Wireless Music Center
WAC5
User manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Manual del usuario
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Wireless Music Center WAC5
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LGPL Library written offer
This product contains Linux 2.4.27-vrsl, that is
made available under the GNU LGPL license
version 2.1 (hereafter called "the Library").
Philips Electronics Hong Kong Ltd. hereby offers to
deliver or make available, upon request, for a
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5/F., Philips Electronics Building
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Hong Kong Science Park
Shatin Hong Kong
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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.
Please contact:
Mr. Bin Li
BLC Audio PDCC Development
5/F., Philips Electronics Building
5 Science Park East Avenue
Hong Kong Science Park
Shatin Hong Kong
This offer is valid for a period of three years after
the date of purchase of this product.
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Contents
HD
General Information
Playing Harddisk(HD) ........................................ 21
About Wireless Music Center WAC5 ............ 7
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7
Philips on-line support ........................................ 8
Environmental information ................................ 9
Maintenance .......................................................... 9
Safety information ................................................ 9
Selecting and searching ............................... 21-22
Selecting a different album or track
Fast search during playback
Selecting tracks of a particular artist
Selecting tracks of a particular genre
Different play modes:REPEAT, SHUFFLE...... 22
Creating Playlist: custom collection of your
favorite music ...................................................... 23
Deleting a playlist, album or track .................. 23
Building music library on Center.............. 24-25
Ripping CDs
Controls
Controls on the Center ................................... 10
Center’s 2-way remote control ................ 11-12
Importing MP3/WMA tracks from PC
Recording from External source
Display track information ................................. 26
Moving in yourWiFi network of Center and
Stations ........................................................... 26-27
MUSIC FOLLOWS ME
MUSIC BROADCAST
Installation
Placing Center and Station............................... 14
Setting upWi-Fi connection
between Center and Station ........................... 14
Rear connections ......................................... 15-16
Connecting to an audio system
Connecting to your PC
Connecting an additional appliance
UsingAC power ................................................. 16
Station mangagement ........................................ 28
Adding a station
Deleting a station
Viewing station status
Information about yourWAC5 ....................... 28
Firmware ........................................................ 28-29
Upgrading firmware
Restoring previous firmware
Preparation
Using the remote control .......................... 17-18
Re-establishingWi-Fi connection
Preparation
Using Center’s remote control
CD
Using the navigation controls .......................... 18
Discs for playback .............................................. 30
Playing discs ................................................... 30-31
Selecting and searching ..................................... 31
Selecting a different album/track
Basic Functions
Switching to standby/on and
selecting functions.............................................. 19
Switching to power-saving mode .................... 19
Auto-standby....................................................... 19
Switching the blue indicator on/off ................ 20
Display adjustment ............................................. 20
Selecting languages ............................................. 20
Finding a passage within a track during playback
Different play modes:REPEAT, SHUFFLE...... 32
Display track information ................................. 32
AUX/UPnP/SLEEP
AUX (Listening to an external source) ......... 33
SLEEP .................................................................... 33
Reset
Reset ..................................................................... 34
Specifications ........................................... 35
Troubleshooting .............................. 36-37
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General Information
About Wireless Music Center
WAC5
Supplied accessories
– Center’s remote control and
4 x AAA batteries
– 1 x Audio cables
– 1 x Ethernet cable
– PC installer CD
On WAC5’s 80GB* hard disk, you can centrally
store up to 1,500 audio CDs. All the stored
music can be wirelessly streamed, via Wi-Fi**,
from Center to connected Stations.
WAC5 can be easily connected to your existing
home audio systems, such as the audio/video
receiver, home theatre system, mini/micro
system, or multimedia speaker boxes (with built-
in amplifier) and audio amplifiers.
No need to be bound to your CD player or PC
etc., or be troubled by the wiring. Now, you will
have the freedom to enjoy and share your
favorite music around your home.
*
Available storage capacity is based on 4 minutes per
song, 10 songs per CD on average, 128 kbps MP3
encoding and given the fact that operational software is
part of the product's memory.
Actual free space is 69GB or less, due to the buffer
partition for MP3 compression, firmware, music CD
database and demo tracks stored.
This set complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Community.
** Wi-Fi, or IEEE802.11 b/g, is the international leading
industry standard for wireless broadband networking. It
transfers digital data with wider range and bandwidth.
Hereby Philips Consumer Electronics,
BG Home Entertainment Networks ,
declares that this product WAC5 is in
compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programs, files, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringement
of copyrights and constitute a criminal
offence. This equipment should not be used
for such purposes.
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General Information
Philips on-line support
Philips products have been designed and manufactured to the highest quality
standards. If your Philips WAC5 is not working correctly, we recommend you
check your User Manual to verify that your product is properly connected and
configured.
information you need to optimally enjoy your product, and about new additions
to this exciting range, to make your home entertainment experience even more
enjoyable.
(WAC5) to view:
● FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
● Latest user manuals and PC software manuals
● Firmware upgrade files for WAC5
● Latest PC software downloads
● Interactive troubleshooting
Since it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you
soon as new free upgrades become available.
Enjoy your WAC5!
The model number is on the rear of the set.
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General Information
Maintenance
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
Cleaning the Set
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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Cleaning Discs
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When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.
Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
Disposal of your old product
Protecting the hard disk
Keep your WAC5 Center from violent vibration,
which may result in the damage to the hard disk.
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
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Safety information
Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface.
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
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Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
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Place the sets in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
Please inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical
and electronic products.
