Philips 32PF9731D/10 User Manual

Philips 32PF9731D/10 User Manual

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This manual contains all information you will need to initially install and operate your new TV.
Also read the help texts which are being displayed at the bottom of the screen.
If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if 'Troubleshooting' does not solve your TV
problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide
guarantee booklet.
Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back or the bottom of your television
set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips customer support service.
Model: 32PF9731D/10
Product No: ....................................
Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use of the remote control RC4401/01 . . . . . . 5
Use of the option key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys at the left side of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction: Digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switch the TV on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
First time installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to navigate through the menus . . . . . . . 11
Use of the TV menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjust picture menu settings . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjust sound menu settings . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enjoy Ambilight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjust feature menu settings . . . . . . . . . . 23
Search for and store TV channels . . . . . . 27
Rearrange the channel number list . . . . . 31
Set your preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Select your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Select a decoder channel number . . . . . . 33
Reset the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to upgrade the TV software . . . . . . 34
Create your favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . 36
Multimedia Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About this User Manual
Contents
To make video and audio connections . . . . . 44
Side panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connect:
a VCR or DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
two VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder . . .48
a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
a DVD player, Cable box/game console . .49
a DVD player or Cable box . . . . . . . . . . . 49
a DVD player, sat. receiver or cable box .50
a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
a Home Cinema amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Use the Common Interface slot . . . . . . . . . . 53
Select connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Record with your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Audio- and video equipment keys . . . . . . . . . 55
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Annex 1:To set the remote control to
work a Philips DVD or DVD/R . . . . . . . . 57
Annex 2 - Philips TV software upgrade
with portable memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Annex 3 - Philips TV-Slideshow Format
with background music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Annex 4 - Philips TV - Digital camera
and USB issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Annex 5 - Issues referring to connected
peripherals with a HDMI connector . . . . 64
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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  • Page 1 Also read the help texts which are being displayed at the bottom of the screen. If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Troubleshooting’ does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide guarantee booklet.
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    • Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Before you start Warning: do not insert the mains cord into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket or hang the TV on the wall before all connections are made. Before you switch on your TV, connect all your peripheral equipment. See To make video and audio connections, p.
  • Page 4 UK - EIRE Getting started (Continued) Overview of the side connector panel - To connect a camera, camcorder or game, see To make video and audio connections, p. 45. - To connect a headphone, see To make video and audio connections, p.
  • Page 5: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4401/01

    Use of the remote control RC4401/01 B Standby Press to switch the TV from or to standby mode. When switched to standby, a red indicator on the TV lights up. Attention: the TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. Press to select TV mode.
  • Page 6 Press the b key to show teletext on the right of the screen. To display the channels list. You can create up to four favourite lists. Note: to set the remote control to work a Philips DVD or DVD/R, see p. 57.
  • Page 7: Use Of The Option Key

    Use of the OPTION key Quick access Digital audio language Digital subtitle language Subtitles Picture format Equalizer Clock Keys at the left side of the TV B POWER VOLUME MENU PROGRAM key allows you to display the Quick access menu OPTION which will give you direct access to some features and menu options.
  • Page 8: Introduction: Digital Tv

    - when Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial (DVB-T) is applicable in your local area; - and if DVB-T signal is supported by your TV for the country you live in. See www.philips.com/support for the list of supported countries. Switch the TV on <...
  • Page 9 Please select your Español language... Français PHILIPS Hrvatski Italiano using cursor up and Magyar down Next PHILIPS Installation This will help you to install the following sections: Television Settings assistant Previous Next Skip Stop PHILIPS Television System searching: please wait...
  • Page 10 TV installation menu. Note: when you skip or stop the Settings Assistant, then the Standard settings Philips selected for you will be chosen. 6. Press the red colour key again to finish the First time installation procedure and to display the first stored TV channel.
  • Page 11: How To Navigate Through The Menus

