PHILIPS Consumer Electronics SLA500 Wireless Music Receiver User Manual SLA5500SN Eng

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EN4•A 802.11b/g compatible wireless network adapter or a wireless base station is requiredwhen integrating your SLA5500 in a wireless computer network.•Please install and connect the product in the order described in this manual only. Thisassures best installation results with the least technical hassles.•Please read this guide carefully before using your SLA5500NS and keep it for futurereference.•The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available throughour website www.philips.com/support.•Broadband Internet access (min. 256 kbps) is required if you want to use the Internetfunctions of the SLA5500NS.•Please check whether your Internet service provider charges extra fees for exceeding acertain limit of transferred data. When using Internet media services on a daily basis, youmay exceed such a limit. For example:When you listen to Internet radio (at 64 kbps) for about 36 hours, 1 GB (gigabyte) ofdata will be transferred to your streamium system. •During set-up and installation, it may be helpful to have the instructions for your audiosystem, wireless base station or other wireless network components at hand.Safety Precautions•NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON.•Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on thenameplate of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not,please consult your dealer.•Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance fromother radio services.•The product should not be exposed to liquids.No object filled with liquids, such as vases, or beverage containers should be placed onthe product.•Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand orheat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.•Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around your SLA5500NS for adequateventilation.•Do not open this product. Contact your Philips retailer if you experience technicaldifficulties.•Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. When the system is switched tostandby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from thepower supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.•Make sure the air around your SLA5500NS can circulate to prevent your SLA5500NSfrom overheating internally. Also, avoid putting any heat sources (e.g. a power amplifier)underneath.•To prevent your SLA5500NS from overheating internally, never place anything on top ofit.Important informationSLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 4

EN5Statements•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device my not cause harmful interference, and2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.•The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shallcaution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.Example:Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved byPhilips may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated withminimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must notbe co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The FCC ID of the equipment is: OMYSLA550.Microsoft disclaimerThis product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation.Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without alicense from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.’‘Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for WindowsMedia contained in this device (‘WM-DRM’) to protect the integrity of their content(‘Secure Content’) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such contentis not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content(‘WM-DRM Software’). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device hasbeen compromised, owners of Secure Content (‘Secure Content Owners’) may requestthat Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right to acquire new licenses to copy,display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRMSoftware's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software issent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from theInternet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also downloadrevocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.’SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 5

ENPlease check whether the following items are present in the box of the WirelessMusic Receiver. They are provided to help you set up and use your SLA5500NS.SLA5500NS Wireless Music ReceiverRemote control including batteries (2x AAA)Power adapter (110V or 200-240V) including cable adapter and power cableStereo RCA to 1/8” connector cableCD-ROM containing:•This User manual•Philips Media Manager software•Wireless Music Receiver PC UtilityQuick start guideWhat’s in the boxInstallationCD6SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 6

EN7System requirementsAudio Audio system (e.g. amplifier, VCR, DVD etc) with auxiliary (AUX) inputs (RCA connection) or an active speaker systemPersonal Computer (PC)•Pentium Class 300MHz processor or better•128 MB RAM•150 MB free hard drive space•CD-ROM drive•Windows® XP Service Pack (SP) 1•Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later•Wireless or Ethernet network interface card, installed and configured with TCP/IPNetwork •Wireless connection (WiFi 802.11b/g compatible) from the Wireless MusicReceiver to a PC, base station or both.Network Environments SupportedNetwork Environment DescriptionInfrastructure • Wireless Base station (BS)Commonly this is called a wirelessrouter.•PC with connection to base station•SLA5500NS connects wirelessly toBSPeer-to-peer (Ad Hoc) • No Wireless Base station (BS)•PC with wireless card•Wireless Music Receiver connectswirelessly to PC•PC with wired connection to theInternet (with Internet Sharingenabled)SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 7

