Philips SLA5520/00 User manual

Wireless Music Adapter SLA5520
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Need help?
For the latest support information, see on-line help: www.philips.com/support
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The type number of this product is: SLA5520.
Troubleshooting, see page 26-27.
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The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer
programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for
such purposes.

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Contents Page
Important information.......................................................4-5
Important safety information....................................................................................................4
European regulations ..................................................................................................................5
U.S. statements.............................................................................................................................5
What’s in the box ..................................................................6
Your Wireless Music Adapter ..............................................7
Your Remote Control ...........................................................8
Install..................................................................................9-12
Install the software on the computer.....................................................................................9
Install the SLA5520 ...................................................................................................................11
Connect ...........................................................................13-14
Enjoy.................................................................................15-20
Basic navigation..........................................................................................................................15
Local services .............................................................................................................................17
Internet services........................................................................................................................20
Settings menu .................................................................21-25
Troubleshooting .............................................................26-27
Additional network information ........................................28
Security ........................................................................................................................................28
Additional information........................................................29
Technical information .........................................................30
Microsoft disclaimer regarding Protected Content ........31
Glossary ...........................................................................32-37
Guarantee.............................................................................38
EC declaration of conformity.............................................39

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•Keep this user manual for future reference.
•Make sure to follow the set-up procedure described in this user manual. This assures
best installation results with the least technical hassles.
•During set-up and installation, it may be helpful to have the instructions for your audio
system, wireless base station or other wireless network components at hand.
•Make sure the wireless network operates in 802.11b and/or 802.11g mode.
•The most recent downloads and information on the SLA5520 will be available through
our website: www.philips.com/support.
•Broadband internet access (minimum 256 kbit/s) is required if you want to use the
internet functions of the SLA5520.
•Please check whether your Internet Service Provider charges extra fees for exceeding a
certain limit of transferred data. When using Internet media services on a daily basis, you
may exceed such a limit.
Example - When you listen to Internet radio (64 kbit/s) for about 36 hours,
1 GB (gigabyte) of data will be transferred to your SLA5520.
Important safety information
•NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON.
•Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the
nameplate of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
If not, consult your dealer.
•Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance from
other radio services.
•When the system is switched to standby mode, it is still consuming some power.
To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the adapter from
the power outlet.
•The product should not be exposed to liquids.
No object filled with liquids, such as vases or beverage containers, should be placed near
the product.
•Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand or
heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
•Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around the SLA5520 for adequate ventilation.
•Do not open the product.
Contact your Philips dealer if you experience technical difficulties.
Important information