    How to navigate through the menus Television TV menu TV channels Programme guide Multimedia TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Ambilight Info Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when you use the menus or when you try to execute an action.
  • Page 12 How to navigate through the menus (continued) TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Ambilight Info 12 12 12 4. Use the cursor up/down to select a menu item. - TV settings allows you to adjust your preferred picture, sound and ambilight settings - Features allows you to control the settings of special TV features...
  • Page 13: Use Of The Tv Menu Settings

    Use of the TV menu settings Television TV menu TV channels Programme guide Multimedia TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Ambilight Info The TV menu allows you to access and change settings and preferences in case you want to change the First time installation settings and/or you want to control the settings of special TV functions, features and peripheral equipment...
  • Page 14 Use of the TV menu settings (continued) TV menu TV settings Reset to standard Current Settings assistant Natural Reset to standard Vivid Picture Subtle Sound Ambilight Info 14 14 14 B. Use of the Standard settings (if present) This allows you to reset your settings for viewing and listening to predefined factory settings.
  • Page 15: Adjust Picture Menu Settings

    Adjust picture menu settings TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Ambilight Info TV menu TV settings Picture Contrast Settings assistant Brightness Reset to standard Colour Picture Sound Sharpness Ambilight Tint Info The picture menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the picture.
  • Page 16 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Picture Settings assistant Custom tint Reset to standard Pixel Plus Picture Digital Natural Mo.. Sound Clear LCD Ambilight Dynamic contrast Info Custom tint (only when Tint is set to Custom) Fine tunes the white point ( the picture.
  • Page 17 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Picture Settings assistant Reset to standard MPEG artefact red. Picture Colour enhancem.. Sound Active control Ambilight Light sensor Picture format Info Auto format Super zoom Movie expand 14:9 Movie expand 16:9 Wide screen automatically filters out and reduces the image noise.
  • Page 18: Adjust Sound Menu Settings

    TV menu TV settings Sound Equalizer Settings assistant Volume Reset to standard Balance Picture Digital audio lang.. Sound Dual I/II Ambilight Mono/Stereo Info Adjust sound menu settings The sound menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the sound. Press the MENU/BROWSE >...
  • Page 19 Adjust sound menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Sound Settings assistant Mono/Stereo Reset to standard Surround mode Picture Headphone volume Sound Ambilight Delta volume Auto surround Info Dual I/II Allows you to select, per channel, Dual I or Dual II, when dual sound transmission is available.
  • Page 20: Enjoy Ambilight

    TV menu TV settings Ambilight Ambilight Settings assistant Brightness Reset to standard Mode Picture Colour Sound Custom colour Ambilight Separation Info Enjoy Ambilight The ambilight menu contains the settings for controlling the ambient lighting. Using ambient light gives a more relaxed viewing experience and improves perceived picture quality.
  • Page 21 Enjoy Ambilight (Continued) TV menu TV settings Ambilight Settings assistant Mode Reset to standard Colour Picture Custom colour Sound Separation Ambilight Balance Info Mode Allows you to choose for constant background lighting or for background lighting that matches the images displayed on the screen.
  • Page 22 TV menu TV settings Ambilight Settings assistant Mode Reset to standard Colour Picture Custom colour Sound Separation Ambilight Balance Info Enjoy Ambilight (Continued) Custom colour Note: only available when Custom has been selected in the Colour menu. Allows you to customise the ambilight colour. <...
  • Page 23: Adjust Feature Menu Settings

    Adjust feature menu settings TV menu Features TV settings Subtitle Features Digital subtitle lan.. Installation Sleeptimer Exit Childlock Set/Change code On timer Info The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory equipments. 1.
  • Page 24 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu Features TV settings Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Common interface Demo Info 24 24 24 24 Sleeptimer This sets a time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby. 1.
  • Page 25 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu Features TV settings Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Common interface Demo Info Set code/Change code This allows you to set or change the personal 4-digit access code that is used in the different lock functions of the TV. <...
  • Page 26 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu Features TV settings Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Common interface Demo Info TV menu Features Demo Pixel Plus Ambilight Dig. subtitle langu. Clear LCD Sleeptimer Settings assistant Childlock Active control Set/Change code On timer Common interface...
  • Page 27: Search For And Store Tv Channels

