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Until a few days ago it was working perfectly since several months.
Since a few days when i click the icon nothing happens anymore.
Tried to deinstall/ reinstall the SW - no changes
Clicking the icon the possibility to launch the program is not highlighted and nothing happens
Tried to launch from PROGRAMS nothing again ...
any idea / suggestion?
tks
Good Morning Forum,
I have a big problem with Philips Wi-Fi MediaConnect ver.1.6.42.
My TV is 40PFL8605H/12
When I run the MediaConnect app, the icon is disabled and the tooltips say "Searching for TV
on the network "
Until a week ago it worked very good.
The MediaConnect worked perfectly on two different PCs (both Seven 64)
in my home network.
In the meantime I updated the firmware on my TV to the version of the TV 000.140.039.000
I did not tell for sure but I suspect the problem is born with the update.
In order I have already tried:
Full reset of the TV
Reset and reinstall Wi-Fi PTA01 on my TV.
Resetting the modem/router on my home network.
Reinstalling the application Wi-Fi MediaConnect on my PC .
Disable Firewall and Antivirus on my PC
Note:
The TV run perfectly the NET TV and access perfectly to multimedia files on shared folder PC.
Immediately after detecting the problem, in the network TV settings,
i found that the set "Displayed multimedia files" was strangely disabled
I tried to reenable but no longer works
In general, the TV is no longer detected by the PC on the network.
I called the hotline, but hekpdesk do not even know where
begin.
I'm desperate
Help me
Hi
so in the TV the Option "Displayed multimedia files" is Disabled and can not be Enabled, right?
Thomas
The option "Displayed multimedia files" after the firmware update was strangely disabled.
Now, it is enabled, but still NOT working
Now, it is enabled, but the "Wi-Fi Mediaconnect app" still NOT workingQuote:
Originally Posted by Cruzeros
no need to double post!
i would only suggest that you connect a PC directly to the TV via Ethernet Cable, set both Devices to manual IP (you can use the same settings provided by DHCP) and after that try Wifi media Connect again.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruzeros
Connect the TV and the router with ethernet cable to rule that the problem is the wireless connection. DHCP enabled.
After, log on to Windows with an Administrator user, remove ALL DEVICES and uncheck Media Streaming on Windows Media Server. Then repeat the procedure from scratch for sharing media in Windows: Check the option Streaming Media and select the device Philips TV.
Test if it works now. Otherwise, restart the PC, the router and the TV, waiting to establish communication between the TV and Windows Media Server and try again ... lucky.
a greeting
Hello Thomas, hello a_Tom, hello Jomspand, Hello everyone,
sorry for double post.
I connected the PC directly to the TV with ethernet cross cable and IP addresses manually.
I have disabled firewall and Antivirus on PC.
1 -) The TV is correct pinged from the PC.
2 -) From the TV i log to Windows Media Server (Windows Media Player and Twersity)
and play Video/Audio files.
3 -) From the TV i log to Internet with Web Browser and Net TV.
The MediaConnect does not work and says: "Searching for TV on the network"
The PTA01 FAQ on the Philips website reports:
Question:
"A message appears stating that the TV is not detected"
Response:
"Make sure the TV is set to show the external media files.
Go to "home", "setup", "network settings" (home, configuration, network settings) and select "PC media files show" (show media files). Must be selected "on" (active)."
In my opinion the problem is the network TV settings "Show PC media files"
The interface of the TV tells me that the setting is active but in reality it is NOT.
This could be a bug introduced for some reason on my TV from the last
firmware update.
Question: How do I downgrade to old firmware?
Thank in advance anyone who help me
I have the same problem!
have you solved the problem?
Let me know.
Thank you.
Hey Guys
there is really no need to move up this old Threads.
If you have Questions to the Threadstarter, pls use the Private Message Option.
Thanks
I have merged the Topics to one.
@Cruzeros
I would say the best is that you get in contact with your Local Call Center.
http://www.support.philips.com/suppo...jsp?COOKIE=off
Regards
Thomas
Cruzeros Hello,Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruzeros
Sorry, but ... I do not read that you have taken the test that I noted in my previous comment:
1- DHCP enabled on both TV and PC.
