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Philips Streamium WACS7500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/welcome or call...
  • Page 3 Wireless Music Center + Station...
  • Page 4 Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens bakside. Important notes for users in the U.K. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert Mains plug innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er der- This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13- Amp for ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge appa- plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug, proceed as ratet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 4.2.1 Remote control battery installation Important 4.2.2 Remote control, 2-way Safety Navigation controls GPL Package written offer Alphanumeric keys LGPL Library written offer Environmental information Basic functions 1.4.1 Disposal of product & packing material Power modes and functions 1.4.2 Battery disposal information Eco Standby (power-saving mode) Maintenance...
  • Page 6 6.11 Edit track information 11.2.2 Set network on Station 11.3 Connect to wired home network CD (Center only) 11.3.1 Set network on Center Supported discs 11.3.2 Set network on Station Play discs 11.4 Connect to two different home 7.2.1 Search by keywords networks 7.2.2 Find track in current album (during 11.5...

  • 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 WACS7500 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 Product & Packing Material

    1.4.1 Disposal of product & packing material Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance Clean the set • Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. • Do not use any solutions that contain alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives, as these can harm the product. Clean your discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. •...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Eu-Notice Of Compliance With Radio Interference Requirements

    Notice of compliance with radio interference requirements Notice of compliance Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Philips may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Philips WACS7500 WAS7500 For USA: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...

  • Page 13: Know These Safety Symbols

    Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system. Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
  • Page 14 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. For countries with a polarized mains, do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

  • Page 15: Register Your Product

    • Firmware upgrade files for WACS7500 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 & Station!

  • Page 16: Your Wireless Music Center & Station

    Your Wireless Music Center & Station Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! With the Wireless Music Center & Station you can: • Stream music from your PC • Dock your iPod • Plug & play from USB devices •...
  • Page 17 Supplied accessories Remote control, 2-way, incl. 4x Remote control, 1-way, incl. 2x Power cable, 2x AAA batteries AAA batteries Ethernet cable, 1x PC Suite CD, 1x FM wire antenna, 2x Mounting kit, 1x (for Station) Your wireless music centre and station...

  • Page 18: Overview Wireless Music Center & Station

    Overview Wireless Music Center & Station 2.2.1 Controls on Center and Station 1 Antenna SMART EQ (only HD: toggles between sound settings for the current Genre on or off USB jack VOLUME + 3 Disc slot (loader) (only Adjusts the volume level up Insert discs with graphics facing you VOLUME - (only...
  • Page 19 0 RECORD (only Navigation controls (left, right up, down) CD/Radio/AUX: starts to record to the allow you to scroll through the option lists HARD DISK (HD) 20 INCR.SURR. HD/CD/USB/UPnP: returns to previous Selects Incredible Surround sound effect option lists MUSIC BROADCAST (only HD: broadcasts music from Center to HD/CD/USB/UPnP: skips/searches...

  • Page 20: Overview Remote Controls

    Overview remote controls Important! The following features require the use of the 1-way remote control: • Internet radio registration • Network configuration • Editing track information 2.3.1 2-way remote control Radio UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) Portable (USB Universal Serial Bus) , or AUX (separately connected device) In Standby mode: switches the set ON...
  • Page 21 MUSIC BROADCAST (only 5 OK, HD: broadcasts music from Center to Station Confirms selection starts playing 21 Spare Adjusts the volume level up or down Toggles display brightness between dim and normal MENU Enters or exits the setup menu VIEW Toggles between playback screen and MUTE previous options list...

  • Page 22: 1-Way Remote Control

    2.3.2 1-way remote control SEARCH Searches by keywords VIEW Toggles between playback screen and previous options list MENU Enters or exits the setup menu Navigation controls (left, right, up, down) allow you to scroll through the option lists HD/CD/USB/UPnP: returns to previous option lists Text input: moves the cursor backwards HD/CD/USB/UPnP: skips/searches...
  • Page 23 MUTE SCROLL Deactivates the sound temporarily Scrolls the display screen up or down SHUFFLE (3 def) Selects random playback Rewinds or skips to previous track REPEAT (2 abc) CLEAR Selects continuous playback Text entry: deletes the input before the cursor 15 INCR.SURR.

