Philips MP3 Player WAC7505 User Manual

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WAC7500/05  
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Mark Internet radio stations as Favorites  
Contents  
Listen to Favorite Stations  
Manually add Internet radio stations 16  
1 Important  
Safety  
Listen to My Media  
FM radio  
Notice  
Listen to FM radio  
Recycling  
Change frequency  
Automatic channel search  
Automatic channel search & autostore18  
2 Your Wireless Music Center  
Select preset channels  
Manual search & store  
Overview  
Front view  
Top view  
Side view  
Wirelessly stream music from a PC  
Install Windows Media Player 11  
Configure a PC to share music  
Play from a flash memory USB device  
Connect audio devices (AUX)  
Remote control  
3 Prepare  
Position the WAC7500  
Connect to AC power  
Turn on / switch to standby  
7 Play options  
Repeat play  
Shuffle play  
Play by artist  
Play by genre  
Create a playlist  
Add audio files to a playlist  
Play from a playlist  
4 Connect to a home network  
Create wireless connection with automatic  
IP address  
Create wireless connection with static IP  
address  
Create wired connection with automatic IP  
8 Record from HD to USB  
9 Alphanumeric search  
address  
Create wired connection with static IP  
address  
10 Gracenote® CD information  
5 Build a music library on the harddisk 13  
Import music from a PC  
Install WADM software on the PC  
11 Settings  
Rip music from CDs on the WAC7500 14  
Change Equalizer (EQ) settings  
Activate Smart EQ  
Adjust treble / bass  
Set Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)  
Activate Incredible Surround sound  
Time settings  
Record music  
6 Play  
Adjust volume  
Mute the sound  
Play CD  
Play HD music  
Internet radio  
Synchronize with RDS radio station ꢀ7  
Set the time manually  
Set the time format  
Set standby timer  
Register the WAC7500 with Philips 15  
Listen to Internet radio 15  
Alarm  
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Change language  
Maintenance  
Cleaning  
Update  
Update through PC connection  
Restore the default settings  
12 Add a Philips Wireless Music Station  
(sold separately)  
Add a Philips Wireless Music Station to the  
WAC7500  
Broadcast music to Philips Wireless  
Music Stations  
Music Follows Me  
Delete a Philips Wireless Music Station  
from the WAC7500  
Relocate a connected WAC7500 or  
Philips Wireless Music Station  
13 Technical data  
Supplied accessories  
PC connection requirements  
14 Troubleshooting  
15 Glossary  
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g Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
1 Important  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
h Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
Safety  
Know these safety symbols  
i 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.A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong.The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Caution:To prevent electric shock, match  
the wide blade of the plug to the wide  
slot, fully insert.  
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.  
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to  
features for which you should read the enclosed  
literature closely to prevent operating and  
maintenance problems.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to  
rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, should not be placed on this  
apparatus.  
j Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the apparatus.  
k Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match  
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
a Read these instructions.  
b Keep these instructions.  
c Heed all warnings.  
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
d Follow all instructions.  
e Do not use this apparatus near water.  
f Clean only with dry cloth.  
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m Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
Notice  
Class II equipment symbol  
n Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
This symbol indicates that the unit has a double  
insulation system.  
Recycling  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin  
symbol attached to a product, it means the  
product is covered by the European Directive  
ꢀ00ꢀ/96/EC:  
o Battery usage CAUTION To prevent  
battery leakage which may result in bodily  
injury, property damage, or damage to the  
unit:  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Remove batteries when the unit is not  
used for a long time.  
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
q Do not place any sources of danger on  
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,  
lighted candles).  
Never dispose of your product with other  
household waste. Please inform yourself about  
the local rules on the separate collection of  
electrical and electronic products.The correct  
disposal of your old product helps prevent  
potentially negative consequences on the  
environment and human health.  
Your product contains batteries covered by the  
European Directive ꢀ006/66/EC, which cannot  
be disposed of with normal household waste.  
Please inform yourself about the local rules on  
separate collection of batteries.The correct  
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially  
negative consequences on the environment and  
human health.  
r This product may contain lead and  
mercury. Disposal of these materials  
may be regulated due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling  
information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this WAC7500.  
Never lubricate any part of this WAC7500.  
Place this WAC7500 on a flat, hard and stable surface.  
Never place this WAC7500 on other electrical  
equipment.  
Only use this WAC7500 indoors. Keep this WAC7500  
away from water, moisture and liquid-filled objects.  
Keep this WAC7500 away from direct sunlight, naked  
flames or heat.  
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o
On / Standby / Eco Standby  
Press briefly to toggle between modes  
Standby and On.  
Press and hold to toggle between  
modes On and Eco Standby (power-  
saving mode).  
2 YourWireless  
Music Center  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
RECORD record  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
offers, register your product at www.philips.  
com/welcome.  
p INCREDIBLE SURROUND SOUND  
q MUSIC BROADCAST  
Note  
Overview  
The illumination of one corner of the casing is a design  
element.  
Front view  
Top view  
a Wi-Fi antenna  
a LCD (display)  
b USB jack  
b MUSIC FOLLOWS ME  
c DBB Dynamic Bass Boost  
d SMART EQ Smart Equalizer  
c CD slot (insert CD facing you)  
d
eject CD  
e
f
g
h
i
VOLUME increase volume  
VOLUME decrease volume  
stop  
skip forward  
navigate left/right/up/down  
j OK/ confirm / play/pause  
skip back  
k
l MENU  
m HOME  
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Side view  
Remote control  
a LINE OUT L / R line out jacks  
b AUX L / R external device connections  
c ETHERNET Ethernet jack  
d DOCK IN docking jack  
e DIGITAL OUT digital out jack  
f
headphone jack  
g 75 FM ANTENNA FM antenna jack  
a
On / Standby  
b HOME  
c FMTUNER FM radio tuner  
d SEARCH  
e VIEW view screen / previous options list  
f MENU enter / exit setup menu.  
g
navigate  
h OK/ confirm / play/pause  
i
j
skip forward  
VOL volume up / down  
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k MUSIC FOLLOWS ME  
l SHUFFLE random play  
m INCR.SURR. Incredible Surround sound  
n RDS/NEWS  
o SAME GENRE  
p SAME ARTIST  
q DBB Dynamic Bass Boost  
r SMART EQ smart equalizer  
s SLEEP sleep timer  
t REPEAT  
u MUSIC BROADCAST  
v Alphanumeric keys  
w MUTE turn off sound output  
x
y
SCROLL  
z CLEAR clear entry / skip back  
{ REC record  
| MARK/UNMARK  
} AUX select external device  
~ HD harddisk music  
 MP3-CD/CD  
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Note  
3 Prepare  
The type plate information is located at the back or at  
the underside of the WAC7500.  
1
2
Open the battery compartment.  
Insert ꢀ AAA batteries with correct  
polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
Turn on / switch to standby  
3
Close the battery compartment.  
You can select from the following status options:  
On  
Standby  
Position theWAC7500  
Active standby.The button on  
the remote control can turn on the  
WAC7500.  
Eco standby  
Passive standby. Only the button  
Caution  
Risk of product damage! Place the WAC7500 on a  
surface that is level, flat, and strong enough to support  
the WAC7500.  
on the top panel can turn on the  
WAC7500.  
Note  
Connect to AC power  
If no buttons are pressed for ꢀ0 minutes, the WAC7500  
switches to standby.  
Warning  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back  
or the underside of the WAC7500.  
1
2
To turn on the WAC7500, press  
.
To switch the WAC7500 to standby, press  
.
3
To switch the WAC7500 to eco standby,  
press and hold the button on the top  
panel.  
1
Connect the WAC7500 to the power  
supply  
Note  
When the WAC7500 is in eco standby mode, the  
remote control is inactive.  
» Your WAC7500 turns on and is ready  
to be set up for use.  
