23PF9976i LCD TV Streamium User Manual 23iF9946_12_StDFU_ENG.
Contents Thank you for purchasing this Philips Streamium Television. You are the proud owner of a Streamium LCD TV which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read the user manual and follow the steps and descriptions to enable you to set up your TV to access multimedia content stored on PCs and also brings live streaming Internet entertainment to your existing TV. Table of Contents Important Information .........................................................................................
Important information • Please install and connect the product in the order as described in this manual only. • Please read this guide carefully before using the Streamium LCD TV and keep it for future reference. • The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available through our website www.philips.com/streamium. • Broadband Internet access (min. 256 kbps) is required if you want to use the Internet functions of the Streamium LCD TV.
Chapter 1 – Installing the software Start by installing Philips Media Manager This software enables the transfer of video, music and photo files in your computer to your Streamium LCD TV. 1 Place the Philips Media Manager CD in your CD or DVD’s drive and install the Philips Media Manager software. The CD starts automatically. If it does not, doubleclick ‘My Computer’, then the CD-ROM drive icon and finally ‘Setup.exe’ to start the CD.
Chapter 2 – Connecting the Streamium LCD TV Choose the scenario that best fits your situation for installing the Streamium LCD TV. Option A : If you do not have a wireless computer network: In this configuration you only have a computer and a Streamium LCD TV. • You will install a Wireless Network Adapter on your computer. • Go to chapter 2.1 on page 6-7.
Installing 2.1 If you do not have a wireless computer network Option A In this configuration you only have a computer and the Streamium LCD TV. • You will install a Wireless Network Adapter on your computer. At the end, you will be able to send music, movies, and pictures from your computer to your Streamium LCD TV. o wt Ho 1 Install a Wireless Network Adapter (not included, you will have to buy one separately, e.g. the Philips CPWUA054.) use ...
Installing 6 Explore the Home Link menu on the TV screen. Use the navigation buttons (Cursor Left/Right/Up/ Down) and the OK button on the remote control to explore the multimedia content you made available on your PC. For example: press the Cursor Right button on the remote control several times until you have selected a music track, a photo or a movie, and press OK button to play it on your television... Have fun! 7 How to enable INTERNET (For playing Internet Radio, Movie Trailers, etc.
Installing 2.2 If you already have a wireless computer network Option B In this configuration you already have a wireless computer network, and the Streamium LCD TV. • You will check the settings of your existing wireless computer network. • You will connect the Streamium TV and adapt its settings to match your network. At the end, you will be able to send music, photos, and movies from your computer to your Streamium LCD TV.
Installing 5 Select your wireless network name, and input the encryption key you found in step 1. A) If asked, select the wireless network name from the list of wireless network names (SSID) presented to you on the TV screen. Use the navigation buttons (Cursor Up/Down) on the remote control to select the correct network name and press OK button to confirm. Note : If there is only one wireless network, it will be selected for you and you will not be asked to select one.
Installing 2.3 If you want to make a wired connection Option C In this configuration your Streamium LCD TV and computer already have a free ethernet connector (or a wired network with a ethernet connector). • You will be connecting an Ethernet network cable between the Streamium LCD TV and your computer or wired network. • You will be able to send music, photos, and movies from your computer to your Stremium TV.
Installing 2 Make sure the Philips Media Manager you installed in chapter 1 is active. Double-click the Media Manager icon in the lower right corner of your screen or click Start / Programs / Philips Media Manager. Leave the Media Manager window open to be sure it is active. 1 3 Switch on the Streamium LCD TV. Press the SELECT button repeatedly until STREAM indicator is lighted up. 4 Pressing the HOME LINK button on the remote control.
Chapter 3 – Enabling broadband Internet entertainment If you have a broadband Internet connection (minimum 256 kbps), you can stream Internet radio stations and movie trailers live from the Internet to the Streamium LCD TV. Broadband internet also provides the on-line upgrades for the Streamium LCD TV. The Internet entertainment offering is constantly being improved and new functions are added. Visit www.philips.com/streamium for the latest possibilities. 3.
Enabling broadband Internet entertainment 3.2 Pressing the INTERNET button for the first time 1 First, check whether HOME LINK functions correctly. Start the Philips Media Manager program on your computer, and press the HOME LINK button on the remote control. See if the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appears on your television screen. 2 Then, check whether the PC on which you are running Philips Media Manager has Internet access by opening a website on the Internet with your Internet browser program (e.g.
Enabling broadband Internet entertainment You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 to 4 2 From your PC, double-click the website address that is in the email. 3 Fill in the requested data to create an account. 4 After registration you can access the INTERNET service of the Streamium LCD TV and you can manage 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.