  • Page 24: Overview Display

    Overview display Icons of the LCD: Icon Description Icon Description Client connected Repeat all Client not connected Repeat 1 Music Shuffle Radio Alarm UPnP Music broadcast Aux mode Music follows me CD mode Mute HD mode Radio mode Sleep Record (rip) mode Smart EQ Transfer mode Wi-Fi connected...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Install Center ( ) and Station ( 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. You can install in two ways, free standing (using the supplied stands) or wall mounted (without the stands).

  • Page 26: Connect Ac Power

    Connect AC power Important! Always press & hold to switch the set 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.The set is now powered up (switched on). When in Standby or Eco Standby mode, still consume some power.

  • Page 27: Connect Antennas

    3.4.1 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. 5 Move it in different directions to find the optimal reception (if possible, keep it away from the TV, VCR or other radiation sources).

  • Page 28: Connect Your Ipod (Optional)

    You can connect your iPod (not supplied) to using Philips docking cradle and data/audio cable (Philips docking cradle for iPod, model DC1050 sold separately). 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 29: Connect Additional Appliances

    2 Use on the remote control (or use the navigation control of your iPod) to select the music in your iPod menu system. (See also 10 External sources). 3.4.4 Connect additional appliances It is possible to play audio output from an external source, e.g.TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player on .You can also record the audio output to the music library in the HD of On the additional appliance...

  • Page 30: Prepare

    Prepare Set the clock The time can be displayed in 24-hour or 12-hour format.You can set up your clock on 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 31 4 Use to select the RDS radio station you wish to synchronize the clock with. > The screen shows a confirmation screen: Manual time set: 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use to select Settings followed by Time. 3 Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9), and to select Set Time.

  • Page 32: View The Clock

    4 Use 3, 4, or the numeric keypad (0-9) repeatedly to set the hours followed by the minutes. 5 Confirm with OK. • Change to 12-hour or 24-hour format: 1 In the Time menu, select Time Format. 2 Use to select your option. •...

  • Page 33: Remote Control

    Remote control The set is supplied with a 2-way remote control and a 1-way remote control.You can use these to control functions on Note Use the 1-way remote control for Station management, Network configuration, and to Edit track information.The 2-way remote control cannot be used for these tasks. Important! •...
  • Page 34 Installing batteries: Open battery compartment. Install into • 2-way remote control: 4 batteries type LR03 or AAA. • 1-way remote control: 2 batteries type LR03 or AAA. Observe correct polarity (refer to ‘+’ / ‘-’ symbols inside the battery compartment). Close battery compartment.

  • Page 35: Remote Control, 2-Way

    4.2.2 Remote control, 2-way You can choose to use the 2-way remote control to operate either . Depending on the level of interference, you can also select your preferred operational mode: Enhanced Mode or Normal Mode. Important! To save battery power, if no buttons are pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the 2-way remote control enters idle mode.

  • Page 36: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls 1 Use the navigation controls when navigating through options. / 4. 2 Highlight options with 3 Enter submenus with 2. or 2. 4 Confirm selections with 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.

  • Page 37: 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: Center ( ) / Station (...
  • Page 38 During Standby the display shows the time (or display shows —:— if you have not set the clock). To switch the back ON again, a press y. switches ON and remembers the last source selected: The button light changes from red to green. b press one of the source buttons on the remote control, CD/MP3-CD (only...

  • Page 39: 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 also becomes inactive.When is switched to Eco Standby, you cannot stream music between or import music from the PC to .

  • Page 40: Mute

    MUTE During playback, you can deactivate the sound without switching off the set. 1 To deactivate the sound, press MUTE. > appears. Playback continues without sound. 2 To reactivate the sound, press MUTE again or adjust the volume with > The icon disappears.

  • Page 41: Dbb (Dynamic Bass Boost)

    5.6.3 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) Press (Dynamic Bass Boost) once or more times to change the bass settings. Select your option: DBB OFF (default), DBB 1, DBB 2, or DBB 3. Some discs might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

  • Page 42: Selecting Languages

    Selecting languages 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use to select Settings, followed by Language. 3 Use to choose English, Français, Español, Nederlands, Italiano or Deutsch. Sleep You can preset a certain period of time after which will switch to Standby mode.

  • Page 43: 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 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use to select Settings. 3 Use to select Alarm, followed by Alarm On or Off. >...

  • Page 44: Hd (Hard Disk)

    HD (Hard Disk) Play HD Music Music is centrally stored in the 80GB HD (Hard Disk) on the . All the stored music can be streamed and played on via Wi-Fi. 1 Check that is switched ON or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). 2 Press HOME and select HD Music (or press...

