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Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Entertainment System Introduction What’s in the box What else you need Overview of the SoundSphere Speakers Overview of the remote control Overview of the docking charger 3 4 5 Prepare 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 Connect 10 10 Set up a Wi-Fi network for AirPlay 13 Connect speakers to a Wi-Fi network (router) Connect an AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network Play Stream audio from your AirPlay device Control play Advanced sound settings Update firmware C
1 Important Safety a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. Mains fuse e Do not use this product near water. This information applies only to products with a UK mains plug. This product is fitted with an approved molded plug. If you replace the fuse, use one with: • the ratings shown on the plug, • a BS 1362 approval, and • the ASTA approval mark. Contact your dealer if you are not sure about what type of fuse to use.
Warning •• Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •• Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. •• Never place this apparatus on other electrical Modifications Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this product. equipment. •• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. •• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power.
Battery disposal information: Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
2 Your Docking Entertainment System Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
Overview of the SoundSphere Speakers Overview of the remote control a b g c f f a e e b c d d g a b a • • Turn on/off the speakers. (Press and hold) reset the speakers. d c ~ AC IN • Power socket of the speakers. e d Speaker connectors (+/-) • Connect the two speakers. f e WiFi SETUP • Connect the speakers to a Wi-Fi network. g g IR sensor 8 EN Turn on/off the speakers. • Select the AirPlay device audio source. c +/• Adjust volume.
Overview of the docking charger a b c a ~ DC IN • Power socket of the docking charger. b ON/OFF • Switch on or off the LED light around the docking charger.
3 Prepare 5 6 Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Screw the left black (-) connector to secure the cable. Repeat steps 2-5 to insert the other speaker cable into the right connectors. Connect an audio player (optional) You can also listen to an external audio player through the SoundSphere speakers. Connect Connect speaker cables Note •• Insert the stripped portion of each speaker wire into the socket completely. •• For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only.
Connect power Caution Connect power to standalone docking charger (optional) •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of the unit. •• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. •• Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that you have completed all the other connections.
For first-time use: 1 Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery. To replace the remote control battery: 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert one CR2032 battery with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. Note •• Before pressing any function button on the remote control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. •• If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the battery.
4 Set up a WiFi network for AirPlay Note •• Some operations may vary as you use different types 3 Connect speakers to a Wi-Fi network (router) Select a scenario below that matches your router type. of wireless routers.
2 Press the WPS button on the wireless router. »» After a while, the LED indicator stops blinking and stays green, and the main speaker beeps. Connect DS9800W to your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac 1 »» The speakers join the Wi-Fi network successfully. WPS 2 3 Tip •• To change the name of the SoundSphere speakers for AirPlay, proceed with steps 2 to 7 in ‘Scenario 2: Connect to a non-WPS router’ below. •• For some wireless routers, you may need to hold the WPS button for WPS connection.
4 Select Philips Fidelio AirPlay from the list of available networks. Philips Fidelio Airplay 5 Wait until successful Wi-Fi connection to the SoundSphere speakers. »» A Wi-Fi signal icon is displayed on the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac. Configure Wi-Fi connection from DS9800W to your wireless router 1 192.168.1.1 Open Safari on your iPod touch/iPhone/ iPad, then type in 192.168.1.1 at the address bar.
3 4 16 Change the name of the SoundSphere speakers in Airplay Device Name if you like. Select your router SSID from the pulldown list of Service Set ID (SSID). EN 5 Enter your network key if required (for some routers, you may also need to tick DHCP under Advance Setting).
6 Click Apply at the bottom of the page to apply your settings. »» A menu for confirmation of your set parameters pops up. 7 Click OK on the popup menu to confirm your settings. »» After a while, the LED indicator stops blinking and stays green, and the main speaker beeps. »» The speakers join the Wi-Fi network successfully.
Connect an AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network 2 Select your router SSID from the list of available wireless networks. To work together with the SoundSphere speakers, your AirPlay device is required to join the same Wi-Fi network as the speakers. 1 Select Settings -> Wi-Fi on your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. • Or enter the list of available wireless networks on your PC/Mac. 3 18 EN Wait until successful Wi-Fi connection to the router. »» A Wi-Fi signal icon is displayed on the AirPlay device.
5 Play 3 Select Philips_Fidelio XXXX (or user customized name) from the list. Stream audio from your AirPlay device Note •• Make sure that the AirPlay device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the speakers. Stream from your iOS 4.2 (or later) enabled iPod touch/iPhone/iPad 1 2 Open iPod. Tap on the AirPlay icon. 4 5 Select a media file and start play. Wait until successful audio streaming to the speakers.
Stream from your Wi-Fi enabled PC or Mac installed with iTunes 10 Note •• Before you open iTunes, make sure that you have enabled Bonjour service in your PC. To enable the service, you can click Start->Settings->Control Panel, and double-click Administrative Tools-> Services->Bonjour Service, then click Start followed by OK on the pop-up menu.
4 5 6 7 8 »» The DS9800W configuration page is displayed. Select the Firmware Update tab, then follow the on-screen instruction to enter the next page. Click Browse to select the downloaded firmware update file, then click Open. Note •• iPod with color display, iPod classic, and iPod with video are not compatible with dock charging. Load the iPod/iPhone/iPad Click Upload to upload the file, then compare the current and new file versions.
6 Product information General information AC power Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice.
7 Troubleshooting Warning •• Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
No AirPlay icon on Apple AirPlay device or iTunes in my PC •• Make sure that the SoundSphere speakers have already joined the AirPlay network. •• Before you open iTunes, make sure that you have enabled Bonjour service in your PC. Take Windows XP for example: to enable the service, you can click Start>Settings->Control Panel, and doubleclick Administrative Tools-> Services>Bonjour Service, then click Start followed by OK on the pop-up menu. •• If the problem remains, try to restart the SoundSphere speakers.
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