Philips 23PF9976I-37 User Manual

Start by installing Philips Media Manager software onto your PC

This software enables the transfer of video, music and photo files in your computer to your LCD TV.

Install Philips Media Manager software

Note: Refer to the Streamium User Manual on “Installing the Software” for more details on how to install the Philips Media Manager software.

When the Streamium TV connects to the Internet for the first time, the Streamium TV will prompt you to register.

Note: You need to subscribe to broadband internet connection services (min. 256 kbps) with your local Internet Service Provider.

Connecting to the Internet for the ﬁrst time

For this option, you want to connect the Streamium LCD TV to your PC using a CAT.5 shielded ethernet cable* (STP).

Note:

– Your PC must have a Ethernet connector (RJ45) available.

– Internet access is not available if the Streamium LCD TV is connected directly to PC using the cable.

– Internet connection is available if the Streamium LCD TV is connected via cable or wireless onto a network that has internet connection.

Installing the Streamium LCD TV to your PC using a network cable

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LCD TV

Place the Philips Media Manager CD in

your CD or DVD’s drive and install the

Philips Media Manager software.

For this option, you already have a wireless home computer network installed and working properly. Refer to the user manual that came with your wireless network adaptor/base station on installing a wireless home network.

Installing the Streamium LCD TV on a wireless home network

In the menu that appears on your

computer screen, click on ‘Install Philips

Media Manager’ and follow the on-screen instructions.

Add files to the Media Manager. Only the

files that you see in the Media Manager

will be accessible from the Streamium TV.

Press the INTERNET button

on the remote control to

open the Navigation View on your TV screen.

Note: Make sure the PC is switched on and the Philips Media Manager software is installed and active.

* See the chapter ‘Enabling broadband Internet entertainment” in the User Manual for details.

With the remote control, use

the SMS TEXT-style keys* for

inputting your email address. SMS TEXT-style entry can be used to enter alphanumeric information. In this mode, text is entered by a method similar to that used for entering text messages on a cellular telephone.

Note: You can also use the remote control cursor Left/Right/ Up/Down keys to input your email address.

Within a short

time, you will

receive an email with instructions on how to create an account at my.philips.com. Check your email.

Double-click the website address

that is in the email. Fill in the

requested data to create an account.

After registration you can access the INTERNET service of the Streamium TV. You can your user account at ‘my.philips. com’ by opening this website in your Internet browser program or by clicking the My.Philips button in Philips Media Manager.

Note: Please remember your password. You will need it if you want to re-register.

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After creating a

My.Philips account,

press the INTERNET button again. The Streamium TV will now have access to the Internet services of your My.Philips account.

Use a crossover Ethernet cable*

if you want to connect the

Streamium TV directly to your computer or use a straightthrough Ethernet cable* if you want to connect the Streamium TV to an existing computer network.

* Cables not included.

Make sure the PC is

switched on and the

Philips Media Manager software is installed and active (an icon will appear at the lower right hand corner of your PC monitor).

Switch on the Streamium

LCD TV. Press the

SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until STREAM indicator lights up.

Press the HOME LINK

button on the remote

control.

Note: Do not press the

INTERNET button at this time.

Explore the

Home Link

menu on the TV screen.

Quick Use Guide

Thank you for purchasing this Philips LCD Television set. You are now the proud owner of a Streamium LCD TV set which promises full value to you as a customer. Before you proceed to install the LCD TV, please follow the steps and diagrams as shown to familiarise yourself with the correct and safe way of setting up the TV.

For details on normal LCD TV operation, making adjustments to the settings and features, please refer to the LCD TV User Manual.

For details on using the Streamium operation, making adjustments to the settings and features, please refer to the Streamium LCD TV User Manual.

Note: Images are for illustrations purpose only.

Note: This Quick Use Guide is designed to help you connect and install your Streamium TV to enable you to enjoy the streaming functions that this set offers. We strongly recommend you to read the instructions thoroughly.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

System Requirements

• PC-Link (Home Link)

– PC with 233 MHz Pentium, 64MB

RAM, HDD (with 50MB of free space), CD-ROM drive and running Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP or MAC OS X.

