This manual guides you through installing and configuring the Philips WAC3500D Wireless Music Center, including power connection, antenna setup, and network configuration. It also describes the remote control functions, display navigation, and how to manage music files from CDs, USB devices, and iPods.
Additional sections cover safety precautions, maintenance of the hard‑disk, firmware upgrades, and detailed technical specifications such as power consumption, wireless standards, and audio output. Troubleshooting tips address common issues like remote‑control problems, screen freezes, disc read errors, and poor radio reception.
| AC Power | 230V ±10% |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 185 x 210 x 248 mm |
| Weight | approx. 5.5 kg (with speakers) / 3.5 kg (without speakers) |
| Power consumption (Active) | < 45 W |
| Power consumption (Standby) | < 20 W |
| Amplifier Output Power | 2 x 40 W RMS |
| Frequency response | 60 – 22,000 Hz (-3 dB) |
| Signal‑to‑noise ratio | > 72 dB (IEC) |
| Wireless standard | 802.11g (backwards compatible to 802.11b) |
| Wireless frequency range | 2412‑2462 MHz (CH1‑CH11) |
| FM tuner range | 87.5‑108 MHz |
| Number of FM presets | 60 |
| HD storage capacity | 80 GB (actual formatted capacity less) |
| USB player speed | 12 Mb/s, USB 1.1 |
| Speakers | 2‑way bass reflex system |
Check the battery polarity, replace the batteries if needed, reduce the distance to the unit, and point the remote directly at the IR sensor.
Press the power‑saving button, and if the screen remains unresponsive, disconnect the power plug, wait a moment, then reconnect it to restart the unit.
Insert a suitable disc with the printed side up, ensure the disc is clean and dry, and avoid using damaged or non‑standard CD‑R/‑RW discs.