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This chapter shows you how to create a  
wireless connection to a home network  
with automatic IP address.  
4 Connect to a  
home network  
1
2
Ensure that your network name and  
network password or encryption key are  
available.  
Before you connect the WAC7500 to a router:  
Some Internet service providers (ISP)  
Ensure that the PC meets the minimum  
requirements.  
require the use of a proxy server.  
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
You can choose one of these modes of  
connection:  
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
address (see ‘Create wireless connection  
with automatic IP address’ on page 10)  
(see ‘Create wireless connection with static  
IP address’ on page 10)  
address (see ‘Create wired connection  
with automatic IP address’ on page 11)  
(see ‘Create wired connection with static  
IP address’ on page 11)  
On the WAC7500, press MENU .  
Select [Settings] > [Network] >  
[Wireless] and confirm.  
6
Select the network from the list in the  
display.  
Enter encryption key (if required)  
with the remote control, then press  
OK to continue.  
7
Select [Automatic] > (Apply settings?)  
[Yes] and confirm.  
» The WAC7500 displays a confirmation  
screen that the settings are saved.  
Create wireless connection  
with automatic IP address  
Create wireless connection  
with static IP address  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
The alphanumeric buttons of the remote  
control are multi-function buttons:  
To select a number or an alphanumeric  
character, press a button once or more  
until you see the number or alphabetic  
character in the display of the WAC7500.  
To cycle through the alphanumeric  
characters that are available, press a button  
repeatedly.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
The alphanumeric buttons of the remote  
control are multi-function buttons:  
To select a number or an alphanumeric  
character, press a button once or more  
until you see the number or alphabetic  
character in the display of the WAC7500.  
To cycle through the alphanumeric  
characters that are available, press a button  
repeatedly.  
To delete the last character entry from the  
display, press CLEAR .  
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To delete the last character entry from the  
display, press CLEAR .  
This chapter shows you how to create a  
wireless connection to a home network  
with static IP address.  
To cycle through the alphanumeric  
characters that are available, press a button  
repeatedly.  
To delete the last character entry from the  
display, press CLEAR .  
This chapter shows you how to create a  
wired connection to a home network with  
automatic IP address.  
1
2
Ensure that your encryption key (if  
required) is available.  
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
1 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to  
connect the WAC7500 to the access point  
or router that connects to your home  
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
On the WAC7500, press MENU .  
network with broadband Internet access.  
Select [Settings] < [Network] >  
[Wireless] and confirm.  
2
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
6
Select the network from the list in the  
display.  
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
On the WAC7500, press MENU .  
Enter encryption key (if required)  
with the remote control, then press  
OK to continue.  
Select [Settings] > [Network] > [Wired]  
> [Automatic] > (Apply settings?) [Yes]  
and confirm.  
» The WAC7500 displays a confirmation  
screen that the settings are saved.  
7
8
Select [Static] and confirm.  
Enter the static IP address with the remote  
control and confirm with OK .  
9 Select (Apply settings?) [Yes] and confirm.  
» The WAC7500 displays a confirmation  
screen that the settings are saved.  
Create wired connection  
with static IP address  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Create wired connection  
with automatic IP address  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
The alphanumeric buttons of the remote  
control are multi-function buttons:  
To select a number or an alphanumeric  
character, press a button once or more  
until you see the number or alphabetic  
character in the display of the WAC7500.  
To cycle through the alphanumeric  
characters that are available, press a button  
repeatedly.  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
The alphanumeric buttons of the remote  
control are multi-function buttons:  
To select a number or an alphanumeric  
character, press a button once or more  
until you see the number or alphabetic  
character in the display of the WAC7500.  
To delete the last character entry from the  
display, press CLEAR .  
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This chapter shows you how to create a  
wired connection to a home network with  
automatic IP address.  
1 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to  
connect the WAC7500 to the access point  
or router that connects to your home  
network with broadband Internet access.  
2
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
On the item, press MENU .  
Select [Settings] > [Network] > [Wired]  
> [Static] and confirm.  
6
Enter the static IP address with the remote  
control and confirm with OK .  
7 Select (Apply settings?) [Yes] and confirm.  
» The WAC7500 displays a confirmation  
screen that the settings are saved.  
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Import music from a PC  
5 Build a music  
library on the  
harddisk  
The import of music into the WAC7500  
requires the WADM (Wireless Audio Device  
Manager) in the supplied PC installer.  
Before you can import music from a PC that  
is connected to a home network, you need to  
connect the WAC7500 to the PC.  
InstallWADM software on  
the PC  
You have the following options to build a music  
library on the harddisk:  
Install the WADM software on the PC and  
open the application.  
rip music from CDs  
import music from a PC  
record music from FM radio  
record music from an external device  
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In the WADM main menu, click Content  
Management.  
Music recognition technology and related  
data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote  
is the industry standard in music recognition  
technology and related content delivery. For  
com.  
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,  
Inc., copyright © ꢀ000-ꢀ007 Gracenote.  
Gracenote Software, copyright © ꢀ000-ꢀ007  
Gracenote.This product and service may  
practice one or more of the following U.S.  
Patents: #5,987,5ꢀ5; #6,061,680; #6,154,773,  
#6,161,13ꢀ, #6,ꢀ30,19ꢀ, #6,ꢀ30,ꢀ07,  
#6,ꢀ40,459, #6,304,5ꢀ3, #6,330,593,  
#7,167,857, and other patents issued or  
pending. 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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In My Computer (top window), click to  
select file(s).  
Gracenote® is a registered trademark of  
Gracenote, Inc.The Gracenote logo and  
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo  
are trademarks of Gracenote.  
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all tracks of the CD when no tracks are  
marked.)  
3 Drag and drop selected file(s) to  
WAC7500 (bottom window).  
Long press MARK/UNMARK to  
select/deselect all tracks.  
4
5
Press REC  
to start ripping.  
To rip another CD, repeat above steps 1 to  
4.  
6
To stop ripping, press  
.
Tip  
For information about how to change the rip quality,  
see chapter Settings.  
Record music  
You can record from ꢀ different sources.  
1
Press  
Rip music from CDs on the  
WAC7500  
AUX to record from an external  
device.  
FMTUNER to record from FM radio.  
Rip from a CD to the harddisk of the  
WAC7500 at high speed:  
(Audio CD, MP3/WMA CD)  
2
3
Press REC  
.
To stop recording, press  
.
Note  
While the WAC7500 is ripping, only the stop  
function is available.  
Tip  
You can rip while you listen, if you press REC  
play.  
during  
1
On the WAC7500, insert CD with printed  
side facing you.  
2
3
In the track list screen, press REC  
.
Press MARK/UNMARK to select/deselect  
tracks. (By default, the WAC7500 rips  
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Internet radio  
6 Play  
Note  
Adjust volume  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
Internet radio features require registration.  
1
During play, press VOL  
volume.  
to adjust the  
Mute the sound  
Register theWAC7500 with Philips  
You can turn off the sound of your audio.  
1
The following steps show you how to  
register the Internet radio feature.  
1
During play, press MUTE .  
To turn the sound back on, press  
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
MUTE again.  
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
4
5
6
Ensure you have a valid email address.  
Play CD  
Press HOME.  
Press or , then to select[Radio] >  
[Internet Radio].  
» The display shows the Internet radio  
registration screen.  
1
2
Insert CD into the CD slot with printed  
side facing you.  
Press OK /  
to play.  
To eject the CD, ensure the CD is in  
stop mode and press .  
7
8
Press alphanumeric buttons on the remote  
control to enter the valid email address.  
Press OK/  
.
Play HD music  
» The display confirms the automated  
email dispatch to your mailbox.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
9
Check your email inbox for a message  
the subject Your Streamium Registration....  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
10 Follow the instructions in the email to  
complete your registration process on the  
Philips website.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
To return to the Home menu, press  
HOME.  