EN8Functional overviewWireless Music Receiver1Infrared sensorReceives the signals from the remote control2LCD screenDisplays menu status for easy navigation through music library and systemsettings3Stereo 1/8” connector cable socket4Power adapter cable socket5Reset holeRemote Control1HOMEDisplays the top level menu.Turns on the SLA5500NS when the SLA5500NS is switched in Standby mode.20-9 digit buttonsPlay the item stored on the preset number selected (0 to 9).In Edit mode: Key 0-9 is used to enter numbers and/or characters (ex: 2abcABC).Key 1 is also used for special symbols (1 . , ? ! - & * # _ ~)3PRESETPress this button followed by one of the number buttons (0-9) to store thecurrently selected item against the preset number selected.4(UN)MARKPress this button once to add the song currently playing or Internet Radiostation to the Dynamic Playlist.When playing Dynamic Playlist: press to remove from Dynamic Playlist.231541367101198245191815131214131716SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 8

EN953(UP)Scrolls up through the current menu list (hold the button down to scroll faster)In Edit mode: enter or change characters by scrolling up through the ASCIIcharacter table.4(DOWN)Scrolls down through the current menu list (hold the button down to scrollfaster)In Edit mode: enter or change characters by scrolling down through the ASCIIcharacter table.1(LEFT)Moves up one level up in the menu hierarchy on the LCD display. Example: if artist is displayed, pressing Left returns you to the PC Files menu.In Edit mode: Moves the cursor to the left, one character at the time.2(RIGHT)Selects the current highlighted menu item Example: If the currently displayed item is an album, pressing Right will display alist of all songs of that album Example: If it is an Internet Radio station, pressing Right will select that station.In Edit mode: Moves the cursor to the right, one character at the time andconfirms inputs.6SYSTEMDisplays the top level of the Configuration menu.7SHUFFLEToggles between random and ordered playback modes in the current folder.Note: The selected mode is stored permanently until you press the Shuffle button againor until the products will be switched off (StandBy mode).8REPEATPress this button once to repeat only the song that is currently playing (onlyapplies to PC music files). The Repeat icon is displayed on the LCD screen.Press again to repeat all songs of the currently selected item. The Repeat All icon is displayed on the LCD screen.Pressing again will return to Normal Play.99(STOP)Stops playing the current item.10 ∞(previous/rewind)Press this button once to jump to the previous song in the playlist, album, artistor Internet Radio station list.If it reaches the beginning of a list, it wraps around to the end of the list.In Edit Mode: Press this button to delete one character at a time (backspace).11 ;/2(pause/play)Press this button once to play the currently selected item (Internet Radio station,playlist, album, artist, genre or song file). Information about the current item isdisplayed on the screenPress again while the song is playing to pause the song.To continue playing an item that has been paused, press ;/2again.1367101198245191815131214131716SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 9

EN1012 §(next/fast forward)Press this button once to jump to the next song in the playlist, album, artist orInternet radio list.If it reaches the end of a list, it wraps around to the beginning of the list.Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to fast forward the currentsong. Play recommences when the button is release.13 – E+ (Volume Up/down)Increases (+) and decreases (–) the volume.14 INFODisplays additional information on the currently selected music file. Pressing the button again enables a return to the default item display.15 s(Mute)Mutes the sound.16 OKSelects the current highlighted menu itemExample: If the currently displayed item is an album, pressing OK will startplaying that album.Example: If it is an Internet Radio station, pressing OK will select that station.17 PLAY LISTDisplays the Dynamic Playlist that is stored on the SLA5500NS.The list may contain up to 20 items18 JUMP TOActivates Jump To function (character based keys (0-9) will be activated).19 y(On/Standby)Turns on the Wireless Music Receiver.Pressing the button again turns the device off (the device is then in ‘standby’mode).1367101198245191815131214131716SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 10

