Philips 23iF9946 user manual Advanced Philips Media Manager uses, About ‘My.Philips.com’

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Chapter 10 – Advanced Philips Media Manager uses

1 Running the Philips Media Manager program on more than one computer at the same time.

– If more than one computer has access to the wireless network, you can also run Media Manager on more than one computer at the same time to make the media files on that computer available to the Streamium LCD TV.

A)Install the Philips Media Manager in the same way as you did for the first computer (see on page 4, steps 1 - 4).

B)In the Media Manager window, click ‘Settings’.

C)Click the ‘Server’ tab, and change the Server Name.

(e.g. to ‘My laptop’)

>This ‘Server Name’ will be shown in the top-level menu on your television screen.That way you can keep apart all the computers in the network that are running the Philips Media Manager at the same time.

2Editing media information and creating playlists.

Right-click a music track, photo or movie to open a context menu.

In this menu:

–edit media information which will help you organise and sort your media files,

or

– add the media file to an existing or new playlist.

3Managing your Streamium account.

After installing the Streamium LCDTV and connecting it to the Internet, you may click ‘My.Philips’ to open your personal Streamium account, or... open the website ‘my.philips.com’ in your Internet browser. Use the Streamium account window to manage your Internet settings and preferences.

About ‘My.Philips.com’

‘My.Philips.com’ lets you organise your media services online.

For example:

–Personalise and manage media and preferences (e.g. music, favourites, user info)

–Subscribe to PREMIUM Internet services

–Add internet radio stations which are not available yet (currently only for MP3/pro radio streams).

–Get additional information and links about artists and music tracks

4Learning more about the Media Manager program.

Click ‘Help’ to find out more on how to use and configure Media Manager.

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Contents LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Safety Precautions Important informationInstalling the software Start by installing Philips Media ManagerAdding files to the Media Manager Opening and closing the Media Manager windowConnecting the Streamium LCD TV Option B If you already have a wireless computer networkInstalling If you do not have a wireless computer network Option aSwitch on the Streamium LCD TV Pressing the Home Link button on the remote controlExplore the Home Link menu on the TV screen See Problem solving on page 19-21, or Contact our help-lineHave fun Wireless Network Name Ssid If you already have a wireless computer network Option BEncryption key See Problem solving on page 19-21, or If you want to make a wired connection Option C Switch on the Streamium LCD TV Option BThrough a wireless base station Enabling broadband Internet entertainmentPressing the Internet button for the first time Registration for free Internet servicesRC Key If you forget your password You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 toUsing the Streamium LCD TV Switching from Streamium mode to TV modeSwitching from Streamium mode to FM Radio mode Switching from Streamium mode to PC modeInternet Basic navigation Press Internet or Home Link button on the remote controlThis is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Additional information Audio/video problems Problem solvingProblem Possible cause PC / Network problems Problem Possible cause SolutionWireless base station is Switched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not workingProblems New features as You are using an older Pressing the Internet Check whetherRemote Control Functions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functionsUsing the remote control Entering or editing numeric and text information Navigation keysDirect number key entry SMS TEXT-style keysJump To number keys on the remote control Advanced navigation and advanced Streamium functionsNavigation view Smart Navigation Available for certain versions onlyPlay View For moviesTrack info Colour buttons barAdvanced Philips Media Manager uses About ‘My.Philips.com’Editing media information and creating playlists Managing your Streamium accountOptions menu Main Menu System MenuNetwork menu Preferences menu Static IP settingsParental Level Disclaimer Wired What you need to know about networksWired Network with More than TWO PCs Wireless Network with More than TWO PCsAlso known as Direct connection network max. two PCs Also known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peerAdvanced wireless network information DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless network DON’TEntering an encryption key WEP key conversion tableF66 Z7ASetting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TV Setting the encryption key for your Wireless Network AdapterICS configuration and usage issues Prefered solutionInternet connection sharing Important notesEnabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Click ‘OK’ to accept the changed settingsEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelNext, check your Network properties as follows Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows MeFollow the instructions on the screen, and enter Movies will not play Advanced Network problem solvingFor Windows XP / Windows Glossary Model PROD. no LCD TV Table of Contents IntroductionRemote control Adjustable stand Rear of setPresentation of the LCD Television Television keysRemote control keys VolumeInstalling your television set Quick installationProgram sort Other settings in the Install menuManual store Picture settings Sound adjustmentsFeature settings Description of the adjustmentsFormats Teletext Press You will obtainUsing the radio Using in PC monitor modeConnecting peripheral equipment Video recorder with decoderSatellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etc To select connected equipmentHeadphones AmplifierTips GlossaryGeneral Points Model PROD. no