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It is also possible that the connection may not be
available due to a firewall problem. If you think
this causes your problem, contact your internet
service provider. A firewall might be the reason of a
connectivity and discovery problem while using the
TV in Audio Video Sharing mode or while browsing
via Audio Video Sharing feature.
Invalid Domain
Ensure that you have already logged on to your PC
with an authorized username/password and also
ensure that your domain is active, prior to sharing
any files in your media server program on your PC. If
the domain is invalid, this might cause problems while
browsing files in Audio Video Sharing mode.
Using Audio Video Sharing Network Service
Audio Video Sharing feature uses a standard that eases
the viewing process of digital electronics and makes
them more convenient to use on a home network.
This standard allows you to view and play photos, music
and videos stored in the media server connected to your
home network.
1. Server Software Installation
The Audio Video Sharing feature cannot be used if the
server programme is not installed onto your PC or if
the required media server software is not installed
onto the companion device. Please prepare your PC
with a proper server programme.
2. Connect to a Wired or Wireless Network
See the
Wired/Wireless Connectivity
chapters for
detailed configuration information.
3. Play Shared Files via Media Browser
Select
Media Browser
by using the
directional
buttons
from the main menu and press
OK
. The media browser
will then be displayed.
Audio Video Sharing
Select the desired media type on the main media
browser menu and press
OK
. If sharing configurations
are set properly,
Device Selection
screen will be
displayed after selecting the desired media type. If
available networks are found, they will be listed on
this screen. Select media server or network that you
want to connect to using the Up or Down buttons and
press
OK
. If you want to refresh the device list, press
the
Green
button. You can press
Menu
to exit.
If you select the media type as
Videos
and choose
a device from the selection menu. Then select the
folder with video files in it on the next screen and all
the available video files will be listed.
To play other media types from this screen, you can go
back to main
Media Browser
screen and select the
media type as desired and then perform the network
selection again. Or press the
Blue
button to switch to
next media type quickly without changing the network.
Refer to the
Media Browser
menu section for further
information on file playback.
If a problem occurs with the network, please switch
your television off at the wall socket and back on again.
Trick mode and jump are not supported with the Audio
Video Sharing feature.
PC/HDD/Media Player or any other devices that are
compatible should be used with a wired connection
for higher playback quality.
Use a LAN connection for quicker file sharing between
other devices like computers.
Note:
There may be some PC’s which may not be able to
utilize the Audio Video Sharing feature due to administrator
and security settings (such as business PC’s).
Internet Portal
HINT:
A broadband internet connection is required
for high quality viewing. You must set the country
option accordingly in the
First Time Installation
for proper operation of the internet portal.
Portal feature adds your TV a feature that allows you to
connect a server on the Internet and view the content
provided by this server over your Internet connection.
Portal feature allows you to view the music, video, clip
or web content with defined short-cuts. Whether you
can view this content without interruption depends
on the connection speed provided by your internet
service provider.
Press the
Internet
button on your remote control
to open internet portal page. You will see icons of
the available applications and services on the portal
screen. Use the directional buttons on your remote
to select the desired one. You may view the desired
content by pressing
OK
after selecting. Press
Back/
Return
button to return back to the previous screen.
Moreover, you can access some features using the
short-cut feature defined for the coloured or numeric
buttons of your remote.
Press the
Exit
button to quit the Internet portal mode.
PIP Window (depending on portal service)
Current source content will be displayed in the PIP
window, if you switch to portal mode while on any
active source.
If you switch to portal mode while watching TV
channels, current programme will be displayed in
the PIP window. You can change channels using
Pro/-
buttons.
Notes:
Possible application dependent problems may be caused by
the content service provider.
Portal service content and the interface may be changed at
any time without prior notice.
Third party internet services may change, be discontinued or
restricted at any time.