– Wireless USB adapter (USB V1.1 or

higher) or wired/wireless (WiFi 802.11b/g compliant) home network.

• Internet services or online upgrades:

– Direct Broadband (minimal 256 kbps,

512 kbps recommended for video streaming) Internet connection (e.g. DSL, cable Modem or Satellite broadband) via (wireless) base station or PC with Internet Connection Sharing (supported from Windows 98SE onwards).

Check the:

NETWORK NAME (SSID)

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and

ENCRYPTION KEY

For this option, you do not have a wireless home computer network installed but you want to connect the Streamium LCD TV to your PC.

Note: Internet access is not available if the Streamium LCD TV is connected directly to PC using this method.

Installing the Streamium LCD TV without a wireless home network

Place your LCD TV on a solid stable surface that can support the LCD TV weight. Do not expose the LCD TV to water or heat source (e.g. lamp, candle, radiator). Do not obstruct the ventilation grid at the rear.

Positioning the LCD TV

The following accessories are provided with the Streamium LCD TV.

Listing the accessories

TV aerial cable TV power cord (two-pin)

• My.philips.com

– PC with internet access, browser and

e-mail address.

Support only the following Media Formats

• MUSIC: MP3, MP3pro, PCM

• PICTURES: JPG (RGB), GIF, BMP

• MOVIES:

DivX 4.0/5.03

For more information go to:

MPG1, MPG2, MPG4,

www.philips.com/streamium

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of your wireless network

Check your existing wireless

network settings and record

down the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key*. You may need to enter

this information in STEP 5 of this procedure.

Note: Refer to the user manual that came with your wireless network adaptor/base station for instructions on obtaining the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key.

* The encryption key is case sensitive, meaning ‘ABC’ is not the same as ‘abc”. You must input the encryption key in the correct case.

Make sure the PC is

switched on and the

Philips Media Manager software is installed and active (an icon will appear at the lower right hand corner of your PC monitor).

Switch on the

Streamium LCD TV.

Press the SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until STREAM indicator lights up.

Press the HOME

LINK button on the

remote control.

Note: Do not press the

INTERNET button at this time.

Select your Wireless Network

Name (SSID) and then use the

remote control to enter the encryption key* you found in step 1.

Explore the Home Link menu on the TV screen.

Note: – If there is only one wireless network, it will be used and you will not be asked to select one.

– You will not be asked to input the encryption key if the wireless network is not encrypted.

Install a USB Wireless

Network Adaptor (USB

V.1.1 or higher) to your PC (not included).

Make sure the PC is

switched on and the

Philips Media Manager software is installed and active (an icon will appear at the lower right hand corner of your PC monitor).

Switch on the

LCD TV. Press the

SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until STREAM indicator lights up.

Press the HOME

LINK button on the

remote control.

Note: Do not press the

INTERNET button at this time.

If asked, select from the

list of wireless network

names (SSID) presented to you on the TV screen. Select “Philips” only if Philips adaptor CPWUA054 is used.

Explore the Home Link menu on the TV screen.

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Mini Jack to cinch

VGA socket (DB-15) to cinch

Philips Media Manager Software Remote ControlFM radio aerial lead

This LCD television has a set of controls located on the side of the cabinet for use when the remote control is not needed.

After you have connected the power cord to the TV and plugged the cord into a

wall outlet, press the POWER button on the front of the TV cabinet to turn the TV ON.

Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level or the VOLUME

– button to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu. After you are in the menu, use these buttons to make adjustments or selections.

Press the CHANNEL + or – button to select TV channels. Use these buttons to

make adjustments or selections in the onscreen menu.

Your Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable or use a cable box decoder. In either case the connection is very simple. Follow the steps below to connect your cable signal to your new television.

LCD TV

Cable/cable box TV

Direct Cable Connections:

This connection will supply Stereo sound to the LCD TV.

Connect the open end of the round Cable Company supplied cable to the 75Ω

input on the bottom of the TV. Screw it down finger tight.