EN11Home Playlist Server 1 [MM] Server 2 [MM] Internet RadioPlaylist Nick Ferry Best of ABBA Leila- - - -Configuration Device Status Configuration Wizard Select Language Advanced Settings Select ProfileInternet Radio Genres Countries New StationsConfigure Date/Time Popular Stations HelpNavigating the menuThe SLA5500NS has a built-in LCD screen. Together with the remote control device,it enables easy operation.LCD Menu StructureThe menu displayed on the Wireless Music Receiver LCD screen is organized as ahierarchy, enabling you to access the:•Home menu•A Dynamic Playlist of Internet Radio and music files (if available)•A Dynamic Playlist of music files (if available)•Internet Radio menu•Music files stored in your Philips Media Manager Library (multiple servers may be visible)•Configuration menuThe exact menu structure will depend on your network environment (i.e. whetheryou have Internet access or not) and how your music library is organised on yourpersonal computer.A top level LCD menu structure could look like this:HomePress the HOME button (1)at any time.See Music Files Menu for more details.Internet RadioPress the HOME button (1)ANDscroll down theHome menu.See Internet Radio Menu for moredetails.ConfigurationPress the SYSTEM button (6)at any time.See Configuration Menu for moredetails.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 11

EN12Navigating in the LCD screen menusPress 2to select a menu item (move right)Press 3to move up the menuPress 4to move down the menuPress 1to cancel a menu item (move left)Press HOME (1) to activate the Home menuPress SYSTEM (6) to go to the Configuration menuPress PLAY LIST (17) to go to the Dynamic PlaylistWireless Music Receiver LCD Screen IconsThe following table describes the icons that may be displayed on the Wireless MusicReceiver LCD screen.DescriptionMove down the menu hierarchy. Move up the menu hierarchy. Processing (please wait).Item may be played.Now playing.Now paused.Now playing all items.Shuffle mode enabled.Repeat mode enabled. Repeat All mode enabled. Storing current item. Lower case (edit mode).Upper case (edit mode).Buffer fill status.Wireless signal strength.Wireless network disconnected.Peer-to-peer wireless network mode available.Internet Radio available.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 12

EN14Adding files to the Media ManagerOnly the files that you see in the Media Manager will be accessible from yourSLA5500NS and only the files that are supported by your SLA5500NS will be availablefor your audio system.1Click ‘Music’.2First, click the ‘Add Music’ button below the media categories, then click ‘AddFiles or Folders...’.3Select a folder or one or more audio files and click the ‘Open’ button to add theselected folder or files to the Media Manager window.> From now on, the audio files you added may be accessed from the SLA5500NS.Opening and closing the Media Manager window.You can close the Media Manager window, but its icon will remain active in the lowerright corner of your computer monitor. This icon needs to remain visible, otherwisethe SLA5500NS will not be able to access the media files on that computer. Double-clicking the icon opens the Media Manager window.Installing the Philips Wireless Music ReceiverPC Utility1Insert the CD-ROM provided into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.2Click on 'Install PC Utility'.> The InstallShield Wizard screen will be displayed. 3Click the ‘Next’ button and follow the instructions on the screen to install thesoftware.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 14

EN15MAC Address Control on the Wireless NetworkIf you are using MAC Address Control on your wireless network, you will need toknow the MAC address of your Wireless Music Receiver. The MAC address is aunique number that identifies your device on the network. It consists of a series ofnumbers and letters in the following format: xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xxThe MAC address for your Wireless Music Receiver is printed on the bottom of thedevice. It can also be displayed on the LCD screen. See ‘Viewing Network StatusSettings’.You must change your wireless network settings to exclude the Wireless MusicReceiver’s MAC address from filtering. Please refer to your wireless network’sdocumentation for details on how to do this.Enabling Internet Connection Sharing on Your PCIf your connection to the Internet is made available via a single PC, that PC mustenable ‘Internet Connection Sharing’.To set up and use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature in MicrosoftWindows XP:1Log on to the host computer as Administrator or Owner.2On the taskbar, click ‘Start’, then ‘Control Panel’.3In Control Panel, click ‘Network and Internet Connections’ under ‘Pick a category’.4Click ‘Network Connections’ icon.5Right-click the connection that you use to connect to the Internet and chooseProperties from the menu. For example, if you connect to the Internet using amodem, right-click the desired Dial Up connection.6Click the ‘Advanced’ tab.This will give you access to the options for sharing your Internet Connection.Next:a) In the ‘Internet Connection Sharing’ section: Place a check mark to allow otherusers to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.b) Remove the check mark that allows other network users to control or disablethe shared Internet connection.7Click OK (16). The following message appears:‘When Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, your LAN adapter will be set to use IP address 192.168.0.1. Your computer may lose connectivity with other computers onyour network. If these other computers have static IP addresses, you should set themto obtain their IP addresses automatically. Are you sure you want to enable InternetConnection Sharing?‘8Click Yes. The connection to the Internet is shared with other computers on the local areanetwork (LAN). The network adapter that is connected to the LAN is configured with astatic IP address of 192.168.0.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 15