  • Page 45: Select Track Of Same Artist

    3 Use alphanumeric keys to enter keyword (maximum 8 characters) (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys) 4 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 46: Find Track In Current Album (During Playback)

    6.2.4 Find track in current album (during playback) In playback screen, navigate with to select track in current album during playback. 6.2.5 Find passage in current track (during playback) 1 In playback screen, press & hold > Track gets scanned at high speed. 2 When you found the passage you want, release >...

  • Page 47: 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 48 Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2007 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright ©...

  • Page 49: Import From Your Pc

    RECORD 0 2 In the track list screen, press (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). RECORD 0 4 Press (REC) to start ripping. >...

  • Page 50: Record From Radio Or External Source

    6.4.3 Record from radio or external source A maximum recording time of 3-hours can be made from the radio or an external source. a In Radio mode, tune the desired radio station (see 8.1 FM radio: Tuning radio stations). b In AUX mode, start playback from the external source. 2 Press RECORD >...

  • Page 51: Delete A Playlist, Album Or Track

    Delete a playlist, album or track This feature works only on 1 Navigate with to enter a category (Playlist, Artists, Albums, Genres, All tracks). 2 If necessary, press once or more times to highlight the playlist album or track you wish to delete. 3 Press MENU to enter the menu screen.

  • Page 52: Backup To Pc

    To view more track information: 1 In HD playback screen, press to display the full view album art screen. 2 In full view album art screen, press 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 if the files on the HD are lost or corrupted.

  • Page 53: Music Broadcast

    STOP 9 3 To stop MUSIC FOLLOWS ME, press on the destination unit. • MUSIC FOLLOWS ME will be automatically deactivated if you do not activate MUSIC FOLLOWS ME on the destination unit within 5 minutes • To deactivate MUSIC FOLLOWS ME, press MUSIC FOLLOWS ME again.

  • Page 54: View System Information

    6.10 View system information 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use to enter Information menu. The display shows: System, Wireless and Wired. a Use to select System. > Name of and firmware version (on also: free hard disk space) is shown on the display: b Use to select Wireless.

  • Page 55: Edit Track Information

    6.11 Edit track information Note Use the 1-way remote control to Edit track information.The 2-way remote control cannot be used for this task. You can edit track title, album name, etc. on 1 Press HOME to select HD. 2 Use to select the track to be edited.

  • Page 56: Cd (Center Only)

    CD (Center only) 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) • MP3WMA-CDs (CD-R/CD-RWs with MP3/WMA files) •...

  • Page 57: Play Discs

    Play discs 1 Insert CD into CD loader slot on with printed (label) side facing you. > 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 58: Search By Keywords

    7.2.1 Search by keywords The keyword should be the first letter or word of the album title, artist name, track title, genre name, or playlist name you wish to search for: By entering a keyword, you can quickly find the item that most closely matches to your search criteria.The search cursor will stop at the closest alphabetical match in the list.

  • Page 59: Find Track In Current Album (During Playback)

    7.2.2 Find track in current album (during playback) In playback screen, press ) to select previous or next track in current album during playback. 7.2.3 Find passage in current track (during playback) 1 In playback screen, press & hold ) to scan currently playing track at high speed.

  • Page 60: Fm Radio

    FM radio Tune radio stations 1 Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to (see 3 Installation). 2 Ensure that the set is switched on or in Standby mode (see 5 Basic functions). 3 Press HOME once or more times to select Radio. >...

  • Page 61: Autostore: Automatic Preset Program

    8.2.1 Autostore: Automatic preset program Autostore automatically starts programming radio stations into the preset memory, beginning with Preset 1. Available stations are programmed in the order of their radio frequency, RDS stations are followed by FM stations. A maximum of 10 RDS stations will be stored (Preset 01 to Preset 10). 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen.

  • Page 62: Rds News

    • RDS radio text NEWS You can activate radio NEWS while listening to another source on WACS7500.The set will tune to a RDS radio station stored in the preset memory under one of the 10 first numbers. 1 During playback (any source except radio) press RDS/NEWS on remote control.

  • Page 63: Internet Radio

    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. The Internet Radio feature requires registration with Philips.The registration process only has to be completed once, when you are using the Internet Radio for the first time.You can register...

  • Page 64: Regular Use

    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.

  • Page 65: Add Internet Radio Stations And Bookmark Your Favorites

    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.

  • Page 66: Upnp

    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,WACS7500 brings you additional benefits to enrich your wireless music streaming experience. If you are not familiar with UPnP-enabled devices, please visit www.upnp.org...

