Contents 1 Important Safety Environmental notices 2 Mount NP2900 to a wall 3 Your NP2900 Overview Top view Front view Rear view Remote control 4 Prepare Install remote control batteries Position NP2900 5 Connect Connect external audio devices Connect AC power 6 Turn On and Switch to Active standby / Eco standby 7 First-time setup...
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Wireless connection with automatic IP address Wireless connection with static IP address Wired connection with automatic IP address Wired connection with static IP address Location and time zone Language Register NP2900 Unregister NP2900 Registration information Check for SW upgrades Information Demo mode Call center numbers Restore factory settings...
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation mark’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
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o Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. p Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Environmental notices Class II equipment symbol: This symbol indicates that this product has a double insulation system. Philips NP2900 Modifications Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this product. Disposal information for NP2900: Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
2 Mount NP2900 to a wall Caution • Risk of product damage! Always consult professional personnel to safely mount the product to a wall. Warning • Risk of injury! Ensure that no supply ducts such as gas, water or electricity are harmed when you drill the holes.
3 Your NP2900 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. Overview Top view (On / Standby / Eco standby) (mute the sound) (adjust the volume)
Remote control You can control NP2900 with the remote control. (On / Standby) b BRIGHTNESS (adjust display illumination) c AUX (select external source) d ONLINE SERVICES (go to optional online services menu) e NOW PLAYING (go to current play screen) f CLOCK (activate time display) g FAVORITE (mark current station as favorite)
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RATE (increase/decrease rating* of current music) (stop) (skip to previous file / clear last entry) ~ BACK (go back to previous screen) SEARCH (search files) € DEMO (activate demo play) SETTINGS (go to Settings menu) ‚ INTERNET RADIO (go to Internet radio menu) ƒ...
4 Prepare Install remote control batteries Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. • Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands or types of batteries. • Risk of product damage! When the remote control is not used for long periods, remove the batteries.
5 Connect Connect external audio devices You can play music from an external appliance that is connected to the red and white AUX IN jacks of NP2900. Consult the user manual of the external appliance to connect the audio cable (sold separately) to the audio output jack of the external appliance.
6 Turn On and Switch to Active standby / Eco standby You can select from the following status options: On (the full display and the remote • control are active, button LED is off) • Active standby (the clock display and the remote control are active, button LED is red) Eco standby (the display and the remote...
After you select [No] to decline to view the demo, NP2900 prompts you to select your location / time zone. NP2900 also reminds you to register NP2900 at www.philips.com/ welcome and to install the PC software. This is how to navigate and select with the remote control: •...
• Manual entry of your encryption key (for encrypted network connections only) Wired (Ethernet) • First-time setup: network connection with automatic IP address This setup requires the following: • A wired access point or wired router with broadband Internet access and a free Ethernet port •...
Select [Yes] to connect to the Internet. NP2900 shows the confirmation for » the connection to the Internet. Note • You can enter more than one encryption key. In this case, NP2900 prompts you to select the default encryption key. First-time setup: Wireless connection with static IP address This is how to navigate and select with the...
Note • You can enter more than one encryption key. In this case, NP2900 prompts you to select the default encryption key. First-time setup: Wired connection with automatic IP address This is how to navigate and select with the remote control: •...
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The onscreen display guides you through the process of connecting NP2900 to your home network and the Internet. This section describes the typical wired setup with static IP address. You can also follow the onscreen prompts for advanced configurations that are not described in this manual.
• configure the computer to share your music and pictures Note • If Media Browser for Philips or Twonky Media is already installed on the computer, you can skip the installation section and continue with the configuration. • For any other media players, refer to the instructions of the player.
Install Media Browser software On the computer, insert the supplied software CD. Installation of the following software » starts: Media Browser for Philips (on a PC) » Twonky Media (on a MAC) » Follow the instructions on the computer to install the software.
BACK • Press to go back to the previous screen. • Press HOME to go to the Home menu. The alphanumeric buttons of the remote control are multi-function buttons: • To select a number or an alphanumeric character, press a button once or repeatedly until you see the number or alphabetic character in the display of NP2900.
• [Recorded shows] (lists all recorded Internet radio shows) [My Media] (lists the Internet radio • stations that you have entered at Club Philips under Streamium Management) Press or , then to select the option. • To listen to a specific Internet radio...
Internet radio features require broadband Internet access. • You can also place bookmarks for Internet radio stations when you log on at www.philips. com/welcome and on the registered product site click the link Streamium Management. Listen to Favorite Stations When you place bookmarks for Internet radio stations, you can find them under Favorite Stations.
• To return to the Home menu, press HOME. Note • My Media requires registration The feature with Club Philips. • Internet radio features require broadband Internet access. Listen to Rhapsody® music services Note • This feature requires broadband Internet access.
