User Manual Teac WAP-AX100
User Manual Teac WAP-AX100
WAP-AX100
WAP-AX250
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copyright Notices
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Contents
Copyright Notices....................................................................................................... 2
After unpacking.......................................................................................................... 5
Controls and connectors............................................................................................6
Assembly ................................................................................................................... 8
BRC stand usage and battery charge........................................................................9
Initial System Setup ................................................................................................. 10
Operation................................................................................................................. 18
Audio Server operation ............................................................................................ 19
USB/SATA-HDD Audiomanager..............................................................................21
Direkt-/Playlist toggle function .................................................................................22
Internet Radio........................................................................................................... 23
FM Radio (optional).................................................................................................. 24
My Favorites (station memory) ................................................................................25
Line Input................................................................................................................. 26
Special functions...................................................................................................... 27
Balance Control........................................................................................................ 27
Multiroom................................................................................................................. 27
Recording of Internet Radio and FM Radio contents ...............................................27
Import of Internet Stations by USB storage..............................................................29
Harddisk Slot............................................................................................................ 30
SMR Settings........................................................................................................... 32
Date & Time............................................................................................................. 32
Language ................................................................................................................ 32
Sleep ....................................................................................................................... 32
Startup ..................................................................................................................... 32
Maintenance............................................................................................................. 33
Name........................................................................................................................ 33
Upgrade: ................................................................................................................. 33
Reset........................................................................................................................ 34
Config....................................................................................................................... 34
Reboot...................................................................................................................... 34
Backup..................................................................................................................... 34
BRC Setup .............................................................................................................. 34
Information .............................................................................................................. 35
Search SMR ........................................................................................................... 35
Select SMR ............................................................................................................. 35
Advanced................................................................................................................. 35
Language ................................................................................................................ 35
Network ................................................................................................................... 35
AD-HOC and Infrastructure......................................................................................35
AP Search................................................................................................................ 35
Manual network settings........................................................................................... 36
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Network Interface..................................................................................................... 36
WLAN Settings......................................................................................................... 36
IP Settings for LAN and WLAN.................................................................................36
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 37
Advice on location, care and safety..........................................................................40
Specifications........................................................................................................... 42
CE – Declaration of conformity ...........................................................................43
Notes on WEEE....................................................................................................... 43
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Dear User,
we are pleased that you have chosen a wireless audio player from TEAC and
congratulate you on this choice.
With your TEAC WAP-AR100/-AX100/-AX250 you have acquired a modern piece of
wireless audio technology that is in equal measure attractive and of high quality. We
are sure that this product will provide useful service and a lot of fun over the coming
years.
... your TEAC team!
After unpacking
After unpacking you should first check that the contents are complete. In addition to
this printed manual there should be:
● The WAP-AR100/-AX100/-AX250 Wireless Audio Player (SMR in this
manual)
● A mains cord with AC plugs for the SMR
● One audio connection cable with mini phone plug and RCA plugs
● The installation CD. Beside the Media Server software, you will also find
latest firmware, instruction manual in PDF format and a PC background
picture to decorate your PC desktop.
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Controls and connectors
Bidirectional Remote Control (BRC): e.g. WRC-8600 (optional)
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17 = Status LED 18 = Volume - button
red ~ Standby 19 = Muting button
green ~ Ad-Hoc (direkt) Mode 20 = Volume + button
blue ~ Network Mode (LAN/WLAN)
flashing green/blue ~ Configuration Mode
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Assembly
Switching standby on/off as well as volume can be done by the buttons on top of the
BRC. All other functions will be controlled by the touchschreen of the BRC The LC
display in the BRC does not only display the received commands but it can also
receive contents from SMR such as music track playback data, cover pictures etc,
all displayed in the remote control right in your hand!
Thanks to the touchscreen, display contents of WAP can be selected or you can
scroll in the lists by a simple touch of your fingertips.
There are few separate keys at the top of the control just for On and Muting (short
push) / Standby/Config menu (long push >2 sec) and volume control.
Basic assembly of this system is very easy to do.
Please connect all components only when they are switched off.
● Connect your speakers directly to the speaker outputs (only for WAP-AX100
resp. WAP-AX250).
● Connect the SMR to your audio system via audio cable – or directly
connect your headphones to the phones connector.
● Adjust the sound controls first to their middle position, the level pre control
adjust to maximum.
● Setup and connect your computer network, if required.
● Plug the mains cable in the mains connector of your SMR (12).
● Connect the BRC charger stand to the BRC power supply (DC connector)
and place the BRC on the charge stand as shown on page 1.
● Before connections, check your mains power system to be appropriate to
the WAP power supply.
● Connect the power adaptors to mains supply.
● Power on the SMR by its mains ON/OFF switch (13).
● To switch on the BRC, shortly press the POWER button (2) on top of it.
● By a long push on the POWER button (2), the whole WAP system (BRC and
SMR) can be switched into standby (a short push on POWER toggles the
MUTE function between on and off)
Since WAP can playback audio files from LAN, WLAN, Internet Radio and
connected USB storages, there are various settings possible. Please read the
related chapters to setup your WAP correctly for best performance with all sources.