The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Please act according to your local rules
and do not dispose of your old products
with your normal household waste.The
correct disposal of your old product will
help prevent potential negative
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
consequences for the environment and
human health.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
9EJECT
Controls on the Center (Top and
front panels)
–
ejects a disc from the CD slot loader
0CD slot loader
!Blue indicator
1STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER
–
–
–
press briefly to switch Center on or
to standby mode;
press and hold to switch Center to
power-saving mode or on
Green indicator: lights up green when the set
is on; flashes during CD ripping /MP3 conversion
(when the set is on)
Red indicator: lights up red when the set is
switched to Standby mode or power-saving
mode
–
lights up when the set is on
@SOURCE
–
–
selects sound source HD, CD or AUX
In standby mode: switches Center on and selects
sound source HD, CD or AUX
#Wi-Fi antenna
–
2Display
–
shows status of Center
3RECORD
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CD/AUX: starts the recording to hard disk
41 / 2 / 3 / 4
–
navigation controls (left, right, up, down) to scroll
through the option list
1
–
–
HD/CD: returns to previous option lists
3 / 4
HD/CD: skips/searches tracks/passage
backward/forward (in playback screen);
fast scrolls the option list
2 / OK
–
confirms selection
OK
–
–
HD/CD: starts or pauses playback
CD: selects or deselects tracks to be recorded
on hard disk
5 STOP • MENU
–
stops playback or recording;
–
press and hold to enter or exit setup menu
6MUSIC FOLLOWS ME
–
HD: moves music playback between Center and
Station
7IR
sensor for the infrared remote control
–
Helpful hints: Always point the remote control
towards this sensor.
8MUSIC BROADCAST
–
HD: broadcast music from Center to Station
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Controls
1y
–
Center’s 2-way remote control
press briefly to switch the set to standby mode
press and hold to switch the set to Eco Power
mode or on
–
2Synchro display
synchronous display of the set’s status
–
¡
1
2
3Source buttons
CD/MP3-CD
–
–
selects CD source
In standby mode: switches the set on and selects
CD source.
HARDDISK
selects HD source
In standby mode: switches the set on and selects
HD source
3
4
–
–
TUNER/AUX
–
–
selects the audio input from an additional
connected appliance
In standby mode: switches the set on and selects
the audio input from an additional connected
appliance
)
(
5
*
&
5
6
7
8
9
41 / 2 / 3 / 4
–
navigation controls (left, right, up, down) to scroll
through the option list
^
%
SMART EQ
SAME ARTIST
0
1
!
@
$
–
–
HD/CD: returns to previous option lists
#
3 / 4
HD/CD: skips/searches tracks/passage backward/
forward (in playback screen); fast scrolls the
option list
IMPORTANT!
2 / OK
– This remote control can be also used for
some other Philips’ wireless music systems,
which provide sound and tuner features
unavailable in WAC5. Such sound/tuner
buttons will not work withWAC5.
– To operate Station using Center’s remote
control, see Preparation: Using Center’s
remote control.
–
confirms selection
54/ ¢
HD/CD: skips/searches tracks/passage
backward/forward (in playback screen)
–
6ÉÅ
–
HD/CD: starts or pauses playback
7 SHUFFLE
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selects random playback
8REPEAT
–
selects continuous playback
9 MARK/UNMARK
–
CD:selects or deselects tracks to be recorded
on hard disk
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Controls
0 SAME GENRE
–
HD: plays all the tracks of current Genre
! SAME ARTIST
–
HD: plays all the tracks of current Artist
@ MUSIC FOLLOWS ME
–
HD: moves music playback between Center and
Station or between Station and Station
# MUSIC BROADCAST
HD: broadcasts music from Center to Station
–
$ REC
–
CD/AUX: starts the recording to hard disk
% DIM
–
changes the brightness of display illumination
–
press and hold to turn the blue indicator on or
off
^ SLEEP
–
ajusts/displays/switches off sleep timer
& Ç
–
stops playback or recording
*VIEW
–
toggles playback screen and previous option list
(MENU
–
enters or exits setup menu
)3 / 4 SCROLL
–
scroll the display screen upward or downward
¡REFRESH
–
sychronize remote control’s display
with the set’s display
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Installation
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
AC power cord
(for illustration only)
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Installation
On Station
Placing Center and Station
4 Connect the station to power supply
IMPORTANT!
5 To select Installation Mode,
a. On the remote Control, press MENU
b. use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
select
– Install your Center and Station near
the AC outlet and where the AC power
plug can be reached easily.
On Center
Take the following steps to optimize the
Wi-Fi connection between Center and
Station:
6 Press STOP/Ç on the Center when all your
stations are found
– Keep your Center and Station away
from the source of interference (wireless
routers, microwave ovens, DECT phones,
bluetooth devices, cordless phones,
otherWi-Fi products, etc.)
– Avoid placing your Center or Station
close to the plasmaTV. It may result in
improper display on your Center’s 2-way
remote control.
IMPORTANT!
– Avoid thick walls. Your Center and Station should
never be blocked by 2 or more walls.
– Avoid placing the sets close to large metal
objects.
– For better Wi-Fi reception, turn the Wi-Fi
antenna, or adjust the location of your Center and
Station.
– indicates maximum reception
– indicates no reception
– Keep Stations adequately apart or in
different angles (e.g. in different rooms
blocked by one wall). Within a distance
and angle (e.g. in the same room), your
Center’s remote control is powerful
enough to simultaneously operate
several Stations, which may also result in
improper display on the 2-way remote
control.
If there is interference in the neighborhood,
the set may pause during playback or
respond slowly to your operation. In such
cases
– Use the WEP* key when connecting your Center
and Station to an existing wireless PC network. See
the manual Connect to your PC: Option 2.
– Change the operating channel of your Center
and Station when connecting them to an existing
wireless PC network.To learn about how to change
channels, see the Owner’s manual of your router
and the manual Connect to your PC: Option
2.
