Using Network Services
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(DLNA
/ VIERA
CAST
/ freesat)
Advanced
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Network connections
If you do not have a Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
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Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or
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telecommunications company.
Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment.
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Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively.
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Please refer to your network manual, too.
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Example 1
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You can use a hub or router to connect your TV to a DLNA Certified media server to use DLNA features, and to
telecommunication equipment to use VIERA CAST and freesat features.
LAN cable
Modem
Hub or Router
DLNA Certified
media server
(for example, PC, etc.)
Internet
Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection.
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If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.
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If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub.
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Ensure that the Broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
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If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 LAN cables are required.
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Example 2
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You can connect your TV directly to a DLNA Certified media server to use DLNA features.
LAN cable
DLNA Certified
media server
(for example, PC, etc.)
Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection.
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Example 3
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You can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA CAST and freesat features.
LAN cable
Modem
Internet
Note
Depending on the ISP or telecommunications company, the required equipment and the internet connection
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procedure are different. Ensure that you use the network equipment that are authorized by your ISP and
telecommunications company.
You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV. You may be required to make settings on your
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computer.
Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications company, additional
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fees may be incurred or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible.
Please contact your ISP or telecommunications company if you require further assistance regarding the network
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equipment.