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Philips WACS700 - User Manual

Philips WACS700
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Wireless Music
Center + Station
WACS700
User manual
March 28, 2005
www.philips.com/support
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Table of Contents

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Summary

UK Important Notes and Plug Safety

Mains Plug Fuse Replacement

Instructions for changing the fuse in a 13 Amp plug.

Connecting the Mains Plug

Guidance on connecting mains lead wires to plug terminals.

UK Copyright Considerations

Information on consent required for recording and playback.

Philips Online Support Resources

EC Declaration of Conformity

Acknowledgements and Important Notes

System Information and Troubleshooting

General Information and Setup

Covers environmental aspects, care, safety, disc handling, and setup.

Technical Specifications

Provides specifications for WAC700 and WAS700 models.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Offers solutions for common problems and answers frequently asked questions.

About Your Wireless Music Center

System Requirements

Details PC and network requirements for the system.

Controls and Connections Overview

Center and Station Unit Controls

Description of controls on both Center and Station units.

Rear Panel Connections

Details for left, right, and rear ports and connections.

Remote Control Operation Guide

Center 2-way Display Remote

Instructions for operating the Center's 2-way display remote.

Station 36-Key Remote

Remote Control Usage

Center Remote Battery Replacement

Instructions for inserting and replacing batteries in the Center remote.

Station Remote Battery Replacement

Instructions for removing the protective tab and replacing the Station remote battery.

Basic System Connections

Antenna, Ethernet, and Power Setup

Guide to connecting FM antenna, Ethernet, and AC power supply.

Wi-Fi Auto Installation Guide

Installing Additional Stations

Basic System Operation

Switching the System On

Procedure for switching the system on from active or ECO standby.

System Power and Source Selection

Switching the System Off

Instructions for switching the system to active or ECO POWER standby.

Selecting the Playback Source

How to choose the desired audio source for playback.

Sound Control Features

Volume and Mute Controls

Adjusting volume level and muting audio output.

Bass and Surround Sound Settings

Using Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) and Incredible Surround.

Understanding Display Icons

System Messages and Animations

WACS700 Message Displays

Explanation of interactive pop-ups and full-screen displays.

Busy Animation Indicator

Indicates system activity when features require extra processing time.

Menu and Settings Navigation

Menu Options by Source

Details submenus for Center and Station based on source type.

Settings Submenu Comparison

Compares settings options available on Center and Station units.

Navigation and Track Selection

Advanced Operation Controls

Search Functionality

Using controls for fast scrolling and track selection.

Display Settings Adjustment

Adjusting backlight and contrast for the display.

CD Playback Procedures

Playing CDs on the Center

Steps for inserting, playing, pausing, stopping, and ejecting CDs.

CD Error Message Explanations

Explains common error messages encountered during CD playback.

CD Recording and Ripping

Renaming Tracks on the System

Gracenote CDDB Database Usage

Using Gracenote for ID3 Tags

Automatic ID3 tag search and storage for ripped CDs.

Updating Gracenote CDDB Online

Methods for updating the CDDB database via the internet or installer CD.

Hard Disk Music Playback

Navigating the HD Music Library

Accessing and playing music from playlists, artists, albums, and genres.

Information on Non-Playable Tracks

Details reasons why certain tracks may not play.

Smart Sound Matching Features

Match Genre Functionality

Automatically adjusts EQ and DBB to match music genre.

Genre and Artist Based Playback

Playing tracks based on a selected genre or artist.

Music Follows Me Feature

Using Music Follows Me

Streaming music playback between Center and Station units.

Stopping the Music Follows Me Feature

Procedure to deactivate or stop the Music Follows Me function.

Broadcast Feature Operation

Starting a Broadcast Stream

Sharing audio tracks from the Center to multiple Stations.

Joining Ongoing Broadcasts

Instructions for a Station to join an ongoing broadcast.

Stopping the Broadcast Stream

Playlist Management Functions

Creating and Adding to Playlists

Steps to create and add tracks to playlists.

Deleting Playlists

Procedure for removing playlists from the Center.

Playback Modes: Shuffle and Repeat

FM Tuner Operation

Tuning and Storing FM Stations

Methods for tuning and storing FM stations automatically or manually.

Autostore and Manual Tuning

Guide to autostore function and manual frequency tuning.

FM Preset Management

Manually Programming FM Presets

Steps to manually program and store FM station presets.

Listening to FM Preset Stations

How to select and play stored FM radio presets.

RDS and NEWS Functions

RDS Information Display

Switching through and displaying RDS information.

Activating the NEWS Function

Activating and deactivating the NEWS interruption function.

Changing Tuner Grid Settings

Recording in TUNER;AUX Modes

Basic Recording Controls

Steps for starting, pausing, and stopping recordings.

Finding Your Recordings

How to locate and play recorded audio files.

Recording Sources

Recording from Tuner

Procedure for recording audio from the FM tuner.

Recording from AUX Input

Procedure for recording audio from an external AUX source.

File Management and Streaming

Backup Files Procedure

Process for backing up system files.

UPnP Playback Guide

Streaming music directly from a PC music folder to the Station.

Timer and Settings Restore

Using the Built-in SLEEP Timer

Setting the timer to automatically switch the unit to standby.

Restoring Default Settings

Procedure to reset system settings to factory defaults.

Demonstration Mode

Mounting the Center and Station

Safety Tips for Mounting

Precautions to take when choosing a mounting location.

Tools and Preparation for Mounting

List of tools and preparation steps before drilling for mounting.

Computer User Guide: DMM Setup

General Information and Care

Environmental and Safety Information

Guidelines on packaging, recycling, temperature, moisture, and ventilation.

Cabinet Care and Disc Handling

Instructions for cleaning the unit and handling discs.

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Wireless Network and Connectivity FAQs

Wi-Fi Streaming Explained

Definition and explanation of Wi-Fi streaming technology.

Adding Stations and Connection Issues

Guide to adding stations and troubleshooting connection problems.

Glossary of Technical Terms

CDDB and Network Connection Terms

Definitions for CDDB and various network connection types.

Network Protocols and Security Terms

Definitions for Firewall, IP Address, SSID, Streaming, TCP/IP, and WEP.

Philips WACS700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tuner typeDigital
Supported radio bandsFM
Preset stations quantity40
Bass reflexNo
Speaker type-
RMS rated power100 W
Display typeLCD
Backlight colorWhite
MP3 bit rates8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit rates16 - 128 Kbit/s
Display resolution128 x 96 pixels
Apple docking compatibilityNot supported
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA
Product colorBlack, Silver
Number of decks1 deck(s)
HDD capacity40 GB
Storage media typeHDD
Headphone outputs1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Playback modesFast backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsCD audio
Audio formats supportedMP3, PCM, WMA
Equalizer modesClassic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Techno
Programmable tracks99
Power consumption (standby)1 W
Cables includedUTP
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Package depth381 mm
Package width674 mm
Package height376 mm
Package weight14000 g

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