Setting up Wi-Fi connection
between Center and Station
Up to 5 stations can be connected to a WAC5
Center.
On Center
1 Connect the Center to power supply
– If possible, change the operating channels of the
other Wi-Fi devices at your home.
– Turn the above devices in different directions to
minimize interference.
2 Switch onWAC5 Center and select HD source
3 To select Add New Station on Center
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
* stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is a
security protocol for wireless local area
network
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select
➜ You will enter the Installation Mode.
Searching for the station starts
➜ Playback stops on the previously associated
Station if you are playing the HD source
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Installation
Rear connections
DIGITAL OUT:
1 Insert the plug of digital audio cables (not
Warning:
supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT socket
Never make or change connections with
the mains supply switched on.
2 Connect the other end of the audio cables to
the DIGITAL IN terminal of an additional
appliance
AConnecting to an audio system
You can easily connect yourWAC5 to your
existing home audio systems, such as the audio/
video receiver, home theatre system, mini/micro
system, or multimedia speaker boxes (with built-
in amplifier) and audio amplifiers.
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
Using audio cables, connect one (one set) of
WAC5’s sound output terminals: LINE OUT,
DIGITAL OUT or OPTICAL OUT to the
corresponding input terminals in the connected
device. For better sound output, use DIGITAL
OUT or OPTICAL OUT if it is available on
the connected device.
3 Select the Digital Input mode (such as DI) in the
connected audio system.
Helpful hints:
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other
equipment for details.
LINE OUT:
OPTICAL OUT:
1 Connect Center to an audio system:
1 Insert the plug of optical audio cables (not
a. Insert the red plug of the red/white audio
cables (supplied) to the red socket LINE
OUT R and the white plug to the white
socket LINE OUT L
supplied) to the OPTICAL OUT socket
2 Connect the other end of the audio cables to
the OPTICAL IN terminal of the additional
appliance.
b. Connect the other end of the audio cables to
the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) terminals of
the additional appliance, red plug to the red
socket AUX IN R and white plug to the
white socket AUX IN L
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
3 Select the optical input mode in the connected
audio system.
Helpful hints:
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other
equipment for details.
(for illustration only)
2 Select AUX mode in the connected audio
system
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Installation
Helpful hints:
BConnecting to your PC
– For more information about recording/playback
from the external source, see HD: Recording
from external source and AUX.
●
Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to
Center’s ETHERNET and your computer’s
Ethernet port. For details, see the manual
Connect to your PC
– For better sound output, use the LINE OUT
terminals on the external device.
–
If the connected device has only a single audio
out terminal, connect it to the AUX IN left terminal.
Alternatively, you can use a“single to double” cinch
cable, but the output sound still remain mono.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other
equipment for complete connection.
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
Using AC power
1 Make sure all the connections have been made
before switching on the power supply
2 Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.
This switches on the power supply
When Center is switched to standby, it is still
consuming some power. To disconnect the
system from the power supply completely,
remove the power plug from the wall
socket.
CConnecting an additional appliance
It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g.
TV,VCR, Laser Disc player or DVD player with
the WAC5 Center. On WAC5 Center, you can
playback or record music from an external
source.
The type plate is located on the rear of the
set.
1 Insert the red plug of the red/white audio cables
(not supplied) to the red socket AUX IN R
and the white plug to the white socket AUX
IN L
For users in the U.K.: please follow the
instructions on page 2.
2 Connect the other end of the audio cables to
the AUDIO OUT terminals of the additional
appliance
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OU
3 Select AUX mode in Center.
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Preparation
CAUTION!
Using the remote control
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or will not be used for a long
time.
IMPORTANT!
– Always point the remote control
directly towards IR area on the Center or
Station you wish to operate.
– Some functional keys on Center’s
remote control are exclusively used for
Center (for example, CD/MP3-CD,
MARK/UNMARK, MUSIC BROADCAST
etc.)
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
Using Center’s remote control
Battery usage: As a remote control with
synchronous display, Center’s remote control
consumes more power than normal remote
controls.When its batteries are low or empty, the
icon appears on the remote control’s display.
Replace the batteries with new alkaline batteries.
Preparation
Center’s remote control:
1 Open the battery compartment.
By default, Center’s remote control works with
Center only. To operate Station using
Center’s remote control
1 Press and hold REFRESH until the selection
screen appears on the display of Center’s
remote control.
2
3
1
2 Insert 4 batteries type R03 or AAA into the
remote control with the correct polarity as
indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside
the battery compartment
2 Press the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select Station
3 Put back the compartment door
On Center’s remote control:
➜ Display shows current status of Station
after Station is connected
➜ You can use Center’s remote control to
operate Station now.
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Preparation
Helpful hints:
– To operate Center using the remote control
again, repeat the above steps 1-2 to select Center.
Using the navigation controls
When selecting options on the set’s screen, you
often need to use the navigation controls 1 / 2
/ 3 / 4.
–
Center’s remote control will return to its
default setting (works with Center only)
when you insert new batteries into it.
1 Press 3 / 4to highlight an option
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2
Using the display on the Center’s remote
control
3 Press 1 to return to the previous option list
screen
You can synchronize the local display of your
Center or Station onto the display of Center’s 2-
way remote control.With the synchronized
display, your operation of remote control
becomes quicker and easier.
4 Press OK or 2 to confirm
Note:
– Avoid placing your Center or Station close to the
plasmaTV. It may interfere with the Center’s
remote control and cause improper display on your
Center’s remote control. In this case, turn off your
plasmaTV or use Station’s remote control.
– If you switch on your Center or Station using the
STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER button on the
set, press REFRESH on Center’s remote control
to synchronize the remote control’s display.
– The display supports 6 European languages:
English, French,Spanish, Dutch, Italian and German.