Chapter 4 – Using the Streamium LCD TV This Streamium LCD TV either connects to your wireless home network (HOME/PC LINK) and plays music, photos, and movies stored on your PC(s), or to the Internet (INTERNET) for accessing various Internet Entertainment services (e.g. internet radio, movie trailers…). Note: Install the Philips Media Manager software, the Wireless Network Adapter (or wired connection), before you attempt to use the Streamium LCD TV.
Using the Streamium LCD TV 4.1 INTERNET With INTERNET you can make the Streamium TV play media files (music, photos, movies…) and start other services from the Internet. 1 Press the INTERNET button* on the remote control to open the Navigation View on your TV screen. * When the Streamium LCD TV connects to the Internet for the first time, and after resetting, the Streamium LCD TV will prompt you to register. See the chapter Enabling broadband Internet entertainment on pages 12-14.
Chapter 5 – Basic navigation This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus. 1 Press INTERNET or HOME LINK button on the remote control. 2 The available media sources and services will appear on the TV screen. 3 The little yellow arrows around the highlighted bar indicate which arrow buttons you can press to navigate through the menus on the television screen. 5 If colour coded user options appear on the TV screen, press the matching colour button to use that option.
Additional information Environmental information All redundant packing material has been omitted.We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into three mono materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).Your set consists of materials that can be recycled if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Chapter 6 – Problem solving 6.1 Audio/video problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Problem Possible cause Solution Power light does not light up and/or the Streamium LCD TV cannot be switched on. • No connection to mains power. Connect the power adapter to the Streamium LCD TV and to a mains outlet that provides electrical power. No display on the TV screen. • TV is switched off. Switch on your TV. No sound from the speaker.
Problem solving 6.2 PC / Network problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Problem Possible cause Solution The Installation CD will not start. • Autorun disabled for your drive. Double-click ‘My Computer’, then the CD-ROM drive icon and finally ‘Setup.exe’ to start the CD. The software will not install. • Wrong operating system. Go to www.philips.com/streamium to see which operating systems are supported.
Problem solving Problem Possible cause Solution Pressing the INTERNET button produces an empty content screen on your television. • Check whether the Streamium TV can connect to your PC. First, please check whether the Streamium LCD TV connect to a PC by pressing the PC LINK button. If not, see above. • No broadband Internet connection available. Broadband Internet means at least a 256 kbps always-on Internet connection. Dial-up ISDN/ telephone connections will not work.
Chapter 7 – Remote Control 7.1 Functions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions. Note : For functions of the TV, explanation is done in another section. & – – Power/standby button Switches Streamium LCD TV off (to standby). Switch on the Streamium LCD TV with the INTERNET or HOME LINK button. é Playback control buttons Playback (Play/Pause/Previous/Next) functions for multimedia content. é “ Coloured menu buttons For selecting or activating the colour-coded option from the on-screen menu.
Remote Control 7.2 Using the remote control Do the following steps to ensure that your remote control is ready for operation. 1 Pull out the plastic insulation sheet from the battery to enable the remote control to function. 2 Pull out battery cover and check whether the lithium battery is placed correctly. The words on the battery should face you when you remove the battery cover. 3 Insert battery cover and the remote control is now ready for use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
PRECAUTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • Disconnect mains plug when : – cleaning the TV screen, never use abrasive cleaning agents. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time. Do not shift or move the LCD TV around when it is powered on. Do not touch, push or rub the surface of the LCD screen with any sharp or hard objects.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES LANGUAGE or our Spanish and French-speaking TV owners, an onscreen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. F 1 2 3 4 5 TV Menu Picture Sound TV Menu Brightness Color Picture Picture Install Sharpness Sound Mode Tint Features Auto Program Install Channel Edit Mode Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until Install is highlighted.
HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES AUTO PROGRAM Y our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Brightness Sound Color Features Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint TV Menu Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until Install is highlighted.
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 5 6 Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button to adjust the selected control. TV Menu Picture Brightness Sound Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. Color Features Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint Picture Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. TV Menu Picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Picture will be highlighted. Equaliser Sound Balance Features AVL Install Dolby Virtual Mode SAP Sound Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Sound. Equalizer Balance AVL Dolby Virtual SAP Sound Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the sound menu.
HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLS Y our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Timer Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS T he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children may watch.
SETTING UP AN AUTOLOCK™ A utoLock allows parents to block out or censor any channels they think childr en A should not watch. A channel blocked by the CCESS CODE TM AutoLockTM control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let s set your AutoLock access code. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™ A fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. OCK HANNELS USING AUTOLOCK TV Menu Features • Timer Picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Timer É • Contrast + Autolock É • DNR • PIP Contrast + É DNR É PIP É • Autolock Sound Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO LOCK A HD (HIGH DEFINITION) CHANNEL IN TV MODE Y ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
HOW TO CLEAR ALL LOCKED CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME V arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code.
BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS A fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Timer É Autolock É Contrast + É DNR É PIP É Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGS Y ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Timer É Autolock É Contrast + É DNR É PIP É Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. 3 5 8 10 11 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
OTHER AUTOLOCK™ B T he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other blocking options as well/ With Block Options, the censoring can be turned On or Off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. LOCKING OPTIONS TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Timer É Autolock É Contrast + É DNR É PIP É Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
USING THE AUTOLOCK™ R T o remind you wich rating you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLockTM settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. 1 Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE. Your AutoLock™ settings will appear on the screen.
HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST+ CONTROL T ne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white portions become brighter. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Features Contrast + Install DNR Mode PIP Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT to access the Features menu.
HOW TO USE THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) CONTROL W hile you are in TV mode, you can call up a PIP window for the PC. To enable the PIP to function a DVI Input source must be selected. (Refer to the QUG for details on connections.) TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. 2 3 4 5 6 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT to access Features menu.
HOW TO USE THE MODE CONTROL T ne Mode Control will allow you to use the TV into the TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be used, these modes may have their own onscreen menu controls to optimize capability when used with computers, radios, or high-definition receivers. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Brightness Color Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint TV Menu 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROL C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. 1 Press the CC button on the remote control to select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the channel is making Closed Captioning available.
HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM LIST CONTROL T he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the televisions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for. Program List will display the channel number, the name of the channel if you have given it one, and whether it have AutoLock turn on or off.
HOW TO USE THE SURF CONTROL list or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your A remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list. 1 2 Press the CHANNEL(+) or (–) button (or the numbered buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list.
HOW TO USE THE AUTO PICTURE™ C ONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
SETTING UP THE MODE SELECT CONTROLS he Mode options allow you to move to other operating T modes within the TV. When in the FM Radio Mode, choose from TV , PC or HD Modes. 1 2 3 4 5 6 If in the FM Radio mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button until Mode is highlighted.
SETTING UP THE FM RADIO TIMER CONTROLS Radio Menu Y our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscreen clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 5 Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT button to make adjustments or to toggle the On or Off options. Time: Enter the current time using the Numbered buttons.
SETTING UP THE FM RADIO SOUND CONTROLS T o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. 1 To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options. 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu. 5 6 7 Press the CURSOR DOWN button until SOUND is highlighted.
SETTING UP THE SCREENSAVER CONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver W option that can be used. The Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the screen station indica- FM MODE (FM RADIO) Radio Menu • Timer Sound • Screen Saver Features Features Install tion around the display. 1 2 3 4 5 Picture Timer Mode É Screen Saver If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
e erence en perfor f rmance, good quality VGA cab SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR) PC PICTURE CONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the PC feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. T 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: When using the LCD TV as a PC monitor, slight diagonal interference lines may be observed when it is operated under electromagnetic interference environment but will not affect the performance of this product.
SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR) PC FEATURES PC Menu 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button REPEATEDLY to highlight the FEATURES. . Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Features menu. 6 Phase Clock Features Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button to make the desired adjustments. Note : For Auto Adjustment feature, press the CURSOR LEFT to start adjustment.
SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR) PC PIP CONTROLS W hile in PC mode, you can bring up a PIP window for the TV, HD or FM Radio channel. For example, you can listen to the radio while you use the computer. For PIP to function, an accessory must be connected to the DVI Input (See QuickGuide for connection). Press the VGA button on the remote control repeatedly until PC-D appears in the top lefthand corner of the screen.
SETTING UP THE HD SELECT CONTROL T he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of operation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes. 1 2 3 4 5 If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The PICTURE option will be highlighted.
SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) PICTURE CONTROLS T he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1). HD Menu Picture Brightness Sound Color Features Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint Picture Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The PICTURE option will be highlighted.
SETTING UP THE SOUND CONTROLS T he HD Mode also offers certain Sound control adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) HD Menu Picture Equaliser Sound Balance Features AVL Install Dolby Virtual Mode SAP Sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Equalizer Balance AVL Dolby Virtual SAP Sound Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.
SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) LOCK HD CHANNEL/CHANGE CODE T he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. The HD Mode AutoLock menu also allows you to change your AutoLock Access Code.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used. TV Only Produces MONO Sound • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only. • Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo.
INDEX Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Understanding the AutoLock™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 AutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Auto Program Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 AutoPicture™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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