    How to search for and store TV channels Tip: you will need this chapter only if you want to change the installation settings. TV menu Television TV channels Programme guide Multimedia TV menu Installation TV settings Languages Features Country Installation Time zone Exit Channels...
  • Page 28 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) TV menu Installation TV settings Features Channels Installation Preferences Exit Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Installation update Country Digital: test recept.. Time zone Analogue: manual..
  • Page 29 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Installation update Country Digital: test recept.. Time zone Analogue: manual.. Channels Rearrange Preferences Connections Decoder Info Installation update (only with digital TV broadcasting) This allows you to automatically tune to and update all available digital channels without altering the sorting of existing channels.
  • Page 30 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Installation update Country Digital: test recept.. Time zone Analogue: manual.. Channels Rearrange Preferences Connections Decoder Info Analogue: manual installation This gives you the possibility to manually install (tuning-in channel by channel) analogue channels.
  • Page 31: Rearrange The Channel Number List

    Rearrange the channel number list TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Installation update Country Digital: test recept.. Time zone Analogue: manual.. Channels Rearrange Preferences Connections Decoder Info TV menu/Installation Channels Rearrange Automatic instal... Installation update Digital: test rec... Analogue: manual Rearrange Info Rearrange...
  • Page 32: Set Your Preferences

    TV menu Installation Preferences Location Teletext 2.5 Time zone Channels Programme title Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Set your preferences This menu contains items that can set or adjust various special TV functions and that will typically be accessed only occasionally.
  • Page 33: Select Your Connections

    Select your connections TV menu Installation Connections EXT1 Time zone EXT2 Channels EXT3 Preferences HDMI 1 Connections HDMI 2 Decoder Factory reset Side Software upgrade Analogue Audio In Digital Audio IN Info Select a Decoder channel number TV menu Installation Decoder Channel Status...
  • Page 34: Reset The Factory Settings

    How to upload a new software version on your memory device, see Annex 2, Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory, p. 58. Automatic software announcement When you switch on your TV a message may appear that a new software upgrade is available.
  • Page 35: Create Your Favourite List

    Create your favourite list All channels EXT1 EXT2 HDMI 1 Analogue channel 1 2 Digital channel 1 3 Digital channel 2 4 Radio channel 1 5 Data channel 1 Change list Tune to a channel by pressing OK. Use -P+ for page up/down. All channels TV channels Radio channels...
  • Page 36: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)

    Create your favourite channels list (Continued) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) To select only TV or only radio channels on the All channels list When the All channels list is displayed or selected you may filter the list and select a list with only the TV channels or a list with only the radio channels.
  • Page 37 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (Continued) Programme Guide What’s on What’s on 12:00 South today 13:30 Working lunch Search by genre 12:30 Brainteaser Scheduled reminders Preferred EPG chann.. 12:00 This is BBC THREE Acquire EPG data Info 2. Press the green colour key on the remote control to watch/listen to the selected programme currently on air.
  • Page 38: Multimedia Browser

    MP3, MP3 Pro, LPCM for video: MPEG1, MPEG2 - Only FAT/DOS-formatted memory devices are supported. - Philips can not be held responsible if your USB device is not supported. To view content from a USB device Tip: if your USB device does not fit into the USB connector at the side, use an USB extend cable to connect the USB device to the USB port.
  • Page 39 - more technical remarks can be found in Annex 4, Philips TV-Digital camera and USB issues, p. 63. Following icons may appear:...
  • Page 40 Multimedia Browser (Continued) Function keys at the bottom of the screen Details to display a description of the selected file or directory Transitions to select if you like to apply a transition during a slide show Slide time to select the duration a picture will be displayed in a slide show Rotate to rotate a picture...
  • Page 41: Teletext