Tip: please visit www.teac.de to check for new firmware for your WAP. New
firmware contains latest corrections and often it adds essential new features into
your device!
-- We do recommend, always to update for the latest firmware! --
TEAC is always active to offer you the best possible features for your WAP!
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BRC stand usage and battery charge
The BRC (optional accessory) contains a powerful rechargable Lithium Ion battery,
which allows many hours of wireless operation for the WAP system, due to high
battery capacity and the integrated power saving management of the BRC.
Before first wireless BRC usage, the battery requires recharging.
Connect the BRC power supply to the backside connector of the stand.
The BRC can be operated while placed in the stand.
Note: Charging control even works when the BRC is switched to Standby!
The charging progress you can control by the flashing battery symbol in the display
headline: Red = battery low, Yellow = medium charge, Green = fully charged. When
the battery is fully charged, flashing of the battery symbol stops. In case of green
and not flashing battery symbol, charging procedure is switched off. If you keep the
BRC on the stand with power supply connected, even uninterrupted display and
SMR connection will not discharge the battery.
Note: If you aim for not using your WAP for longer time, disconnect the BRC from
charger and disconnect it from mains, to avoid unexpected discharge of the battery.
Also disconnect the power supply of the SMR.
Under normal usage conditions after full charge, the BRC might be operated for
several days before recharging will be required. In case of extensive usage (display
all time active) the BRC can be operated apprx. 8 hours. But uninterrupted usage is
not usual without power supply. If you aim for continous display and instand access
all time, you can connect the BRC to power supply (operate the BRC on the stand).
Li-Ion battery replacement:
● The Battery compartment is placed at the back of the BRC cabinet.
● The battery cover slider can be unlocked by slight pushing the cover at the
dotted area and shifting down for apprx. 5mm. After unlocking, the cover
can easily be removed.
● Please pull out the small battery connector carefully, replace the battery and
plug-in the small battery plug again.
● Then lay the battery cover back on the opening and let it slide-in until you
recognize it was locked again.
● The BRC now is ready to use.
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Initial System Setup
By the following initial system setup, you will connect the BRC and the SMR to each
other and to your network and also do basic settings to prepare the operation.
The data interchange between BRC and SMR of the WAP is realized by a WLAN
connection. Benefits of the WLAN connection are the definite identification between
the connected partners and the transmission by radio signals, which do not require
visible connection between transmitter and receiver and offer a wide operation area.
You may even control your SMR from a neighbour room, just depending from your
WLAN network capabilities.
BRC and SMR both do transmit and receive data. BRC and SMR each are individual
network devices, which need to be setup accordingly. The setup is a simple step by
step procedure, setting up BRC and SMR in one turn by a guiding “wizard”. Its a
very easy dialog system to support you for the most common settings. Please keep
in mind, BRC as well as SMR are individual network devices, which require to
be setup each for network connection, eventhough the simple setup
procedure may be suggestive of just installing one device/system!
Please follow the below mentioned steps for connecting BRC and SMR:
● Power ON the SMR. The SMR will
boot and after apprx. 1 Minute it
shows flashing green/blue indicator.
This means the SMR is in config
mode and awaiting the following
settings.
● Power on the BRC. "Language
Setting" will be displayed. Select
your preferred language and follow
the screen instructions. After this
procedure, the BRC root screen
welcomes you in your selected
language.
● Next, the time zone screen
appears. Select your time zone and
confirm the required daylight saving
option for your area.
● The wizard leads you to the
“Search SMR” screen, showing all
SMRs that are available for setup.
To help identify the SMR device,
the default SMR name contains the
last 6 digits of its individual MAC
number. The MAC number of the
SMR you can find on its bottom
label.
● Select the SMR you like to connect to.
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● Next, you have the possibility to rename the SMR according to its place in
the system, e.g. “Livingroom”.
Select “Yes” and input the desired name for the SMR device and confirm by
the “return” button.
● Now, the Network Type screen appears.
The Network Type screen offers you 3 wizards and two manual choices to
easily setup WAP. Select the connection wizard according to your available
network:
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1. Wired Network (LAN) Wizard: If the SMR is connected to a LAN network
(DHCP), the BRC directly controls the SMR
by WLAN connection (ad-hoc mode).
Connect the Ethernet cable from Router to
the SMR and select the LAN wizard.
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2. Wireless Network (WLAN) Wizard: SMR and BRC are each connected to a
WLAN Network Router or Access-Point.
Chose the Wireless (WLAN) Network
Wizard
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Next, you will see the virtual keyboard to
input your WLAN security password. Input
the password. Please care for upper- and
lowercase letters. Then confirm by touching
the “return” button field.
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3. No Network Wizard: If the WAP will NOT connect to any network, the BRC
controls the SMR by a direct (so-called “ad-hoc”) WLAN connection.
