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- Page 1 Wifi Wireless Multimedia Link SL400i Instructions for use English 4...
- Page 2 A) Front view B) Rear view...
- Page 3 Ireland 01 601 1161 Italia 02 48 27 11 53 www.philips.com/streamium European Regulations This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Under this Directive, this product can be put into service in the following states:...
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Page 4: Introduction
SL400i User Manual Philips Media Manager Installation CD Please contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing from the box. Introduction SL400i Your SL400i gives you wireless access to multimedia content stored on PCs and brings live streaming Internet entertainment to your existing TV set and/or audio system. -
Page 5: Legend Of Illustration
Legend of illustration (inside flap) A) Front view Power/standby button Switches the SL400i off (to standby) and on. – The indicator in the Power button lights up red if the SL400i is on standby. Left menu button Selects or activates the menu option in the lower left corner of the integrated display or shown in red on the TV screen. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Chapter 7 – Remote Control Chapter 8 – Entering and editing numeric and text information Chapter 9 – Advanced navigation and advanced SL400i functions Chapter 10 – Advanced Philips Media Manager uses Chapter 11 – Overview of SL400i connections Chapter 12 – Options menu Chapter 13 –... -
Page 7: Important Information
• Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around the SL400i for adequate ventilation. • Do not open this product. Contact your Philips retailer if you experience technical difficulties. • Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. When the system is switched to standby mode, it is still consuming some power. -
Page 8: Chapter 1 - Installing The Software
Start the program by clicking Start > Programs > Philips Media Manager. When opening the Philips Media Manager for the first time, you will be asked if you want to add a folder and scan for media files. Open a drive or a folder with music, photos, or movies in it. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Connecting The Sl400I
Chapter 2 – Connecting the SL400i Choose the scenario that best fits your situation for installing the SL400i. Option A: Option B: Option C: If you do not have a wireless computer network: In this configuration you only have a computer and a TV. •... - Page 10 Note: Choose ‘Ad-Hoc’ as your network type during installation. After the Wireless USB Adapter has been installed successfully, continue below. 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 monitor.
- Page 11 If asked, select ‘philips’ from the list of wireless network names (SSID) presented to you on the TV screen. Use the navigation buttons (3 4) on the remote control to select ‘philips’ as the network name to use and press OK to confirm.
- Page 12 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 monitor or click Start / Programs / Philips Media Manager.
- Page 13 Note: If the wireless network is not encrypted, you will not be asked to input an encryption key. > After about 30 seconds, you will see the PC Link menu appear on your TV screen. If you see the text ‘Philips Media Manager’ appear on your TV screen, the installation has succeeded.
- Page 14 SL400i. If you encounter problems during installation or should you need additional help, then: see Problem solving on page 24-26, or b) visit our website www.philips.com/streamium, and click on Support and FAQs, or contact our help-line.
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Page 15: If You Want To Make A Wired Connection
Ethernet port required Network hub Installing 2.3 If you want to make a wired connection Option C In this configuration you already have a TV, and a computer with a free ethernet connector (or a wired network with a free ethernet connector). •... - Page 16 ENGLISH 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.
- Page 17 SL400i. If you encounter problems during installation or should you need additional help, then: see Problem solving on page 24-26, or b) visit our website www.philips.com/streamium, and click on Support and FAQs, or contact our help-line. ENGLISH...
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Page 18: Chapter 3 - Enabling Broadband Internet Entertainment
Internet connection to the wireless or wired network. As an example we have included a chapter on page 46-50 of the extended User Manual on the Philips Media Manager CD on how to enable Internet Connection Sharing from your Microsoft other operating systems, third party router/gateway software is readily available on the market. -
Page 19: Pressing The Internet Button For The First Time
Use the 3, 4 and 2 keys on your remote control to enter your email address. If you mistyped, press 1 to delete the character you have entered. Next, press OK to send your email address to My.Philips. (See also: Chapter 8 - Entering or editing information in the extended user manual on the CD-ROM.) Alternatively, use SMS TEXT-style keys for inputting your email address. - Page 20 Please make note of your password, as you will need it if you want to re-register after resetting the SL400i. After creating a My.Philips account, press the INTERNET button again. > The SL400i will now have access to the Internet services of your My.Philips account..Have fun!