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Basic functions
Switching to standby/on and
selecting functions
Switching to power-saving mode
In the power-saving Eco power mode, the set’s
display andWi-Fi connection are turned off. The
Center’s harddisk also stops working. When you
switch Center to Eco power, it is impossible to
move music between Center and Station or
import music from PC to Center.
1 When the set is on, press STANDBY-ON/
ECO POWER to switch it to standby (or y
on the remote control)
➜ Display shows GoodBye
➜The Red indicator lights up
➜ The screen dims out. Display shows Station
Status screen and the number of stations found
1 When the set is on, press and hold STANDBY-
ON/ ECO POWER to switch it to Eco
power (or yon the remote control).
2 To switch on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO
POWER on the set
➜ The display is switched off
➜ The Red indicator lights up
➜ The set switches to the last source selected
2 To switch on, press and hold STANDBY-ON/
ECO POWER (or y on the remote control)
or press and hold SOURCE on the set
➜ The Green indicator lights up
●
You can also switch on the set by pressing the
source button on Center’s remote control
(e.g. HARDDISK, CD/MP3-CD, AUX)
➜ The set switches to the last source selected
Helpful hints:
3 To select Center’s function, press SOURCE
once or more on the set (or HARDDISK, CD/
MP3-CD, AUX on the remote control)
–
In the standby/Eco power mode, the settings of
networking, display and language will be retained in
the set’s memory.
– To protect the hard disk, always switch Center to
standby/ECO POWER before removing its power
plug from the wall outlet.
ECO
POWER
STANDBY-ON
Auto-standby
●
When the set has reached the end of playback/
recording and remains in the stop position for
more than 5 minutes, the set will switch to
standby automatically to save power.
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Basic functions
Backlight:
Switching the blue indicator on/
off
The blue indicator lights up when the set is
switched on.
Press 3 or 4 and 2to select on or off ;
You can also turn the backlight on or off by
pressing DIM on the remote control
●
●
On the remote control, press and hold DIM to
turn the brightness on or off.
SMART EQ
SAME ARTIST
SMART EQ
SAME ARTIST
Contrast:
Press 1 / 2 to reduce or enlarge the contrast.
Display adjustment
You can adjust the display’s backlight and
contrast settings.
1 Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU).
2 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select Settings.
3 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Display.
Selecting languages
1 Press and hold STOP•MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
4 Press 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to select your
options:
2 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select Settings
3 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select Language
4 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select:
English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian
and German.
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HD
3 Press the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
Playing Harddisk (HD)
to select your option
On WAC5 Center is located a 80GB
hard disk, where music is centrally stored.
Via Wi-Fi, all the stored music can be
streamed and played on Station.
4 Press OK to start playback.
●
Press OK on a highlighted artist, genre or album
to start playback from the beginning of the item
(orÉÅ on Center’s remote control)
➜ The playback screen shows:
1 Check the Center is switched on or to standby
2 Press SOURCE once or more to select HD
(on Center’s remote control, press
HARDDISK)
on the top: your HD option (e.g. Playlist,Artist)
in the middle: current track name and some
track information
➜ Display shows HD and the categories of your
music library: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres,
All tracks
at the bottom: elapsed playing time
Top
➜ Demo tracks are stored in Playlists
Playlists(
): custom collection of your
Middle
Bottom
favorite tracks sorted by the playlists’ name in
alphanumeric order
Artists (
the artists’ name in alphanumeric order
Albums ( ): albums sorted by the albums’
name in alphanumeric order
): collection of albums sorted by
5 To pause playback, press OK (orÉÅ on
Center’s remote control). To resume playback,
press the button again
Genres (
by music style
): artists’ album collection sorted
6 To stop playback, press STOPÇ
All tracks ( ): tracks sorted by the tracks’
name in alphanumeric order
Selecting and searching
Selecting a different album or track
1 If necessary, press 1 to enter previous option list
2 Repeatedly press the navigation controls 3 or
4 and 2 to select the desired album or track
3 Press VIEW to return to the playback screen, if
necessary
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HD
To select a different track in current
album during playback
Selecting tracks of a particular artist
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During playback, press SAME ARTIST
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In the playback screen, briefly and repeatedly
➜ Playback of current artist’s tracks continues
after current track
press the navigation controls 3 or 4to select
previous or next tracks (or 4 or ¢on
Center’s remote control)
Selecting tracks of a particular genre
During playback, press SAME GENRE
➜ Playback of current genre’s tracks continues
after current track
Different play modes:REPEAT,
SHUFFLE
– plays the current track continuously
– repeats all the tracks (under current artist,
genre or album )
Using the fast skip 3 or 4
– repeats all the tracks (under current
artist, genre or album) in random order
Use this function to find an option (e.g. an album
or a track) in a long option list.
– tracks (under current artist, genre or
album) are played in random order
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Press and hold the navigation controls 3 or 4
in the long option list
1 During playback, press once or more REPEAT
➜ You will skip the options faster and faster
➜ At the high speed skip, the initial letter of
current options appears for easy identification
or/ and SHUFFLE to select play modes
2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or
SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes
are no longer displayed.
Fast search during playback
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SAME ARTIST
1 In the playback screen, press and hold the
navigation controls 3 or 4(or 4 or ¢on
Center’s remote control)
➜ The HD plays at a high speed
2 When you recognize the passage you want,
release 3 or 4(or 4 or ¢on Center’s
remote control; à / áon Station’s remote
control)
➜ Normal playback resumes
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Helpful hints:
– You can also create your playlists on your
computer via Philips Digital Media Manager
Creating Playlist: custom
collection of your favorite music
(DMM). For details, see DMM’s help file. Refer to
the manual Connect to your PC to learn how to
install DMM software.
