Philips 32pf9731d User Manual

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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.
&On the Windows desktop, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
éIn the Control Panel, doubleclick the Network icon.
“Inthe Network window, under the Configurationtab, doubleclick the TCP/IPitem listed for your
network card.
‘In the TCP/IP window, select the IP Addresstab. If Obtain an IP address automaticallyis already
selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP/Auto IP. If not, select this option.
(If you changed the settings in the IP address tab, also select the DNS Configuration tab and select the
option Enable DNS.
You will be requested for the Hostname.
Enter Homeor any other preferred name.
§Windows may need your Windows 98/Me CD to copy
some files.
After it finishes copying, it will prompt you to restart
your system.
Click 
Ye sand your computer will restart.
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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.
&Pull down the Apple Menu.
éSelect System Preferences...
“Click on the Network icon under Internet & Network.
‘Click on Configure...
(If Using DHCP/Auto IPis already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already
configured for DHCP/Auto IP. If not, select this option and close the Network window.
Mac OS 9.x
Youmayfind that the instructions here do not exactlymatch your operating system.This is because these
steps were created using Mac OS 9.2. Earlier versions of Mac OS will be similar, but may not be identical.
&Pull down the Apple Menu.
éUnder Control Panelsselect TCP/IP.
“If Via DHCPserveris already selected in the Configurefield, your computer is already configured
for DHCP. If not, select this option and close the TCP/IP control panel.
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Annex 5 : Supported file formats
Acodec (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.
Overview
• Supported Video multimedia files: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX & XviD
• Supported Audio multimedia files: MP3, MP3Pro & LPCM
Supported Extensions
Content type  Supported File ExtensionsContent
PicturesJPEG .jpg .jpeg
AudioMP3 & MP3Pro  .mp3
LPCM  .wav (PC); .aif .aiff (MAC)
VideoMPEG1 .mpg .mpeg
MPEG2  .mpg .mpeg .vob
MPEG4 .mp4
DivX .avi .divx
XviD .avi .xvid
Playlist & SlideshowsAudio .pls .m3u 
Pictures .alb (onlyfrom MemoryCard or USB)
Supported Audio StreamsContent Group Content Type Supported Audio  Streams
Audio FilesMP3   MPEG1/2 & 2.5 Layer III
MP3 Pro MP3 Pro
LPCM LPCM audio/L16
Video FilesMPEG1 MPEG1 Layer I, Layer II
MPEG2  MPEG1 Layer I, Layer II and AC3
MPEG4  AAC4 and CELP4
DivX  MPEG1 Layer III and AC3
XviD MPEG1 Layer III and AC3
Detailed Picture codec specificationsContent Type  Sample  Rate  Restrictions
JPEG  All resolutions and aspect  Only linear JPEG encoding is supported. All 
ratios with a maximum of  progressive formats are not supported. Only 3 
16 Mpixels colour spaces pictures aresupported (e.g. RGB or 
JFIF,EXIF & SPIFF encapsul.YUV).CMYK encoded pictures are not supported.
Pictures with a resolution smaller than 16x16 pixels
are not supported.
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							Detailed Audio codec specificationsContent Type  Sample  Rate  Restrictions
MP3  MPEG1 Layer I: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz  32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 288, 320, 352,
384, 416 & 448 kbps
M
PEG1 Layer II: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256,
320 & 384 kbps
MPEG1 Layer III: 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
256, 320 kbps
MPEG2 Layer I: 16, 22.05 & 24 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
256 kbps
MPEG2 Layer II: 16, 22.05 & 24 kHz 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144,
160 kbps
MPEG2 Layer III: 16, 22.05 & 24 kHz 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144,
160 kbps
MPEG2.5 Layer III: 8, 11.025 & 12 kHz 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144,
160 kbps
MP3Pro  8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, For Stereo streams: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 160, 192, 224, 256 and 320 kbps
44.1 & 48 kHz  For Mono Streams: 8, 16, 18, 20, 24, 32, 40, 48 kbps
LPCM  16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz  Bit resolution: 16bit and 32bit 
Channels: Mono & Stereo.