EN16Using Windows XP Service Pack 2These instructions guide you through configuring your wireless network settings, forthe following scenario:•If you do not have a wireless basestation (also known as router or access point)and your PC has a wireless adapter installed.Note: If the wireless network icon is not shown, follow normal installation procedure asdescribed in this User Manual.1Click on the Wireless Network icon.This opens the Wireless Network Connection window.2Click on ‘Change advanced settings’.This opens the Wireless Network Connection Properties window.Windows XP Windows XP service pack 2service pack 2The wireless network icon should be displayed in the system tray.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 16

EN173Select tab ‘Wireless Networks’.In this tab you can control your wireless networks.4Click on button ‘Add’.This will open the Wireless network properties window.Note: If this list is populated, ‘Remove’ all items first.5a Fill in a Network name (SSID) you would like for your wireless network, forexample: ‘philips’.This is the name your streamium device will recognize.5b Select Network Authentication ‘Open’.5c Select Data encryption ‘Disabled’.Note: If you want to enable WEP encryption, see details in this User Manual.5d Mark the box next to ‘This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wirelessaccess points are not used’.6Click on ‘OK’.This will close the Wireless network properties window.7Click on ‘OK’.This will close the Wireless Network Connection Properties window.Improving the start up time for the SLA5500NS toComputer network (adhoc mode)You might experience a long wait while the SLA5500NS is 'searching for UPnPservers'. You can reduce this time by running the supplied AutoIP Network Utility.•Insert the CD-Rom.•Select ‘TOOLS’.•Start ‘Auto IP Network Utility’. •Follow on-screen instructions.Note: Do not use the Auto IP Network Utility tool if you use a wireless base station orrouter in your network or if you have Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) enabled.34abcd6SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 17

EN18Before You Start•Make sure that your wireless network is active.•Make sure that Internet access is available.•If your base station has Media Access Control (MAC) filtering enabled, make surethat the SLA5500NS’s MAC address is added to the Access Control List of yourbase station. For details see ‘MAC Address Control on the Wireless Network’.•If you are using a firewall, make sure that your firewall is correctly configured toallow wireless access to shared media files. See ‘Extra information’ for moredetails.Connecting the SLA5500NS1Insert batteries and make sure it is correctly positioned as indicated by theengraved symbols. 2Connect the 1.8” plug of the cable to the audio socket on the SLA5500NS. Connect the other end to the AUX input of your audio system amplifier (2x RCA).3Connect the power cable to the power socket on the Wireless Music Receiverand connect it to the power supply.> The Wireless Music Receiver should power on automatically after a few seconds(if it does not, press the ybutton on the remote control).4Select your display menu language: English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, orNederlands.Use 3and 4to select. Confirm with OK or 2.> The Wireless Music Receiver will automatically search for a currently available wirelessnetwork and start the Configuration Wizard on the device. Installing your SLA5500NSSLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 18