Operation without network connection just
allows to use the USB playback function.
Select the “No Network Wizard”.
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4. Manual settings for LAN or WLAN: this offers individual settings without
guidance by a “wizard”. For experienced users or if your network offers specific
requirements like manual Wlan security and IP settings etc.
Example: manual WLAN setting
● After above Network Type setting is finished, BRC and SMR are connected
and the main screen will be displayed. The LEDs on the SMR stop flashing.
Attention: if connection failed (SMR LED keeps flashing green/blue), you simply
press on the “BACK” arrow top left on the BRC screen, go to “Search SMR” and
repeat the above procedure.
After the SMR has connected, you can call the SMR's “Settings“ menu by pushing
on the tools symbol in mainscreen, to do further settings. Please refer the section
“SMR Settings“ in this manual.
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Notes:
Just after power on the SMR, it may take some waiting period to boot up and
recognize the device by BRC, until it is available in the SMR listing.
The SMR will be ready for playback when the LED indicates static green (Ad-Hoc) or
static blue (LAN and WLAN) light.
If you power on the SMR mains and the BRC at the same time, the BRC is ready
much earlier than the SMR and cannot connect to the SMR though. The BRC will
then show a message window. Just wait until the SMR is ready and then press on
„Yes“ to connect.
To return to the BRC root menu, do a long push of the power button on top of the
BRC and select “Back to BRC”. Please refer the section “BRC Root Menu” in this
manual.
If you need to repeat the connection procedure during the initial config setup, you
can short press the “RESET” button on the SMR backside, to force the SMR to
return into “config mode”, the indication shall flash green/blue again.
Attention: long push on the SMR's RESET button until there is red flashing LED will
completely RESET all settings in the SMR back to default values and then also
returns into config mode with flashing green/blue.
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Operation
The main screen contains several areas:
options- and status area (headline) – functions area (below)
● Options keys – these three buttons change their function dependant from actual
screen. In main screen:
Settings: settings for display, date/time, network and upgrading.
Multiroom: Directly opens the device list for selecting the SMR device to control.
Choice from multiple SMRs if available.
Playback functions: Stop/Play/+Playlist depending the actual playback.
● Status indications – show up various system informations:
Name of the currently controlled SMR unit
Time – a touch on the time indication brings up the calendar screen!
Network status (connected=green, disconnected=red)
WLAN connection quality (small=low, medium, large=high)
Battery status (charging=flashing, low=red, medium=yellow, full=green)
● Functions area – main functions are:
1. Audio Server: to browse media server and choose tracks to listen.
2. USB Storage: to browse USB/SATA disk contents and choose tracks to listen, to
call previously stored playlists and Internet-Radio-playlists from PC, to store Internet
Radio recordings as well as device settings and playlists created by the WAP
3. Radio: for playback of radio stations from internet or from FM Radio (optional).
4. Line-In: for playback of audio sources, connected to Line Input
Select the desired function by light touching the screen symbol by your fingertip The
selected symbol confirms the function call by changing its colour.
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Audio Server operation
For browsing media server content and choose tracks to play.
The options buttons in the playscreen (top left area) enable/disable playback options
such as REPEAT and RANDOM/SHUFFLE.
A touch on the time display opens the calendar screen.
A touch on the text area (Artist, Album, Track Title) opens the actual playlist. Here
you will find further editing options. Please read the chapter about Playlists for more
informations.
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Auto-fullcover mode: after some seconds of playback without any touch on screen,
the cover fullscreen display appears. Here you can also skip to previous/next track
by the skip buttons. By touching on the cover picture, you will return to the playback
menu.
The play buttons at the bottom of the playback screen enable to “STOP“ playback, a
short touch on the PLAY button toggles “Play/Pause“ function, a long touch on the
PLAY button toggles between the playmodes DIRECT/PLAYLIST(+), also you will
find fast forward and fast rewind buttons for the actual track as well as Skip
back/forward buttons which offer track skip and additional quick track preview
beside the cover picture.
Note: in case you switched to another screen during audio playback, the playback
screen returns after 20 seconds, when there was no more touch of any functions.
Note: Make sure the media server on your networking PC is up and running and
your WAP is well connected to your network.
To browse and playback the audio files stored on your computer (connected to your
network), a media server software is required. With WAP, the Media Server software
is provided on the installation CD.
Attention: WAP cannot find and playback your audio files, stored on a networked
PC without the audioserver installed. Before playback from network computers,
ensure properly installed media server software!
Cover pictures: the WAP supports cover display for each audiofile with ID3 tag. To
achieve cover display, you can import a cover picture into each audio file, using your
PC. This and more ID3 tasks can be proceeded comfortably by a wellknown
freeware software, such as MP3tag (Win), ID3X (MAC) or EasyTAG (Linux).
Please note: there are some programs which support audiofiles and related cover
pictures, like WMP, iTunes or Amarok, but they have an incompatible solution based
on an internal directory where they store cover pictures separate from audiofiles, but
not in the audiofile's ID3 tags. These pictures do not appear if you open the audiofile
by other applications or by your WAP.