    Teletext Note:Teletext is not available via equipment connected to the connector. HDMI Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This TV has a 1200 pages memory that will store most broadcasted pages and subpages to reduce waiting time. After each programme change, the memory is refreshed. <...
  • Page 42 Menu Reveal Cycle subpages Language Gr. II Teletext (Continued) Hypertext With hypertext you can quickly jump to a pagenumber or search for a specific word shown on the current teletext page. 1. Press the key to highlight the first word or a number on the page.
  • Page 43 Teletext (Continued) Digital text (only for UK) Some digital channels offer dedicated digital text services (for example BBCi). 1. Press b to switch Digital text on. Note: UK only: Digital text is displayed when programmes are carrying digital text or interactive services. 2.
  • Page 44: To Make Video And Audio Connections

    To make video and audio connections Tip: use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audio performance, as below. Note: your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but some of your equipment may be equipped with this type.
  • Page 45: Side Panel Overview

    To make video and audio connections - Side panel overview Camera, Camcorder, Game 1. Connect your camera, camcorder or game as shown. 2 and 2. Connect to VIDEO AUDIO L mono equipment. For stereo equipment also connect AUDIO R S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting the S-VHS cables with input 1 and S-VIDEO...
  • Page 46: Rear Panel Overview

    To make video and audio connections - Rear panel overview AUDIO OUT AUDIO DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO HDTV & Progressive EXT3 EXT3 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i ETHERNET HDMI ANTENNA ETHERNET HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO PC-VGA ANTENNA...
  • Page 47: A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder

    Connect a VCR or DVD recorder Warning: do not place your recorder too close to the screen as some recorders may be susceptible for signals from the display. Keep a minimum distance of 0,5 m from the screen. ANTENNA EXT2 CABLE ANTENNA EXT2...
  • Page 48: Two Vcrs Or Vcr And Dvd Recorder

    Connect two VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder Note: you can not record signals from equipment connected to the YPbPr input. ANTENNA EXT2 CABLE ANTENNA RECORDER RECORDER CABLE ANTENNA With eurocables EXT1 1. Connect the aerial cables 1 and 2 as shown.
  • Page 49: A Dvd Player Or Cable Box

    Connect a DVD player, Cable box or game console Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. HDMI 1/2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO PC-VGA HDMI Connect a DVD player or Cable box Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
  • Page 50: Connect A Dvd Player, A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Connect a DVD player, a satellite receiver or Cable box Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. AUDIO DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED AUDIO AUDIO HDTV & Progressive 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i EXT3 EXT3 : AUDIO IN...
  • Page 51: Connect A Pc

    Notes: - only a PC with digital sound can be connected to the HDMI connection; - if your PC does not have digital sound output, connect your PC via a VGA connector; - before connecting your PC to the TV, select your PC monitor settings to a refresh frequency of 60 Hz;...
  • Page 52: A Home Cinema Amplifier

    Connect a Home Cinema amplifier AUDIO OUT AUDIO DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO HDTV & Progressive 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i EXT3 DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO HDTV & Progressive 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i EXT3 AUDIO EXT2...
  • Page 53: Use The Common Interface Slot

    Note that a smart card may only be valid for a single broadcast channel. CA modules and smart cards are neither supplied nor optional accessories from Philips. The CA module is responsible for the messages and texts on screen. In case of failure or strange behaviour, you must call your CI service broadcaster.
  • Page 54: Select Connected Equipment

    Note: to record digital programmes to an analogue recorder, the TV needs to be switched on and tuned to that digital programmes. Select connected equipment Before operating your connected equipment you have to make a selection in the Installation, Select your connections menu, p.
  • Page 55: Audio- And Video Equipment Keys

    Audio- and video equipment keys Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the keys after you pressed one of the mode keys to operate with this remote control.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Symptom No picture Poor picture Poor colour No sound No digital channels No subtitles (UK ONLY) The remote does not function The remote of connected equip- ment does not function well No photo or music play or in poor quality No stable or not synchronised VGA picture...
  • Page 57: Work A Philips Dvd Or Dvd/R

