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23PF9976i
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Streamium User Manual
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  • Page 1 23PF9976i LCD TV Streamium User Manual 23iF9946_12_StDFU_ENG.p65 9/1/04, 6:06 PM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for purchasing this Philips Streamium Television. You are the proud owner of a Streamium LCD TV which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read the user manual and follow the steps and descriptions to enable you to set up your TV to access multimedia content stored on PCs and also brings live streaming Internet entertainment to your existing TV.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    • Do not attempt to repair the product yourself if you experience technical difficulties. Contact your Philips retailer. • Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. 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 AC power plug from the wall socket.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Installing The Software

    ‘Install Philips Media Manager’, and follow the on-screen instructions. Start the program by clicking Start > Programs > Philips Media Manager. When opening the Philips Media Manager for the first time, you will be asked if you want to add a folder and scan for media files.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 - Connecting The Streamium Lcd Tv

    Chapter 2 – Connecting the Streamium LCD TV Choose the scenario that best fits your situation for installing the Streamium LCD Option A : If you do not have a wireless computer network: In this configuration you only have a computer and a Streamium LCD TV.
  • Page 6 > After about 30 seconds, you will see the PC Link menu appear on your TV screen. If you see the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appear on your TV screen, the installation has succeeded. Should the PC Link menu stay empty, see the ‘Problem solving’...
  • Page 7 Support and FAQs, or c) contact our help-line. Tip: Enable the encryption key to secure your wireless computer network from intruders. Philips advises you to set an encryption key to secure your wireless network. 23iF9946_12_StDFU_ENG.p65 INTERNET 8/31/04, 4:30 PM...
  • Page 8 2 Make sure the Philips Media Manager you installed in chapter 1 is active. An icon will appear at the bottom right hand corner of screen.
  • Page 9 > After about 30 seconds, you will see the PC Link menu appear on your TV screen. If you see the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appear on your TV screen, the installation has succeeded. 6 Explore the PC Link menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 10: 2.3 If You Want To Make A Wired Connection

    Installing 2.3 If you want to make a wired connection Option C In this configuration your Streamium LCD TV and computer already have a free ethernet connector (or a wired network with a ethernet connector). • You will be connecting an Ethernet network cable between the Streamium LCD TV and your computer or wired network.
  • Page 11 2 Make sure the Philips Media Manager you installed in chapter 1 is active. Double-click the Media Manager icon in the lower right corner of your screen or click Start / Programs / Philips Media Manager. Leave the Media Manager window open to be sure it is active.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 - Enabling Broadband Internet Entertainment

    PC for bridging the broadband Internet connection to the wireless or wired network. As an example we have included a chapter on page 38-41 on the Philips Media Manager CD on how to enable Internet Connection Sharing from your Microsoft ®...

  • Page 13: Pressing The Internet Button For The First Time

    Start the Philips Media Manager program on your computer, and press the HOME LINK button on the remote control. See if the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appears on your television screen. 2 Then, check whether the PC on which you are running...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 – Enabling Broadband Internet Entertainment

    Streamium LCD TV or if you want to access the Internet later. 5 After creating a My.Philips account, proceed to the Streamium LCD TV and press the INTERNET button again.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4 - Using The Streamium Lcd Tv

    Note: Install the Philips Media Manager software, the Wireless Network Adapter (or wired connection), before you attempt to use the Streamium LCD TV. Also, make sure the Philips Media Manager icon is present in the lower right corner of your computer screen.

  • Page 16: 4.1 Internet

    Using the Streamium LCD TV 4.1 INTERNET With INTERNET you can make the Streamium TV play media files (music, photos, movies…) and start other services from the Internet. 1 Press the INTERNET button* on the remote control to open the Navigation View on your TV screen.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 - Basic Navigation

    Chapter 5 – Basic navigation This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus. 3 The little yellow arrows around the highlighted bar indicate which arrow buttons you can press to navigate through the menus on the television screen. 4 Press Cursor Up or Cursor Down to make a selection.

  • Page 18: Additional Information

    Disclaimer This product is provided by Philips ‘as is’ and without any express or implied warranty of any kind of warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.

  • Page 19: Chapter 6 - Problem Solving

    Chapter 6 – Problem solving 6.1 Audio/video problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Problem Possible cause Power light does not light • up and/or the Streamium LCD TV cannot be switched on.
  • Page 20 Problem solving 6.2 PC / Network problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Problem Possible cause The Installation CD will • Autorun disabled for your not start. drive. The software will not •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 6 – Problem Solving

    Upgrade the Steamuim TV by pressing the MENU not have those features. button. Then select Online Upgrade. Go to www.philips.com/streamium for the latest version of the Media Manager software. Check for Internet congestion. Do not download Your Internet bandwidth...

  • Page 22: Chapter 7 - Remote Control

    Chapter 7 – Remote Control 7.1 Functions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions. Note : For functions of the TV, explanation is done in another section. & Power/standby button – Switches Streamium LCD TV off (to standby). – Switch on the Streamium LCD TV with the INTERNET or HOME LINK button.