If you want to have the cover pictures available for your WAP and also for your
portable audio devices forever, simply import the cover pictures into the ID3 tags.
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USB/SATA-HDD Audiomanager
disk content browsing and tracks playback.
The USB Audiomanager integrated in the WAP offers comparable comfort to an
audioserver, for precisely sorted access to your USB audio data by the ID3 contents
stored in your audio files.
Note: USB input has disk insertion auto-detection. Please wait until you find the
green marking in the USB icon of the BRC main screen before using this function.
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which searches for changes in the directories to add them to the database. If a
complete new parsing of all files is required, you can delete ort rename the
MediaDB directory on your USB storage device. If there is no MediaDB, the initial
parsing procedure will proceed.
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Internet Radio
By WAP, you can listen to Internet Radio stations without the help of a PC. You can
store your favorite stations for quick access and even „record“ the current Internet
Radio contents to a connected USB storage!
Note: Make sure your WAP is well connected to your network!
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Aupeo!: This is another kind of webradio service (www.aupeo.com), providing you
selectable playlists of artists, genres or moods on your choice. Blue dot stations are
free service but yellow stars require subscription by Aupeo! You may use the free
limited service as installed or order the full Aupeo! service at a low cost.
Auto-fullcover mode: after some seconds of playback without any touch on screen,
the station cover fullscreen display appears. By touching on the cover picture, you
will return to the playback menu.
FM Radio (optional)
WAP can playback from FM broadcast stations and it can store your preferred FM
stations in a favorite list for quick access.
Note: for FM radio, the optional USB FM radio stick “FM-100“ is available.
Station search:
For step-by-step manual search press the ”<<“ or ”>>“ search buttons.
For automatic search press the “ << “ or “ >> “ search buttons a little longer (apprx.
1 s). When a strong enough station is found, the automatic search is stopped and
the FM station will playback.
When starting playback, the FM playback screen appears.
The further FM playback menu buttons provide to finish FM playback and return to
radio menu, to start/stop recording the current FM radio contents to USB/SATA
storage, to store current FM station in the FM favorites list (including free station
naming option) or to open the FM favorites list to scroll the favorites list and select
the desired station for playback.
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My Favorites (station memory)
your personal preselection. Browse “My Favorite Stations” list, as you have
previously saved from internet radio playback screen.
From optional FM radio tuner you can store FM stations into a separate FM favorites
list and name each station individually.
Adding stations to the My Favorites list:
● During radio playback you can open
the options menu by pressing the “+“
button. By this function, you can store
the actual playing station url for quick
access.
● To store the station url, touch any
place number in this list – probably
any empty line - to save the station
url to the selected listing place. An
attention window will prompt you to
confirm in case you intend to
overwrite an existing entry.
● Up to 50 station urls can be stored
in your My Favorites list.
● You will be returned to internet
playback screen automatically after
the station url was stored
successfully.
Attention: In case you store the new station
on a place which was already occupied, this
will erase the previously stored url and store
the new url at the same position!
If you do not want to erase a previously
stored station url, select an empty line to store the new station.
Note: Please refer chapter Import of Internet Stations by USB storage to add
stations which are not available by the vTuner list!
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Line Input
the line input provides connection to any external audio device, like e.g. a CD player
for playback through your WAP.
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Special functions
Balance Control
When pushing the volume buttons (3 or 4) a popup window appears, showing the
actual volume setting position through a bar graph. Right above the volume bar in
this window, there is a double speaker symbol. Press on the symbol to change over
to balance control function. The function of the volume control buttons as well as the
popup window will change for balance function. You can now shift the balance of the
audio channels by the volume buttons (3 or 4) from left to right. At center position of
the balance bar, you will achieve normal stereo playback (with both channels at
same output level).
Note: just same as the popup volume window, the balance window automatically
disappears once no volume buttons are pressed.
Multiroom
The WAP system can operate with various SMR devices controlled through one
BRC! By this multiroom feature, you only need to use one BRC – e.g. while you walk
in your house – to control a number of SMR devices in different rooms.
The menu for selecting the SMR for control
you can reach by the Multiroom button in
the main screen This is the quick way for
multiroom selection. You can also find the
“Select SMR“ function by long push on the
BRC power button and in the BRC settings
menu.
When there are already various SMR
devices avaiable, touch on the desired SMR
name to activate the connection.
The BRC then releases control of the
current SMR device – playback of the
current device continues! – and changes
over to control the new selected SMR.
Note: just one BRC can be connected to a SMR station at a time!
SMR device name: WAP allows to rename the SMR devices upon demand
individually, e.g. you can input „Livingroom“ for easier identification. In the settings
menu under Maintenance, you will find the “Name“ function to edit the name of the
actually connected SMR device.
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NOTE: for the recording function, an USB/SATA storage with free available memory
connected to the SMR is required! The USB storage must not be separated from
SMR during the recording session!