1
Press HD to enter the HD music menu.  
» The display guides you through the  
menu.  
Listen to Internet radio  
2
Press OK/ to play.  
1
Follow the steps to register the WAC7500  
with Philips (only required once for first  
set-up).  
To stop play, press  
.
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
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3
Turn on your wireless access point or  
wireless router with broadband Internet.  
1
2
Follow the steps to register the WAC7500  
with Philips.  
4
5
Press HOME.  
Follow the steps to mark Internet radio  
stations as Favorites.  
Press or , then to select[Radio] >  
[Internet Radio].  
Press or , then to select the Internet  
radio service.  
To return to the Home menu, press  
HOME.  
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Turn on your access point / cable modem  
or router with broadband Internet.  
5
6
Press HOME .  
Press or , then to select[Radio]  
> [Internet Radio] > [User ID] (user  
identification name that was used for the  
registration) > [Favorite Stations].  
Note  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
Note  
Mark Internet radio stations as  
Favorites  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
You can mark Internet radio stations as your  
Favourites so next time you want to listen to a  
station, it is easy to find.  
Tip  
1
Follow the steps to register the WAC7500  
with Philips.  
You can also organize your Favorites under Steamium  
Management on the Philips website.  
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Turn on your access point / cable modem  
or router with broadband Internet.  
Manually add Internet radio stations  
4
When you listen to Internet radio, press  
to mark the station.  
This chapter explains how to add individual  
URL addresses for Internet radio stations on  
the PC.  
To return to the Home menu, press  
HOME.  
The next time you connect to the  
Internet radio, the radio station is  
shown in the Favorite Stations menu.  
1
Follow the steps to register the WAC7500  
with Philips, if you have not done so  
already.  
2
On the registered product site, click the  
link Streamium Management.  
Note  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
3
4
Select My Media.  
Click on the tab Music.  
5 Enter the URL address of Internet radio  
station in the first column.  
Listen to Favorite Stations  
6
Enter a nickname in the second column.  
You must store Internet radio stations as  
Favorites, before you can use this feature.  
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» The nickname is the Internet radio  
stations identification that is displayed  
the WAC7500.  
Note  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
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8
Enter a description in the third column.  
Click on Save to confirm your entries.  
Note  
FM radio  
If the manually added Internet radio station is available  
and broadcast in a compatible format, you can listen to  
it on the WAC7500.  
You can find the manually added Internet radio stations  
in the My Media list on the WAC7500.  
Internet radio features require broadband Internet  
access.  
You can listen to FM radio with the WAC7500,  
if you connect the supplied antenna:  
Listen to My Media  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Listen to FM radio  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
My Media allows you to access Internet  
radio stations that are not part of the  
standard service.  
1
2
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Fully extended the connected FM antenna.  
Press HOME .  
Press FMTUNER .  
» The current frequency is displayed.  
1
2
Follow the steps to register the WAC7500  
with Philips.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
Follow the steps to manually add Internet  
radio stations.  
menu.  
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Tip  
Turn on your access point / cable modem  
or router with broadband Internet.  
You can optimize the reception when you rotate the  
FM antenna.  
You can use the automatic search & store function to  
store channels under presets.  
5
6
Press HOME .  
Select [Radio] > [Internet Radio] > [User  
ID] (user identification name that was used  
for the registration) and confirm.  
7
Select [My Media] and confirm.  
Change frequency  
To return to the Home menu, press  
HOME.  
To ne tune the reception of a channel, you can  
adjust the channel frequency.  
1
Turn on the WAC7500.  
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» The current frequency is displayed.  
2
3
Press HOME .  
» Press MENU .  
Press FMTUNER .  
» The current frequency is displayed.  
4
Select [Autostore radio].  
» The WAC7500 searches and stores  
channels.  
4
Press  
to adjust the frequency.  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
» When all available channels are stored,  
menu.  
the search stops.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
Tip  
menu.  
You can store channel frequencies under a preset  
channel number.  
Select preset channels  
You can find your preset channels in the preset  
channel list.  
Automatic channel search  
1
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
The WAC7500 can automatically search  
available channels.  
Press HOME .  
1
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press FMTUNER .  
» The current frequency is displayed.  
Press HOME .  
Press FMTUNER .  
» The current frequency is displayed.  
4
5
Press to display preset channel numbers.  
Press or , then to select.  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
4
Press and hold or to start automatic  
search function.  
menu.  
» When a channel is found, the search  
stops.  
Manual search & store  
5
6
7
Press MENU .  
You can manually search and store channels.  
Select [Save to Preset].  
1
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press or , then to select.  
» The frequency is stored under the  
selected preset number.  
Press HOME .  
Press FMTUNER .  
» The current frequency is displayed.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
4
5
6
7
Press  
to change the frequency.  
menu.  
Press MENU .  
Select [Save to Preset].  
Automatic channel search &  
autostore  
Press or , then to select.  
» The frequency is stored under the  
selected preset number.  
The WAC7500 can automatically search and  
store up to 60 channels under the preset  
numbers.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
1
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press HOME .  
Press FMTUNER .  
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4
In the Media sharing... pop-up window,  
select Share my media, then confirm with  
OK.  
Tip  
You can overwrite preset channel numbers with new  
frequencies.  
» When the WAC7500 is connected to  
your home network, the display shows  
the WAC7500 with an alert icon:  
5
6
7
8
Click on the WAC7500.  
Wirelessly stream music from  
a PC  
Select Allow, then confirm with OK.  
On the WAC7500, press HOME .  
You can wirelessly stream music to the  
WAC7500 from a connected PC, if you install  
‘Install Windows Media Player 11’ on page 19)  
and configure the PC to share your music. (If  
Windows Media Player 11 is already installed  
on the PC, you can skip the installation section  
and continue with the configuration. For any  
other media players, refer to the instructions  
supplied with the player.)  
Press or , then to select[UPnP].  
» The WAC7500 searches for the  
source, then displays the list of media  
servers.  
9
Press or , then to select the PC  
name (the Windows Media Player adds an  
identifier after the PC name) and confirm.  
Play from a flash memory  
USB device  
InstallWindows Media Player 11  
1
On the PC, insert the supplied software  
CD.  
» Installation starts.  
You can play music from a USB device.You can  
also transfer the music library of the WAC7500  
to a USB mass storage device.  
» If installation does not start, click on  
1 Insert the USB plug of the USB device into  
the  
icon in your Explorer program.  
the USB socket of the WAC7500.  
2
Follow the instructions on the PC to install  
Windows Media Player 11.  
Configure a PC to share music  
You can share music from a PC with the  
WAC7500.This chapter shows you how to  
configure the PC to share music.  
1
Follow the instructions to install Windows  
Media Player 11 (see ‘Install Windows  
Media Player 11’ on page 19).  
2
3
On the WAC7500, press HOME .  
2
3
On the PC, click Start > Programs >  
Windows Media Player.  
Press or , then to select[Portable] >  
[USB].  
» The display shows the USB device.  
In the Windows Media Player interface,  
right click on the Library pull-down menu  
at the top of the screen and select Media  
sharing....  
4
Press or , then to select the USB  
content,  
EN 19  
 
       
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
Connect audio devices  
(AUX)  
You can play music from an external appliance  
that is connected to the AUX input of the  
WAC7500.  
1
Consult the user manual of the external  
appliance to connect the supplied audio  
cable to the audio output jack of the  
external appliance.  
2
Connect the other end of the audio cable  
to the AUX IN jack of the WAC7500.  
3
On the remote control of the WAC7500,  
press HOME .  
4
5
Press or , then to select[AUX].  
Operate the controls of the external  
appliance to play music.  
ꢀ0 EN  
 
 
Play by artist  
7 Play options  
You can play all audio files of the same artist  
from the HD of the Philips Wireless Music  
Center.  