  • Page 67: Connect To The Upnp Device

    For more information on the connection, see 11.2 Network settings: Connect to Wi-Fi enabled or wired home network. Connecting other UPnP clients to Philips Wireless Music Center may take longer than connecting a Philips Wireless Music Station to Center. UPnP playback Note •...

  • Page 68: Play Music From Center

    4 Press HOME on remote control to select UPnP mode. > The display on the set 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 to select your desired UPnP device.

  • Page 69: External Sources

    External sources 10.1 Play or record to USB mass storage device You can playback music from a USB device on .You can also transfer the music library of to a USB mass storage device, so that you can carry your favorite music with you wherever you go.

  • Page 70: 10.1.2 Play Music From Usb Device

    How to organize your MP3/WMA files on a USB mass storage device browses MP3/WMA files in the same way as reads the HD. Organize your MP3/WMA files in different folders or sub-folders as needed. • Make sure that MP3 files end on extension .mp3 and WMA files end on extension .wma. •...

  • Page 71: 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 72 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. • Press to stop selecting tracks and return to the list of tracks.To continue, repeat steps 3 to 5. •...

  • Page 73: Play Your Ipod Music

    10.2 Play your iPod music You can enjoy the music library on your iPod player through the speaker system of the WACS7500. This feature requires a Dock.The designated Philips Docking Cradle, Model DC1050 is sold separately. 1 Check that is switched on or in standby mode.

  • Page 74: Network Settings

    Network settings Note Use the 1-way remote control for Station management and Network configuration.The 2-way remote control cannot be used for these tasks. You can add and/or to your existing home network. Set your network according to your needs as follows: Type What you want Go to...

  • Page 75: 11.1.1 Delete A Station

    • On a Station that was already paired with another Center: a Press MENU b Select Installation mode > Station enters automatic installation mode. 2 Disconnect the power plug of and then connect it to the power supply again. > Display: Connecting to Center 3 On remote control, press MENU to enter Installation Mode.

  • Page 76: Connect To Wi-Fi (Wireless) Enabled Home Network

    11.2 Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless) enabled home network The Wi-Fi enable network is a Wi-Fi infrastructure network or a Wi-Fi enable home network with a router. Important! Connections that include a Wi-Fi router require that the router is switched on at all times.

  • Page 77: Set Network On Station

    , follow the steps under user manual section 3.1 Installation: Install Center and Station • If you change the WEP/WPA key after you have added the WACS7500 into your home network, the connection between the WACS7500 and your home network will be lost. In this case, please restart WACS7500 in order to refresh the IP update.

  • Page 78: Connect To Wired Home Network

    If you already know the WEP/WPA Use the 1-way remote control Press key for the Wi-Fi network: to enter the WEP or WPA key. confirm. If there is no WEP/WPA key for the Press to skip. Wi-Fi network: 7 Select Automatic. 8 As prompted, select YES to apply the settings.

  • Page 79: 11.3.2 Set Network On Station

    6 In Set IP Mode screen: If you are using a DHCP* enabled network device, select Automatic. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. 11.3.2 Set network on Station ( If there is no DHCP: 1 Select Static and assign an IP address and subnet mask as prompted, using the alphanumeric keys (see 4.4 Prepare: Alphanumeric keys).

  • Page 80: Connect To Two Different Home Networks

    Wi-Fi ad-hoc connection with one or more other WACS7500 cannot shadow the IP of a network device that is not activated. Please be careful of the IP address settings to avoid IP address conflict between the wired and Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 81: 11.5.2 Viewing The Connection With Home Network

    11.5.2 Viewing the connection with home network 1 Check that is in HD source. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 3 Use to enter Information menu. > The display shows: System, Wireless and Wired. 4 Use to select Wireless or Wired. •...
  • Page 82 The following steps show how to get DNS and Gateway settings of the current network from the PC connected to the same network: 1 On your PC, click Start > Run 2 Type cmd and click OK 3 Type ipconfig/all 4 Write down the DNS and Gateway of the current connection.

  • Page 83: 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 17 FAQ) 1 Insert the PC Suite CD into the PC. 2 Follow the instructions on the PC to install WADM.
  • Page 84 Launch WADM 1 Double click WADM. 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.
  • Page 85 Launch for Windows XP or Vista: 1 Double click WADM. 2 A list of discovered Centers appears. 3 If your Center appears, continue with step 6. 4 If your Center is not found, select Connection Wizard. 5 In Connection Wizard screen, select Express Mode. 6 Click Next and follow the instructions.