EN21Starting the Configuration WizardThe Configuration Wizard will start automatically the first time you connect yourSLA5500NS to the power.To start the Configuration Wizard at a later time:1Press SYSTEM (6) on the remote control to display the Configuration menu.2Press 4until ‘Configuration Wizard’ is highlighted. Press 2.3Press 2on the remote control to go to the next screen and begin the setupprocess.Note: This process requires you to know some technical details on how your wirelessnetwork is set up. If you are unsure of any of the settings, consult the personwho set up your wireless network or refer to the appropriate networkdocumentation.Changing network settingsEntering Text in Edit ModeFor some settings (Example: SSID, WEP Key, Proxy Hostname) you will need toenter text characters in Edit mode. In edit mode you can use the remote control digitbuttons to enter text, similar to the way you enter text messages on a mobile phone. The following special functions are also available in Edit mode:Function1/2Move the cursor forward one character at a time.Press at the end of a line to complete the changes and move to thenext item.∞Backspace to delete one character at a time.3/4Scroll through the ASCII character list.Selecting a NetworkIf the LCD screen displays ‘Select Network’:1If more than one wireless network is available, press 4to choose the SSID(Service Set ID) for the wireless network and press 2.- OR –Check that the SSID displayed for the single wireless network found is correctand press 2.2Otherwise, press 4to choose ‘enter network SSID’ and press 2.Enter the SSID (see ‘Entering Text in Edit Mode’). The SSID must contain between 2 and 32 alphanumeric, case-sensitive characters.Press 2when you have finished entering the SSID.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 21

EN23IntroductionThis chapter describes how to•Turn on the SLA5500NS•Browse and listen to Internet Radio stations through your audio system.•Browse and listen to music files stored on your PC through your audio system.•Use preset numbers to store and play up to 10 items (Internet Radio stations,songs, playlists etc).•Use a Dynamic Playlist to save and play up to 20 items (Internet Radio stations,songs, playlists etc).Powering on the SLA5500NS1Press yor HOME to turn on the SLA5500NS.2If the device is correctly configured you will see the Home menu displayed.If it is not correctly configured, the Configuration Wizard will be displayed (see ‘Configuration’).Listening to Internet RadioThe SLA5500NS allows you to listen to Internet Radio stations through your audiosystem.Note: If you have no access to the Internet, Internet Radio functions will not beavailable.Radio Internet Station MenuYou can browse the Internet Radio station database by genre (music style), countryand station. Stations are organized in a hierarchical menu, similar to the way in whichfiles are organized in subdirectories on a PC. Menu items are displayed on theSLA5500NS’s LCD screen and you navigate through the menu using the remotecontrol.Note: If the ‘Internet Radio’ menu is not presented in your selected language, select‘Manual Update’. See ‘Updating the Radio List Manually’.Internet Radio Remote Control FunctionsThe following remote control functions can be used in Internet Radio mode:;/2Play9Stop playingINFO Display track informationPlaying Internet RadioUse the remote control and follow these steps:1Press HOME (1) then 4until ‘Internet Radio’ is highlighted. Press 2.2To browse through the menu items, press 3or 4.To select the highlighted menu item, press 2.To return to the previous menu level, press 1.3When you see this icon ‘ ’ you can: Press ;/2to play the selected station.OperationSLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 23

EN25Music File Remote Control FunctionsThe following remote control functions can be used in Play mode:;/2Play the displayed item / Pause the current item. §Press once to play next track / Hold down to fast forward the currentsong.∞Play previous track9Stop playing. REPEAT Press once to repeat current song / Press twice to repeat all songs.INFO Display track information. SHUFFLE Toggle Shuffle mode (play in random/normal order).Playing Music FilesUse the remote control and follow these steps to browse for and play music files:1Press HOME (1) on the remote control to go to the top level menu.2Press 4to find the Media Manager ‘PMM (computername)’.- OR -If multiple servers are available, press 4to highlight the desired server name andpress 2.3To select a genre, album, artist, playlist or song, press 3or 4to browse up anddown through the items and press 2to move right in the menu hierarchy untilthe desired item is displayed.4When you see this icon you can press ;/2to start playing that item.If you press ;/2while:- a playlist is displayed, all of the tracks on that playlist will be played- an artist is displayed, all of the tracks on all albums by that artist will be played- an album is displayed, all of the tracks on that album will be played- a song title is displayed, only that song will be played.Playback of DRM protected songsYour SLA5500 is able to playback DRM10 protected songs. However DRM prohibitsuse of the Philips Media Manager. It is strongly recommended to use Windows MediaConnect. This requires Windows XP, Service Pack 2.How to connect the SLA5500 to Windows Media Connect is described below.Configuration steps for playing DRM protected songs on the SLA55001Configure the SLA5500.• Follow instructions in chapter ‘Installing your SLA5500NS’.2Start ‘Windows Media Connect’.1. Click on ‘Start’.2. Click on ‘Programs’.3. Click on ‘Windows Media Connect’.3➊➋SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 25

