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Philips WACS700 - Wireless Network and Connectivity FAQs; Wi-Fi Streaming Explained; Adding Stations and Connection Issues

Philips WACS700
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– Make sure the wireless USB adapter is connected or another network connection works properly.
Can I use other music archiving software than DMM?
Yes. Providing your music software uses an Universal Plug and Play (UPnPTM) server interface.
I want to use my Center
in a wireless network which is already installed. What can I do?
…it is possible to use the my Center together with most other WiFi certified wireless adapters as well as in
infrastructure mode networks using Access Point. Use the Custom Installation menu from the CD-ROM setup
and choose Network Setup. In this advanced setup mode you can add to your audio system the network
configuration of your home network.
My Station is unable to play music streamed from the Center. Display message shows: “ No
server found. Server may be too far away or is not looking for clients. Continue/Retry”
-Check distance between the two sets. Check if any interference caused by other metal materials /
electrical appliances, active mobile phones.
- Check connections and installation. Possible WiFi link problem, or the server is not in client installation
mode.
What is the maximum distance between the Center and Station in order to allow effective
wireless streaming?
The Standard Wi-Fi specification is 100m. However, due to the material construction and design of homes,
multiple layers of wall, doors, furnishings, etc. create added barriers. As a result, the maximum distance for
streaming without distortion is approximately 60m.
Can I download music from the internet and store them on the Music Center?
Yes, if your PC is internet-connected, you can basically download MP3 music from selected websites onto
your PC. Transfer these tracks to the Music Center via the supplied Ethernet cable, using Philips Digital
Media Manager (DMM). Alternatively, you can burn a CD-Rom and then record the music onto the Music
Center.
Content Capture
Can the Wireless Music Center playback “MP3/WMA CD” as well as “Copy Protected CD”?
Yes
What kind of information can I backup?
All compressed music files and ID3 tag information for each title) stored in hard disk of the Wireless Music
Center.
Can I use music archiving software other than Philips Media Manager?
You can use another music archiving system other than PMM under condition that it provides an Universal Plug
and Play (UPnP) server interface. However, it is advised that you should stick to the provided PMM software for
all you backup and restore functions.

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