Operation; Watch The Connected Video Source; Change Picture Format; Play Multimedia Files Via Local Area Network - Philips 49BDL3005X User Manual

BDL4988XC/49BDL3005X
4.

Operation

NOTE: T he control button described in this section is mainly on the
remote control unless specified otherwise.
4.1.

Watch the Connected Video Source

See page 11 for external equipments connection.
1. Press [ ] SOURCE button.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to select a device, then press [
4.2.

Change Picture Format

You can change the picture format to suit the video source. Each video
source has its available picture formats.
The available picture formats depend on the video source:
1. Press the [ ] FORMAT button.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to select a picture format, then press
[ ] button.
• {Auto zoom}: Enlarge the picture to fill the screen. This option is
recommended for minimal screen distortion but not for HD or
PC.
• {Movie expand 16:9}: Scale 4:3 format to 16:9. This options is
not recommended for HD or PC.
• {Wide screen}: Show the content undistorted in wide screen
format. This options is not recommended for HD or PC.
• {Unscaled}: Provide maximum detail for PC. This option is
available only when PC mode is selected from the {Picture}
menu.
• {4:3}: Display the classic 4:3 format.
• {Custom zoom}: Apply the customized zoom settings selected
from the sub-menu of Picture and edges.
4.3. Play multimedia files via Local Area
Network
To play files via Local Area Network, you will need:
• A wired home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play
(uPnP) router.
• Optional: A LAN cable that connects your display to your home
network.
• A media server running on your computer.
• Appropriate settings on your computer firewall to allow you to run
the media server.

4.3.1. Network settings

1. Connect your display and the computer to the same home network.
Refer to the connection diagram as shown below.
2. Switch your PC and router On.
• Single display setup:
ROUTER
[RJ-45]
PC
] button.
[RJ-45]
• Multiple display setup:
ROUTER
[RJ-45]
PC
NOTE: I f the device does not return to DLNA mode due to external
electrical disturbances (e.g. electrostatic discharge), user
intervention is required.
Set up media sharing
1. Install a media server on your computer to share the media files.
Here are some media servers for different operating systems:
• For PC: Windows Media Player 11 (or higher) or TVersity
• For Mac: Twonky
2. Switch on the media sharing on your computer using the media
server. For more information on how to set up the media server,
refer to the website of the media server.

4.3.2. How to use DLNA-DMP

Ensure that you have connected to the network first.
Press the button to display the connection of the network.
HDMI 1 1080p60
Picture format
Picture style
Sound style
Smart power
Volume
Monitor group
Monitor ID
Model name
SWVersion
Serial no
Temperature
Network configuration
IP address
Netmask
Gateway
Network name
Ethernet MAC address
Play files from display
1. Press [ ] SOURCE button, select Network, and press [
button.
2. As all PCs are connected to the same router now, select the correct
one.
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to select the directory and files to play.
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DISPLAY 1
[RJ-45] [RJ-45]
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Wide screen
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Personal
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BDL4988XC
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DHCP & Auto IP
192.168.1.116
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USB
Network
Internet
SmartCMS
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Display Port
Card OPS
DVI-D
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VGA
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