HD

Center will return to CD mode when ripping is finished

All the functions are available at this time

6To rip another CD, repeat the step 1-5above (Up to 8 CDs can be ripped consecutively)

7To stop recording, press STOP/Ç

To rip a disc during playback (for audio CDs only)

During playback, press RECORD.

Recording and playback start from current track

Or

1Follow the Step 1-3 under To rip a disc at fast speed

2Select Normal speed by

a.Press and hold STOP • MENU to enter the MENU screen (or on remote control, press MENU)

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

c.In Settings menu, use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to select Rec speed

d.Press 3 or 4 and 2 to select

3To start recording, press RECORD

Recording and playback start

Display shows the album name of the track being recorded

Helpful hints:

To switch off the sound output temporarily, press MUTE.

Important!

It takes some time to convert the ripped tracks into MP3 files.

If power failure occurs during the conversion, you will lose all the ripped tracks not converted yet..

To find your ripped tracks

After MP3 conversion is completed, you can find and playback the ripped tracks in Albums

1Select HD source

2In Albums, use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to enter the album of recorded tracks.

– Only the completely ripped track can be found on Center’s harddisk

Importing MP3/WMA tracks from PC

The supplied PC Installer CD contains Digital Media Manager (DMM) software. It will help you organize the music files on your PC and import them to WAC5 Center. For details, see DMM’s help file. Refer to the manual Connect to your PC to learn how to install DMM software.

Recording from external source

A maximum of 3-hour recording can be made from the external source.

1Check the external device has been properly connected (See Installation, Connecting an additional appliance)

2In AUX mode, start playback from the external source (see AUX)

3Press RECORD

Recording starts

4To stop recording, press STOP/Ç.

The recording is saved as a file under AUX in Albums. A file name is given, e.g. Aux_xx (where xx denotes a number)

To find your recording

1Select HD source

2In Albums, use the navigation controls 3 or 4 and 2 to enter AUX

Helpful hints:

– You can edit your track information via DMM.

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Philips WAC5 Select Normal speed by, To find your ripped tracks, Importing MP3/WMA tracks from PC, To find your recording

WAC5 specifications

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