Toshiba 42LX177 Connecting your TV, Overview of cable types, About the connection illustrations

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Overview of cable types

Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable.

Coaxial (F-type) cable

Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT input on your TV.

Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)

Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.

S-video cable

S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a composite video cable. If you connect an S-video cable, be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Component video cables (red/green/blue)

Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream® is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

HDMI™ cable (with HDMI Logo “ ”)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries both video and audio information; therefore, separate audio cables are not required for a complete HDMI device connection (- page 20 and page 23).

Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

Dual-wand IR blaster cable

Dual-wand IR blaster cable is for use with video devices with IR (infrared) remote control. This cable can be used with the TV’s IR pass-through feature (- page 18).

To obtain IR blaster cable:

Visit www.ceaccessories.toshiba.com.

Optical audio cable

Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (- page 22).

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable is for connecting a PC to the TV’s PC IN terminal (- page 23).

Ethernet (RJ-45) cable

Ethernet (RJ-45) cable is used to connect the TV to your home network (- page 24 and Chapter 8).

About the connection illustrations

You can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. The connection illustrations in this manual are representative of typical device connections only. The input/output terminals on your devices may differ from those illustrated herein. For details on connecting and using your specific devices, refer to each device’s owner’s manual.

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Contents 42LX177 46LX177 52LX177 57LX177 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerAdditional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service InstallationService CareTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketChoosing a location for your LCD TV Removing the Pedestal StandTrademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Troubleshooting Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Green and Yellow LEDsTV back panel connections ColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2Thinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection About the connection illustrations Connecting your TVOverview of cable types You will need Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal To view the VCRCoaxial cables Video cable Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Standard audio cablesTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To record a TV program while watching a DVDIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor To connect the IR blaster cableTo control the devices IR cable Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video Select the Video 2 video input source on the TVTo view the Hdmi device video Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need To connect a DVI device, you will needThree Hdmi cables CE-Link connectionBefore controlling the devices Connecting an audio system To control the audioTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV File sharing Connecting a home networkHub or switch Personal E-mailRouter/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2 Coaxial or telephone cable depending on your modemRemote control effective range Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries To install the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, 43 HD, and Native Satellite DVD Remote Control functional key chartCombo Receiver CH RTN Mode Select Default device mode control before programming Using the remote control to operate your other devicesDevice code setup Mode Select Device mode control after programmingTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys Using the volume lock featureOperational feature reset To reset the remote controlSatellite receivers TVsCable boxes DVDs 3D LABDVD/VCR Combo VCRsKEC STS DBS/PVR Combo PVRsCable/PVR Combo Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners SAEIcon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Installation Setup/Installation menu layoutSetup menu Thinc menuNavigating the menu system VideoSelecting the menu language Setting up your TVSetting the Demo Mode To program channels automatically To configure the ANT input sourceProgramming channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To set the Auto Input Setting the Auto Input featureTo reset Auto Input To turn off the Auto InputTo remove channel labels Labeling channelsTo assign channel labels To create and assign a custom labelTo delete the custom label Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo set the Hdmi audio mode Open the Channel Labeling windowViewing the system status Viewing the digital signal meterReset Factory Defaults To cancel the reset Selecting the Power-On ModeSelecting the Demo Mode To set the Power-On Mode featureUsing the TV’s features Press CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX1, AUX2To clear the input labels Input labeling exampleTo label the video input sources Favorites Browser Tuning channelsTuning channels using Channel Browser Picture PreviewElements of the Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using Channel Return TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs Selecting the picture sizeNatural picture size TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsFull picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the scroll settings To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the POP double-window feature Using the Freeze featureUsing the POP features To use the Freeze featureTo select the picture mode Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Mode Picture QualityTo adjust the picture quality Using the TheaterLock featureAdjusting the picture quality To turn on TheaterLockTo view captions or text Using the closed caption modeBase closed captions Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4CC Selector Digital CC SettingsUsing the Closed Caption button on the remote control Muting the sound Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTo adjust the audio quality Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the StableSound feature To turn on the StableSound featureUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Turning off the built-in speakersIf you cannot remember your PIN code Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo block and unblock TV programs and movies Press b to highlight Enable Rating BlockingBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip To download the additional rating system if availableTo unblock individual channels Blocking channelsTo block channels Using the input lock feature Unlocking programs temporarilyTo cancel the GameTimer To unlock the control panel Using the GameTimerTo set the GameTimer To lock the control panel Highlight Off in above, or press and holdTo adjust the PC settings Using the PC settings featureSetting the PC Audio To set the PC AudioCE-Link playback device HD DVD player, etc. control Setting the sleep timerUsing CE-Link CE-Link Player Control menu functions CE-Link input source selectionOther CE-Link functions To set the Hdmi Settings Using the Hdmi settings featureTo set the CE-Link Setup To display TV status information using Recall Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature To display TV status information using InfoUsing dynamic contrast Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing the advanced picture settings features Using the static gamma featureTo select the color temperature Selecting the color temperatureUsing the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film Selecting the cinema mode 480i and 1080i signalsUsing the ClearFrame feature To set the Cinema Mode to VideoTo change the CableClear settings Using the Film Stabilization featureUsing CableClear digital noise reduction CableClear field, select your desired settingUsing Color Palette Adjustment Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing the ColorMaster Pro feature To create a User Colors Repeat for other items Press OUsing xvYCC Selection feature Using the Game Mode featureTo adjust the WOW settings Using the advanced audio settings featuresUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature To turn on the Dolby Virtual and SRS TruSurround featureHelp Subgroups Using the Help featureHelp Main Menu Specific Help Items Operational ItemsFile sharing Using the Thinc home network featureConnecting the TV to your home network Personal E-mailAutomatically setting up the network address To set up the network addressBasic Network Setup menu appears Either… Highlight OK and press TOn your PC Resetting the network addressCompatible operating systems Go to section D, Setting up file sharing on the TV, on Permissions window for the selected folderProperties window for the selected folder Properties windowSetting up file sharing on the TV Or MP3 Music DirectoryTo enter text using the software keyboard Using the software keyboardAbout the Software Upgrade feature Home NetworkPicture Viewer/JPEG file specifications Media specificationsFile/folder name specifications Audio Player/MP3 file specificationsAccessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PC Using the Picture ViewerNetworked PC specifications Maximum number of files per shared folderTo set the slide show interval Viewing Jpeg files on the TVDuring the slide show To close the Picture ViewerPlaying MP3 files stored on a networked PC Using the Audio PlayerTo adjust or mute the volume During playbackSetting up Personal E-mail Setting up the Personal E-mail featureRequired information and services Highlight Personal E-mail Setup and press T100 Highlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press TE-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below Setup window Description of fields in the E-mail AccountMail Inbox Using the Personal E-mail featureUnread E-mail Notification Elements of the Inbox103 Read ViewTo read e-mail 104 TroubleshootingGeneral troubleshooting 105 Picture Viewer problems Home network troubleshootingAudio Player problems Basic network setup problems107 Home server setup problemsPersonal E-mail problems Depending on the type of HTML, some images may not display108 LED Indication Condition SolutionLED indications Appendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency 109110 Appendix111 Limited United States WarrantyFor LCD Televisions 26 and Larger 112 Limited Canadian WarrantyFor Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 113 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy114 Index 115116 109117 07-05
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