2- Connect the TV and the Router with ethernet cable.
3- Log on to Windows with an Administrator user:
3.1- Remove ALL DEVICES and uncheck Media Streaming on Windows Media Server.
3.2- From scratch for sharing media in Windows: Check the option Streaming Media and select the device Philips TV on Windows Media Server.
4- Test if it works now. Otherwise, restart the PC, the router and the TV, waiting to establish communication between the TV and Windows Media Server and try again.
Details for Step 3:
Open Advanced sharing settings by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type network, click Network and Sharing Center, and then, in the left panel, click Change advanced sharing settings: http://www.7tutorials.com/files/img/...ring/cnss2.jpg
In the Home or Work profile section, verifies that “turn on network discovery” is enabled.
Under Media streaming in the Home or Work profile section, click on the Choose media streaming options> Click on the Turn off/on media streaming button
Select to show devices or computers on the Local network or All networks to have them allowed or blocked to access your shared media. In this case:
3.1- First “Remove” ALL DEVICES and, second, Turn off Media Streaming clicking “Block All”. Click OK when finished.
3.2- Repeat from scratch, Change advanced sharing settings> Choose media streaming options> Turn on Media Streaming and “allow” Philips TV. Click OK when finished.
http://www.7tutorials.com/files/img/...ring/cnss8.jpg
In any case, you can try if it works with the “Play-To”: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...atures/play-to
If not played with “Play-To” WMP the problem is not Wifi Media Connect, and if it plays, then it would must plays with Wi-Fi Media Connect. If W7 do not see the option “Play-To” in WMP because you have not Turn on Media Streaming in Windows .
Pd.: Do not use TVersity during this test at any time. The testshould only do it using Windows Media Server.
Dear Jomsp ,
Now, i performed perfectly throughout the procedure you indicated, but is NOT work.
When I enable streaming media in your step 3.2, Philips TV does not appear (done multiple times).
What I'm trying to say is that in my previous posts:
The various PCs in the network (I tried it with more than one) do not see the Philips TV.
To explain better how to behave if the Philips TV as a PC that has a firewall that blocks all incoming connections to him.
The connections that are originated by him are OK.
In fact, the Net TV and access to the Windows MediaPlayer on the PCs works well.
Obviously, does NOT really go "To the Play" of WMP and "Philips Wi-fi MediaConnect".
From what I read in the "FAQ Philips PTA01" the setting that closes the doors of this "hypothetical Firewall TV" is "PC media files show" on TV network settings.
During the various tests, this setting is set to ON, but it is as if it was not.
I repeat that when the problem occurred, after updating the firmware of the TV to realease 000,140,039,000, this setting was set "strange" to OFF.
This also makes me think that may have been caused by some bugs in the new firmware or something went wrong during the upgrade.
What do you think?
Give me your opinion
greetings
Dear Cruzeros,
I understand you that you did Ping with positive result, the PC detects the TV, but it contradicts that does not appear the Philips TV device here: http://www.7tutorials.com/files/img/...ring/cnss8.jpg
Just in case, I put the procedure to Ping:
With the remote control the TV, go to the Network Setup menu on your TV and record the IP that is assigned to the TV.
Enter the PC> Click Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt> Type the command ping and the IP address of the TV you've recorded and click Enter.
ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
“XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX” is the IP address of the TV.
If communication is available, return a response message with a set of values. If you do not get a reply within a couple of seconds, it means that the TV is not recognized the network.
¿Ping OK?
In any case, I would ask:
Router:
Have you tried to enable UPnP on the router?.
Have you tried to reset to return the original configuration of the router?.
Have you tried with another router?.