EN263Allow communication with SLA5500.1. Click on ‘Philips SLA5500’.2. Click on ‘Next’.4Confirm communication with SLA5500.• Select ‘Yes’.5Select folders to share.1. Choose the folders you wish to share with the SLA5500.2. Select ‘Finish’.6Select ‘Windows Media Connect’ as server.1. Point the remote control towards SLA5500.2. Press ‘HOME’.3. Press ‘4‘ to select ‘Windows Media Connect’.4. Press ‘2‘ to confirm.> Your SLA5500 is now able to play DRM protected songs.7Browse to your DRM protected songs.• See chapter ‘Playing music files’ on how to start playing DRM protected songs.Viewing Song InformationThe SLA5500NS LCD screen displays various information during playback, such asmusic file details, playback modes and network status.Example Display Text ExplanationNick Ferry Artist name.. . . One More Time Name of the album.Born To Be Happy Title of the song currently playing.Playback Modes:• Now playing• Now paused• Repeat mode enabled• Repeat All mode enabled• Shuffle mode enabledMove up the menu hierarchy.➊➋➊➊➋SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 26

EN27Move down the menu hierarchy.Item may be played.9/54 Track number (9) of total tracks (54) in item.Wireless signal strength indicator.Buffer fill indicator.01:15 /02:30 Elapsed time / total time for current track (default).Saving Favorite Music ItemsSaving an Item to a Preset NumberYou can save an album, artist, playlist or song to one of 10 preset numbers. 1Select an item to be saved (see previous sections) and check that it is active byplaying it.2Press PRESET (3), followed by the preset number (0 to 9) where you want tosave the item.Note: There is no ‘erase’ function; simply overwrite an existing preset with the newitem.Selecting and Playing a Preset Item1Simply press the relevant preset number button (0 to 9).2Press ;/2to listen to the selected item.3Press 9to stop listening to selected item.Saving Items to the Dynamic PlaylistYou can save up to 20 of your favorite items (albums, songs etc) to a Dynamic Playliststored locally on the SLA5500NS.To add an item currently playing to the Dynamic Playlist:•Press (UN)MARK (4).To remove the item currently playing from the Dynamic Playlist:•Press (UN)MARK (4).SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 27

EN28Playing Items from the Dynamic Playlist1Press PLAY LIST (17) -ORPress HOME (1) then 4until ‘Dynamic Playlist’ is highlighted. Press 2.2To play the entire Playlist, press ;/2.3To play a specific item from the Dynamic Playlist, press 3or 4until the item youwant is highlighted. Press 2.Replacing Items on the Dynamic PlaylistThe Dynamic Playlist can contain up to 20 items. If you try to add a 21st item, a ‘List Full’ message appears on the LCD screen. If you want to replace an existingitem with the new item: 1Press PLAY LIST (17) to display the list.2Press 4to find the item to be replaced.3Press (UN)MARK (4) to remove the old item from the list. The new item isautomatically inserted into the Dynamic Playlist.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 28