You can choose between various play options:  
Repeat play (see ‘Repeat play’ on page ꢀ1)  
Shuffle play (see ‘Shuffle play’ on page ꢀ1)  
Play by artist (see ‘Play by artist’ on page  
ꢀ1)  
1
When you play HD audio, press SAME  
ARTIST .  
Play by genre (see ‘Play by genre’ on page  
ꢀ1)  
Play from a playlist (see ‘Play from a playlist’  
on page ꢀꢀ)  
Play by genre  
You can play all audio files of the same genre  
from the HD of the Philips Wireless Music  
Center.  
Repeat play  
1
When you play HD audio, press SAME  
GENRE .  
You can repeat one or all audio files of the  
current selection.  
1
In play mode, press REPEAT to toggle the  
repeat function as follows:  
Create a playlist  
Repeat 1  
You can create up to 99 playlists on the hard  
disk of the connected Philips Wireless Music  
Center.  
The current audio file is continuously  
repeated until another mode or  
setting is selected.  
1
2
3
Press HD to enter HD mode.  
Repeat all  
Press MENU to enter the HD menu.  
All audio files of the current selection  
are continuously repeated until  
another mode or setting is selected.  
Off (default)  
Press or , then to select[Create  
Playlist].  
» A new playlist with a default album  
name, such as Playlist_001, is created.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
Shuffle play  
You can play the audio files of the current  
selection in random order (shuffled).  
Add audio files to a playlist  
1
During play, press SHUFFLE to toggle  
shuffle on and off.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
» When you turn shuffle on, the current  
selection of audio files is played in  
random order.  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
EN ꢀ1  
 
             
You can add up to 300 audio files to a  
playlist.  
1
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
On the remote control, press HD .  
3 Select an audio file.  
4
5
Press MENU to enter the HD menu.  
Select [AddTo Playlist] and confirm.  
6 Select playlist and confirm.  
» The audio file is added to the selected  
playlist.  
» Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
Play from a playlist  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
1
2
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
On the remote control, press HD .  
Press MENU to enter the HD menu.  
Select [Playlists].  
Select the playlist.  
6
Press OK/ to play.  
To stop play, press  
.
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
ꢀꢀ EN  
 
 
8 Record from  
HD to USB  
You can record music files from the HD  
(harddisk) of the WAC7500 to a flash memory  
USB device.  
1 Insert the USB plug of the USB device into  
the USB socket of the WAC7500:  
Use the remote control of the WAC7500  
for the following steps:  
2
3
4
Press HD .  
Press REC.  
Press MARK/UNMARK to select/deselect  
tracks. (By default the WAC7500 records  
all tracks of the HD when no tracks are  
marked.)  
Press MARK/UNMARK for ꢀ seconds  
to select/deselect all tracks.  
5
6
Press RECto start recording.  
To stop recording, press  
.
EN ꢀ3  
 
 
9 Alphanumeric  
search  
You can search for specific audio files on the  
HD (harddisk) of the WAC7500.  
1
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press HD .  
» The display shows the available lists.  
3
4
Press or , then to select the list.  
Press SEARCH .  
» The display shows a text box.  
5
6
Press the alphanumeric buttons on the  
remote control to enter the search word.  
Press OK/  
to start the search.  
» The WAC7500 shows the closest  
alphabetical match.  
7
To stop the search, press  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
.
ꢀ4 EN  
 
 
10 Gracenote® CD  
information  
Gracenote® CD Information  
Gracenote MusicID® provides the set with CD  
track information (including album, artist, genre,  
track information) from its built-in database. It  
allows the recorded CD tracks to be properly  
categorized (for example, under Artists,Albums,  
Genres or All tracks) and be merged with the  
existing tracks in the hard disk.  
Gracenote® Media Database  
A CD database is embedded in every  
WAC7500 for quick look-up on track  
information.An update file that contains newly  
released CDs is available quarterly on www.  
club.philips.com for download.  
Update Gracenote® Media Database  
Use your PC to register your product on www.  
club.philips.com and go to “Show Upgrades  
& Support” page to download Gracenote®  
Media Database update. Note that the updates  
are posted quarterly and new updates are  
independent from old updates, i.e. a new  
update can be installed, even without the  
previous update.  
EN ꢀ5  
 
 
Adjust treble / bass  
11 Settings  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Change Equalizer (EQ)  
settings  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press MENU .  
Select [Settings] and confirm.  
Select [Treble/Bass]and confirm.  
Select [Treble] or [Bass] and confirm.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
You can adjust the audio sound with the  
following equalizer settings:  
[Rock]  
[Pop] (default)  
[Jazz]  
[Neutral]  
[Techno]  
[Classical]  
[Treble/Bass]  
Press or to adjust the setting and  
confirm.  
To return to the Home menu, press  
HOME.  
Set Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB)  
1
2
3
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press MENU .  
You can choose from the following DBB  
settings:  
Select [Equalizer] and confirm.  
4 Select a menu option and confirm.  
[DBB1]  
[DBB2]  
[DBB3]  
[DBB OFF] (default)  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
1
To toggle between the settings, press DBB .  
Activate Smart EQ  
1
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press SMART EQUALIZER to toggle  
between the options:  
Activate Incredible Surround  
sound  
activate Smart EQ  
deactivate Smart EQ  
The Smart EQ function automatically  
selects equalizer settings according to  
the genre that is associated with the  
audio file.  
1
To activate the Incredible Surround sound  
feature, press INCR.SURR. .  
To deactivate the feature, press the  
button again.  
If no genre is associated with the  
audio file, the default setting is Pop.  
ꢀ6 EN  
 
           
Time settings  
3
Press or , then to select[Settings] >  
[Time] > [Time Format].  
This chapter shows you how to change the  
time settings.  
4
5
Press or , then to select format.  
Press to go back to the previous screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
Synchronize with RDS radio station  
menu.  
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service  
that allows FM stations to send additional  
information along with the FM radio signal.  
Automatic time synchronization is one of the  
RDS features.  
Set standby timer  
You can select a set time period after which the  
WAC7500 automatically switches to standby.  
The timer offers the following options in  
minutes:  
1
Ensure that the radio station you select for  
synchronization has RDS.  
[Sleep 15]  
[Sleep 30]  
[Sleep 45]  
[Sleep 60]  
[Sleep 90]  
[Sleep 120]  
[Sleep off]  
2
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press MENU .  
Press or , then to select[Settings] >  
[Time] > [AutoTime Sync].  
5
6
Press or , then to select the RDS  
station.  
1
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
Press SNOOZE one or more times to  
select a time period.  
» When you set the timer, the display  
shows the sleep icon:  
Set the time manually  
1
2
3
Ensure that the WAC7500 is turned on.  
» To view the remaining countdown time  
Press MENU .  
to standby, press SNOOZE anytime.  
Press or , then to select[Settings] >  
[Time] > [SetTime].  
4
5
Press or to adjust the setting and  
confirm with OK .  
Alarm  
Press to go back to the previous screen.  
You can set the alarm feature of the WAC7500  
and choose from different repeat modes.  
This is how to navigate and select with the  
remote control:  
Press HOME to go to the Home  
menu.  
Press or to select a menu option.  
Press to confirm a selection.  
Tip  
You can also press the numeric buttons (0-9) and enter  
the time directly.  
Press to go back to the previous  
screen.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
Set the time format  
1
2
Press MENU to enter the menu screen.  
1
2
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Select [Settings] > [Alarm].  
Press MENU .  
EN ꢀ7  
 
           
Update  
3
Select [On] to activate the alarm and enter  
the alarm settings.  
When the WAC7500 is connected to  
Select [Off] (default) to deactivate  
a PC, you can download new firmware  
updates.  
the alarm.  
4
5
6
Press or to adjust the setting, then  
press to confirm the adjustment.  
Update through PC connection  
Press OK to confirm the alarm time  
settings.  