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Page 21: Chapter 4 - Using The Sl400I
Note: Install the Philips Media Manager software, the Wireless USB Adapter (or wired connection), and the SL400i before you attempt to use the SL400i. Also, make sure the Philips Media Manager icon is present in the lower right corner of your computer screen. Internet services require a broadband Internet connection. -
Page 22: Chapter 5 - Basic Navigation
ENGLISH The little yellow arrows around the highlighted bar indicate which arrow buttons you can press to navigate through the menus on the television screen. Option: If menu choices are displayed in the lower left and lower right corner of the LCD, use the buttons on the SL400i on either side of the LCD to enter your choice. The left button corresponds to the red button on the remote control, the right button corresponds to the green button.You may also use the remote control colour buttons instead of the buttons on either side of the SL400i LCD display. -
Page 23: Additional Information
Disclaimer This product is provided by Philips ‘as is’ and without any express or implied warranty of any kind of warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. -
Page 24: Chapter 6 - Problem Solving
The remote control does not function properly. 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. Possible cause Solution No connection to mains power. - Page 25 6.2 PC / Network problems Check the Support section on www.philips.com/streamium for the latest information on problem solving. Possible cause Solution Autorun disabled for your drive.
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Page 26: Chapter 6 – Problem Solving
Upgrade the SL400i by pressing the MENU button. features. Then select Online Upgrade. Go to www.philips.com/streamium for the latest version of the Media Manager software. Your Internet bandwidth might be Check for Internet congestion. Do not download (temporarily) too low. -
Page 27: Chapter 7 - Remote Control
Chapter 7 - Remote Control 7.1 Remote control buttons Power/standby button Switches SL400i off (to standby). – Switch on the SL400i with the INTERNET or PC LINK source button INTERNET source button Selects the Internet as your source of multimedia content. –... -
Page 28: Chapter 7 – Remote Control
ENGLISH 7.2 Placing batteries • Use 2 x 1.5 V batteries, type R03, UM4 or AA. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Never mix different types of battery (standard, alkaline, etc.).This may reduce the life of the batteries. Remove battery cover. -
Page 29: Chapter 8 - Entering And Editing Numeric And Text Information
Chapter 8 - Entering or editing numeric and text information You can enter numbers and text into the SL400i in several ways: Navigation keys On the TV screen, arrows are displayed above and below the character being entered or edited and that character is shown in a different colour. Press 4 or 3 to browse through the characters available. -
Page 30: Chapter 9 - Advanced Navigation And Advanced Sl400I Functions
ENGLISH Chapter 9 - Advanced navigation and advanced SL400i functions 9.1 Navigation view The view displayed on the TV screen while navigating the media menus, is called the 'Navigation View'. It works as follows: Path This shows you the menu choices you have made in getting to the current screen. A useful tool for Smart Navigation (see below). - Page 31 INFO! button 5 If an item is currently playing, press INFO! to receive an email with information about the item playing, or to collect the information at your My.Philips Streamium account. RECENT (for INTERNET only) 4 Press the RECENT button to go directly to the items you have opened recently.
- Page 32 ENGLISH 9.2.2 For photos It works as follows: Picture info. This shows you information on the image currently being displayed. Colour buttons bar. The colour button bar shows you the user actions available for each screen. Pressing a colour button on the remote control will perform the corresponding action as mentioned on the screen.
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Page 33: Chapter 10 - Advanced Philips Media Manager Uses
Manager on more than one computer at the same time to make the media files on that computer available to the SL400i. A) Install the Philips Media Manager in the same way as you did for the first computer (see on page 8, steps 1 - 4). -
Page 34: Chapter 11 - Overview Of Sl400I Connections
ENGLISH VCR/DVD Audio Audio Chapter 11 - Overview of SL400i connections Connect a SCART (EURO) cable between the lower SCART audio/video connection # of the SL400i and your TV. > This will enable you to view the user menus and multimedia content on the television screen.The television will also provide audio playback. -
Page 35: Chapter 12 - Options Menu
Chapter 12 - Options menu In the Options menu you can view and edit the settings of the SL400i. On the remote control, press the MENU button to enter the Options menu. Select a menu item by pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4, and select by pressing OK or 2. Close the Options menu by pressing the MENU button again on the remote control. - Page 36 ENGLISH 12.2 Picture Menu The Picture Menu gives you access to display settings. See below for an overview. Color Settings Select a colour setting from the list (Personal, Soft, Animation, Rich, Natural). Brightness Adjusts the Brightness for the ‘Personal’ colour setting. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast for the ‘Personal’...
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Page 37: Network Menu
DNS 2 Wireless Config. Wireless Mode Network Name (SSID)Enter the name (SSID) of the wireless Note: the SSID is case-sensitive, meaning that ‘philips’ is not the same as ‘PHILIPS’ or ‘Philips’. Channel Number Encryption Config. First, select whether or not to use wireless network encryption: WEP Encryption Off/On.Then, you may enter up to 4 WEP Keys... - Page 38 ENGLISH 12.3.1 Static IP settings If you select Static IP as your Network Mode in Network > Network Config > Network Mode, you will need to provide the SL400i with the following manual settings for its wireless network: IP Address This is the fixed IP Address you want the SL400i to have in your network.
