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Wifi Wireless Multimedia Link SL300i Instructions for use English 4...
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A) Front view A) Front view B) Rear view B) Rear view...
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Ireland 01 601 1161 Italia 02 48 27 11 53 www.philips.com/streamium European Regulations This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Under this Directive, this product can be put into service in the following states:...
They are provided to help you set up and use your SL300i. SL300i User Manual Philips Media Manager Installation CD Power adapter Please contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing from the box. Remote control (including batteries) SCART cable (Audio/Video) Stereo audio cable...
Legend of illustration (inside flap) A) Front view Power/standby button Switches the SL300i off (to standby) and on. – The indicator in the Power button lights up blue if the SL300i is on standby. B) Rear view Audio L/R output (stereo) To connect the SL300i to the left and right audio inputs of your Audio system.
• Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around the SL300i for adequate ventilation. • Do not open this product. Contact your Philips retailer if you experience technical difficulties. • 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...
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. Open a drive or a folder with music, photos, or movies in it.
Chapter 2 – Connecting the SL300i Choose the scenario that best fits your situation for installing the SL300i. Option A: Option B: Option C: If you do not have a wireless computer network: In this configuration you only have a computer and a TV. •...
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See the separate instructions of the Wireless Network Adapter on how to install the adapter on your PC. Note: Choose ‘Ad-Hoc’ as your network type during installation, and set "philips" as your wireless network name (SSID). After the Wireless Network Adapter has been installed successfully, continue below.
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If asked, select ‘philips’ from the list of wireless network names (SSID) presented to you on the TV screen. Use the navigation buttons (3 4) on the remote control to select ‘philips’ as the network name to use and press OK to confirm.
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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 monitor or click Start / Programs / Philips Media Manager.
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Note: If the wireless network is not encrypted, you will not be asked to input an encryption key. > 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.
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(provided you have one) available to the SL300i. If you encounter problems during installation or should you need additional help, then: see Problem solving on page 24-26, or b) visit our website www.philips.com/streamium, and click on Support and FAQs, or contact our help-line.
Ethernet port required Network hub Installing 2.3 If you want to make a wired connection Option C In this configuration you already have a TV, and a computer with a free ethernet connector (or a wired network with a free ethernet connector). •...
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ENGLISH 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.
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SL300i. If you encounter problems during installation or should you need additional help, then: see Problem solving on page 24-26, or b) visit our website www.philips.com/streamium, and click on Support and FAQs, or contact our help-line. ENGLISH...
Internet connection to the wireless or wired network. As an example we have included a chapter on page 46-50 of the extended User Manual on the Philips Media Manager CD on how to enable Internet Connection Sharing from your Microsoft other operating systems, third party router/gateway software is readily available on the market.
PC LINK button on the remote control. See if the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appears on your television screen. Then, check whether the PC on which you are running Philips Media Manager has Internet access by opening a website on the Internet with your Internet browser program (e.g.
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Please make note of your password, as you will need it if you want to re-register after resetting the SL300i. After creating a My.Philips account, press the INTERNET button again. > The SL300i will now have access to the Internet services of your My.Philips account..Have fun!
Note: Install the Philips Media Manager software, the Wireless Network Adapter (or wired connection), and the SL300i before you attempt to use the SL300i. Also, make sure the Philips Media Manager icon is present in the lower right corner of your computer screen. Internet services require a broadband Internet connection.
ENGLISH The little yellow arrows around the highlighted bar indicate which arrow buttons you can press to navigate through the menus on the television screen. Chapter 5 - Basic navigation > This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus. The available media sources and services will appear on the TV screen.
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.
The remote control does not function properly. 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. Possible cause Solution No connection to mains power.
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(If the problem persists, return the set to your dealer.) exceeds a certain threshold. 6.2 PC / Network problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Possible cause Solution Autorun disabled for your drive.
Upgrade the SL300i by pressing the MENU button. features. Then select Online Upgrade. Go to www.philips.com/streamium for the latest version of the Media Manager software. Your Internet bandwidth might be Check for Internet congestion. Do not download (temporarily) too low.
Chapter 7 - Remote Control 7.1 Remote control buttons Power/standby button Switches SL300i off (to standby). – Switch on the SL300i with the INTERNET or PC LINK source button INTERNET source button Selects the Internet as your source of multimedia content. –...
ENGLISH 7.2 Placing batteries • Use 2 x 1.5 V batteries, type R03, UM4 or AA. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Never mix different types of battery (standard, alkaline, etc.). This may reduce the life of the batteries. Remove battery cover.
Chapter 8 - Entering or editing numeric and text information You can enter numbers and text into the SL300i in several ways: Navigation keys On the TV screen, arrows are displayed above and below the character being entered or edited and that character is shown in a different colour. Press 4 or 3 to browse through the characters available.
ENGLISH Chapter 9 - Advanced navigation and advanced SL300i functions 9.1 Navigation view The view displayed on the TV screen while navigating the media menus, is called the 'Navigation View'. It works as follows: Path This shows you the menu choices you have made in getting to the current screen. A useful tool for Smart Navigation (see below).
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INFO! button 5 If an item is currently playing, press INFO! to receive an email with information about the item playing, or to collect the information at your My.Philips Streamium account. RECENT (for INTERNET only) 4 Press the RECENT button to go directly to the items you have opened recently.