This chapter shows you how to install the  
WADM (Philips Wireless Audio Device  
Manager) software.The WADM is necessary to  
search and download software updates for the  
WAC7500.  
Press or , then to select the repeat  
mode [Once] or [Daily].  
» The display briefly shows [Alarm on]  
and the alarm icon remains visible  
while the alarm feature is activated.  
1
2
welcome.  
Download the latest software for the  
WAC7500 to the harddisk of the PC.  
Change language  
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Ensure that the WAC7500 is connected to  
the network of the PC.  
You can change the language that you have set  
during the first-time installation.  
5
6
7
Insert the supplied software CD into the  
PC.  
1
2
3
4
5
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press MENU .  
Follow the instructions on the PC to install  
WADM.  
Select [Settings] > [Language].  
Press or , then to select the language.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
When the security alert message  
(Microsoft Windows Firewall) pops up,  
press ‘Unblock’ to allow the WADM  
application to run on the PC.  
Maintenance  
» The firewall is still effective and only  
allows the WADM to run.  
This chapter tells you how to care for your  
WAC7500.  
8
On the WADM screen, select Device  
Configuration.  
9 In the Device Configuration screen, select  
Cleaning  
Firmware upgrade and click OK.  
10 Click Browse to locate the software image  
file that you saved on the harddisk of the  
PC.  
Note  
Avoid moisture and abrasion.  
11 Click OK to start the update.  
» The software update progress is  
shown.  
1
Clean the WAC7500 only with a soft dry  
cloth.  
» When the software installation is  
complete, the WAC7500 restarts.  
ꢀ8 EN  
 
         
Tip  
You can also consult the user manual of the PC and  
manually add the WADM application to your list of  
programs that are safe to run.  
Restore the default settings  
You can restore the default settings (including  
network settings) of the WAC7500.  
1
2
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Press HOME to go to the Home menu.  
Press MENU to enter the menu display.  
Press or , then to select[Settings] >  
[Restore settings].  
5
6
Press  
.
Press to select [Yes].  
» The WAC7500 restarts when the  
factory settings are restored.  
» The language selection display is  
shown.  
Tip  
You can restore the default settings without losing  
the audio files on the harddisk of a connected PC or  
Center.  
EN ꢀ9  
 
 
5
6
Follow the instructions of the Philips  
Wireless Music Station to enter the  
Installation Mode’ on the Station. (The  
Philips Wireless Music Station must be in  
Installation Mode’ so that the WAC7500  
can find it.)  
12 Add a Philips  
Wireless Music  
Station (sold  
separately)  
When the display of the WAC7500 shows  
that the Philips Wireless Music Station is  
found, press  
.
» The WAC7500 stops to search.  
You can add up to 5 Philips Wireless Music  
Stations (sold separately) and expand your  
wireless music to other locations in your home.  
» You can relocate the devices.  
Note  
Thick walls and metal obstacles between the devices  
can impair the wireless connection.  
Add a PhilipsWireless Music  
Station to theWAC7500  
This connection creates a wireless of the Philips  
Wireless Music Station to the home network  
that the WAC7500 connects to:  
Broadcast music to PhilipsWireless  
Music Stations  
1
2
Place the WAC7500 and the Philips  
Wireless Music Station next to each other.  
Note  
Follow the instructions of the Philips  
Wireless Music Station to connect the  
Station to the power supply.  
This feature requires that you first connect the  
separately) (see ‘Add a Philips Wireless Music Station  
(sold separately)’ on page 30).  
3
4
Turn on the WAC7500.  
Turn on the Philips Wireless Music Station.  
1
2
3
Turn on the Philips Wireless Music Station.  
Turn on the WAC7500.  
If you turn on the Philips Wireless  
Music Station for the first time, follow  
the instructions of the Philips Wireless  
Music Station to select the language.  
The devices are ready for the  
connection setup.  
While playing music, press MUSIC  
BROADCAST .  
» After a short delay, all connected  
Philips Wireless Music Stations play  
the music you broadcast from the  
WAC7500.  
Connection setup:  
1
On the remote control of the WAC7500,  
press HD.  
» To stop the broadcast on the  
2
3
Press MENU to enter the menu screen.  
WAC7500, press  
.
Press or , then to select[Station  
Mgnt].  
» To stop the broadcast on the  
connected Philips Wireless Music  
Station, press  
.
4
Press or , then to select[Add New  
Station].  
» The WAC7500 searches for Philips  
Wireless Music Stations.  
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Music Follows Me  
5
6
Press or , then to select the Philips  
Wireless Music Station you want to delete.  
Note  
Press or , then to select[Yes].  
» The Philips Wireless Music Station  
is deleted from the network of the  
WAC7500.  
This feature requires that you first connect the  
separately) (see ‘Add a Philips Wireless Music Station  
(sold separately)’ on page 30).  
Relocate a connectedWAC7500 or  
PhilipsWireless Music Station  
As you move around at home, let the music  
move with you between the WAC7500 and  
one or more connected Philips Wireless Music  
Stations.The unit where the music is playing is  
the source unit.The unit to which you want to  
move the music is the destination unit.  
1 Turn off (or switch to Eco Standby) the  
device you want to relocate.  
2
3
Disconnect the device from the power  
supply.  
1
2
Ensure that source unit and the destination  
unit are turned on.  
Reconnect the device to the power supply  
in the new location.  
On the source unit, press MUSIC  
FOLLOWS ME .  
» The Wi-Fi connection recovers  
automatically.  
» The displays of the source unit and  
the destination unit show an icon to  
indicate that the feature is activated.  
Note  
3
On the destination unit, press MUSIC  
FOLLOWS ME .  
Thick walls and metal obstacles between the devices  
can impair the wireless connection.  
» The icon disappears from the displays.  
» The music play simultaneously stops  
on the source unit and starts on the  
destination unit.  
» To stop the music play, press on the  
unit where the music plays.  
Delete a PhilipsWireless Music  
Station from theWAC7500  
1
On the remote control of the WAC7500,  
press HD .  
2
3
Press MENU .  
Press or , then to select[Station  
Mgnt].  
4
Press or , then to select[Delete  
Station].  
» The display shows all the Philips  
Wireless Music Stations that are  
connected to the network of the  
WAC7500.  
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Power  
50 W (RMS) / 75 W  
(MPO)  
13 Technical data  
Frequency response 75 Hz - 500 Hz  
Sensitivity  
Impedance  
83 dB / m / W  
12 Ω  
General  
AC Power  
Voltage information is  
printed on the back or  
the underside of the  
WAC7500.  