AC3  32, 44.1 & 48 kHz From 32 kbps up to 640 kbps
AAC4 16,22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 & 48 kHz  For mono from 16 kbps up to 288 kbps
For stereo from 32 kbps up to 288 kbps
CELP4  7.350, 8 &16 kHz  From 3.85 kbps up to 24 kbps
Detailed Video codec specifications
Content Type  Resolution  Restrictions
MPEG1 All aspect ratios up to CIF resolution:Maximum 1.5 Mbps
Typical values are:
QCIF  176x144 (PAL)  176x120 (NTSC)
CIF  352x288 (PAL)  352x240 (NTSC)
MPEG2  ML@MP video up to D1 resolution. Max 8Mbps over through a network connection
Typical values are: with a maximum jitter of 1 sec and 4 Mbps 
704 or 720x576 at 25 fps (PAL) 50 Hz. over an internal connection with a maximum
704 or 720x480  jitter of 4 seconds.
at 29.97 fps (NTSC) 59,94 Hz.
MPEG4  All aspect ratios up to D1 resolution. Max 4Mbps over through a network connection
Typical values are: with a maximum jitter of 1 sec and 4 Mbps
QCIF  176x144 (PAL)  176x120 (NTSC)  over an internal connection with a maximum
CIF  352x288 (PAL)  352x240 (NTSC) jitter of 4 seconds
HD1  352x576 (PAL)  352x480 (NTSC) Maximum movie length 20 minutes.
D1  720x576 (PAL)  720x480 (NTSC)
DivX Supportfor DivX v4 & v5 Max 4Mbps over through a network connection
All aspect ratios up to D1 resolution.with a maximum jitter of 1 sec.
Typical values are:Trick modes (FF,REW, …) are not supported
QCIF  176x144 (PAL)  176x120 (NTSC)  if the size of the multimedia file exceeds 2Gbyte.
CIF  352x288 (PAL)  352x240 (NTSC)  No support for DivX v3.11.
HD1  352x576 (PAL)  352x480 (NTSC)
D1  720x576 (PAL)  720x480 (NTSC)
XviD All aspect ratios up to D1 resolution. Max 4Mbps over through a network connection
Typical values are: with a maximum jitter of 1 sec .
QCIF  176x144 (PAL)  176x120 (NTSC)
CIF  352x288 (PAL)  352x240 (NTSC)
HD1  352x576 (PAL)  352x480 (NTSC)
D1  720x576 (PAL)  720x480 (NTSC)
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General restrictions
• The maximum size of any multimedia file should never exceed 4Gbyte.
• Do not use a dot “.” in folder naming.
• The minimum bitrate for ALL video streams formats is 256kbps. Any stream with a bitrate lower than
256kbps can result in visual artifacts and stopping video.
• The maximum bitrate for streaming content (audio & video) can be restricted by the bandwidth of
your local wired or wireless network. The bandwidth (performance) of your PC or USB device can
also limit the maximum bandwidth available for streaming. The numbers in the tables above are only an
indication of the maxima as defined by the TV system connected through a wired Ethernet
connection.
• If video streams are supporting multiple audio tracks the first audio track will automatically be
selected, the other audio tracks can’t be selected.
• External subtitle files (e.g. DivX.srt subtitle files), internal(VOB) are not supported.
Network related restrictions
•The length of a filename, including the directory path, should not exceed 500 characters for network
(PC) based content.
• The maximum bitrate for streaming content (audio and video) can be restricted by the bandwidth of
yourlocal wired or wireless network.The bandwidth (performance) of your PC or USB device can
also limit the maximum bandwidth available for streaming.The numbers in the tables above are only an
indication of the maxima as defined by the TV system connected through a wired Ethernet
connection.
Memory Card and USB related restrictions
• Only FAT (DOS) formatted (initialized) portable memory is supported. Errors in this formatting can
result in unreadable content. If such problems appear try to reformat the card. Be aware that
formatting the card will also delete all the content on it (pictures, music, …).
• The following file types are supported: .jpg, .jpeg, .mp3, .alb, .m3u and .pls.
Remark
Futureupgrades 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 onthe supplied CD.
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Problem
The Installation CD will not
start.
The software will not install.
My PC is not detected in the
Browsemenu.
(
Media serversis displayed)
Ican’t see the files on my PC.
No wireless connection or
intermittent dropout of the
wireless connection.
New features as advertised on
the Internet are not available.
Possiblecause
• Autorun is disabled on your PC.
• Wrong operating system.
• PC is switched off.
• The Philips Media Manager
software is not running.
• No wireless network adapter
connected.
• Network host (PC) or wireless
station base is switched off.
• Your wireless access point/
router employs MAC filtering
and prevents the TV from
connecting to your network.
•Your TV is not connected
properly to the network.
• No files were added in the
Philips Media Manager.