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European regulations
This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
Under this directive, this product can be put into service in the following states:
SLA5520/00 SLA5520/05
R&TTE Directive 1995/5 R&TTE Directive 1995/5
U.S. Statements
•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the SLA5520.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver 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 Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device my not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
•The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall
caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Example:
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Philips 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 an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
–The FCC ID of the equipment is: OYMSLA5520;
–The IC of the equipment is: 135M-SLA5520
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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What else you’ll need
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What’s in the box
a. Wireless Music Adapter
SLA5520 b1. Remote control,
b2. 2x AAA Batteries c. Quick start guide
d. Installation CD
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Either - Audio system (with RCA inputs) –––– Or - Separate active speakers
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Your Wireless Music Adapter
1Infrared sensor
Receives the signal from the remote control.
2LCD screen
Displays menu status for easy navigation through music library and system settings.
3Stereo 1/8” mini-jack socket
4Power cable connector socket
5Reset hole
Insert paperclip gently and press briefly:
< 2 seconds – restart;
> 8 seconds – reset settings to the factory default values.
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Your Remote Control
1On/Standby (y)
20-9 digit keys
– During navigation: starts playback of stored preset items.
– During text entry: SMS style text entry.
3PRESET
Press PRESET, press digit key: save a file or folder to preset.
4HOME
Displays the HOME menu and switches on the SLA5520.
53(Up), 4(Down), 1(Left), 2(Right)
Navigation keys.
6(UN)MARK
– During navigation in the media manager: adds item to favorites playlist.
– During navigation in the favorites playlist: removes item.
7SHUFFLE
Toggles shuffle and sequential playback.
8∞(Previous/ Rewind)
– Jumps to the beginning of a song (press once).
– Jumps to the previous song (press twice).
9–E+ (Volume Up/ Down)
Increases (+) and decreases (–) the volume.
10 s(Mute)
Mutes the sound.
11 9(Stop)
Stops playback.
12 ;/2(Pause/ Play)
– Pauses playback.
– Starts playback.
13 §(Next/ Fast forward)
– Jumps to the next song (press once).
– Plays fast forward in the current song (keep pressed).
14 REPEAT
Toggles between repeat of current song, repeat of all songs and normal playback.
15 INFO
– During navigation: returns to play view.
– During play view: displays additional information.
16 OK
Confirms selection.
17 SETTINGS
Displays the Settings menu.
18 JUMP TO
Press JUMP TO, press digit key: jump to an item in the list.
See Enjoy for details on advanced features.
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Install the software on the computer
Install
Requirements for the computer
Processor 500 MHz
Memory 128 Mb
Free Hard disk space 150 Mb
Operating system Windows 2000 or Windows XP
CD-rom or DVD player
Wired or wireless connection to the network
Additional requirements for streaming of protected music
Processor 1 GHz / 1000 MHz
Memory 256 Mb
Free Hard disk space 200 Mb
Operating system Windows XP with service pack 2 or higher
If you do not own a wireless network: create a wireless network.
Either (1), preferred – Install a Base Station (router).
Or (2), to create a direct link between the PC and the SLA5520
– Install a Wireless Adapter in Point to point (Ad-Hoc) mode.
See it’s user manual for details.
For best performance, use Philips Wireless Base Station for preferred scenario.
For best point to point performance, use Philips Wireless USB adapter for PC’s.
For best point to point performance, use Philips Wireless Notebook adapter for
notebooks.
See www.philips.com for details.
If the installation screen does not appear, start the CD manually:
1Open My computer.
2Open CD drive.
3Open Setup.exe.
Start installation CD
1Place installation CD (d) in CD-drive.
Install Philips Media Manager
1Click on Install Philips Media Manager.
2Select Next.
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3Select I accept the agreement.
4Select Next.
5Select Next.
6Select Next.
7Select Next.
8Select Next.
9Enable WMA.
10Select Next.
11Select Finish.
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Select the folder where you would like Philips media manager to be installed.
Select the Start Menu folder to create the Philips media manager short cuts in.
To automatically start Philips media manager when you log-in - enable Start
Media Server at next user log-in.
To start Philips media manager after installation - enable Run Philips media
manager.
To create an icon in the Quick Launch bar - enable Create a Quick Launch
icon.
To create an icon on the desktop - enable Create a desktop icon.

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Install the SLA5520
Connect audio cable
Either - to audio system
1Take the supplied audio cable (f).
2Plug the 1/8˝ mini-jack to the Audio port of the SLA5520.
3Plug the stereo RCA connectors to the left and right inputs
of the audio system.
4Switch on the audio system.
5Select correct input on the audio system.
Or - to separate active speakers
1Take the audio cable that is connected to the speakers.
2Plug the 1/8˝ mini-jack to the Audio port of the SLA5520.
3Switch on the speakers.
Make sure to use a convertor if the 1/8˝ mini-jack is not available.
Make sure the security settings do not prohibit the SLA5520 to connect to the
network.
The security type (WPA, WEP or none) and the security code (several characters)
can be entered during the configuration of the SLA5520.
Make sure the computer is connected to your wireless network. The computer
may be connected via cable or wirelessly to the base station (router).
If you do not own a wireless network: create a wireless network.
Either (1), preferred – Install a Base Station (router).
Or (2), to create a direct link between the PC and the SLA5520
– Install a Wireless Adapter in Point to point (Ad-Hoc) mode. See it’s user manual
for details.
For best performance, use Philips Wireless Base Station for preferred scenario.
For best point to point performance, use Philips Wireless USB adapter for PC’s.
For best point to point performance, use Philips Wireless Notebook adapter for
notebooks.
See www.philips.com for details.
Make sure the wireless network is active.
Make sure the wireless network operates in 802.11b and/or 802.11g mode.
Make sure to use an input on the audio system. See it’s user manual for details.
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Connect power cable
1Plug the connector of the power cable (e) into the Power cable connector
socket (4) of the SLA5520.
2Plug the power adapter into the power outlet.
Insert batteries in remote control
1Open battery compartment.
2Insert batteries (b2) into battery compartment of remote
control (b1).
3 Close the battery compartment.
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Connect
Prompt Possible options Action
Select language English 1Select your preferred language (4or 3).
Francais 2Press 2or OK.
Italiano
Deutsch
Espanol
Nederlands
The configuration wizard and the settings menu will be displayed in your preferred language.
Load profile Profile 1 1Select the profile you wish to alter.
Profile 2 2Press 2or OK.
Profile 3
Different profiles can be used to easily connect to different wireless networks
See Settings menu – Advanced settings – Profile management for details.
Select network Network 1 (SSID) 1Either - Select the network to which the SLA5520
Network 2 (SSID) should connect.
Other (Advanced) Or - Select Other (Advanced) to enter the network
name (SSID) manually.
2Press 2or OK.
Select wireless mode Network (Infrastructure) 1Either, preferred - Select Network (Infrastructure)
Point to point (Ad-Hoc) Or - Select Point to point (Ad-Hoc). Only if none
of the following devices is available: base station,
router, gateway or access point.
2Press 2or OK.
Select security type WPA 1Either - select WPA.
WEP Or - select WEP.
None Or - select None.
2Press 2or OK.
Make sure to select the security type that is configured on the network.
Select WPA mode TKIP 1Either, used most often - Select TKIP.
AES Or - select AES.
2Press 2or OK.
Make sure to select the WPA security type that is configured on the network.
The configuration wizard may prompt for the following information.
Depending on the network configuration, the SLA5520 determines some settings
automatically.
When switching on the SLA5520 for the first time, the Configuration wizard will
appear automatically.
If you wish to change network settings afterwards, you have to restart the
Configuration wizard.
1Press Settings (17).
2Select Configuration wizard (4or 3).
3Press 2or OK (16).