    Annex 1:To set the remote control to work a Philips DVD or DVD/R Your TV remote control gives you the opportunity to control your Philips DVD or DVD/R. 1. Press the mode key for 4 seconds until the LED lights up constantly 2.
  • Page 58: With Portable Memory

    Annex 2 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Local upgrades Channels Announcement Manual network i.. Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Introduction Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using portable memory.
  • Page 59 Annex 2 (Continued) Software Upgrade Application Upgrade busy... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Done Validating Done Programming Automatic software upgrade procedure 1. Switch off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2. Insert the USB portable memory that contains the downloaded software upgrade. 3.
  • Page 60 TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Local upgrades Time zone Announcement Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Annex 2 (Continued) Manual software upgrade procedure For a manual software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” file in a directory called “Upgrades” located in the root of the USB portable memory.You can rename the file if you like but keep the .upg extension.
  • Page 61: With Background Music

    Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
  • Page 62 Annex 3 (Continued) Description mandatory Philips slideshow signature including the version. optional The title of the playlist. optional The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow. A single song or playlist (.m3u & .pls) are the only valid audio references.
  • Page 63: And Usb Issues

    Philips support website. Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
  • Page 64: Annex 5 - Issues Referring To Connected Peripherals With A Hdmi Connector

    Annex 5 - Issues referring to connected peripherals with a HDMI connector connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes: HDMI IN HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) High Definition TV (HDTV) PC VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 If necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
  • Page 65: Index

    active control ... 17 ambilight...20 analogue: manual installation . 30 antenna... 4 audio receiver ... 52 audio equipment keys... 55 auto format... 17 automatic installation... 28 avl (audio volume leveller)... 19 balance ... 18 batteries ... 4, 66 brightness ... 15 camera ...
  • Page 66: Recycling

    - Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.Very low standby power consumption. - Specifications: see the product leaflet on www. philips. com/support. - If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service in your country.
  • Page 67: Table Of Contents

    Step 1: Installing the Philips Media Manager ........
  • Page 68: Step 1: Installing The Philips Media Manager

    Step 1: Installing the Philips Media Manager (PMM) & Insert the supplied computer’s CD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, double-click Computer , then the CD-ROM drive icon and finally to start the CD. start.htm é Please select your language, click on and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 69 Adding files in the Philips Media Manager (PMM) Select the PMM from your Windows Start-menu or & double-click on the PMM symbol é Click on Music Pictures the PMM window. Select “ Add Music Add Pictures ‘ Click on Add Files or Folders..
  • Page 70: Step 2: Identifying Your Network Configuration

    Step 2: Identifying your PC configuration We will focus on the two main PC configurations found in modern households today. Check the glossary for explanations of technical terms used. Configuration A Before connecting your TV You have • a router •...
  • Page 71: Step 3: Connecting And Configuring Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting and configuring your TV Configuration A Make sure DHCP/Auto IP (automatic network addressing) is enabled on your router and your PCs. On most of the recently purchased PCs and routers, automatic network addressing is already enabled. You can check this on your PC with the Network Utility on the supplied If DHCP/Auto IP is not enabled, see Annex 4, p.
  • Page 72: Step 4:Viewing Multimedia Content

    Step 4:Viewing multimedia content RC4401 CP.eps Make sure the PC with Philips Media Manager installed on it (see p. 2) is switched on. Switch on your TV. & Press the é BROWSE/MENU display the Browse menu. “ Select your PC from which you want to access the content and press the cursor right.
  • Page 73 Use the colour keys on the remote control to perform the corresponding function mentioned at the bottom of the screen. Press any colour key or the i key to make the function bar at the bottom of the screen visible again.
  • Page 74: Annex 1: Creating A Wireless Network Connection