  • Page 23: Chapter 7 – Remote Control

    Remote Control 7.2 Using the remote control Do the following steps to ensure that your remote control is ready for operation. 1 Pull out the plastic insulation sheet from the battery to enable the remote control to function. 2 Pull out battery cover and check whether the lithium battery is placed correctly.
  • Page 24 Model No. : Serial No. : 200409219.StDFU_SP.p65 9/22/04, 5:54 PM...
  • Page 25 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your User Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance you may access our online help at www.p4c.philips.com...

  • Page 26: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 28 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Disconnect mains plug when : – cleaning the TV screen, never use abrasive cleaning agents. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time. • Do not shift or move the LCD TV around when it is powered on. •...

  • Page 29: Contents

    Active Control, AutoPicture, and AutoSound Surround are trade- OMPUTER marks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 30: Features

    ANGUAGE or our Spanish and French-speaking TV own- ers, an onscreen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 31: Installation Menu

    OW TO ROGRAM our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 32: Icture Enu Ontrols How To Use The Picture Menu Controls

    OW TO o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu.

  • Page 33: Ound Enu Ontrols How To Use The Sound Menu Controls

    OW TO o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Picture will be high- lighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Sound.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Timer Menu Controls

    our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 35: Understanding The Autolock" Controls

    NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain pro- gram content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).

  • Page 36: Setting Up An Autolock" Access Code

    utoLock allows parents to block out or censor any channels they think childr en should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until a cor- rect access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let s set your AutoLock access code.

  • Page 37: How To Block Channels Using Autolock

    OW TO fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 38: How To Lock Hd Channel Using Autolock

    OW TO OCK A ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.

  • Page 39: How To Clear All Locked Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO LEAR ALL arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code.
  • Page 40 LOCKING fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
  • Page 41 LOCKING ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.

  • Page 42: Other Autolock" Blocking Options

    he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other blocking options as well/ With Block Options, the censoring can be turned On or Off. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.

  • Page 43: Using The Autolock" Review Screen

    SING THE o remind you wich rating you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLock settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE.

  • Page 44: How To Use The Contrast+ Control

    ne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the pic- ture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white portions become brighter. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight Features.

  • Page 45: How To Use The Mode Control

    OW TO USE THE hile you are in TV mode, you can call up a PIP window for the PC. To enable the PIP to function a DVI Input source must be selected. (Refer to the QUG for details on connections.) Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu.

  • Page 46: Control

    ne Mode Control will allow you to use the TV into the TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be used, these modes may have their own onscreen menu controls to optimize capability when used with computers, radios, or high-definition receivers.

  • Page 47: How To Use The Sleeptimer Controls

    OW TO USE THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and con- versations while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote control to select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the...

  • Page 48: How To Use The Program List Control

    he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for.

  • Page 49: How To Use The Surf Control

    list or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that current- ly interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list.

  • Page 50: How To Use The Autopicture" Control

    hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
  • Page 51 ELECT ONTROLS he Mode options allow you to move to other operating modes within the TV. When in the FM Radio Mode, choose from TV , PC or HD Modes. If in the FM Radio mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 52: Etting Up The Fm Radio Mode

    ETTING UP THE FM R ADIO IMER ONTROLS our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscreen clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on.
  • Page 53 ETTING UP THE FM R ADIO OUND ONTROLS o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options.
  • Page 54 ETTING UP THE CREENSAVER ONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver option that can be used. The Screensaver con- trol, when on, will circulate the screen station indica- tion around the display. If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 55 ETTING UP THE PC P ICTURE ONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the PC feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. Press the PC button on the remote control to enter into PC mode. Press the MENU button on the remote con- trol to display the Picture menu.
  • Page 56 ETTING UP THE PC F EATURES Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button REPEATEDLY to highlight the FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Features menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN buttons to access the items in the Features menu: Phase - eliminates the horizontal inter-...
  • Page 57 ETTING UP THE PC PIP C ONTROLS hile in PC mode, you can bring up a PIP window for the TV, HD or FM Radio channel. For example, you can listen to the radio while you use the computer. For PIP to function, an accessory must be connected to the DVI Input (See Quick- Guide for connection).
  • Page 58 ETTING UP THE HD S ELECT ONTROL he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of oper- ation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes. If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 59 ETTING UP THE ICTURE ONTROLS he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
  • Page 60 ETTING UP THE OUND ONTROLS he HD Mode also offers certain Sound control adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 61 ETTING UP THE HD C HANNEL HANGE he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. The HD Mode AutoLock menu also allows you to change your AutoLock Access Code. To block the HD Mode channel and change code, follow the steps below Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.

  • Page 63: Index

    Cleaning and Care ........38 FM Radio Mode Controls AutoSound™...

  • Page 64: Limited Warranty

    Ship product via a traceable carrier. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for repair, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the ship- ping costs when returning the product to you.

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