Cable Box with RF Inputs/Outputs Connection:

This connection will NOT supply Stereo sound to the LCD TV. The sound from the cable box will be mono.

Connect the open end of the round Cable Company supplied cable to the cable

signal IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box.

Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the OUT(put) (TO TV)

plug on the back of the Cable Box.

Connect the other end of the round coaxial cable to the 75 input on the bottom

of the television. Screw it down finger tight.

NOTE: Be sure to set the OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH on the back of the cable box to CH 3 or 4, then tune the cable box on the TV to the corresponding channel. Once tuned, change channels at the cable box, not the television.

Cable Box with Audio/Video Outputs Connection:

This connection will supply Stereo sound to the LCD TV.

Connect the open end of the round Cable Company supplied cable to the cable

signal IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box.

Using an RCA type Video Cable, connect one end of the cable to the Video

(yellow) (or ANT, your cable box may be labeled differently) Out jack on the cable box and the other end to the Video end of the composite adapter included with the LCD TV.

Using an RCA type Audio Left and Right Cable, connect one end to the left and

right Audio Out L & R jacks (red & white) on the cable box. Connect the other ends to the Audio end of the composite adapter cable included with the In jack on the bottom of the LCD TV.

NOTE: Use the AV+ button and the Number 1 button on the LCD TV remote control to tune to the AV1 channel for the cable box signal. Once tuned, change channels at the cable box, not the television. Pressing the AV+ button repeatedly will scroll all the AV Input channels, including the presently tuned channel.

Cable signal coming from Cable Company (Round 75Ω coaxial cable)

Cable Signal IN from the Cable Company

Video Cable (Yellow)

Round 75Ω Coaxial Cable

Volume and Channel buttons are located on the side of the LCD TV cabinet.

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Output Channel Switch

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Jack Panel Back of Cable Box with A/V Outputs

Audio Cables L & R (Red, White)

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Jack Panel Back of Cable Box

A combination antenna receives normal broadcast chan nels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-

69). Your connection is easy because there is only one 75 the back of your LCD TV, and that’ s where the antenna goes. If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you’re ready to connect it to the LCD TV.

If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the

antenna wires to the screws on a 300- to 75-ohm adapter.

Push the round end of the adapter (or antenna) onto the 75 (ohm) plug on the

bottom of the LCD TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.

The audio/video input jacks on the bottom panel of the TV are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks.

Connect the AV1 In(put) cable to one end of an RCA type VIDEO (yellow) cable

to the supplied Audio/Video adapter. Connect the other end of the Adapter to the AV1 in jack on the bottom of the TV.

Connect the AV1 In(put) cable to one end of the RCA type AUDIO (red and

white) cables to the supplied Audio/Video adapter.

Turn the VCR or accessory device and the LCD TV ON.

Antenna Connection

Ω (ohm) antenna plug on

AV1 Inputs

Press the AV+ button and the number 1 button on the remote control to select

the AV1 channel for the accessory device. AV1 will appear in the upper left corner on the TV screen when tuned properly. You can also press and hold the AV+ button to toggle through the various channels until AV1 appears on the screen.

With the VCR (or accessory device) ON and a prerecorded tape (CD, DVD,

etc.) inserted, press the PLAY button to view the tape on the television.

Component Video inputs provide the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players.

Connect the Component (Y , Pb, Pr) Video OUT jacks from the DVD player (or

similar device) to the COMP(onent) VIDEO Input (Y green, Pb blue, Pr red) jacks on the bottom of the TV. When using the Component Video Inputs, it is best not to connect a signal to the AV1 in Video Jack.

Connect the red and white AUDIO CABLES to the Audio (left and right) output

jacks on the rear of the accessory device to the Audio Adapter supplied (L and R). Connect the adapter into the AV1 In Input Jacks on the TV.

Turn the TV and the DVD (or digital accessory device) ON.

Component inputs (CVI)

Press the AV+ on the remote control repeatedly until CVI appear in the upper

left corner of the TV screen.

Insert a DVD disc into the DVD player and press the PLAY π button on the

DVD Player.