ATTENTION: please consider the recording requires – depending from datastream
quality – apprx. 0.5-3 MB memory per minute! It is recommended to provide plenty
of USB storage memory when starting a recording!
● Start Internet Radio playback as
explained above.
● To start the recording, touch the
“Record“ button. You will see a
window “Recording started“ and the
record button is flashing.
● Recording is working! Playback of
internet radio is continued at the
same time.
● To stop the recording, touch the
“Record“ button again. You will see
a window “Recording stopped“ and
the record button no more flashing.
● The recording will be stored to USB
storage under an automatically
created track name, which contains
the station name, date and a
running count number. The File can
be found in the root directory of your
USB storage.
NOTE: in case of reception interruptions
during a recording session, the actual file will
be closed and the recording is continued in
another file once the received audio stream continues. Since WAP can playback
audio files in a row “gapless“ (without interruptions between tracks), the resulting
tracks (files) can playback smoothly in one turn, under the precondition there was no
data loss during the recording session.
The digital audio stream will be recorded to the USB storage exactly as it is received
from internet radio station. Therefore, the provided audio quality is not changed
during the recording session.
During FM radio recordings, a non-compressed WAV file is created. Please consider
to preserve enough storage space prior to your recordings!
In radio streams, there is no standard marking for tracks separation. Therefore, the
data stream will be recorded without blanks in a single file (comparable to a classic
tape recording of radio broadcast). For long recordings. it can be useful to note
down e.g. internet radio informations, in case they are provided.
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If you require renaming, cutting and transcoding of a recording file, this can easily be
done with your USB storage connected to a PC. There are numerous audio editing
programs available from commercial and from free sources.
A famous example of a free Audio Editor is “Audacity“.
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● Now you can browse the WPL/M3U files by WAP and select them for
playback: scroll on the file and touch the list entry. The included internet
radio station url will be called for playback.
● As final step you can easily - as usual - store the station to your My
Favorites list in your WAP, as described in section Internet Radio.
Harddisk Slot
The harddisk slot of your WAP is provided to hold one optional 2,5“ SATA harddisk
(2.5“ Sata HDD with max. 9.5mm height) for your music library, playlists, radio
recordings and to store backups of the system settings. The installed SATA HDD will
be equal to any externally connected USB storages, but is fully protected by the
internal HDD slot and requires no external connections for usage. The internal SATA
HDD is surely integrated into the power management of the system, to be driven
down by energy saving mode during the “standby“ times.
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Attention: the end of the harddisk shall be facing out of the back panel of
the SMR for apprx. 15mm (depends on model), to make it easy to pull out
the HDD if required! Never press in the HDD by strong force!
● Re-install the HDD slot cover to protect the HDD.
Removing the SATA harddisk:
● Please make sure to do the HDD installation under the precondition the
SMR is set to standby or power off!
● Open the HDD slot by grasping the cover (16) at both ends, press together
a little bit to release its locking pins and pull it out backwards.
● Pull out the harrdisk from the slot.
● Re-install the HDD slot cover to close the cabinet.
Sata/PC selector switch (15):
Your WAP provides the usage for the internal HDD on two different ways:
1. Interal usage (switch position “SATA INT“): HDD as a data source for the WAP.
On position “SATA INT“ the HDD is connected to the internal USB-Port of the SMR.
You can access to all contents of the internal SATA HDD through the “USB Storage“
function in the main screen of your WAP.
2. Exteral usage (switch position “SATA EXT“): to copy or transfer files between a
PC and the HDD without the need of any other helping devices.
To connect to a PC, switch the selector to position “SATA EXT“ and connect the
small USB terminal “SATA/PC“ (14) to a USB-Port of the PC. Now you can use the
WAP's internal SATA HDD like any other external USB storage to your PC.
Note: To re-connect the SATA harddisk for the normal usage with your WAP, switch
back the selector into position “SATA INT“ after you have finished the transactions
with your PC!
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SMR Settings
Provide all SMR settings:
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Maintenance
The Maintenance menu shows the device name and the actual firmware
informations of your System.
In the Maintenance menu you can rename
the SMR, update the system's firmware,
reset the system to factory defaults and
backup your settings including all entries of
My Favorites list to your USB storage
device.
Name
Let your system have a useful name, for
clear identification in a multiroom
environment.
Upgrade:
firmware (F/W) upgrade of SMR and BRC.
● Download the new firmware from www.teac.de
● Copy the new firmware file from PC to your USB storage device.
● Plug the USB storage to a SMR USB port. Wait until the USB device is
recognized by WAP, the green dot appears on the USB symbol.
● Switch to Settings-Maintenance-Upgrade. The USB files list appears.
● Scroll to the firmware file and select it from list by touching on the file name.
Now the system will check if this file is OK to upgrade and then bring up a
warning message.
● Touch on “YES” if you are sure to upgrade. Now the WAP system will start
upgrade procedure.