On Center’s hard disk., you can create up to 99
playlists consisting of your favorite tracks in the
desired sequence.
–You can rename your playlists or edit the track
information via DMM.
To create a playlist
1 Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on the remote control, press
MENU)
Deleting a playlist, album or
track
2 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select Create Playlist
1 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter a category (Playlist,Artists,Albums, Genres,
All tracks)
➜ A new playlist is created (a default playlist
name, e.g. Playlist_001, is assigned). Display
shows: “Playlist created. To add tracks,
select “ Add to Playlist”
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If necessary, press 3 or 4 and 2 once or
more to enter the album/track list
2 Press 3 or 4 to highlight a selected playlist,
album or track
3 To select Delete Playlist, Delete Album or
DeleteTrack
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen
b. In the MENU screen, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select.
4 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Yes
3 Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 to
select/highlight the desired track (see Selecting
and searching)
4 To select Add to Playlist,
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen
b. In the MENU screen, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select
➜ A list of playlists appears
5 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to select the desired playlist
➜ Display shows: Track(s) added to playlist
6 Repeat steps 3, 4 , 5 to select and store all
desired tracks in this way.
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To rip a disc at fast speed (default)
(For audio CDs, MP3/WMA CDs)
1 Insert a CD into Center’s CD slot loader, with
the printed side facing up
Building music library on Center
By Ripping CDs, Importing MP3/WMA
tracks from PC and Recording from
external source you can build your music
library on Center’s hard disk.
IMPORTANT!
– Recording is permissible if copyright
or other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
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➜ Display shows: Reading CD.
➜ List of tracks appears
Ripping CDs
With WAC5 Center, you can rip audio CD
tracks from your pre-recorded CDs and store
them as MP3 files in the Center’s hard disk.
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MP3/WMA: To enter the track list, press 2on a
highlighted file folder
®
2 In the screen of track list, press RECORD
➜ List of track checkboxes appears
3 Press OK to select or deselect the tracks to be
recorded (or MARK•UNMARK on the
remote control)
The Gracenote music recognition service
enables your set to look up from its built-in
database the CD track information (including
album, artist, genre, track information). It allows
the ripped CD tracks to be properly categorized
(for example, under Artists, Albums, Genres
or All tracks) and also merged with the
existing tracks in the harddisk. To update your
Gracenote® music recognition service database,
see the manual Connect
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To select/deselect all tracks, press and hold OK
(MARK• UNMARK on the remote control)
to your PC
Music recognition technology
and related data are provided
by Gracenote®. Gracenote is
the industry standard in music
recognition technology and
related content delivery. For
4 To select Rec quality,
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyrightC 2000-2005 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB®
Client Software, copyright 2000-2005 Gracenote.This
product and service may practice one or more of the
following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680;
#6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207,
#6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or
pending. Services supplied and/or device manufactured
under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United
States Patent 6,304,523.
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
enter Settings menu
c. In Settings menu, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select
5 To start recording, press RECORD
➜ Display shows CD-Rec and the album
name of the track being recorded.
(a default album name, e.g.Album_001, is
assigned if the CD track information cannot be
found in Center’s built-in Gracenote® music
recognition service database)
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of
Gracenote.The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of
Gracenote.
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Important!
It takes some time to convert the ripped tracks
into MP3 files.
–
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If power failure occurs during the conversion,
you will lose all the ripped tracks not converted
yet..
To find your ripped tracks
After MP3 conversion is completed, you can find
and playback the ripped tracks in Albums
➜ Center will return to CD mode when ripping is
finished
➜ All the functions are available at this time
1 Select HD source
2 In Albums, use the navigation controls 3 or 4
6 To rip another CD, repeat the step 1-5 above
and 2to enter the album of recorded tracks.
– Only the completely ripped track can be
found on Center’s harddisk
(Up to 8 CDs can be ripped consecutively)
7 To stop recording, press STOP/Ç
To rip a disc during playback
(for audio CDs only)
Importing MP3/WMA tracks from PC
The supplied PC Installer CD contains Digital
Media Manager (DMM) software. It will help
you organize the music files on your PC and
import them to WAC5 Center. For details, see
DMM’s help file. Refer to the manual Connect
to your PC to learn how to install DMM
software.
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During playback, press RECORD.
➜ Recording and playback start from current
track
Or
1 Follow the Step 1-3 under To rip a disc at fast
speed
2 Select Normal speed by
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
Recording from external source
A maximum of 3-hour recording can be made
from the external source.
1 Check the external device has been properly
connected (See Installation, Connecting an
additional appliance)
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter Settings menu
c. In Settings menu, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select Rec
2 In AUX mode, start playback from the external
speed
source (see AUX)
d. Press 3 or 4 and 2to select
3 To start recording, press RECORD
➜ Recording and playback start
3 Press RECORD
➜ Recording starts
➜ Display shows the album name of the track
being recorded
4 To stop recording, press STOP/Ç.
➜ The recording is saved as a file under AUX in
Albums. A file name is given, e.g. Aux_xx
(where xx denotes a number)
To find your recording
1 Select HD source
2 In Albums, use the navigation controls 3 or 4
and 2to enter AUX
Helpful hints:
– To switch off the sound output temporarily,
press MUTE.
Helpful hints:
– You can edit your track information via DMM.
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Display track information
Moving in yourWiFi network of
Center and Stations
Up to 5 Stations can be to connected to WAC5
Center. Via Wi-Fi, music can be streamed
between Center and Stations. Even in different
places of your house, you and your family will
enjoy and share music with ease.
1 During playback, press VIEW on the remote
control once or more to enter the playback
screen
➜ The display shows:
on the top: your HD option (e.g. Playlist,Artist)
in the middle: current track name and some
track information
MUSIC FOLLOWS ME
at the bottom: elapsed playing time
As you move around at home, let music move
around you, between Center and Station or
between Station and Station.