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Prompt Possible options Your action
Select code index Code 1 1Select the security code index (WEP key index).
Code 2 2Press 2or OK.
Code 3
Code 4
Exit code editing
Make sure to select the code index (WEP key index) that is used by the network.
See Settings menu – Advanced settings – Code management for details.
Enter security code (WEP) ********** 1Either - select <Change> to enter the security code
<Change> (WEP key).
Or - select ******** to confirm the stored security
code (WEP key).
2Press 2or OK.
Make sure to enter the security code (WEP key) that is used by the network.
Enter security code (WPA) ********** 1Either - select <Change> to enter the security code
<Change> (WPA key).
Or - select ******** to confirm the stored security
code (WPA key).
2Press 2or OK.
Make sure to enter the security code (WPA key) that is used by the network.
Select network settings Automatic (DHCP) 1 Either, used most often - Select Automatic (DHCP)
Manual (Static IP) Or - Select Manual (Static IP). For experienced
users. The product identification number
(IP address), Netmask, Gateway and preferred
DNS server must be entered manually.
2Press 2or OK.
Apply settings? Yes 1 Either - Select Yes.
No Or – discard settings - Select No.
2Press 2or OK.
Save to profile Profile 1 1 Select the profile you wish to alter.
Profile 2 2Press 2or OK.
Profile 3
Different profiles can be used to easily connect to different wireless networks
See Settings menu - Advanced - Profile management for details.

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Basic navigation
The instructions below give an example on how to start playback of music files.
The exact menu structure will depend on your network environment (i.e. whether you
have Internet access or not) and how your music library is organized on your personal
computer.
The HOME menu could look like this
Switch on the SLA5520
1Press yy(1) or HOME (4).
Highlight an item
2Press 33or 44(5).
Keep the key pressed down to scroll faster.
Enjoy
Home
Music server 1
Music server 2
Favorites
Internet Radio
Favorites
Nick Ferry
Nicole Ferry
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Internet Radio
Yahoo
Live365
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Live365
Genre
Country
Bitrate
All
4Repeat step 2and 3until you see the item you want to play.
The items that can be played include folders and files.
Start playback
5Press OK (16) or ;/2(12).
Stop playback
•Press 9(16).
Select other content files
Either - Press 11(5) to browse back in the menu structure.
Or - Press HOME (4).
Jump to an item in the list
1Press JUMP TO (18),
2Press digit key (2). See Digit key options for details.
Select the item
3Press 22(5) or OK (16).
The LCD screen now shows the new menu items.