Note: – When using additional accessories, only one external source will be audible, as there is only one AV1 Input jack.

– The CVI input is for non-progressive input. For progressive input, please follow the HD connection.

If you are using a High Definition receiver that can transmit high definition programming, the TV can accept those signals through the HD Inputs located on the bottom of the LCD TV.

For Analog Connection, use Component Video cables to connect the

Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out jacks of the HD Receiver (or similar device) to the VGA adapter (supplied with the LCD TV). Connect the other end of the adapter to the VGA Input jacks on the bottom of the LCD TV.

Connect the red and white audio adapter to RCA type Audio Cables. Connect

the audio adapter to the PC/HD Audio Input jack on the bottom of the LCD TV.

Turn the TV and the HD Receiver ON.

HD (High Deﬁnition) inputs

Press the HD Mode button to set the TV into the HD Mode and tune to the HD

signal.

Note: The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection are not supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer or Philips at 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) for information about purchasing the needed cables.

Outdoor or Indoor Antenna (Combination VHF/UHF). The combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels 2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).

Twin Lead Wire

Round 75Ω Coaxial Cable from Antenna

300 to 75-ohm Adapter

Tune to AV1 channel

Audio IN (red/white)

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Video IN (yellow)

VCR (or accessory device) equipped with video and Audio output jacks

Back of VCR (or accessory device)

Audio cables (red/white)

Accessory device equipped with component Video outputs.

Helpful Hint: The description for the component video connectors may differ depending on the DVD player or accessory digital source equipment used (for example, Y, Pb, Pr; Y, B-Y, R-Y ; Y, Cr, Cb). Refer to your DVD or digital accessory owner’s manual for deﬁnitions and connection details.

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Audio cables

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Component Video cables (green, blue, red)

The CVI connection will be dominate over the AV1 in Video Input. When a Component Video Device is connected as described, it

is best not to have a video signal connected to the AV1 in Video Input jack.

Component Video cables (green, blue, red)

Rear of HD Receiver (Illustration is for reference only. Your HD Receiver jack panel may be labeled

HD Receiver equipped with component Video outputs

differently

This LCD TV can be used as a PC Monitor. Your computer will have to be equipped with a VGA type video output and VGA cable.

Connect one end of the VGA Video cable to the Monitor (video) output on the

computer to the PC Input (VGA) jack on the bottom of the LCD TV. You can use the HDMI cable if your computer has HDMI capability

Connect the AUDIO PC/HD cable of the TV to the Audio output on the PC.

PC (monitor) inputs

Turn the LCD TV and the Computer ON.

Press the VGA button to set the TV into the HD Mode and tune to the

computer’s signal.

Note: For the display resolutions available to your LCD TV, refer to the Operating Instruction Manual

Please contact your dealer or Philips at 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) for information about purchasing the needed cables.

The Rear jacks allow for extra accessory device connections for items such as cameras or gaming stations.

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) adapter cable to the VIDEO IN jack on the rear

of the TV. Connect the other end of the VIDEO (yellow) cable to an RCA type VIDEO Cable. Connect that cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the accessory device being used. Note: An S-Video cable can be used in place of the yellow Video cable if your device is equiped with an S-Video Output. S-Video provides better video playback.

Connect the AUDIO (red and white) adapter cable to an RCA type Audio Cable.

Connect the other ends of the AUDIO (red and white) cables to the AUDIO (left and right) OUT jacks on the rear of the accessory device being used.

Turn the accessory device and the LCD TV ON.

AV3 inputs

Press the AV+ button and the number 3 button on the remote control to select

the AV3 channel for the accessory device. REAR will appear in the upper left corner on the TV screen when tuned properly.

With the accessory device ON, press the PLAY button to activate the playback

on the television.

The Headphone jack can be used to connect to a headphone. If connected to a headphone, there will be no sound from the TV speakers. The sound willcome from the audio system of the headphone.

Connect Headphone jack ocated on the right rear of the LCD TV to your

headphone set.

Turn the TV and headphone ON. TV sound can be heard through the

headphone.