Dimensions (Ø)  
1ꢀ5 mm  
Headphone  
Impedance  
Input sensitivity  
AUX IN  
16 - 150 Ω  
Dimensions (w x 387 x ꢀ7ꢀ x 1ꢀ8 mm  
h x d)  
Weight (net)  
Main unit: ~ 3.6 kg  
500 mV  
Power consumption  
Wired (LAN / Ethernet)  
On  
< ꢀ5 W  
< ꢀ0 W  
Wired standard  
Speed  
80ꢀ.3 / 80ꢀ.3 u  
10 / 100 MBit/s  
half / full duplex  
Yes (Auto MDIX)  
Standby (active)  
ECO (passive) standby < 1 W  
Mode  
Crossover detection  
(Auto MDIX)  
Amplifier  
Output power  
2 x 7.5 + 15 W (RMS)  
Frequency response  
Signal to noise ratio  
60 - 20,000 Hz (-3 dB)  
72 dBA (IEC)  
CD player  
Frequency range 60 - 20,000 Hz (-3 dB)  
Speakers - tweeter  
Signal to noise  
ratio  
M4A (AAC) bit 16 - 320 kbps, CBR /VBR  
75 dBA (IEC)  
Power  
20 W (RMS) / 30 W  
(MPO)  
rate  
Frequency response 1 kHz - ꢀ0 kHz  
Sensitivity  
Impedance  
Dimensions (w x h) 7ꢀ x 4ꢀ mm  
MP3 bit rate  
WMA bit rate  
Sampling  
32 - 320 kbps, CBR /VBR  
up to 192 kbps, CBR /VBR  
3ꢀ, 44.1, 48 kHz  
76 dB / m / W  
6 Ω  
frequencies  
Speakers - mid range  
HD player  
Power  
20 W (RMS) / 30 W  
(MPO)  
Frequency response 130 Hz - 5 kHz  
Sensitivity  
Impedance  
76 dB / m / W  
6 Ω  
Dimensions (w x h) 75 x 75 mm  
Speakers - sub-woofer  
3ꢀ EN  
 
 
Ethernet enabled, plus Ethernet cable  
(for wired connection)  
Wireless network 80ꢀ.11 b/g (for  
wireless connection)  
Frequency range 60 - 20,000 Hz (-3 dB)  
Signal to noise  
ratio  
72 dBA (IEC)  
MPEG 1 Layer 3  
(MP3-CD)  
MPEG AUDIO  
500 MB free hard disk space  
MP3-CD bit rate 32 - 320 kbps, CBR /VBR  
WMA bit rate  
up to 160 kbps, CBR /  
VBR  
Sampling  
frequencies  
HD storage  
cpacity  
3ꢀ, 44.1, 48 kHz  
80 GB (actual formatted  
capacity will be less)  
USB player  
USB  
1ꢀ Mbps,V1.1 (supports  
MP3,WMA and M4A  
files)  
USB class  
MSC, MTP  
Number of tracks maximum 9999  
/ titles  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
Supplied accessories  
Remote control  
ꢀ AAA batteries  
AC power cable  
FM radio antenna  
Software CD-Rom  
PC connection requirements  
The minimum requirements for PC connections  
are:  
Windows 2000 SP4 (or above) / XP SP2  
/Vista  
Pentium III 500 MHz processor or higher  
256 MB RAM  
CD-ROM drive  
Adapter  
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Use a WEP/WPA encryption key when  
you create the wireless connection your  
PC / home network.  
14 Troubleshooting  
Change the operating channel on the  
interfering devices.  
Turn the devices in different directions to  
minimize interference.  
Caution  
Never try to repair the system yourself as this will  
invalidate the warranty.  
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric  
shock.  
The wireless firmware update failed, what do  
I do?  
If a fault occurs, first check the FAQ points, then consult  
your dealer or Philips for help.  
1
Ensure that the PC is connected to the  
Internet.  
2 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to  
TheWAC7500 is connected to a home  
network and music skips during play (from any  
source including HD), what do I do?  
connect the WAC7500 to the PC.  
3
On the PC, launch the WADM to update  
the firmware.  
Ensure that the network router is turned  
on.  
I have done all the steps described to connect  
theWAC7500 to my wireless home network,  
but theWAC7500 is still not connected.  
Ensure that the network settings are  
correct for the selected network (see  
section ‘Connect to a home network’).  
On the WAC7500, press MENU . Select  
[Information] > [Wireless] > [Wireless  
Mode]. Check that the WAC7500 has  
been changed from Ad hoc mode to  
Infrastructure mode. Also check that the  
SSID, IP address,WEP key, or WPA key  
matches the setup of your wireless home  
network.  
I cannot hear any sound or the sound is poor,  
what do I do?  
Press VOL to increase the volume.  
Press the MUTE button again to reactivate  
the sound output.  
The radio reception is poor, what do I do?  
Adjust the antenna for better reception.  
Increase the distance between the  
WAC7500 andTV orVCR devices.  
Try to change the SSID on your router  
to a more unique name to ensure that  
it is different from the SSID that your  
neighbors use for their router.  
The WAC7500 supports wireless and  
wired connection at the same time.There  
is a chance that your wireless IP address  
and your wired IP address are on the  
same subnet.This will confuse the device.  
Consider changing the DHCP range of  
your wireless router so that the wireless  
IP received by the device is on a different  
subnet from its wired IP address.  
Is there a maximum distance of transmission  
between a PhilipsWireless Music / Micro  
Center and theWAC7500 for effective  
streaming?  
Yes.The maximum distance of Wi-Fi  
transmission is ꢀ50m measured in open spaces.  
However, in a home environment, where solid  
obstacles such as walls and doors are present,  
the effective transmission distance is reduced  
to 50-100m. Reposition the devices if you  
experience transmission problems.  
How do I avoidWi-Fi interferences from  
other devices that operate in the same  
(2.4GHz) frequency spectrum, such as Dect  
phones or bluetooth devices?  
Try to change the channel of your home  
network settings on the router.  
On your router, consider using a WPA key  
instead of a WEP key.When you use a  
WEP as your encryption key, set all 4 keys  
to be the same.  
Move the WAC7500 at least 3m away  
from such devices.  
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Ensure that the turbo mode of your  
wireless router is switched off, if your  
router has this function.  
Check if the disc is inserted with the  
graphics side (label) facing up.  
Wait for the condensation moisture on the  
lens to clear.  
The wireless firmware update failed, what do  
I do?  
Replace or clean the disc.  
Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.  
1
Ensure that the PC is connected to the  
Internet.  
2 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to  
connect the WAC7500 to the PC.  
3
On the PC, launch the WADM on the PC  
to update the firmware.  
I have problems installingWADM or launching  
WADM after installation, what do I do?  
Ensure that the operating system of the PC  
meets the requirements.  
Ensure that the PC is virus-free.  
Some files on the USB device are not  
displayed, what do I do?  
Check if the number of folders exceeds 99  
or the number of titles exceeds 999.  
Only completely recorded MP3/WMA files  
can be found and played. Check if the file  
has been recorded completely.  
DRM-protected WMA files cannot be  
played.  
The remote control does not function  
properly, what do I do?  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the WAC7500.  
Insert the batteries with correct polarity  
(+/- as indicated inside the battery  
compartment).  
Replace the batteries.  
Point the remote control directly at the  
infrared sensor.  
The screen of theWAC7500 is stuck in a  
menu or shows no response for a long period  
of time (2-5 minutes), what do I do?  
Press  
.
If the problem persists, restart the power  
(disconnect and reconnect the power  
plug) to reset the WAC7500.  
‘No Disc’ / ‘Cannot read CD’ is displayed,  
what do I do?  
Insert a suitable disc.  
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B
Bass  
15 Glossary  
The lowest three octaves of the audio band.  
Low bass is the bottom octave (20-40Hz), mid-  
bass is the middle octave (40-80Hz), and upper  
bass is the 80-160Hz octave.  
A
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)  
An audio compression scheme defined as part  
of the MPEG-ꢀ standard (also known as MPEG-  
2 AAC or MPEG-2 NBC, or Not Backwards  
Compatible). It offers better sound and a  
compression ratio that is superior by roughly 30  
percent compared to the MPEG-1 MP3 format.  
Bit / bits  
A bit is a binary digit, taking a value of either 0  
or 1. For example, the number 10010111 is 8  
bits long.  
Bit rate  
Bit rate is the number of bits that are conveyed  
or processed per unit of time.The bit rate is  
usually measured in some multiple of bits per  
second (kilobits per second: kbps).The term  
bit rate is a synonym for data transfer rate (or  
simply data rate).  
AC (alternating current)  
An alternating current is an electrical current  
whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically,  
as opposed to DC (direct current), whose  
direction remains constant.The usual waveform  
of an AC power circuit is a sine wave, as this  
results in the most efficient transmission of  
energy. However certain applications use  
different waveforms, such as triangular or square  
waves.  
Bluetooth  
A short-range wireless protocol that is meant  
to allow mobile devices to share information  
and applications without the worry of cables or  
interface incompatibilities.The name refers to a  
Viking King who unified Denmark. Operates at  
ꢀ.4 GHz. For more information, see bluetooth.  
com.  