Rate Rhapsody® music You can use the remote control to rate the music of those music services that support rating. While you navigate through Rhapsody® music on NP2900, press rate the current track in the display. » The selected rating is indicated in stars. HOME to go to the Home Press »...
FullSound NP2900 offers a pre-configured sound setting called FullSound™. The FullSound™ feature restores sonic details to compressed music and provides a full sound experience without any distortion. Press FULLSOUND to toggle the FullSound™ feature off and on (default). Equalizer settings You can choose between the following equalizer options: [FullSound]...
Clicker sound NP2900 can give you an audible feedback (clicker sound) every time you press a button on the remote control. You can toggle the clicker sound on or off: Press SETTINGS, to go to the Settings menu. Select [Clicker sound]. Highlight the option, then press OK.
• A wireless access point or wireless router with broadband Internet access • Manual entry of your encryption key (for encrypted network connections only) • Wireless network connection with static IP address This setup requires the following: • A wireless access point or wireless router with broadband Internet access •...
Select your network from the list of found networks and confirm. • Enter the encryption key (if required) and confirm. • NP2900 acquires the automatic IP address. • NP2900 shows the confirmation for the connection to the network. • NP2900 shows the prompt for the connection to the Internet.
NP2900 shows the prompt for the » connection to the Internet. Select [Yes] to connect to the Internet. NP2900 shows the confirmation for » the connection to the Internet. Note • You can enter more than one encryption key. In this case, NP2900 prompts you to select the default encryption key.
• To delete the last character entry from the display, press CLEAR. • To delete the whole last line entry from the display, press and hold CLEAR. The onscreen display guides you through the process of connecting NP2900 to your home network and the Internet.
CLEAR. This is how you can register NP2900 with Philips: The easiest way to register is to visit www.philips.com/welcome and follow the on-screen instructions to register NP2900. Alternatively, you have the option to register NP2900 on the device: Ensure that NP2900 is turned on.
Check for SW upgrades This is how to navigate and select with the remote control: • Press to select a menu option. • Press to confirm a selection. OK to confirm an • Press alphanumeric entry. HOME to go to the Home menu. •...
Call center numbers This is how you can find the call center numbers: Press SETTINGS, to go to the Settings menu. Select [Call centre numbers]. Press OK to confirm. The call center numbers are shown on » the display of NP2900. BACK Press to go back to the...
11 Technical data General AC Power Voltage information is printed on the back or the underside of NP2900. DC Power 12 V / 3.5 A Dimensions (w x 346.5 x 99 x 69 mm h x d) Weight (net) Main unit: ~ 1,48 kg Power consumption Standby (active) ECO (passive) standby...
50-100m. Reposition the devices if you experience transmission problems. I have not received any registration email from ConsumerCare@Philips.com. • Check that the email address that is entered in the user registration section is valid and spelled correctly.
13 Glossary AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) An audio compression scheme defined as part of the MPEG-2 standard (also known as MPEG-2 AAC or MPEG-2 NBC, or Not Backwards Compatible). It offers better sound and a compression ratio that is superior by roughly 30 percent compared to the MPEG-1 MP3 format.
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being played, and then downloads the title, artist, and track list. Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding copper shield and finally, an insulating jacket. An unbalanced transmission line with constant impedance. In audio, this type is commonly used for low level, line signals terminated in RCA connectors.
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LivingSound LivingSound™ is a sound processing algorithm provided by Philips that offers spatial enhancements and the listener perceives the sound as though the loudspeakers were located a greater than actual distance apart from one another.
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S/PDIF (SPDIF) (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) A standard audio-file transfer-format that was developed jointly by Sony and Philips. S/ PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another, without the need to convert first to analog. This prevents the quality of the digital signal degrading during transfer to analog.
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multimedia files quickly, so the client browser or plug-in can start displaying the data before the entire file has been transmitted. SuperPlay SuperPlay™ is a special feature of the product, which enables the listener to play all the music under a top-level library category, such as artists or albums, without having to select playlist items.
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applications for Wi-Fi include Internet and VoIP phone access, gaming, and network connectivity for consumer electronics such as televisions, DVD players, and digital cameras. Wireless Telecommunications using electromagnetic waves rather than wires or cable to transmit information. Wireless communication can be used for free-ranging mobile systems such as cell phones and global positioning systems (GPS), which use satellite technology.
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The streams of content which are accessible through your Device are not controlled or programmed by Philips. Rather, they are provided by third parties.Think of your Device (in addition to its other features) as a form of “tuner” which allows you to receive the content broadcast by many others outside of your local area.
Most of that software is contained in the Device and is not accessible to you. Some of that software is owned by Philips and some is owned by others.Your use of software owned by Philips is subject to these Terms and Conditions of Use and any applicable license agreement.Your use of software owned by others...
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