On the first unit (Center or Station), where
music will leave:
1 During HD playback, select the album or playlist
you wish to play on the second unit (see
Selecting and searching, Selecting a
different album or track)
2 Press 2
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To start playback from the selected point on the
second unit, press OK to pause playback on
that point (or ÉÅ on the Center’s remote
control; Åon the Station’s remote control)
➜ The display shows track information (e.g.
track name, file type, file size, bit rate of mp3/
wma files)
3 Press VIEW once or more to return to the
2 Press MUSIC FOLLOWS ME to activate
➜ The icon appears.
playback screen
3 To deactivate MUSIC FOLLOWS ME, press
MUSIC FOLLOWS ME again or other
functional keys (e.g. SLEEP, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
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MUSIC FOLLOWS ME will be automatically
deactivated if you do not activate MUSIC
FOLLOWS ME on the second unit within 5
minutes
On the second unit (Center or Station),
where music will continue
4 Check you have switched the second unit on or
to standby mode (see Basic functions,
Switch on/to standby and selecting
functions)
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5 Press MUSIC FOLLOWS ME
MUSIC BROADCAST
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MUSIC FOLLOWS ME will be automatically
deactivated if you do not activate MUSIC
FOLLOWS ME on the second unit within 5
minutes
MUSIC BROADCAST allows you to
broadcast music from Center to Station(s).
On Station(s)
➜ Selected music stops on the first unit and
1 Check you have switched the Station(s) on or to
standby mode (see Basic functions, Switch
on/to standby and selecting functions)
continues on the second unit. The icon
disappears
➜ Selected play modes (e.g.
,
)are
retained on the second unit (see Different
play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE)
On Center
2 During HD playback, select the album or playlist
6 To stop MUSIC FOLLOWS ME, press
you wish to broadcast to Station(s)
STOP/Çon the second unit
3 Press MUSIC BROADCAST to activate
➜ The icon
appears on Center and
Station(s). 5-second countdown starts
SMART EQ
SAME ARRTIST
➜ On Center and Station(s): Selected
music plays simultaneously several seconds after
the 5-second countdown
Helpful hints:
After MUSIC FOLLOWS ME is activated on
the second unit, on the first unit:
– make sure the first unit is switched on or to
standby mode
– you can select other tracks or source for
playback
➜ If connection fails on a Station, the Center
will try to re-establish the connection on the
next track
4 For a station to exit MUSIC BROADCAST,
press STOP/Ç on the Station
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To broadcast music to the station again, you have
to stop MUSIC BROADCAST on Center
and then, activate MUSIC BROADCAST
again on Center
5 To stop MUSIC BROADCAST, press STOP/
Ç on the Center
Helpful hints: MUSIC BROADCAST will
also stop when:
– you switch Center to Standby or Eco power;
– the selected album or playlist has reached
the end.
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3 Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select the station you
Station management
wish to delete
Adding a station
4 Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select Yes
You can add a station to an existing Wi-Fi
network of Center and Station. Up to 5 stations
can be connected to a WAC5 Center.
On Center
Viewing station status
1 Switch onWAC5 Center and select HD source
1 Switch on WAC5 Center and select HD source
2 To select Station Status on Center
2 To select Add New Station on Center
a. Press MENU.
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select
➜ On the Center ‘s display shows the list of
stations connected or ever connected
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select
➜ You will enter the Installation Mode.
Searching for the new station starts
3 Press 2to view the connection information
Information about your WAC5
➜ Playback stops on the previously associated
Station if you are playing the HD source
1 Switch onWAC5 Center and select HD source.
On Station
2 To select Information on Center
a. On remote control, press MENU (or on
Center, press and hold STOP • MENU)
3 Connect the new station to power supply
4 To select Installation Mode,
a. On the remote Control, press MENU
b. use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
select
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter Information menu
➜ The display shows: the name of Center or
Station, firmware version and free harddisk space
On Center
5 Press STOP/Ç on the Center when all your
Firmware
stations are found
Upgrading firmware
Helpful hints:
The supplied PC Installer CD contains Digital
Media Manager (DMM) software. It will help
you get the upgrades for WAC5 Center. For
details, see DMM’s help file. Refer to the manual
Connect to your PC to learn how to install
– To change your setting of Wi-Fi connection, see
the manual Connect to your PC.
Deleting a station
1 Switch on WAC5 Center and select HD source
DMM software.
2 To select Delete Station on Center
Restoring previous firmware
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on remote control, press
MENU)
After the Center’s firmware is upgraded, you can
restore it to its previous version as desired.
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
1 In Center’s HD mode, press MENU
2 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter Settings menu
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select
➜ The Center‘s display shows the list of
connected stations
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3 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Firmware
4 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Restore
firmware
5 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Yes.
Re-establishingWi-Fi connection
After upgrading or restoring the Center’s
firmware, you need to re-establish the Wi-Fi
connection between Center and Stations.
On Center,
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Select HD mode and then, enter Installation
Mode by:
a. Press and hold STOP • MENU (or on
remote control, press MENU)
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select Add New
Station
➜ Searching for Stations starts
On the Stations,
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Enter Installation Mode by:
a. Remove the Station’s power plug and then,
connect it to the power supply again
➜ “Connecting to Center” appears
b. On the remote control, press MENU to
enter the selection screen of Installation
Mode and Select Server
c. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
select Installation Mode
On Center,
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Press STOPÇto exit Installation
Mode when Center has found all the stations
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CD
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure that the file names of MP3
files end with .mp3.