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Reset
With this entry, the SMR can be reset to the factory defaults and then it returns to
Config mode (green/blue flashing LED). You will be prompted to confirm to reset the
system, for security reasons.
Attention: all Settings and the favorites will be erased by the reset!
Tip: before reset, proceed a USB backup of your settings.
Note: After the reset, the startup wizard will be available to guide you through the
basic settings.
Config.
With this button the current network settings will be erased and BRC and SMR
return to config mode. You will be prompted by a confirmation window, before
activating this function. If you have confirmed by “Yes“, you can configurate the
network settings again. Please refer the informations under Initial System Setup!
Attention: all Settings and the favorites will be erased by new configuration!
Reboot
With this button, the SMR will reboot. All settings and favorite stations are fully kept
unchanged!
Backup
With this item, you can backup all settings of your SMR in a file onto your USB
storage device and load back into your system if required.
This is a comfort feature e.g. to copy identical settings to a number of SMR devices.
Note: for this function, a USB device with free memory, connected to SMR, is
required!
BRC Setup
touch the BRC power button for more than 2 seconds. Then, the BRC settings
menu will show up.
In this menu, you will find functions (from
left to right) for device informations,
touchscreen calibration, search for and pair
with SMR devices, set the LCD brightness
automatic/manually, select/erase in the
SMR device list and setup other BRC
functions.
Almost all informations shown in your
BRC's display are transmitted from SMR
device to BRC, just before displaying, are
contents that are controlled by the SMR.
Just the changing from one SMR device to
another cannot be controlled by a SMR, the
BRC shall manage this – internally - on her own.
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Information
here you will find informations concerning firmware and maintenance, license info,
network info and a RESET function for the BRC.
Search SMR
If the SMR LED shows green/blue flashing during config mode, you can search for
the SMR for new configuration. The SMR just appears in this screen when in
config mode! If the SMR is already configured for network or ad-hoc connection, yu
can find it in the „Select SMR“ screen.
Please refer the description under Initial System Setup
Select SMR
here you can - same as the multiroom SMR list you reach from main menu – select
the desired SMR device for control.
Advanced
Language
here you can select your preferred display language. In the language select screen
touch on the preferred country flag representing the language. After you selected a
new language, the system will reboot to enable all text entries in that language.
Network
AD-HOC and Infrastructure
Here you can set the BRC to Ad-Hoc (direkt) mode or Infrastructure (WLAN) Mode.
This function offers you the choice to control networked SMR devices and ad-hoc
controlled devices by the same BRC, if you have both of them installed.
AP Search
Manually changes of the BRC network settings. Please refer under Manual
Network Settings
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Manual network settings
Network Interface
You have the choice between LAN (via Ethernet cable) and WLAN (wireless). For
return to Network settings main menu simply touch the arrow left from the choice list.
Not available items will be greyed out.
WLAN Settings
Here are the settings for your WLAN:
SSID: input the SSID
Security: you can select the security options here.
No Security: WEP and WPA functionality is switched off!
WEP: enter the WEP security key. When the key is complete, touch the
ENTER button. Then you will be prompted whether the key is ASCII
(common) or Passphrase type. Select the appropriate entry to finish this
setting.
WPA/WPA2 PSK: enter the WPA security key. When the key is complete,
touch the ENTER symbol in the screen.
Note: the WEP or WPA key is the same as the key for your router. You have to
input the key by the screen keyboard. Please care for correct key (upper case or
lower case letters etc.)! When the key is complete, the letter's colour changes and
you can finish by touching the ENTER button.
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Troubleshooting
Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple
as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-
specific solutions.
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
● Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is
working.
● Make sure both devices (BRC and SMR) are powered on, ensure you see
the LEDs of the SMR and the Display of the BRC light up...
● Ensure all connecters are securely attached.
● Ensure attached devices are turned on.
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
In each problem-specific section, try the steps in the order suggested. This may help
you to solve the problem more quickly. Try to pin point the problem and thus avoid
replacing non-defective parts. Keep a record of the steps you take when
troubleshooting: The information may be useful when calling for technical support or
for passing on to service personnel.
PROBLEM: THE SMR DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE BRC
● Short press any button and check the BRC connection indicator of the SMR.
● To recover from power save mode and for certain functions, the WAP takes
a few seconds to respond.
● There could be a reception shadow at the BRC position. Try pressing the
button again at other position, followed by few seconds pause.
PROBLEM: THE WAP CAN NOT PLAY MEDIA CLIPS
● Make sure the files are supported by WAP. WAP supports .AAC/M4A, MP3,
WMA, OGG, FLAC und WAV.formats.
PROBLEM: THE WAP CAN NOT PLAY PLAYLISTS
● Make sure the playlist format is supported. WAP only supports M3U,
ExtendedM3U, ASX, WAX, PLS, WPL..
PROBLEM: THE WAP CAN NOT PLAY SONGS WITH DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS
MANAGEMENT) PROTECTION
● DRM tracks can only playback under DRM compatible audio servers (e.g.
Windows™ Media Player 11 in audio server mode).
