network. Set your network according to your needs as follows: Type What you want Simple network settings Add Stations to Wi-Fi network of Center Connect to your PC Connect to internet for Gracenote® internet service Section 13 Advanced network Connect to external Wi-Fi home network settings...
  • Page 68 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. • For better Wi-Fi reception, rotate the Wi-Fi antenna or adjust the location of Center and Station.

  • Page 69: 11.1.1 Delete A Station

    The Wi-Fi enabled network is a Wi-Fi infrastructure network or a Wi-Fi enabled home network with a router. Important! Connecting other UPnP clients to Philips Wireless Music Center may take longer than connecting a Philips Wireless Music Station to Center.

  • Page 70: Connect To Wired Home Network

    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.) Select the Wi-Fi network (router) to which your desired UPnP device is connected. Press to continue.

  • Page 71: 11.3.1 Set Network On Center

    11.3.1 Set network on Center Check that network device is switched on and firewall (if applicable) is switched off. Connect supplied Ethernet cable to Ethernet ports on network device and Center. Press MENU to enter the menu screen to enter Settings followed by Network, then Wired. Press to continue.

  • Page 72: Connect To Two Different Home Networks

    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.
  • Page 73 Select Wired or Wireless. to select Automatic (DHCP). DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. If there is not DHCP, the following steps show how to get DNS and Gateway settings of the current network from the PC connected to the same network: On your PC, Click Start >...
  • Page 74 Set DNS Enter the DNS server you wrote down. Press to confirm. Press to skip Set DNS2. If necessary, follow Steps 1 and 2 above to set a secondary DNS server in Set DNS2. Set Gateway Enter the Gateway you wrote down. Press to confirm.

  • Page 75: Connect To Your Pc

    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) Log onto your PC with administrator rights enabled. Disable the firewall of your computer to make the connection.
  • Page 76 Launch WADM Double click WADM. > A list of discovered Centers appears. If your Center appears, continue with step 6. If your Center is not found, select Connection Wizard. In Connection Wizard screen, select Express Mode. Click Next and follow the instructions. Select your Center from the list and click Connect now.

  • Page 77: Use Wadm

    Launch for Windows XP or Vista: Double click WADM. > A list of discovered Centers appears. If your Center appears, continue with step 6. If your Center is not found, select Connection Wizard. In Connection Wizard screen, select Express Mode. Click Next and follow the instructions.

  • Page 78: 12.1.1 Import From Your Pc Using Wadm

    12.1.1 Import from your PC using WADM Connect Center to your PC (see 12 Connect to your PC). On your PC: In the WADM main menu, click Content Management. > A new window appears. On My Computer panel, click to highlight a desired file / folder. Drag selection to My Device panel.

  • Page 79: 12.1.2 Edit Track Information Using Wadm

    12.1.2 Edit track information using WADM You can edit track information using WADM. On your PC: In the WADM main menu, click Content Management. In the device window, click to highlight the desired track. With your mouse, right click the highlighted track. Select Track info.

  • Page 80: 12.1.3 Backup Music Library Of Center To Your Pc Using Wadm

    12.1.3 Backup music library of Center to your PC using WADM On your PC: 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. •...

  • Page 81: GracenoteĀ® Cd Information

    13.1.1 Update Gracenote® Media Database Use your PC to register your product on www.club.philips.com and go to “Show Upgrades & Support” page to download Gracenote® Media Database update. Note that the updates are posted quarterly and new updates are independent from old updates, i.e. a new update can be installed, even without the previous update.

  • Page 82: Expandable Features

    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...
  • Page 83 On connected Stations: Check that Station is switched on or in standby mode. On Center: In HD source, play back the music that you wish to broadcast to Stations. Press MUSIC BROADCAST > The icon appears on Center and Stations. A countdown of 5 seconds starts.

  • Page 84: Firmware Upgrade

    • Never interrupt the firmware upgrading before its completion. • Never operate other functions before finishing the installation. Register your Philips Wireless Music Center with www.club.philips.com. Download the firmware upgrade files and store them on your PC. Connect Center to power supply.

  • Page 85: Restore Previous Firmware

    15.2 Restore previous firmware After the firmware of Center is upgraded, you can restore it to its previous version as desired. On Center Press MENU to enter the menu screen. to enter Settings followed by Firmware, then Restore firmware. Press to select Yes.

  • Page 86: Reset

    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. Check that Center is switched on (see 5 Basic functions).
  • Page 87 If Center and Stations are reset: Select language and then enter Installation Mode. STOP 9 Press on Center when all Stations are found. • 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. Reset...

  • Page 88: Technical Data

    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 <...

  • Page 89: Frequently Asked Questions

    • 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.
  • Page 90 You have a lot of MP3 files on your portable music player.You would like to enjoy them with your family and friends on a better sound system. Philips WAC3500 offers instant access to your music via 'USB Direct' - in the comfort of your living room Supported devices Philips WAC3500 'USB Direct' allows simple plug-and-play compatibility with MP3 players and USB flash drives that are...
  • Page 91 Apple iPods? iPods such as iPod Video, iPod Nano and iPod Photo. Does USB Direct work USB Direct works with most Philips GoGear MP3 players such as with Philips GoGear? the SA11xx, SA12xx, SA13xx series, but not with hard disk based MP3 players.
  • Page 92 WAC3500 supports? Why does the system not play some of my music files? Philips has tested and confirmed that the WAC3500 supports the following products: Flash Player Flash Drive Answer The songs will be scanned and categorized into: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres and All tracks.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 94 Problem The remote control does not function properly. 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. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
  • Page 95 Problem I edited ID3 tags in WADM, but the screen does not show the updated ID3 tags.What shall I Backup function no longer works. I have problem installing WADM or after installation, I cannot launch WADM. I see the message “Check the internet setup for Gracenote online”...
  • Page 96 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.You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.
  • Page 97 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners © 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Printed in China www.philips.com wk7504...

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