Discs for playback
With this system, you can play
– all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA)
– all finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs
(12cm CD and 8cm 185 or 200 MB CD)
– MP3WMA-CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs with MP3/
WMA files)
– For DRM protectedWMA files, use
Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for
CD burning/conversion. Visit www.
microsoft.com for details aboutWindows
Media Player andWM DRM (Windows
Media Digital Rights Management).
Playing discs
1 Check the Center is switched on or to standby
(See Basic functions, Switching on/to
standby and selecting functions,
IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc.
Switching to Eco power/ on)
2 Insert a CD/CD-R(W) into Center’s CD slot
load, with the printed side facing up
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Make sure you have removed any other disc
from the CD slot loader.
About MP3/WMA
The music compression technology MP3
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) andWMA (Windows
Media Audio) significantly reduces the digital data
of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality
sound.
Windows Media Audio® is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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– Disc format ISO9660, Joliet, UDF (created on
Adaptec Direct CD v5.0 and Nero Burning
ROM UDF v5.5) and multi-session CDs
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate.
– 12-cm 650Mb and 700Mb CD-R/ CD-RWs
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
➜ Reading CD is displayed as the player scans
the contents of a disc
➜ Audio CD: the list of tracks appears (track
information appears if it is available after the
lookup of Gracenote Music Recognition Service
database)
➜ MP3/WMA: the list of albums appears
– WMA v8 or earlier (max. 192Kbps cbr)
Helpful hints:
The system will not play or support the
following:
– If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc, an album“Others” will
be automatically assigned for all those files.
– If the disc contains both audio CD tracks
(CDDA)and MP3/WMA files,“CDDA” will be
automatically assigned for all the audio CD tracks
– “All tracks” is shown as an album for MP3/
WMA CD
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will
not be shown in the display.
• Non-supported file formats are skipped.This
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and will not
be played.
• DRM protected WMA files
• WMA files in Lossless orVBR format
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CD
3 Press once or more the navigation controls 3
Using the fast skip 3 or 4
or 4 and 2to select a track
Use this function to find an option (e.g. an album
or a track) in a long option list.
4 Press 2(or OK) to start playback, if necessary.
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Press and hold the navigation controls 3 or 4
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MP3/WMA:Press OK on a highlighted album
to start playback of the album (orÉÅ on
Center’s remote control)
in the long option list
➜ You will skip the options faster and faster
➜ At the high speed skip, the initial letter of
current options appears for easy identification
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MP3/WMA: Press OK on the highlighted
album All tracks to start playback of all the
tracks on the disc (orÉÅ on Center’s remote
control)
5 To pause playback, press OK (orÉÅ on
Center’s remote control). To resume playback,
press the button again
6 To stop playback, press STOPÇ
7 To remove the disc, press EJECT on Center
Selecting and searching
Finding a passage within a track
during playback
Selecting a different album/track
1 In the playback screen, press and hold the
1 If necessary, repeatedly press 1 to enter
navigation controls 3 or 4(or 4 or ¢on
Center’s remote control)
previous option lists
➜ The CD plays silently at a high speed
2 Repeatedly press the navigation controls 3 or
4 and 2 to select the desired album or track
2 When you recognize the passage you want,
release3 or 4(or 4 or ¢on Center’s
remote control)
➜ Normal playback resumes
3 Press VIEW to return to the playback screen, if
necessary
To select a different track (in current
album) during playback
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In the playback screen, briefly and repeatedly
press the navigation controls 3 or 4to select
previous or next tracks (or 4 or ¢on
Center’s remote control)
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Display track information
Different play modes:REPEAT,
SHUFFLE
1 During playback, press VIEW once or more to
enter the playback screen
– plays the current track continuously
➜ The display shows:
– repeats all the tracks (under current
album )
on the top: CD
in the middle: current track name and some
track information
– repeats all the tracks (under current
album) in random order
at the bottom: elapsed playing time
– tracks (under current album) are played
in random order
2 Press 2
1 During playback, press once or more REPEAT
➜ The display shows track information (e.g.
track name, file type, file size, bit rate of mp3/
wma files)
or/ and SHUFFLE to select play modes
2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or
SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes
are no longer displayed
3 Press VIEW once or more to return to the
playback screen
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AUX/ SLEEP
SLEEP
AUX (Listening to an external
source)
You can set a certain period of time after which
the Center or Station will switch to standby.
You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your WAC5 Center.
1 Check the external device has been properly
connected (See Installation, Connecting an
additional appliance)
2 Check theWAC5 Center is switched on or to
standby (See Basic functions, Switching on/
to standby and selecting functions,
Switching to Eco power/ on)
1 On the remote control, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select the desired time period
options (in minutes):
3 Press SOURCE once or more to select AUX
➜ Display shows in sequence: Sleep 15, 30,
45, 60, 90, 120, Off
(on the remote control, pressTUNER/AUX)
4 Press the PLAY key on the connected device to
➜ Display shows the selected option briefly and
returns to its previous status.The icon ZZ appears
start playback.
5 To adjust the sound and volume, use the sound
2 To view the time countdown to the standby
controls on your external device
mode, press SLEEP again
To deactivate the sleep timer, press
SLEEP until Sleep Off is displayed.
or
Press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER to
switch the set to standby (or y on the remote
control)
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Reset
If a Station is reset and the Center is not:
Reset
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On the Center, select HD mode and then, enter
Installation Mode by:
a. Press MENU
If desired, you can restore your Center or Station
to their default setting (including the network
setting).
b. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to
enter Station Mgnt menu
c. In Station Mgnt menu, use the navigation
When to reset Center or Station:
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Resetting Center or Station helps to re-establish
the connection between Center and Station.