Problem: The WAP cannot recognize a connected USB storage or the installed
internal SATA harddisk
● The WAP unsupports the file systems FAT32 and NTFS. Please make sure
the storage devices used with your WAP are formatted to one of the
supported file systems!
● External, portable USB storages of the 2.5“ type are often used without a
separate mains power supply. The WAP supports the supply for external
USB storages under the limitations according to the USB standards.
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Unfortunately, there are some external, portable 2.5“ USB storages which
have requirements exceeding the USB standards (e.g. too high current
consumption), which causes no recognition between the USB storage and
the SMR USB ports or the USB storage cannot boot up, even if this storage
can be operated connected to a PC without separate power supply for the
storage. In such a case it can be benefitial to drive the external, portable
USB storage by a separate, external power supply, to allow the usage in
spite of its deviating USB conditions.
PROBLEM: THE TITLE OF THE SONG IS ILLEGIBLE
● WAP does not support all language encodings. WAP currently supports
character set by UTF-8. Other characters are not supported yet.
AUDIO PROBLEMS
PROBLEM: THERE IS NO SOUND
● Increase the volume by the BRC or by the level pre-control (7).
● Confirm the volume is not muted.
● Use headphones to check sound output.
NETWORK PROBLEMS
PROBLEM: THE WAP CAN NOT FIND THE MEDIA SERVER
● Wait a moment and try to search again.
● Close and open the Media Server program.
● Confirm the Media Server is shared and allows WAP to access media
content.
● Confirm a network link is established.
● Check whether the IP address, default gateway address, and DNS address
of the Media Server are correctly configured, when a static IP address is
used.
● Check if the Windows firewall setting is set accordingly.
PROBLEM: THE WAP IS UNABLE TO CONNECT TO NETWORK
Wired:
● Check the switch, hub, or router is turned on.
● Check the Ethernet cable is connected to the WAP and the switch, hub, or
router.
● If Static (fixed IP address) is selected, check the IP address is not already
in use.
● Check the IP address and subnet mask are in the same range, if you are
using a static IP address.
● If Static (fixed IP address) is selected, check the Default GW IP address is
properly assigned.
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Wireless:
● Check the signal strength is acceptable.
● Check the WLAN security setting, if enabled, is correct.
● Follow steps of static wired connection to confirm the IP address is properly
configured.
PROBLEM: WINDOWS SECURITY ALERT IS DISPLAYED AT STARTUP.
● If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Windows Firewall
may block the Media Server program from accepting connections from the
Internet or the network when you start the program in an attempt to protect
your computer from possible malicious code or virus attacks. When you see
the security alert message: Click Unblock to continue and run the program.
PROBLEM: THE WAP IS UNABLE TO CONNECT TO INTERNET RADIO
● An Internet connection is not available. Confirm the Internet connection
works. If not, refer to the router/gateway manual for Internet connection
settings.
● The Internet radio service is not available. The Internet radio station might
be off line or exceed its service capacity. Wait for a few minutes and retry.
● The Internet radio streaming format is not supported. The WAP only
supports MP3/WMA Internet radio content.
PROBLEM: THE WAP IS UNABLE TO PLAY SOME INTERNET RADIO
STATIONS SMOOTHLY
● Internet radio playback depends on network traffic. Most Internet radios
need 128 kbps or 64 kbps bandwidth. If other applications such as FTP,
WebTV or P2P are using the Internet connection, it might affect Internet
radio playback.
PROBLEM: THE WAP IS UNABLE TO PLAY ITUNES
● iTunes uses Apple's proprietary protocol. The WAP does not support
iTunes' music sharing protocol. MAC users can also install the server
software provided with their WAP. The WAP supports the audio
formats.AAC/M4A, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC und WAV.
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Advice on location, care and safety
● To connect your WAP with power supply system, please make sure to have
a socket close to your sound-system.
● If the WAP is not in use for a longer period of time, be sure that the power
source is disconnected from your system.
● Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or acids to clean the cabinet.
● Do not place your WAP near radiators, airconditioning or radio-controlled
systems.
● Avoid leaving the WAP in permanent strain such as direct sunlight, extreme
moist or dryness, exeptional cold or heat, mechanical vibrations or shock.
● Do not touch the player with bare hands if the built-in battery is leaking. In
this case, contact service center for help since the liquid may remain in the
player. If your body or clothes has been contacted with the battery liquid,
wash it off thoroughly with water. Also, if some of liquid gets into your eyes,
do not rub your eyes but immediately wash them with clean water, and
consult a doctor.
● Never use the player while driving a car or using other vehicles to avoid
traffic accidents. This is also content of the law of some countries. Even
while walking it may be dangerous especially when crossing the street.
● Hearing experts' advice against the constant use of personal stereos played
at high volume. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing
loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss,
discontinue use and seek medical advice.
● Never disconnect the player from PC during downloading, uploading and
formatting to avoid failures and losses of data.