•Media format not supported
• Wireless signal range, speed, and
strength can be affected by
interference from neighbouring
wireless networks and devices.
Electromagnetic devices such as
televisions, radios, microwave
ovens, and cordless telephones,
especially those with frequencies
in the 2.4 GHz range, may also
interfere with wireless
transmission.
• You are using an older software
version that does not have
those features.
Solution
Doubleclick ‘My  Computer’, then
the CDROM drive icon and finally
‘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
is operational before you try to
connect a networked computer
with your TV.
• Add your TV’s MAC address to
the list of devices that may
connect to your wireless access
point/ router. See the user
manual that came with your
wireless access point/router for
instruction on how to do this.
•Select Media servers and press
the 
OKkey. Follow the
instructions on screen.
• Check that files have been
added using the Philips Media
Manager.
•Go to www.philips.com/support
to check for the latest
information on supportedformats.
Switch off wireless devices that
interfere with your wireless
network connection.
Place the wireless access point
as high and centrallyas possible
to improve signal strength.
Always try to reduce the
number of wireless connections.
You wiill in most cases not be
able to stream video if both PC
and TV are connected wireless
to the network.
Keep access point and Ehternet
bridge away from large metal
objects.
Upgrade the TV software. See
your TV user manual. Also check
for the latest version of the
Philips Media Manager software
(see www.philips.com/support).
Troubleshooting
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Glossary
Access point: This is a wireless device that is
often added to a wired network to enable wireless
operation. It can also be used in an adhoc
network configuration.
AdHoc network: A direct network connection
between two devices ( two PCs, or a PC and a TV).
DHCP: Refers to Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol used by many routers to automatically
connect computers to the network. Please, refer to
your router or gateway hardware instructions to
see if this is supported.
The router acts as a DHCP server.This server
allocates IP addresses, netmasks, and the gateway
address to all DHCP client computers and devices
in the network automatically.
DNS: The Domain Name System is a distributed
Internet directory service. DNS is used mostly to
translate between domain names and IP addresses,
and to control email delivery.
DivX 4,DivX 5,XviD:adigital video
compression format based on the MPEG4
technology, used mainly for downloadable movies
on the Internet.
Ethernet: Ethernet is a wellestablished local area
networking standard, and is incorporated into (or
available for) most computers.
Firewall: A firewall acts as a barrier that helps
protect your network from intruders from the
Internet.The firewall specifies what information can
be communicated from the computers on your
network to the Internet,and from the Internet to
the computers on your network.
Gateway: The address of the upper device that
has a connection to the Internet.A Gateway router is a network component that
attaches to your cable or ADSL modem. It allows
multiple computers or other devices to be
connected together and to sharethe same
broadband Internet connection.
(A wireless router is required for wireless
connection.)
Home network: A network is a wired or
wireless connection between two or more devices.
Home networks allow you to connect computers
together to share files and an Internet connection.
IP address:Internet Protocol.The language by
which systems intercommunicate over the
Internet, each system having a unique “IP Address”
by which it may be identified.IP addresses uniquely
identify every network or host on the Internet.
Every computer in a network has a unique IP
address.
MAC address: (Media Access Control address)
Each device (e.g. PC Ethernet card, router, wireless
Ethernet adapter, ...) that can be connected to a
network has a unique hardware address.
MP3: A popular standard audio compression
format used on the Internet. Most commonly used
to play audio on computer.
MP3 Pro: A newer MP3 format. Offers an
improvement in compressed sound quality.
MPEG 4: standard for audio/video compression,
with higher compression rate than MPEG 2.
Netmask: A netmask is used to define a subnet
which is separated from all other networks by a
router.The netmask indicates which part of the IP
address is on the local network, and which must go
out through the router.
PC Link: PC Link is a feature that enables you to
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.
Philips Media Manager: The software you need
to install and have active on your PC to be able to
access music, pictures and video on your PC.
PMM:Philips Media Manager.
Router: A device that does the interconnecting of
networks. Its job is to coordinate and filter traffic
between the networks.(E.g.your home network
and the Internet)
SSID: The name of your wireless network.
Stream:A transmission of music or video that is
played instantly and not stored locally.
WEP: Designates a type of wireless encrytion.
WiFi: The international leading industry standard
for wireless broadband networking. Also called
IEEE 802.11.
Wireless access point:This is a wireless device
that is often added to a wired network to enable
wireless operation. It can also be used in a adhoc
network configuration.
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