Philips 46pfl9704 User Manual

4.3.2      What  you  need2/2The PC network feature is DLNA certified.
You can use Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac OSX
or Linux on your computer.
To share PC content on your TV, you need recent media
server software on your computer.
A Windows Media Player 11 or similar.
Some media server software needs to be set to share files
with the TV.
For the list of supported media server software, read
Technical data > Multimedia.
 

4.3.3      Wireless  installation1/3The onscreen instructions help you to install the wireless
network.
Switch on your router before you start the network
installation. If your wireless network is secured, have the
encryption key ready to enter onscreen.
To start the wireless network installation on the TV, close
the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network
> Network installation and press OK.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
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4.3.3      Wireless  installation2/3Name and security
The TV scans for your network router. Found routers
appear in a list on screen. If several routers are found,
select your router in the list and press OK.
If the router name is unknown to you or you do not
recognize your router's name, look up the SSID (Service
Set Identifier) in the router software on your PC.
When you have chosen your router, the TV asks for the
encryption key -the security key- to access the router.
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4.3.3      Wireless  installation3/3If you have WPA security on your router, enter the
passphrase with the characters on the remote control. If
you have WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption
key in hexadecimal numbers. Find this hexadecimal key in
the router software on your PC. Write down the first key of
the WEP keys list and enter it on TV with the remote control
keypad.
If the security key is accepted, the TV is connected with
the wireless router.
Next time you start the wireless network,...

4.3.4   Wired installationThe onscreen procedure helps you to install the wired
network.
Connect the router to the TV using a network cable
and switch on the router before you start the network
installation.
To start the wired network installation, close the user
manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network >
Network installation and press OK.
Follow the instructions on screen.
The TV constantly searches for a network connection.
If asked for, agree to the End User License Agreement.
Find the latest...

4.3.5   Network settingsThe TV's network settings that are used to connect to your
router are standard and set to automatic. This ensures easy
connection with any available network.
If you have problems with the network connection,
you might want to adjust the settings so that they are
appropriate for your home network.
If you are unsure, ask someone with knowledge of network
settings to help you.
To set specific network settings, press h > Setup >
Installation > Network > Network mode and/or … > IP...

4.3.6 PC Media server 
settingsMedia servers need to be set for sharing their files and
folders. Follow the instructions closely to set your
specific server.Windows Media Player v11  on Windows VistaSet for network sharing
In Windows Media Playerselect Libraryfrom the menu
and select Media sharing.  In the Media Sharingwindow, check the Share my
mediabox. Click OK.
If no network connection was found, and you are
unable to check this box, click the Networkingbutton
to show the Network and Sharing Center...

Set Network discoveryto On. 
Set File sharingto On. 
Go back to the Media Sharingwindow in Windows
Media Playerand check the Share my mediabox. 
Click OK.
When the TV is connected, by the router, to the PC and
everything is switched On, the Media sharingwindow
will show the TV as an Unkown Device.
Select the device and click Allow.
You can open the Settingswindow to change
particular settings on sharing.
When the device icon (the TV) is checked with a green
tick, click OK.
Set folders for sharing
In...

With Advanced Optionsopen, you can add specific
folders to the list to share. Click Add.
In the Add Folderwindow select a folder with music,
photos or videos you want to share with other devices
(your TV). Click OK.In the Add To Librarywindow the newly added folder is
shown. You can add more folders to share. 
Click the OKbutton to add the files to the library.
Now everything is set to enjoy music, photos and
videos on your TV.11
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Windows Media Player v11 on Windows XPSet for network sharing
In Windows Media Player select Libraryfrom the menu
and select Media sharing …
In the Media Sharingwindow, check the Share my
mediabox. 
When the TV is connected, by the router, to the PC and
everything is switched On, the Media sharingwindow
will show the TV as an Unkown Device. Select the
device and click Allow.You can open the Settingswindow to change
particular settings on sharing. 
When the device icon (the TV) is checked with a green...