Amplifier  
A device, either a single stage or a large scale  
circuit with multiple stages for creating gain, i.e.  
it makes small signals larger.  
Antenna  
C
A device, such as a rod or wire, which picks up  
a received radio frequency signal or radiates a  
transmitted RF signal.  
CBR (constant bit rate)  
With CBR the encoder spends the same  
amount of bits on each frame, regardless of  
how much it may really need. Disadvantage  
of CBR: Bits are wasted in case of absolute  
blackness of a picture or complete silence in an  
audio frame.And pictures or audio frames with  
a lot of elements may need those bits.  
Audio output  
High-level (speaker) or line-level (RCA) signals  
sent from one system component to another;  
or the high-level signal from an amplifier to the  
system speakers.  
AUX  
CD (Compact Disc)  
Auxiliary input that allows you to connect  
portable audio devices.  
Format developed by Phillips, Sony, and Pioneer  
for conveying music and data. CDs record  
information by deforming the inner metal foil  
on the disc with tiny micro pits burned in by a  
laser.  
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CDDB  
Digital  
A centralized database of CDs, CD tracks, and  
artists on the Web, now known as Gracenote.  
The audio player or burner program can log on  
to CDDB. It uploads the ID of the CD being  
played, and then downloads the title, artist, and  
track list.  
A method to encode information using a binary  
code of 0s and 1s. Many wireless phones and  
networks use digital technology.  
Digital Audio  
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been  
converted into numerical values. Digital sound  
can be transmitted through multiple channels.  
Analog sound can only be transmitted through  
two channels.  
Coaxial  
A single copper conductor, surrounded with  
a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding  
copper shield and finally, an insulating jacket.  
An unbalanced transmission line with constant  
impedance. In audio, this type is commonly used  
for low level, line signals terminated in RCA  
connectors.  
Duplex (half/full)  
Full duplex is the ability to send and  
receive data simultaneously. Duplex is  
synonymous with full duplex. Example:  
when a modem operates in full-duplex  
mode, it can transmit data in two  
directions simultaneously. In half-duplex  
mode it can transmit data in two directions,  
but not simultaneously.  
Compression  
In audio terms, this is a process of temporarily  
or permanently reducing audio data for more  
efficient storage or transmission.A temporary  
reduction in file size is called ‘non-lossy’  
compression, and no information is lost.A  
permanent reduction in file size (such as with  
MP3 files) is called ‘lossy’ compression, and  
involves discarding unnecessary information  
which is irretrievably lost.  
E
Eco (Eco Standby)  
Eco Standby is the most ‘economic’ mode of  
the WAC7500 and consumes less than 1W. It is  
‘economic’ and environmentally friendly to use  
this mode during longer times of non-usage of  
the WAC7500.  
D
EQ (Equalizer)  
dB (Decibel)  
A unit of measure used to express relative  
difference in power or intensity of sound.  
A class of electronic filter circuits designed  
to augment or adjust electronic or acoustic  
systems. Equalizers can be fixed or adjustable,  
active or passive. Many equalizers divide the  
spectrum into 3 to 1ꢀ bands.This allows each  
section to be either increased or decreased in  
amplitude without changing the response of  
the rest.  
D
DC (direct current)  
Direct current or continuous current is the  
constant flow of electric charge.This is typically  
in a conductor such as a wire. In direct current,  
the electric charges flow in the same direction,  
distinguishing it from AC (alternating current).  
F
Fidelity  
DHCP  
A term used to describe the accuracy of  
recording, reproduction, or general quality of  
audio processing.High Fidelity” (Hi-Fi) is the  
goal of every designer.  
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration  
Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic  
IP addresses to devices on a network.  
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FM (Frequency Modulation)  
Incredible Surround Sound (Incr.Surr.)  
An improved system that creates realistic, three-  
dimensional sound fields.These sound fields are  
usually achieved with multiple speakers that are  
arranged around the listener.  
In radio broadcasting: a method of modulation  
in which the frequency of the carrier voltage  
is varied with the frequency of the modulation  
voltage.  
Frequency  
Input sensitivity  
The property or condition of occurring at  
frequent intervals. In sound, this simply refers  
to the regular occurrence of compression and  
rarification of air that we experience as sound.  
SPL (sound pressure level) a speaker produces,  
given one watt of power, measured from a  
one-meter distance at a typical input frequency  
(usually 1kHz unless otherwise noted on the  
speaker).  
Frequency Response  
Is the range of frequencies that a speaker  
reproduces, lowest frequency to the highest.  
While the optimal normal is ꢀ0-ꢀ0,000 Hz  
(Hertz), the range of human hearing for  
individuals is often much more restricted.  
A good full-range speaker system however,  
reproduces as much of this range as possible to  
cover all variations. Individual drivers are limited  
to reproduce only that part of the spectrum  
for which they were made, so their response is  
limited, but still a necessary point to consider  
when designing a complete sound system.  
Interface  
A device or protocol which facilitates the linking  
of any two devices or systems; or when used as  
a verb (‘to interface’), the process of linking.  
IP address  
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique  
computer address that enables electronic  
devices to communicate with and identify each  
other.  
K
Kbps  
H
Kilobits per second.A digital-data-rate  
measurement system which is often used with  
highly compressed formats such as AAC, DAB,  
MP3 etc.The higher the amount, the better the  
quality generally is.  
Hi-Fi (High Fidelity)  
A method of sound reproduction that  
emphasizes the highest possible adherence to  
the exact character of the original sound.This  
is a principal that must be paramount in every  
stage of the recording, transportation, and  
recreation of the signal to be fully operational. It  
is usually the listener’s equipment wherein this  
objective is most seriously compromised.  
K
kHz (kilo Hertz)  
1000Hz or 1000 cycles per second.  
Hz (Hertz)  
L
Cycles per second, named after Heinrich Hertz.  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
Probably the most common way to show  
visual information on non-computer electronic  
equipment.  
I
Impedance  
The resistance to the flow of an electric current  
in a circuit.This is effectively the electrical load  
that a loudspeaker presents to the amplifier  
which drives it and is measured in ohms.  
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Lossless compression  
O
Ohm  
A system for reducing the number of data bits  
(density) in a musical signal without corrupting  
the original.  
Measure of resistance to current (impedance).  
The lower the impedance of a speaker, the  
harder it is to drive.  
M
M4A  
P
The audio file format used by Apple in their  
iTunes Music Store often appears on your  
system with the ‘.m4a’ filename extension. M4A  
can produce better audio quality than MP3  
using less physical space for the files.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
Pioneering form of digital recording.  
R
MHz (Mega Hertz)  
One million cycles per second.  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
RDS tuners can automatically tune in stations  
according to the types of music (or talk) they  
broadcast. RDS also enables a receiver to  
display text messages and even graphics (usually  
call letters and format information) that many  
FM stations include on a sub-carrier signal  
within their normal broadcast signal. Some RDS  
equipped tuners can even override with traffic  
alerts or emergency broadcasts, during playback  
of other media - CD MD, or cassette.There are  
other useful features too, many of which are  
offered by the growing number of RDS stations.  
Midrange  
The middle three octaves (more or less) of the  
audio band, where the ear is most sensitive,  
usually between 160Hz-3kHz.  
Mono (monaural)  
The operation of an amplifier in one channel  
for both input and output. Can refer to an  
amplifier with only one channel of amplification  
or operating in bridged mode. For low-  
frequency amplification applications, it provides  
better phase coherence and less distortion than  
stereo operation.  
RF (radio frequency)  
An alternating current or voltage with a  
frequency (or carrier wave) above about  
100kHz. It is called radio frequency because  
these frequencies have a capacity to be radiated  
as electromagnetic waves by radio (and  
television) stations.  