EN30Viewing Network Status SettingsFor troubleshooting purposes, you can view various network status settings, as listedunder the ‘List of Network Status Settings’.Use the remote control and follow these steps to display network status settings:1Press SYSTEM (6) on the remote control to display the Configuration menu.2Press 4until ‘Device Status’ is highlighted. Press 2.3To browse through the Network Status Settings, press 3/4.Note: To change Device Status Settings, see ‘Managing Network Profiles Using theRemote Control’.List of Network Status SettingsSetting ExplanationDevice Name Name of the SLA5500NS device. Example: My SLA5500NSFirmware Version Version of the SLA5500NS firmware inuse.Bootloader version Version of the SLA5500NS bootloadersoftware in use.Hardware version Version of the SLA5500NS hardware inuse.SSID SSID (Service Set Identifier) for thewireless network.Network Type Wireless network type: Infrastructure ifthe network uses an Internet Basestation; Ad-hoc if the network uses apeer-to-peer connection and no Internetbase station.Encryption Indicates whether encryption is enabledon the wireless network: None or WEP.Wireless Signal Strength Wireless network signal strength.Wireless Channel Wireless channel currently used by theSLA5500NS.MAC Address Physical MAC address of theSLA5500NS.IP Address (DHCP) Dynamic IP address currently allocatedto the SLA5500NS by a DHCP server (if DHCP in use).IP Address Static IP address currently allocated tothe SLA5500NS (if DHCP not in use).SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:18 Pagina 30

EN35Updating the Radio List ManuallyYou can perform a manual update of the Internet Radio List at any time.1First disable the automatic update (see ‘Disabling the Automatic Radio ListUpdate’ above).2Press SYSTEM (6) on the remote control to display the Configuration menu.3Press 4until ‘Internet Radio’ is highlighted. Press 2.4Press 4until ‘Manual Update’ is highlighted. Press 2.5When the prompt ‘Start Update?’ is displayed, press 2to start the manual update.> The LCD screen displays: ‘Update in Progress. Please wait’.Note:This function is not available if there is no Internet access available on thewireless network.The ;/2button cannot be used while an update is beingperformed.Re-enabling the Automatic Radio List UpdateIf the automatic update has been disabled (e.g. in order to perform a manual update)follow these steps to re-enable it:1Press SYSTEM (6) on the remote control to display the Configuration menu.2Press 4until ‘Internet Radio’ is highlighted. Press 2.3Press 4until ‘Automatic Update [ ]’ is highlighted. Press 2.4Press 2to change the setting to Yes [*].5Press 2to complete the change.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:19 Pagina 35

$EN36Advanced Configuration Using PhilipsWireless Music Receiver PC UtilityThe Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility is software that runs on yourcomputer. Most of the tasks it performs can just as easily be performed directly onthe SLA5500NS using the remote control. However, there may be occasions when you would prefer to use the Wireless MusicReceiver PC Utility.This chapter describes how to do the following tasks:•Start the Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility•Manage network profiles using the Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility•View existing network profiles•Activate a different network profile for the SLA5500NS•Edit a network profile•Verify that a SLA5500NS is available on the wireless network*•Upload new software to the SLA5500NS as it becomes available**) These tasks can ONLY be performed using the Philips Wireless Music Receiver PCUtility.Starting the Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC UtilityThe Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility is a software tool for managing theconfiguration of your SLA5500NS from your PC.Note: Before starting the utility, it must first have been installed on your system. For details see ‘Installing the Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility’.To start the tool:•From the Start menu, choose ‘All Programs, Philips Wireless Music Receiver PCUtility’ OR•Open the WMRI.exe file in Windows Explorer under the folder where youinstalled the software (the default folder is ‘Program Files’\Philips\Wireless MusicReceiver).When the application opens, it automatically attempts to locate all availableSLA5500NS on your network, and displays those it finds in the available WirelessMusic Receivers’ list.Note: If no network adapters are found, the following message will be displayedinstead: ‘No network Adapters found’. The Philips Wireless Music Receiver PC Utility could not find any suitablenetwork adapters on your system. This program requires at least one suitablenetwork adapter (wired or wireless).’ If this occurs, please refer to‘Troubleshooting’.SLA5500SN_Eng.qxd 13-04-2005 15:19 Pagina 36$

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