Wireless Music Adapter LCD Screen Icons
The following table describes the icons that may be displayed on the
Wireless Music Adapter LCD screen.
Example Display Text Explanation
Nick Ferry Artist name.
. . . One More Time Name of the album.
Born To Be Happy Name of the song.
02:18/04:03 (default) Elapsed time/total time of current track.
Icons Explanation
Now playing.
Wireless signal strength indicator.
Streaming buffer fill informatory:
indicates that the station signal is being buffered
to the device and will begin to play in a few
seconds.
Playback is paused.
Repeat current song.
Repeat all songs in folder.
Random playback of all songs in folder.
Possible to step forward in the menu
structure.
Possible to step backward in the menu
structure.
Playback of the file is possible.
Playback of the file is NOT possible.
See Listen to protected music on how to
make playback possible, page 18.
9/54 Item number / total of items in folder.
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Digit key options
Key Sequence
11 . - @ <space> ! ~ & : (etc.)
22 a b c A B C 2 a b c (etc.)
33de f D E F 3 d e f (etc.)
44 g h i G H I 4 g h i (etc.)
55 j k l J K L 5 j k l (etc.)
66 m n o M N O 6 m n o (etc.)
77 p q r s P Q R S 7 p q r s (etc.)
88 t u v T U V 8 t u v (etc.)
99 w x y z W X Y Z 9 w x y z (etc.)
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∞Deletes previous character.
1Selects the previous character.
2Selects the next character.
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o O p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z Z
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Processing (please wait).
Wireless network is disconnected.
Wireless point to point (Ad-Hoc).
Internet Radio is available.
Storing current item.
Cursor.
Local services
Share music
Only the files that you see in Philips Media Manager will be accessible from your
SLA5520.
Only the files that are supported by your SLA5520 will be available for your
audio system.
For products that can playback picture and movie files,
see www.philips.com.
Open Philips Media Manager
1Select Start.
2Either - Select Programs.
Or - Select All programs.
3Select Philips Media Manager.
4Select Philips Media Manager.
Select content type
•Select Music.
Add music files to the library
1Select Add music.
2Select Add files or Folders.
3Select the files or folders you wish to add.
4Select Open.
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Listen to music
1Follow the instructions given in Basic navigation to navigate to the music file.
2Press OK (16) or ;/2(12) to start playing the music file.
The song will now be played.
All Music Show all shared music files.
Artists Show All Music sorted by artist.
Albums Show All Music sorted by album.
Genres Show All Music sorted by genre.
Playlists Show the playlists that are created in the Philips media manager
application.
Favorites Show the favorites that are created in the Philips media manager
application.
Watch Folders Show the directory structure of the Watch Folders. See Help in
Philips media manager for details.
During audio playback, these options are available on the remote control:
;/2– Pauses the current song.
– (Re-)starts playback of the current song.
9Stops playback of the current song.
§– Jumps to the next song (press once).
– Searches fast forward in the current song (keep pressed).
∞– Jumps to the beginning of a song (press once).
– Jumps to the previous song (press twice).
sMutes the sound.
REPEAT Toggles between repeat of current song, repeat of all songs and normal
playback.
INFO Displays song information.
SHUFFLE Toggles between shuffle and sequential playback.
Listen to protected music
Requirements for the computer
1GHz / 1000 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM memory, 200 MB free hard disk
space, Windows XP with Service pack 2 or higher.
Media manager (UPnP server)
Either - A future version of Philips Media Manager might include the option
to stream WMA-DRM protected music.
Or - Windows Media Connect can be used to stream WMA-DRM protected
music. The Philips SLA5520 must be added to the safe list of Windows
Media Connect.
1Start the media manager on the computer.
2Make sure the media manager shares protected content.
3Press Home on the remote control.
4Select the media manager on the SLA5520.
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Playing favorite music items
Save an item to a preset number
1Navigate to an item (file or folder).
2Press PRESET (3).
3Press one of the 0-9 digit keys (2) to save the item under that number.
Play an item from a preset number
•Select the preset number by pressing the relevant 0-9 digit key (2).
Favorites playlist generation
You can save up to 20 of your favorite items (songs or folders) to a playlist stored
locally on the SLA5520.
Add a song or folder to the favorites playlist
•Press (UN)MARK (6) during navigation or playback.
Remove an item from the favorites playlist
1Press HOME (4).
2Select Favorites (3or 4).
3Press 2or OK (16).
4Navigate to the item to remove.
5Press (UN)MARK (6).
Playback from the favorites playlist
1Press HOME (4).
2Select Favorites (3or 4).
3Press 2or OK (16).
4Navigate to the item to play.
5Press ;/2(12).

A user profile is required to access Internet radio stations.
A maximum of 3 users are allowed per SLA5520.
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Internet services
Create user
Browse to the internet
1Press HOME (4).
2Select Internet radio (3or 4).
3Press 2or OK (16).
Register for free
4Enter your e-mail address.
5Press OK.
6Follow the instructions in the e-mail send to your e-mail address.
Create more users
1Press Settings (17).
2Select User settings.
3Press 2or OK (16).
4Select the Primary user.
5Press 2or OK (16).
6Select Add user.
7Press 2or OK (16).
8Either – See Create user – Register for free.
Or – 1Enter your e-mail address.
2Press OK (16).
3Enter your password.
4Press OK (16).
Listen to Internet radio
1Press HOME (4).
2Select Internet radio (3or 4).
3Press 2or OK (16).
4Select your user profile.
5Press 2or OK (16).
6Follow instructions in Basic Navigation for details on how to start playback.
Internet update
1Press Settings (17).
2Select Software update (3or 4).
3Press 2or OK (16).
4Either - 1 Press 2or OK if Do you want to update your product? is
displayed on the LCD screen.
2Wait for the SLA5520 to restart.
Or - Press 1if no update is available.