  • Page 86: GracenoteĀ® Cd Information

    13.2 Gracenote® Internet Queries If the CD track information of your new CD disc cannot be displayed on the WACS7500, the quickest and surest solution is to ensure you have followed the steps in 11.6 Connect to Internet and follow 13.2.1 Look up track information.

  • Page 87: 13.2.1 Look Up Cd Track Information

    13.2.1 Look up CD track information When an internet connection present (see 11.6 Connect to Internet), insert the CD of which you require the information (insert disc into loader slot of with graphics facing you). Searching start immediately.The system will search the local Gracenote® CD database first. If the CD track information cannot be found, the online search will start.The search results are shown on the display of If the internet query failed due to a disruption in the internet connection, the error message ‘Check...

  • Page 88: Firmware Upgrade

    • 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 Place side by side on a level and sturdy surface.

  • Page 89: Restore Previous Firmware

    14.2 Restore previous firmware After the firmware of is upgraded, you can restore it to its previous version as desired. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Use to enter Settings followed by Firmware, then Restore firmware. 3 Press to select Yes.

  • Page 90: Reset

    Reset You can restore to the default settings (including network settings). When to reset • Reset to reestablish Wi-Fi connection between • Reset to change the way connects to a Wi-Fi enabled / wired home network. 1 Check that the set is switched on (see 5 Basic functions). 2 Press MENU to enter the menu screen.

  • Page 91: Technical Data

    Wireless standard 802.11g, backwards printed on the back or compatible to 802.11b the underside of the Wireless security WEP (64 or 128 WACS7500. bit),WPA/WPA2 (8-63 Dimensions (w x h x d)616x272x172mm characters) Weight (Net) approx. 8.8kg Frequency range 2412-2462MHz (CH1-...

  • Page 92: Station

    Voltage information is Wireless standard 802.11g, backwards printed on the back or compatible to 802.11b the underside of the Wireless security WEP (64 or 128 WACS7500. bit),WPA/WPA2 (8-63 Dimensions (w x h x d) characters) 387x272x128mm Frequency range 2412-2462MHz (CH1- Weight (Net) approx.

  • Page 93: 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 94 I get interference on my wireless • If you are playing the set, stop playback and take the (Wi-Fi) link between appropriate measures as follows: The WACS7500 operates in the 2.4GHz radio frequency spectrum. Many other • Keep at least 3 meters away from such household/IT devices also operate in this devices.
  • Page 95 Problem Solution Nothing appears on the synchronous You have switched on the set with the button on display of the 2-way remote control the set and not the button on the 2-way remote even after the set is switched control. Press REFRESH on center’s 2-way remote control to synchronize its display.
  • Page 96 • Check if the number of folders exceeds 99 or the not displayed. number of titles exceeds 999. • Only completely recorded MP3/WMA files can be found and played by WACS7500. Check if the file has been recorded completely. • DRM-protected WMA files cannot be played on WACS7500.
  • Page 97 Problem Solution I have problems installing WADM or • Please make sure your Operating System is either launching WADM after installation. Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 and above, or Windows XP. • Please check if your PC has a virus. •...
  • Page 98 WACS7500. Suggest to change the DHCP range of your wireless router so that the wireless IP received by WACS7500 is on a different subnet from its wired • You may have forgotten to set up the wireless network settings on .

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Appendix 18.1 How to mount Station ( ) to a wall Important! • The wall mounting instructions are intended for qualified installation personnel only! • Request for qualified installation personnel to carry out the wall mounting which includes drilling the holes, fixing the bracket, and mounting to the bracket.

  • Page 100: 18.1.3 Preparation

    18.1.3 Preparation Try the necessary rear connections and the Wi-Fi connections between in order to find a suitable location for installation/mounting (see 3 Installation). Important! To avoid the risk of injury and damage to property as well as to the product: •...
  • Page 101 End-User License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW Gracenote® MusicID® Terms of Use This device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (‘Gracenote’).The software from Gracenote (the ‘Gracenote Software’) enables this application to carry out online disc identification and obtain music related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (‘Gracenote Data’) from online servers (‘Gracenote Servers’) and to perform other functions.You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended end user functions of this device.
  • Page 102 Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/welcome to...
  • Page 103 ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD- UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR data, or other information stored on any media contained within...
  • Page 104 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners © 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Printed in China www.philips.com wk8033...

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