● Only use batteries, charging adapters, and accessories which were
approved from TEAC for using it with a certain device model. Using other
types of equipment may void the approval for use, and/or warranty claims.
Furthermore there may be dangerous implications. Please ask in case your
vendor for approved accessories.
● Supplied or connected to units cabling is subject to wearout. Especially
carrying it in trouser pockets or other insufficient carrying cases, bending it,
strong pulling, or buckling it, may lead to premature failure and to damages.
Please ensure correct handling and keep the cabling carefully furled in
cases which will void stresses to it. Whenever cables are disconnected
never pull the cable. Pull the plug instead.
● The supplied batteries are subject to wearout. Their capacity and therefore
their life time depend on the number of charge/decharge cycles. And even
without using them there is a deterioration of capacity. Changes in
temperature like high or low temperatures, mechanical stress (like dropping
down) or other environmental influences may reduce the capacity of the
batteries. So use batteries within the limits of the specification only and take
them out of the device, if it is not used for a longer period of time or run
from wall outlet.
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● Prior to take batteries out of the unit, you have to switch off the device and
disconnect it from the charging adapter. Check charging adapters for their
model number prior using it for charging the device.
● Avoid losses of data by regularly making backups of your data.
● Do not open the cabinet, contact qualified personnel only.
● For service staff: Never open cabinet, when speaker system is connected to
230 V AC power supply system.
● CAUTION !! Power ON / OFF switch does not separate mains power!
● Deliberate harm to the equipment is not covered by the guarantee.
● Please contact your dealer in case of technical problems.
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Specifications
● Wireless audio player with bidirectional data radio display remote control
(optional available)
● Colour LC touchscreen for function and track informations (ID3 tags, album
cover, file name etc.)
● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery included, user-replacable
● On/Standby, mute and volume by separate device buttons and all functions
also controlled via bidirectional remote control
● Audioserver playback: UPnP and DLNA compatible client
● Internet Radio Stations acces, Podcasts etc. via vTuner, Aupeo, Favorites
list and by playlist files from USB storage
● Network connection by WLAN (wireless) or LAN (Ethernet cable)
● Slot for internal 2.5“ SATA harddisk (optional, for HDDs with max. 9.5mm
height), choice of internal USB connection or USB connection to PC for data
transmission
● Supports FAT32 and NTFS file systems
● 2 USB storage device connectors
● USB FM tuner (optional) with station search and stations memory
● USB Audiomanager with integrated database for quick USB access
● Supported audio formats: AAC/M4A, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC and WAV up
to 24 Bit / 96 kHz sampling rate
● Gapless playback of seamless continuing track contents for audioserver and
USB storage contents playback
● Playlist management for audioserver and USB storage contents,
create/store own playlists, use foreign playlists via USB storage
● Line In (3.5mm jack), Line Out / active Subwoofer (Cinch/RCA),
Kopfhörerausgang (3.5mm jack), S/PDIF digital optical output (Toslink)
● Class-D stereo amplifier, 2x 50W (RMS) / 4 Ohm (WAP-AX100) or 2x125W
(RMS) / 4 Ohm (WAP-AX250) gold plated binding posts
● Sound control for Bass and treble with level pre-control
● Multiroom: The WAP system can operate with various SMR devices
controlled through one bidirectional remote control.
● Frequency range: 20 - 20.000 Hz, S/N > 95 dB
● Mains power: 230 Volts ~ 50/60 Hz
● Dimensions: 350 x 245 x 75 mm Wireless Audio Player (SMR)
141 x 50 x 22 mm Bidirektional Remote Control (WRC-8600)
● Media Server Software and Instruction Manual on installation CD
● System requirements: media server on networked PC/NAS and/or internet
connection by network and/or USB storage device.
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CE – Declaration of conformity
We herewith declare, the TEAC Wireless Audio Player
WAP-AR100, WAP-AX100 and WAP-AX250
complies with the following norms or normative documents:
EMC Directive 1999/5/EC
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008-04, EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009-05,
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2008,
EN 61000-4-2:2008, EN 61000-4-3:2008, EN 61000-4-4:2004,
EN 61000-4-5:2005, EN 61000-4-6:2008, EN 61000-4-11:2004
LVD Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 60065:2002/A11:2008
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
EN62311 2008
This statement is based on the test reports of an EMV - laboratory.
All texts and illustrations were produced with greatest care. TEAC cannot however
accept any legal or other responsibility for any remaining incorrect information and
its consequences.
Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation
Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective
companies.ve owners. Contents, designs and specifications may change without
notice.
In case there is audible noise, possibly caused be strong radio waves (e.g. by
mobile phones) we recommend to turn down the volume control of the unit.
If you have special questions to the product and cannot find a solution in this
introduction, you can look for more informations at our homepage Thank you!
www.teac.de
Notes on WEEE
The device may not be disposed of w ith household rubbish. This appliance is
labelled in accordance w ith European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (w aste electrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). The guideline determines the framew ork for the return and recycling of
used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. To return your used device,
please use the return and collection systems available to you.
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