Using with other equipment 12 – Pioneer PDP-LX5090H User Manual
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Connect directly to a media server
To run a PC as a media server, connect the flat screen TV directly to
the PC using a twisted (“cross-over”) Ethernet (LAN) cable. See the
diagram below.
Confirm the IP Address
After making the network connection, follow the instructions below
to confirm the IP Address before accessing the network. (The setup
is effective for Auto only. To perform the procedure, DHCP on your
server or router must be valid. See
1
Press HMG on the remote control.
The Home Media Gallery menu appears on screen.
2
Select “HMG Setup”.
Use the arrow buttons to highlight an option.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Select “Network Setup”.
5
Select “Auto DHCP”.
The screen turns from “Select” mode to “Input” mode.
6
Select “Yes”.
7
Press RETURN.
The HMG Setup screen returns.
The IP Address is assigned.
The Home Media Gallery supports Auto IP and DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol). If the system failed to assign the IP
Address or if you want to obtain different addresses, select No then
enter IP Address and Subnet mask. See Network Setup or HMG
Setup to enter an address manually.
For information on DHCP, refer to network device’s operating
instructions.
You may need to contact your service provider or network
administrator when manually entering an IP Address.
Some media servers block or are programmed to block access to
client servers. When connecting the flat screen TV, check the media
server for client server access rights.
Connect a USB device
You can also enjoy content stored on memory cards by connecting
a USB device to the flat screen TV. The root directory or Device List
screen appears as soon as a USB flash drive or a multi-card reader
is connected to the USB port. Another option is to connect your
digital camera directly to the flat screen TV using a commercially
available USB connector cable.
If for any reason, the Folder/Content List or Device List fails to
appear, follow the steps below.
1
Press HMG.
The Home Media Gallery menu appears on screen.
2
Select “USB”.
Use the arrow buttons to highlight an option.
3
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
4
Select the desired device.
The USB Device screen must be displayed.
5
Press ENTER to navigate to a folder or play a file/content.
To return to the previous screen, press
RETURN.
To exit, press
EXIT or HMG.
Note
• The flat screen TV displays the USB Device screen or root
directory immediately after inserting a USB device. In this case,
start from step 5.
• When a multi-card reader is inserted, the USB Device screen is
displayed. In this case, start from step 4.
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Cross-over cable
Media server 1
Rear view
Flat screen TV
USB flash drive
Digital camera with USB
Mass Storage Class
(PTP also supported)
Flash media via USB adapter (Multi-card reader)
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