Devices that store and provide contents, such as photo/music files, is called server. The TV receives the photo/music files from the server via the network, and you can enjoy them on the TV even in other rooms.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA compatible device is necessary as a server.
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If your home network has a DHCP server, this step can be skipped.
Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router.
For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your Internet service provider or supplied with the router.
- Press HOME.
- Press
to select Settings. - Press
to select Network Settings, then press
. - Select Network, then press
. - Select IP Address Settings, then press
. - Select an item, and press
.- When you select DHCP (DNS automatic)
Go to step 7. - When you select DHCP (DNS manual)
Set Primary DNS/Secondary DNS using
and the number buttons. - When you select "MANUAL"
Set the following items using
and the number buttons.- IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
- If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting
Press OPTIONS, then press
to select Proxy Set-up and press
. Then enter the settings.
- When you select DHCP (DNS automatic)
- Press
. - Press
to select Test, then press
. - Press
to select Yes, then press
.The network diagnostic starts.
When the message Connection successful. appears, press
RETURN repeatedly to exit.
Note: If Connection successful does not appear, click here to take a look at our troubleshooting section, and check the connections and settings.
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home menu automatically.
- Set the server to allow connections from the TV.
For details on settings on the server, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the server.
- Press HOME.
- Press
to select Settings. - Press
to select Network Settings, then press
. - Select Server Display Settings, then press
. - Select the server you want to display on the Home menu, then press
. - Select Yes, then press
.To set the server not to be displayed on the Home menu
In step 7, press
to select No, then press
.
Available Options (on the connected server settings display)
| Option | Description |
| Delete All | Deletes all connected servers. |
| Update List | Updates the server list to the latest information. |
| Information | Displays information about the connected server currently selected. |
| Delete | Deletes the connected server currently selected. |
If you cannot connect to your home network
The TV can check if the server is being correctly recognised.
- Press HOME.
- Press
to select Settings. - Press
to select Network Settings, then press
. - Select Server Diagnostics, then press
. - Select Yes, then press
.
The server diagnostic starts.
When the server diagnostic is complete, the diagnostic result list appears. - Select the server you want to confirm, then press
.
The diagnostic results of the selected server appear.If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, look up the possible causes and what to do in our troubleshooting section, and check connections and settings.
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server easily by selecting an icon on the Home menu of the TV.
- Press HOME.
- Press
to select Photo or Music. - Press
to select a server, then press
.
In Music, List View appears.
In Photo, Thumbnail View appears.
Press the yellow button to switch between List View and Thumbnail View.If network devices do not appear, follow the steps under the "Checking the Network connection" section.
- Press
to select a file or folder, then press
.
When you select a folder, select a file, then press
.
Playback starts.
Notes:
- A map can be displayed with a photograph in the case of longitude and latitude information has been recorded to photograph´s EXIF data.
- Depending on the network device, it may be necessary to register the TV with the network device.
- Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
the entire screen depending on the image size and
aspect ratio. - Some photo files may take some time to be displayed when using
(Photo). - The file name and folder name support only English.
- To play the files which are received from a network device, they need to have one of the following file formats:
- Still images: JPEG format
- Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
Depending on the network device, the file format may be converted before transfer. In such cases, the file format resulting after conversion is used for playback. For details, see the instruction manual for the network device being used.
Even files conforming to one of the file formats given above cannot be played in some cases.
To enjoy photographs and music on the TV screen by operating other device (Renderer)
Renderer
is a feature for playing photo files and music files stored in other
network devices (digital still camera, mobile phone, etc.) on the TV by
operating the controller device in question.
To use this feature, a renderercompatible device such as a digital still camera or mobile phone is required as the controller. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the controller.
- Set Renderer Function, Renderer Access Control and Renderer Set-up in Network Settings if necessary.
Renderer Function Enables playback of photos or music on the TV through other control devices on the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone. Renderer Access Control Allows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set to On, you can playback photos or music on the TV using the controller. Renderer Set-up Automatic Access Permission Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV automatically when the network device accesses the TV for the first time. Renderer Name Allows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the controller. - Play the file selected using the controller on the TV.
The file is played on the TV over the connected network.
Use the controller or the TV´s remote to perform operations during playback.
(Photo) Available Options
| Picture Mode | Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. Picture Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the input source. | |
| Vivid | For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. | |
| Standard | For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. | |
| Cinema | For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-like environment. | |
| Photo-Vivid | For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. | |
| Photo-Standard | For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing in the home. | |
| Photo-Original | For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used when imaging developed photographs. | |
| Sound Mode | Selects the sound mode. | |
| Dynamic | Enhances the treble and bass sounds. | |
| Standard | For standard sounds. | |
| Clear Voice | Makes voice sound clearer. | |
| Surround | S-FORCE Front Surround | Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just two front speakers. |
| Off | Selects for normal stereo or mono reception. | |
| Cropping | Crops a photograph. | |
| Display map | Displays a map of the location where a photo was shot along with the photo itself. | |
| Show Options | Allows you to set repeat / shuffle for photo playback. | |
| Photo Set-up | Sets how playback should be performed and what effects to use during slideshows. | |
| Rotate | Rotates files. | |
| Speaker | Turns on/off the TV´s internal speakers. | |
| TV Speaker | The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV´s sound through the TV speakers. | |
| Audio System | The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV´s sound only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets. When connected with Control for HDMI compatible equipment, you can turn the connected equipment on interlocked with the TV. This setting must be made after connecting the equipment. | |
| Information | Displays information about the device, folders, and files. | |
(Music) Available Options
| Sound Mode | See previous table |
| Surround | See previous table |
| Add to Slideshow | Registers the background music to be played during a slideshow using (Photo). |
| Omit from Slideshow | Cancels the registered background music. |
| Playback Options | Allows music options to be set for repeat, shuffle, or regular playback. |
| Speaker | See previous table |
| Information | Displays information about the device, folders, and files. |