Philips 23iF9946 user manual Glossary

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Chapter 17 – Glossary

Ad-Hoc Network

A direct network connection between two devices (two computers, or a PC and the

 

Streamium LCD TV).

 

 

Access Point

A network connection between two or more devices (computers, or PCs and the

(Infrastructure network)

Streamium LCD TV) with a central network host (router, base station or PC).

 

 

Broadband

The Internet bandwidth determines the speed of your Internet connection. Broadband

 

Internet is everything above 256 kbps.

 

 

Chroma Delay

Colour fine-tuning for different types of TV screens.

 

 

Codec

A software format for compressing and de-compressing media.

 

 

DHCP

If a network has a central host computer, wireless base station or router that 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.

Ethernet

Firewall

The most popular type of wired home network.

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.

Gamma

Display intensity setting for different types of TV screens.

 

 

Gateway

The computer or network device that provides access to the Internet.

 

 

Home Link/PC Link

Refer to accessing streaming content from the home network.

 

 

Horizontal position

Shifts the horizontal position of the display on the TV screen.

(Advanced TV Setting)

 

 

 

Infrastructure Network

See Access Point.

 

 

MAC Address

The unique 12-character hardware address of the (wireless) network

 

adapter. Sometimes used for identifying network hardware.

 

 

NAT (Network Address

A security feature implemented in most Internet gateway routers and Wireless Base

Translation)

Stations to keep your home network safe from intrusions from the Internet.

 

 

Peer-to-peer

See Ad-Hoc Network.

 

 

Philips Media Manager

The software you need to install and have active on your computer to be able to use

 

PC Link for sending music, photo and movie files from the PC to the Streamium LCD

 

TV.

 

 

Proxy address

The address of an intermediate computer, provided to you by your Internet Service

 

Provider. Sometimes needed for accessing the Internet.

 

 

SSID

The wireless network name (this is not the same as your computer network name).

 

 

STP

Shielded Twisted Pair.The type of network cable you need to use.

 

 

Streaming

Playing media content from the Internet while it is downloading is called ‘streaming’.

 

 

Streamium

The Philips range of Internet enabled products.

 

 

uPnP

Universal Plug and Play.

 

 

Vertical position

Shifts the vertical position of the display on the TV screen.

(Advanced TV Setting)

 

 

 

WEP

Designates a type of wireless encryption.

 

 

Wireless Base Station

A hardware device that interconnects your wireless home network to the Internet.

(wireless gateway router)

 

 

 

Wireless USB Adapter

The hardware device that you need to connect to your PC to be able to make wireless

(wireless network

contact with the Streamium LCD TV.

adapter)

 

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Contents LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Important information Safety PrecautionsOpening and closing the Media Manager window Installing the softwareStart by installing Philips Media Manager Adding files to the Media ManagerOption B If you already have a wireless computer network Connecting the Streamium LCD TVPressing the Home Link button on the remote control InstallingIf you do not have a wireless computer network Option a Switch on the Streamium LCD TVExplore 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 Enabling broadband Internet entertainment Option BThrough a wireless base stationPressing the Internet button for the first time Registration for free Internet servicesRC Key You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 to If you forget your passwordSwitching from Streamium mode to PC mode Using the Streamium LCD TVSwitching from Streamium mode to TV mode Switching from Streamium mode to FM Radio 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 Problem Possible cause Solution PC / Network problemsPressing the Internet Check whether Wireless base station isSwitched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not working Problems New features as You are using an olderFunctions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions Remote ControlUsing the remote control SMS TEXT-style keys Entering or editing numeric and text informationNavigation keys Direct number key entrySmart Navigation Available for certain versions only Jump To number keys on the remote controlAdvanced navigation and advanced Streamium functions Navigation viewColour buttons bar Play ViewFor movies Track infoManaging your Streamium account Advanced Philips Media Manager usesAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Editing media information and creating playlistsMain Menu System Menu Options menuNetwork menu Preferences menu Static IP settingsParental Level Disclaimer What you need to know about networks WiredAlso known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peer Wired Network with More than TWO PCsWireless Network with More than TWO PCs Also known as Direct connection network max. two PCsAdvanced wireless network information DON’T DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless networkZ7A Entering an encryption keyWEP key conversion table F66Setting the encryption key for your Wireless Network Adapter Setting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TVImportant notes ICS configuration and usage issuesPrefered solution Internet connection sharingEnabling 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 Introduction Table of ContentsTelevision keys Remote controlAdjustable stand Rear of set Presentation of the LCD TelevisionVolume Remote control keysQuick installation Installing your television setProgram sort Other settings in the Install menuManual store Description of the adjustments Picture settingsSound adjustments Feature settingsFormats Press You will obtain TeletextUsing in PC monitor mode Using the radioTo select connected equipment Connecting peripheral equipmentVideo recorder with decoder Satellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etcAmplifier HeadphonesGlossary TipsGeneral Points Model PROD. no
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