PC:
Have you enable Network Discovery, profile Home/Work? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...work-discovery
In Networks Location, Choose Home network? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...twork-location
Can you see the Philips TV in "Network Discovery"? – http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wind...e-network-map/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...sta-Inside-Out
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...he-network-map
If you share "Streaming Media" with another second or third PC on your local network, shows these PC s here:? - http://www.7tutorials.com/files/img/...ring/cnss8.jpg
¿Your network is a Homegroup? , ¿Have you tested like Workgroup? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...nd-a-homegroup
Have you tried to return to a previous restore point to a previous date when it worked Wifi Media Connect? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...System-Restore
Have you tried uninstalling the antivirus and Tversity?.
Your W7 ¿is "Starter" version?.
Have you tried to connect the TV to a PC other than W7?.
Have you tried to reformat and reinstall a clean W7, and without installing antivirus or Tversity or any additional software ... with W7 clean?.
TV:
Have you tried reinstalling the firmware update?.
Have you requested the stable version of firmware to official support from Philips in your area?.
Have you tried to physically disconnect all devices that are connected to the TV?.
Have you tried restoring the factory settings of the TV?.
Have you tried installing an earlier version of firmaware flowing through the network? (this would be the last resort).
I have no opinion, if not many questions ... I think no choice but to keep trying to eliminate possibilities ... or leave the matter in the hands of the official Philips support ... I would opt to try and eliminate possibilities.
Greetings
Pd.: Though I suppose you've already read, you can check the following article: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...5136&faqview=1
I would stress the following: “Switch On the router. Set the router to DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ) On”. And DHCP enabled on both TV and PC.
On the other hand, do not use Tversity, or any other software for testing. Use the TV (Browse PC - Start Menu), instead of Wifi Media Connect software to access folders on the PC and play media files to check if the connection between the TV and the PC is correct. If You Can not access folders and play your PC from TV (Browse PC - Start Menu), would be that the problem does not detect the PC the TV, This must be addressed and prior to use Wifi Media Connect, "Play-To" WMP, Tversity, and so on.
Dear Jomsp,
I will first thank you for your time.
I hope that with your cooperation can solve this problem.
Yes, is OKQuote:
Dear Cruzeros...
If communication is available, return a response message with a set of values. If you do not get a reply within a couple of seconds, it means that the TV is not recognized the network.
¿Ping OK?
Yes.Quote:
In any case, I would ask:
Router:
Have you tried to enable UPnP on the router?.
Have you tried to reset to return the original configuration of the router?.
Have you tried with another router?.
Yes.
Yes
Can you tell me how to do this?Quote:
TV:
Have you tried reinstalling the firmware update?.
Normally, you can not reinstall the same firmware version :confused:
The most stable I've used is the Q55xx_0.140.34.0Quote:
Have you requested the stable version of firmware to official support from Philips in your area?.
My file has been deleted :mad:
How do I get it?
Yes.Quote:
Have you tried to physically disconnect all devices that are connected to the TV?.
Have you tried restoring the factory settings of the TV?.
Yes.
Where can I find a previous version?Quote:
Have you tried installing an earlier version of firmaware flowing through the network? (this would be the last resort).
On the official site is only the latest version! :confused:
Can you, please, even in private messages, show me a link? :D
Jomsp,
I thank you in advance for your cooperation :)
Dear Cruzeros,
- I guess that is another brand, right? ... if the router is the same brand this test would be invalid.Quote:
Have you tried with another router?.
Yes.
- Yes, it is… but, you can try and see what happens.Quote:
TV:
Have you tried reinstalling the firmware update?.
Can you tell me how to do this?
Normally, you can not reinstall the same firmware version .
- Contact with the tecnical support Philips in your local area and ask him ... I understand that they have all the firmwares.Quote:
Have you requested the stable version of firmware to official support from Philips in your area?.
How do I get it?
- In this moment I don´t find the link... If you search with Google perhaps can find ... but use a firmware downloaded from an unofficial page is a risk... I understand that the service technician of Philps should give you the firmware smoothly.Quote:
Have you tried installing an earlier version of firmaware flowing through the network? (this would be the last resort).
Where can I find a previous version?
On the official site is only the latest version!
Can you, please, even in private messages, show me a link?
I hope I have clarified your doubts about my questions.
We are awaiting your test on the PC.
Greetings