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Using Wi-Fi Direct Function

Overview

The TV can be connected directly with a Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi compatible device (e.g. smartphone, PC) that also supports the “DLNA Push controller” function. Content such as photos/music/videos on the device can be played on the TV. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature.

Steps

  1. Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] using the / buttons.

  2. Select [Network] using the / buttons, then press the button.

  3. Select [Wi-Fi Direct] using the / buttons, then press the button.

  4. Select [On] using the / buttons, then press the button.

  5. Select [Wi-Fi Direct Settings] using the / buttons, then press the button.

  6. Select the TV name displayed on the TV screen with the Wi-Fi Direct compatible device.
    In the case of a Wi-Fi compatible device, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Manual].

  7. Operate the Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi compatible device to connect with the TV.

  8. Send the content from the Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi compatible device to the TV.
    For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device.

If the connection does not succeed

When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Manual].
Select [WPS (Push Button)] if the device supports WPS. Otherwise, select [Other Methods] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the set-up.

To connect another device

Follow the steps above to connect devices. Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same time. To connect another device when 8 devices are already connected, disconnect an unnecessary device, then connect the device.

To change the name of the TV shown on the connected device

Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Device Name].

To list connected devices/deregister devices

When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Show Device List / Delete].

To deregister a device, select the device in the list to delete, then press the button. Then, select [Yes] in the confirmation display.

To deregister all devices, press the OPTIONS button in the list, select [Delete All], then [Yes] in the confirmation display.

Icons on the left of the list show the following.
  (check icon): Connected devices
  (display icon): Screen mirroring compatible devices

To display dialogue when attempting to connect a device with the TV

Activating this function can avoid an unintended device from being connected.

When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Registration Notification].

Note that once you decline registration request from a device, you will not be able to connect the device unless you delete it from the device list.

To connect the declined device, press the OPTIONS button, select [Show Device List / Delete], then delete the declined device. Then, make a new connection with the device.

Notes

  • If the TV is connected with a wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz using the USB Wireless LAN Adapter;
  • - 5GHz connection will be disconnected when [Wi-Fi Direct] is set to [On].
  • - Connection will be resumed when [Wi-Fi Direct] is set to [Off].
  • Connecting devices must conform to the following:
  • - Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices: 2.4GHz connection (5GHz not supported).
  • - Wi-Fi Direct unsupported devices: IEEE802.11 g/n, 2.4GHz connection (5GHz not supported).

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