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ENGLISH 9.2.2 For photos It works as follows: Picture info. This shows you information on the image currently being displayed. Colour buttons bar. The colour button bar shows you the user actions available for each screen. Pressing a colour button on the remote control will perform the corresponding action as mentioned on the screen.
Manager on more than one computer at the same time to make the media files on that computer available to the SL300i. A) Install the Philips Media Manager in the same way as you did for the first computer (see on page 8, steps 1 - 4).
ENGLISH Audio Chapter 11 - Overview of SL300i connections Connect the SL300i directly to the TV. Connect a SCART (EURO) cable between the SCART audio/video connection 4 of the SL300i and your TV. > This will enable you to view the user menus and multimedia content on the television screen.The television will also provide audio playback.
Chapter 12 - Options menu In the Options menu you can view and edit the settings of the SL300i. On the remote control, press the MENU button to enter the Options menu. Select a menu item by pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4, and select by pressing OK or 2. Close the Options menu by pressing the MENU button again on the remote control.
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ENGLISH 12.2 Picture Menu The Picture Menu gives you access to display settings. See below for an overview. Color Settings Select a colour setting from the list (Personal, Soft, Animation, Rich, Natural). Brightness Adjusts the Brightness for the ‘Personal’ colour setting. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast for the ‘Personal’...
DNS 2 Wireless Config. Wireless Mode Network Name (SSID)Enter the name (SSID) of the wireless Note: the SSID is case-sensitive, meaning that ‘philips’ is not the same as ‘PHILIPS’ or ‘Philips’. Channel Number Encryption Config. First, select whether or not to use wireless network encryption: WEP Encryption Off/On.Then, you may enter up to 4 WEP Keys...
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ENGLISH 12.3.1 Static IP settings If you select Static IP as your Network Mode in Network > Network Config > Network Mode, you will need to provide the SL300i with the following manual settings for its wireless network: IP Address This is the fixed IP Address you want the SL300i to have in your network.
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On this basis Philips cannot guarantee the functioning of PARENTAL LEVEL system and declines any liability associated with unintended watching of media content. If in doubt, please make sure the media plays according to your PARENTAL LEVEL settings before you allow children access to the SL300i.
Examples are: Already built-in Wireless PCI expansion card You do not need to open your PC to connect a wireless USB/notebook adapter (available from Philips) or USB/Ethernet cable to your PC. adapter Wireless USB Wireless notebook adapter...
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INTERNET INTERNET In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically.Therefore, another important network property is how the computers connect to each other, either directly or through a central device. ONE-ON-ONE WIRED NETWORK also known as: Direct connection network (max. two PCs) Note: Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to each other.
ENGLISH Chapter 14 - Advanced wireless network information What are wireless network connections? Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol (called IEEE 802.11b/g or WiFi) to communicate with the SL300i by means of radio transmissions. WiFi radio waves travel outwards from the antenna in all directions, and can transmit through walls and floors.
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ENGLISH The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network Enable the highest WEP key level that your hardware provides for. Upgrade your hardware, if possible. If you do not protect your wireless network, all data from your PC might be accessible by, for example, your neighbours or passers-by.
ENGLISH Chapter 15 - Entering an encryption key A WEP encryption key protects your wireless network against intrusion by encrypting the data sent through your network. Its setting must be the same for all PCs and devices in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled.) WEP key conversion table ASCII ASCII...
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> Once you have activated the same encryption key for the Wireless Network Adapter, the connection between the SL300i and your computer will be re-established. Example, for the Philips Wireless USB Adapter: Double-click the CPWUA Monitor icon in the lower right corner of your computer monitor.
ENGLISH Chapter 16 - Internet Connection Sharing Before you press the INTERNET button for the first time, you need to make sure that the SL300i has Internet access. Either directly through a wireless base station, or indirectly through a PC with Internet access and router/gateway software (e.g. ICS from the Windows OS) installed and running.
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> This will open the context menu of that network connection. Note: Do not right-click the wireless network connection that connects to your Streamium product (e.g. the Philips Wireless USB adapter 11g). Right-click the network connection that provides you with broadband Internet access.
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ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE While installing, you may be asked for the Windows Installation CD. Please, keep it at hand. Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one). •...
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Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one) • Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser. On the desktop, double-click 'My Network Places' and then double-click 'Home Networking Wizard'.
ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 2000 You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows 2000. Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one) •...
Internet.You can check the network gateway address through your network adapter program or with IPCONFIG (see below). Note: Philips Wireless USB/Notebook Adapter users may click the 'Link information' tab in the CPWUA/CPWNA Monitor program. Check your computer's IP configuration as follows: For Windows 98SE / Windows Me: Click 'Start', 'Run...', and enter ‘winipcfg’.
Shielded Twisted Pair.The type of network cable you need to use. Playing media content from the Internet while it is downloading is called 'streaming'. The Philips range of Internet enabled products. Shifts the vertical position of the display on the TV screen.
Video: Picture: Output connectors: Wireless: Networking: Chapter 19 - Technical specifications Check for the product specifications of the latest upgrade on www.philips.com/streamium. • 198 x 45x 180 mm (incl. foot) • 110-240V, 50-60 Hz • Approx. 10 watts / less than 2 watts •...
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