To load the supplied batteries into the remote:

Remove the battery compartment door on the back of the remote.

Headphone output

Remote control batteries

After removing the plastic isolation sheet from the battery, place the battery (3V)

in the remote. Be sure the (+) and (–) ends of the batteries line up correctly (the inside of the case is marked).

Reattach the battery compartment door.

Lithium battery (3V)

Battery Compartment Door

Jack Panel at Bottom of LCD TV

Jack Panel at rear of LCD TV

Accessory device (camera, DVD, VCR, etc.)

Jack Panel at rear of LCD TV

Note: an S-Video cable can be used in place of the yellow Video cable if desired.

Headphone cable

Remote Control (shown from the bottom)

Note: The plastic isolation sheet must be removed for the remote control to function.

VGA cable

HDMI cable

S-Video cable

Headphone

Audio cable

Video cable

Audio cable

Accessory device jack panel

Be sure to point the remote at the remote sensor window on the front of the television when using the remote control to operate the television

Remote control buttons

Streamium functions

Power button

– Power Streamium LCD TV off (to standby).

– Power on the Streamium LCD TV with the INTERNET or HOME LINK button.

Playback control buttons

Playback (Play/Pause/Previous/Next) functions for multimedia content.

Coloured menu buttons

For selecting or activating the color-coded option from the on-screen menu.

Internet source button

– Selects the Internet as your sorce of multimedia content.

– Requires a broadband Internet access of minimum 256 kbps, higher recommended.

Cursor buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down)

Press these buttons to highlight, select, and adjust items on the TV’s onscreen menu.

Menu button

Accesses the Streamium menu settings.

Volume (+) or (–) buttons

Increase or decrease volume.

Shuffle button (Home Link only)

Selects the Shuffle mode.

Number/Text buttons

For entering numbers and SMS-style TEXT.

Select mode buttons

10 11 12 13

Allows you to select TV, DMR or STREAM mode.

Home Link source button

Selects the Home Link as your sorce of multimedia content.

OK/Play button

Confirms selection and start playing content.

Repeat button (Home Link only)

Selects the repeat mode.

IMPORTANT

Press the SELECT button repeatedly on the remote control until the indicator is lighted up at STREAM to allow you to access the Streamium functions.

TV functions

Power button

Power Streamium LCD TV ON and OFF.

AV+ button

Press button followed by the Number 1 or 2. Number 1 allows you to select AV1

(CVI), Number 2 to select to select Rear channel.

– Sleeptimer button

Set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF at a given amount of time.

– Surf button

Selects previously viewed channels. You canplace up to 10 channels in memory. Then by pressing the SURF button you can quickly view the select channels. – PIP (Picture-in-Picture) buttons

Function not available.

Mode buttons

Press TV/PC/Radio/HD button to enter TV, PC, Radio or HD mode directly.

Format button

Press to toggle the different screen format options.

Cursor buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down)

Press these buttons to highlight, select, and adjust items on the TV’s onscreen menu.

Menu button

Press to enter and also exit On-Screen menu.

Mute button

Press to turn the TVsound OFF . Press again to return the sound to its previous level.

Volume (+) or (–) buttons

Increase or decrease volume.

Auto Picture buttons

10 11

12 13

15 16 17

Allows you to acess and select the different types of pictures setting.

Number buttons

Press the number buttons for direct access to the TV channels. For a 2-digit channel, enter the 2nd digit before the dash disappears. For a 3-digit channel, enter the first digit followed the next 2 digits.

Status button

Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. Also press to exit the menu.

Select mode buttons

Allows you to select TV, DMR or STREAM mode.

Program List button

Press to display a list of channel numbers. Each channel will appear as a selectable menu item. When in Accessory mode, it confirms selections or adjustments in Accessory device.

Auto Sound button

Allows you to acess and select the different types of sound setting.

Channel (+) or (–) buttons

Press to access the next or previous channel.

CC button

Press to select Closed Captioning options within the menu.

IMPORTANT

Press the SELECT button repeatedly on the remote control until the indicator is lighted up at TV to allow you to access the LCD TV functions.