- Page 39 On this basis Philips cannot guarantee the functioning of PARENTAL LEVEL system and declines any liability associated with unintended watching of media content. If in doubt, please make sure the media plays according to your PARENTAL LEVEL settings before you allow children access to the SL400i.
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Page 40: Chapter 13 - What You Need To Know About Networks
Examples are: Already built-in Wireless PCI expansion card You do not need to open your PC to connect a wireless USB/notebook adapter (available from Philips) or USB/Ethernet cable to your PC. adapter Wireless USB Wireless notebook adapter... - Page 41 INTERNET INTERNET In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically.Therefore, another important network property is how the computers connect to each other, either directly or through a central device. ONE-ON-ONE WIRED NETWORK also known as: Direct connection network (max. two PCs) Note: Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to each other.
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Page 42: Chapter 14 - Advanced Wireless Network Information
ENGLISH Chapter 14 - Advanced wireless network information What are wireless network connections? Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol (called IEEE 802.11b/g or WiFi) to communicate with the SL400i by means of radio transmissions. WiFi radio waves travel outwards from the antenna in all directions, and can transmit through walls and floors. - Page 43 ENGLISH The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network Enable the highest WEP key level that your hardware provides for. Upgrade your hardware, if possible. If you do not protect your wireless network, all data from your PC might be accessible by, for example, your neighbours or passers-by.
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Page 44: Chapter 15 - Entering An Encryption Key
ENGLISH Chapter 15 - Entering an encryption key A WEP encryption key protects your wireless network against intrusion by encrypting the data sent through your network. Its setting must be the same for all PCs and devices in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled.) WEP key conversion table ASCII ASCII... - Page 45 > Once you have activated the same encryption key for the Wireless USB Adapter, the connection between the SL400i and your computer will be re-established. Example, for the Philips Wireless USB Adapter: Double-click the CPWUA Monitor icon in the lower right corner of your computer monitor.
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Page 46: Chapter 16 - Internet Connection Sharing
ENGLISH Chapter 16 - Internet Connection Sharing Before you press the INTERNET button for the first time, you need to make sure that the SL400i has Internet access. Either directly through a wireless base station, or indirectly through a PC with Internet access and router/gateway software (e.g. ICS from the Windows OS) installed and running. - Page 47 > This will open the context menu of that network connection. Note: Do not right-click the wireless network connection that connects to your Streamium product (e.g. the Philips Wireless USB adapter 11g). Right-click the network connection that provides you with broadband Internet access.
- Page 48 ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE While installing, you may be asked for the Windows Installation CD. Please, keep it at hand. Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one). •...
- Page 49 Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one) • Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser. On the desktop, double-click 'My Network Places' and then double-click 'Home Networking Wizard'.
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Page 50: Chapter 16 – Internet Connection Sharing
ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 2000 You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows 2000. Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly (if you have one) •... -
Page 51: Chapter 17 - Advanced (Network) Problemsolving
IP address of the PC or network device that connects to the Internet.You can check the network gateway address through your network adapter program or with IPCONFIG (see below). Note: Philips Wireless USB/Notebook Adapter users may click the 'Link information' tab in the CPWUA/CPWNA Monitor program. - Page 52 ENGLISH Check your computer's IP configuration as follows: For Windows 98SE / Windows Me: Click 'Start', 'Run...', and enter ‘winipcfg’. Click 'OK' to view the IP settings. In this window, select your wireless network adapter. Click 'More Info>>' to expand. For Windows XP / Windows 2000: Click 'Start', 'Run...', and enter ‘command’.
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Page 53: Chapter 18 - Glossary
Shielded Twisted Pair.The type of network cable you need to use. Playing media content from the Internet while it is downloading is called 'streaming'. The Philips range of Internet enabled products. Shifts the vertical position of the display on the TV screen. -
Page 54: Chapter 19 - Technical Specifications
Video: Picture: Output connectors: Wireless: Networking: Chapter 19 - Technical specifications Check for the product specifications of the latest upgrade on www.philips.com/streamium. • 61 x 435 x 280 mm • 110-240V, 50-60 Hz • Approx. 10 watts / less than 2 watts •... - Page 55 Name, Anschrift und Unterschrift des Händlers Naam, adres en handtekening v.d. handelaar Nombre, direccion y firma del distribudor Nome, indirizzo e firma del fornitore www.philips.com This document is printed on chlorine free produced paper Data subject to change without notice Printed in The Netherlands 3103 605 20941.1...