Philips user manual Requirements for the UPnP server, Connect WAS5 to the power supply

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UPnP

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On WAC5 Center is located a 80GB hard disk, where music is centrally stored. Via Wi-Fi, all the stored music can be streamed and played on Station.

For the details on how to use WAS5 Station together with Wireless Music Center, see the user manual for WACS5.

UPnP

After connecting your WAS5 to an existing network, you can set up a UPnP* server in the network. Play from your WAS5 stations the music collection either on the Center or on the UPnP server.

*Univeral Plug and Play (UPnPTM) builds on standard networking technologies and provides standardized protocols for a wide variety of home and small business devices. It allows easy interoperability of all the devices supporting the the networking technologies.

Requirements for the UPnP server:

●The UPnP device has been connected to the same network as WAS5.

●UPnP server software is installed (e.g. Philips Media Manager, Musicmatch® ) and the UPnP server function is enabled.

– With Philips Media Manager, the UPnP server function is enabled by default.

To connect a UPnP server

If the WAS5 Station is now connected to Center,

1Check the Center is switched on or to standby

mode

2Check your UPnP-enabled PC is switched on

– Switch off your firewall

3Switch on the Station

4To select Select Server on Station

a.On the remote control, press MENU

b.Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to

select

➜The Station ‘s display shows the list of servers connected

➜Server not found appears if there is no UPnP server in the network

5Use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select your desired server

➜The Station ‘s display shows PC’s music as it does on PC

If the WAS5 Station has ever been connected to Center, but is now disconnected from Center

1Connect WAS5 to the power supply

➜ Display shows:“Connecting to Center...”

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Contents Wireless Music Station WAS5Mains plug How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Copyright in the U.KWireless Music Station WAS5 EC Declaration of Conformity GPL Package written offer IndexLgpl Library written offer 113Contents General Information About Wireless Music Station WAS5Supplied accessories Up to 5 Stations can be connected to a WAC5 CenterPhilips on-line support Model number is on the rear of the setCleaning the Set MaintenanceSafety information Environmental informationWi-Fi antenna Display Blue indicatorControls on the Station front panel Station’s remote control ControlsInstallation AC power cordFor illustration only Setting up Wi-Fi connection between Center and Station Placing Center and StationMounting stand onto Station Using AC power Connecting to an audio systemRear connections Using the remote control To replace the batteryPreparation Switching the blue indicator on/ off Switching to standby/onSwitching to power-saving mode Basic functionsEnglish, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and German Display adjustmentSelecting languages BacklightUPnP Connect WAS5 to the power supplyDisplay showsConnecting to Center Requirements for the UPnP serverSleep Reset Weight SpecificationsDimensions w x h x d WirelessRemote control TroubleshootingWi-Fi connection Remote control does not function properly
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