    Music Pictures +++ To avoid implementation problems we recommend using a Wireless Access Point device (e.g. Philips CPWBS054) in combination with a wireless Ethernet bridge (also called a “Game adapter”). Wireless devices use a wireless protocol to communicate by means of radio waves.Wireless radio waves travel outwards from the antenna in all directions, and can transmit through walls and floors.
  • Page 75 Configuring a wireless Ethernet bridge Network name (SSID): WEP key 1: WEP key 2: WEP key 3: WEP key 4: WPA key: Make sure DHCP/Auto IP (automatic network addressing) is enabled on ALL your network devices (Wireless Access Point, PCs). Note: Nowadays the functionality of a Wireless Access Point and a router are mostly combined into one box.
  • Page 76 More details on configuring the recommended wireless Ethernet bridges can be found on the Philips support website: www.philips.com/support network conn.1 pc.02.ep Wireless station TV.eps Configuring the wireless Ethernet bridge & Disconnect your PC from your network. • In case of a wireless USB dongle, remove the dongle from your PC.
  • Page 77 Wireless station TV.eps Re-securing your wireless network Also see Annex 2:Wireless network security, p. 12. Consult the user manual of your Wireless Access & Point to apply its security setting according to the details you wrote down earlier. • Switch off the SSID broadcast. •...
  • Page 78: Annex 2:Wireless Network Security

    Annex 2 :Wireless network security Attention Since wireless computer networks use radio signals, it is possible for other wireless network devices outside your immediate area to pick up the wireless signals and either connect to your network or to capture the network traffic.
  • Page 79: Annex 3: Configuring Your Network Settings Manually

    Annex 3 : Configuring your network settings manually Attention: If you have problems or questions or if you feel you don’t have sufficient knowledge about PC connectivity and PC networking, please contact your PC or TV retailer to assist you. TV menu Installation Manual network i...
  • Page 80: Annex 4: Enabling Dhcp/Auto Ip On Your Pc

    Annex 4 : Enabling DHCP/Auto IP on your computer Windows XP & On the Windows desktop, click In the Control Panel window, click é The Network Connections window will open. Double-click on the LAN-connection for this PC. “ ‘ On the connection status screen, click Double-click Internet Protocol §...
  • Page 81 Windows 98/Me You may find that the instructions in this section do not exactly match your version of Windows.This is because these steps and screen shots were created from Windows 98.Windows Millennium Edition is similar, but not identical, to Windows 98. &...
  • Page 82 Apple Macintosh Computers Mac OS 10.x You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system.This is because these steps were created using Mac OS 10.3. Earlier or later versions of Mac OS 10 will be similar, but may not be identical.
  • Page 83: Annex 5: Supported File Formats

    Annex 5 : Supported file formats A codec (encoder/decoder) is a technology for compressing and decompressing data. Codecs convert digital signals to and from analog, and can be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of both. Standard codecs are used to encode and compress audio and video data for streaming across networks.
  • Page 84 Detailed Audio codec specifications Content Type Sample Rate MPEG1 Layer I: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz MPEG1 Layer II: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz MPEG1 Layer III: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz MPEG2 Layer I: 16, 22.05 & 24 kHz MPEG2 Layer II: 16, 22.05 &...
  • Page 85 USB or Memory Card based content. Remark Future upgrades of these codec specifications become available through software upgrades on the www.philips.com/support website. How to upload a new software versions, see Annex 1, p. 8 of the extended manual on the supplied CD.
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    ‘Philips.pdf’ to start the CD. Go to www.philips.com/support to see which operating systems are supported. • Switch on your PC. • Start the Philips Media Manager software. • Connect the wireless network adapter to your PC. • Make sure your home network...
  • Page 87: Glossary

    : PC Link is a feature that enables you to PC Link transfer music, picture or movie files from the computer(s) on your home network to your TV. You need to install the Philips Media Manager software to use PC Link. :The software you need Philips Media Manager to install and have active on your PC to be able to access music, pictures and video on your PC.

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