MP3  
A file format with a sound data compression  
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion  
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio  
Layer 3.With the MP3 format, one CD-R or  
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data  
than a regular CD.  
Rip (ripping)  
Using a software program that “grabs” digital  
audio from a compact disc and transfers it to a  
computer hard drive.The integrity of the data  
is preserved, because the signal does not pass  
through the computer sound card, and need  
not be converted to an analog format.The  
digital-to-digital transfer creates a WAV file that  
can then be converted into an MP3 file.  
Mute  
A control found on receivers, and some mixers  
or signal processing units that silences (mutes) a  
signal path, or output.  
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RMS (Root Mean Square)  
Stereo  
A formula that provides a reasonably accurate  
means to measure and compare continuous  
AC power.The use of this measure is preferred  
when matching system components, like  
amplifiers and receivers.  
Literally means solid. Usually taken to refer to  
two channel stereo, though developments in  
digital audio facilitate multichannel stereo.  
Streaming  
A technique for transferring data such that it  
can be processed as a steady and continuous  
stream. Streaming technologies are often used  
on the Internet because many users do not  
have fast enough access to download large  
multimedia files quickly, so the client browser or  
plug-in can start displaying the data before the  
entire file has been transmitted.  
S
S/PDIF (SPDIF) (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)  
A standard audio-file transfer-format that was  
developed jointly by Sony and Philips. S/PDIF  
allows the transfer of digital audio signals from  
one device to another, without the need to  
convert first to analog.This prevents the quality  
of the digital signal degrading during transfer to  
analog.  
Subwoofer  
The extra-low frequency drive-unit  
(loudspeaker) that can be used to augment  
both stereo and surround system.  
Sampling rate  
The precision with which a digital file describes  
the analog sound it represents. Basically, a lower  
rate produces files that sound worse and take  
up less drive space than those with a higher  
rate. CDs have a sampling rate of 44.1kHz,  
and DAT machines have a sampling rate of  
48kHz. MiniDisc player/recorders with a built-in  
sampling rate converter can handle both rates.  
T
Treble  
High frequencies at the top end of the audio  
band i.e. above 3kHz.  
Tweeter  
The drive unit (loudspeaker) that reproduces  
high frequency sounds.  
Sensitivity  
Volume that a speaker offers for a specific  
voltage input, expressed in decibels per watt  
(dB/W).  
U
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)  
Shuffle  
Universal Plug and Play is a networking  
architecture developed by a consortium of  
companies to ensure easy connectivity between  
products from different vendors. UPnP devices  
should be able to connect to a network  
automatically, handling identification and other  
processes on the fly.The standards developed  
by the UPnP Forum are media-, platform-, and  
device-independent.  
A feature that plays audio files (tracks) in  
random order.  
Signal to noise ratio  
Represents the difference between the level of  
the audio signal, and any interference.The larger  
the figure, the purer the sound.  
SPL (sound pressure level)  
An acoustic measurement of sound energy.  
1 dB SPL is the smallest increment in sound  
level to which the average human is sensitive.  
Theoretically, 0 dB SPL is the threshold of  
human hearing while approximately 120 dB is  
the threshold of pain.  
USB (universal serial bus)  
A hardware interface used to connect devices  
such as computer audio players, digital cameras,  
and more. USB is UPnP enabled (also called  
hot-swappable), meaning that a computer does  
not need to be turned off when new devices  
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are plugged in and the devices do not need to  
be configured. USB supports data transfer rates  
of up to 60MB per second (in USB 2.0).  
offer complete security and is usually used in  
conjunction with other security measures such  
as EAP.  
Wi-Fi  
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a wireless  
technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance  
intended to improve the interoperability of  
wireless local area network products based  
on the IEEE 80ꢀ.11 standards. Common  
applications for Wi-Fi include Internet andVoIP  
phone access, gaming, and network connectivity  
for consumer electronics such as televisions,  
DVD players, and digital cameras.  
V
VBR (variable bit rate)  
WithVBR, the encoder takes as much bits as  
it needs. So black pictures get few bits and  
complex pictures get as much as they need.  
While this provides the best quality the final  
size cannot be predicted at all.  
Volume  
Volume is the most common word used to  
specify the control of relative loudness of  
sounds. It also pertains to the function on many  
electronic devices that is used to control the  
loudness.  
Wireless  
Telecommunications using electromagnetic  
waves rather than wires or cable to transmit  
information.Wireless communication can be  
used for free-ranging mobile systems such as  
cell phones and global positioning systems  
(GPS), which use satellite technology.Wireless  
systems can also be fixed, such as LANs that  
provide wireless communications within a  
limited area (such as an office), or wireless  
peripherals such as mice and keyboards.  
W
W (wattage)  
A measurement of power. In speakers, wattage  
is a term that indicates power-handling  
characteristics in dealing with electrical voltage  
inputs from the amplifier.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a  
part of Microsoft Windows Media technology.  
Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management  
tools,Windows MediaVideo encoding  
technology, and Windows Media Audio  
encoding technology.  
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)  
Global protocol used in some wireless devices  
that allows the user to view and interact with  
data services. Generally used as a means to  
view Internet web pages using the limited  
transmission capacity and small display screens  
of portable wireless devices.  
Woofer  
The drive unit (loudspeaker) that reproduces  
the bass (low) frequencies.  
WAV  
A format for sound files developed jointly by  
Microsoft and IBM. Built into Windows 95 to XP,  
which made it the de facto standard for sound  
on PCs.WAV sound files end with a ‘.wav’  
extension and works with nearly all Windows  
applications that support sound.  
WPA /WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)  
A Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve  
upon the security features of WEP.The  
technology is designed to work with existing  
Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with  
WEP (i.e. as a software upgrade to existing  
hardware), but the technology includes two  
improvements over WEP.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)  
All 802.11b (Wi-Fi / wireless) networks use  
WEP as their basic security protocol.WEP  
secures data transmissions using 64-bit or  
1ꢀ8-bit encryption; however, it does not  
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ꢀꢀ3491504  
Peru  
810000ꢀ05  
(€0.20/min)  
Philippines  
Poland  
Belgium  
78ꢀ50145  
(€0.16/min)  
Portugal  
ꢀ-1359-144ꢀ  
1-ꢀ03-ꢀ060  
Brazil  
0800-701-0ꢀ-03  
ꢀ-976-9996  
Romania  
Bulgaria  
Chile  
Russia Federation  
495-961-1111;  
(8-800-200-0880)  
600-744-5477  
(600-PHILIPS)  
Singapore  
Slovakia  
65-688ꢀ-3999  
0800-004537  
(011) 471-5194  
China  
4008-800-008  
(local tariff)  
South Africa  
Spain  
Colombia  
Czech Republic  
Denmark  
Finland  
01-800-700-7445  
80014ꢀ840  
90ꢀ-888-784  
(€0.10/min)  
35ꢀ5-8759  
Sweden  
08-579ꢀ-9100  
0844-800-544  
0800-ꢀ31-099  
66-ꢀ-65ꢀ-865ꢀ  
0800-ꢀ61-330ꢀ  
044-ꢀ54-ꢀ39ꢀ  
09-ꢀ311-3415  
Switzerland  
Taiwan  
France  
08ꢀ1 611655  
(€0.23/min)  
Thailand  
Germany  
01803 386 85ꢀ  
Turkey  
(€0.14/min)  
Ukraine  
Greece  
Hong Kong  
Hungary  
India  
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85ꢀ-ꢀ619-9663  
680018189  
United Kingdom  
0870 900 9070  
(£0.15/min)  
Uruguay  
(598-2) 619-6666  
1901-180-1111  
01-601-1777  
Venezuela  
0800-100-4888  
Ireland  
Israel  
9-9600-900  
Italy  
8403ꢀ0086  
(€0.25/minute)  
Japan  
0570-07-6666  
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