View media
What you can do
You can play videos, photos and music on your TV from:
∙Your computer connected through the home network (For models with network connector only)
∙A USB device connected to the TV
Play files from computer
What you need
Available on certain models only.
∙A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router.
∙A Philips wireless USB adapter (PTA01) or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network.
∙A media server program running on your computer
∙Appropriate settings on your computer firewall to allow you to run the media server program
Set up the network
1.Connect your TV and the computer to the same home network. See Connect your TV > Network and the Internet.
2.Switch on your computer and the router. Note:
If the apparatus does not return to DLNA mode due to external electrical disturbances (e.g. electrostatic discharge), user intervention is required.
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Set up media sharing
1.Install a media server program on your computer to share media files. Some of the media server programs available are as follows:
∙ For PC: Windows Media Player 11 (or
higher) or TVersity
∙ For Mac: Twonky
2.Switch on media sharing on your computer using the media server. For more information on how to set up the media server, refer to the media server's website. Play files
1.Press .
2.Select [Browse network], then press OK.
If the network installation starts, follow the onscreen instructions.
3.Select a file from the content browser, then press OK to start play.
4.Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control play.
Play files from USB
If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on TV.
Caution:
∙TP Vision is not responsible if the USB hard drive is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage to or loss of data in the device.
∙Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB storage device that consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply.
View USB contents
1.Connect the USB device to the USB connector on the TV.
2.Press , select [Browse USB], then press OK.
3.Select a file from the content browser, then press OK to start play.
4.Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control play. See Use your TV > View Media > Play options (Page 17).