controls 3 or 4 and 2to select Add New
Station
➜ Searching for Stations starts
To change the way your Center connects to PC,
you need to reset the Center (see the Option 1,
Option 2 or Option 3 in manual Connect to
your PC)
If both Center and Stations are reset:
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Do as you did in the first-time Wi-Fi connection
(see Installation, Set upWi-Fi connection
between Center and Station)
1 Check the set is switched on (See Basic
functions, Switching on/to standby and
selecting functions, Switching to Eco
power/ on)
7 On Center, press STOPÇto exit Installation
Mode when all your Stations are found
2 Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the
MENU screen (or on the remote control, press
MENU)
3 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to enter Settings
4 Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2
to enter Restore settings
5 Press 3 or 4 and 2to select Yes
➜ The set is rebooted. Language selection
screen appears
6 Select your desired language: English, French,
Spanish, Dutch, Italian and German
➜ The set enters Installation Mode
➜ The search for Center or Stations starts.The
Wi-Fi connection is being re-established
If the Center is reset and Stations are
not reset:
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On the Stations, enter Installation Mode by:
a. Remove the Station’s power plug and then,
connect it to the power supply again
➜ “Connecting to Center” appears
b. Press MENU or STOP to enter the selection
screen of Installation Mode and Select
Server
c. Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2to
select Installation Mode
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Specifications
General
AC Power
Wireless
Wireless standard .................................................................
.......... 802.11g, backwards compatible to 802.11b
Wireless security ...................................................................
.................................... WEP (64 or 128bit),WPA-PSK
Frequency range 2412-2462 MHz (CH1-CH11)
WAC5 ........................................................ 230V 10%
Power consumption
Active
WAC5 .................................................................. < 15W
Standby
HDD/CD player
WAC5 .................................................................. < 13W
Eco Power Standby
WAC5 ....................................................................... < 1W
Dimensions (w x h x d)
WAC5 ........................................ 360 x 70 x 326mm
Weight
Frequency range ........................ 30-18000 Hz, -3 dB
S/N ratio ................................................≥ 72 dBA (IEC)
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO
MP3-CD bit rate ...................................................................
.......................... 32-256 kbps,VBR, 128 kbps advised
WMA bit rate ......................................... up to 160kbps
Sampling frequencies .......................32, 44.1, 48 kHz
HDD Storage capacity ........................................80GB*
Recording quality......................128kbps or 160kbps
Recording speed....................................................... 1x, 4x
* Actual formatted capacity will be less
WAC5 ...................................................................... 4.0 kg
LINE OUT
Output level ......................................... 500mV( 1.5dB)
Output impedance................................................ 3.5k Ω
Distortion ...................................................................≤ 0.5%
Channel difference ................................................. ≤ 3dB
Channel separation ..............................................≥ 60dB
S/N ratio ................................................. ≥ 76 dBA (IEC)
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
Wi-Fi connection:
During the first-time setup, Station’s
display shows “Searching for Center”
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Check you have placed the Center and Station
side by side on a flat and firm surface.
Check you have connected the Center to power
supply.
When adding a new station, check your Station
is in Installation mode (See HD, Station
management).
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Turn off the wireless router nearby if there is
difficulty in connecting your Center and Station.
I get interference on my wireless (WiFi)
link between center and station.
If you are playing the set, stop playback and take
the appropriate measures as follows:
Keep the Center or Station at least 3 meters
away from such devices.
Use theWEP key when connecting your
Center and Station to an existing wireless PC
network. Refer to the owner’s manual of your
router and Option 2 in Connect to your
PC.
Change the operating channel of your Center
and Station when connecting them to an existing
wireless PC network.To learn about how to
change channels, see the manual Connect to
your PC.
If possible, change the operating channels of
the otherWi-Fi devices at your home.
Turn the devices in different directions to
minimize interference.
The WAC5 operate in the 2.4GHz radio
frequency spectrum. Many other household/IT
devices also operate in the frequency spectrum,
for example: microwave ovens, Dect phones,
Bluetooth devices like Bluetooth headphones,
computer mouse, wireless routers, cordless
phones, WiFi compatible printers, PDAs.
These devices can interfere with the WiFi link
between Center and Station, resulting in such
interference as the pause during playback , the
set’s slow response to your operation. The
severity of interference varies depending on the
extent of radiation from the device and the
strength of Wi-Fi signals in the position.
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Remote control:
When I am using the Center’s 2-way
remote control, it starts to show
"connecting to Center" on the display
endlessly.
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Check your plasmaTV is turned off.
Check you have placed two IR operated devices
(Station) in separate rooms wherever possible.
When you read this message on the 2-way
remote control, there could be the following
interference on your remote control:
1) interference signals from the PlasmaTV screen
(if this device is turned on);
2) conflicting IR signals from a nearby WAS5
Station
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Troubleshooting
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Center’s remote control is powerful enough to
operate several Stations within certain distance
or angle. Check you have placed the Stations in
different rooms or place Stations in different
angles.
Stations react when you operate
Center’s remote control
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Use Station’s remote control or the controls on
the set.
Signal error. Check you have pointed the remote
control toward the IR area of the set you wish
to operate.
x flashes on the sychro display of Center’s
remote control
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You switched on the set by using the control on
the set instead of center’s remote control.
Press REFRESH on center’s remote control to
synchronize its display.
After the set is switched on, nothing
appears on the synchronous display of
Center’s remote control
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Remove the protective plastic tab before using
the Station’s remote control.
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 remote control does not function
properly.
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CD
“No Disc”/ “Cannot read CD” is
displayed
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Insert a suitable disc.
Check if the disc is inserted with graphics facing
front.
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Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
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Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.
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Adjust the volume in the connected audio
system.
The disc skips tracks
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Replace or clean disc.
Switch off SHUFFLE.
Sound skips during MP3/WMA playback
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MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps. Use a lower compression level to rip
audio CD tracks.
Replace or clean disc.
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