Toshiba 42LX177 manual CE-Link connection, Before controlling the devices, Three Hdmi cables

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

CE-Link connection

You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV’s remote control if you connect a CE-Link compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see pages 73–74.

TV lower back panel

Audio receiver

VIDEO	L	AUDIO	HDMI IN	HDMI OUT
VIDEO	L	R	HDMI IN	HDMI OUT
			IN
			OUT
	L	R

Playback device

(CE-Link HD DVD player,etc.)

VIDEO	L	AUDIO	HDMI OUT
VIDEO	L	R	HDMI OUT
			IN
			OUT
	L	R

Playback device

(CE-Link HD DVD player,etc.)

VIDEO	L	AUDIO	HDMI OUT
		R
			IN

OUT

LR

To connect an Audio Receiver and Playback Device, you will need:

•three HDMI cables (- page 20)

Note:

•If several devices are connected, the CE-Link feature may not operate properly.

•For proper operation, it is recommended that you use HDMI

cables with the HDMI Logo ().

Before controlling the device(s):

•After completing the above connections, set the CE-Link Setup menu as you desire (- page 75).

•The connected devices must also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each device.

•The CE-Link feature uses CEC technology as regulated by the HDMI standard.

•This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s CE-Link. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.

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Contents 42LX177 46LX177 52LX177 57LX177 Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation, Care, and Service Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationCare ServiceChoosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal StandPart Important notes about your LCD TVTrademark Information Contents Troubleshooting Features of your new TV IntroductionWelcome to Toshiba Introduction Green and Yellow LEDs TV front and side panel controls and connectionsColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 TV back panel connectionsThinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection Connecting your TV Overview of cable typesAbout the connection illustrations To view the antenna or Cable signal Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxYou will need To view the VCRTo view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo view the DVD player To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo connect the IR blaster cable To control the devicesIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor To view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderIR cable Select the Video 2 video input source on the TVTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputTo view the Hdmi device video To connect a DVI device, you will needCE-Link connection Before controlling the devicesThree Hdmi cables To control the audio Connecting an audio systemConnecting a personal computer PC To connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TVTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Hub or switch Connecting a home networkFile sharing Personal E-mailCoaxial or telephone cable depending on your modem Router/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlRemote control effective range To install the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, 43 HD, and Native Remote Control functional key chart Combo ReceiverSatellite DVD CH RTN Device code setup Using the remote control to operate your other devicesMode Select Default device mode control before programming Mode Select Device mode control after programmingOperational feature reset Using the volume lock featureTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote controlTVs Cable boxesSatellite receivers 3D LAB DVDsVCRs DVD/VCR ComboKEC STS Cable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpSAE Audio Amp/TunersMenu layout and navigation Main menu layoutIcon Option Setup menu Setup/Installation menu layoutInstallation Thinc menuVideo Navigating the menu systemSetting up your TV Setting the Demo ModeSelecting the menu language To configure the ANT input source Programming channels automaticallyTo program channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To reset Auto Input Setting the Auto Input featureTo set the Auto Input To turn off the Auto InputTo assign channel labels Labeling channelsTo remove channel labels To create and assign a custom labelTo set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo delete the custom label Open the Channel Labeling windowViewing the digital signal meter Reset Factory DefaultsViewing the system status Selecting the Demo Mode Selecting the Power-On ModeTo cancel the reset To set the Power-On Mode featurePress CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX1, AUX2 Using the TV’s featuresInput labeling example To label the video input sourcesTo clear the input labels Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Picture PreviewAdding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the Channel BrowserTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Natural picture size Selecting the picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsFull picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To set the scroll settings Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the POP features Using the Freeze featureUsing the POP double-window feature To use the Freeze featureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureTo select the picture mode Mode Picture QualityAdjusting the picture quality Using the TheaterLock featureTo adjust the picture quality To turn on TheaterLockBase closed captions Using the closed caption modeTo view captions or text Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4Digital CC Settings Using the Closed Caption button on the remote controlCC Selector Using the digital audio selector Adjusting the audioMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsUsing the StableSound feature Adjusting the audio qualityTo adjust the audio quality To turn on the StableSound featureTurning off the built-in speakers Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control featureEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip Press b to highlight Enable Rating BlockingTo block and unblock TV programs and movies To download the additional rating system if availableBlocking channels To block channelsTo unblock individual channels Unlocking programs temporarily Using the input lock featureTo set the GameTimer To lock the control panel Using the GameTimerTo cancel the GameTimer To unlock the control panel Highlight Off in above, or press and holdSetting the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureTo adjust the PC settings To set the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer Using CE-LinkCE-Link playback device HD DVD player, etc. control CE-Link input source selection Other CE-Link functionsCE-Link Player Control menu functions Using the Hdmi settings feature To set the CE-Link SetupTo set the Hdmi Settings Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using InfoUsing the advanced picture settings features Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureUsing the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature Selecting the color temperatureTo select the color temperature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureUsing the ClearFrame feature Selecting the cinema mode 480i and 1080i signalsTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Using the Film Stabilization featureTo change the CableClear settings CableClear field, select your desired settingUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the ColorMaster Pro featureUsing Color Palette Adjustment Repeat for other items Press O To create a User ColorsUsing the Game Mode feature Using xvYCC Selection featureUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature Using the advanced audio settings featuresTo adjust the WOW settings To turn on the Dolby Virtual and SRS TruSurround featureUsing the Help feature Help Main MenuHelp Subgroups Operational Items Specific Help ItemsConnecting the TV to your home network Using the Thinc home network featureFile sharing Personal E-mailTo set up the network address Automatically setting up the network addressEither… Highlight OK and press T Basic Network Setup menu appearsResetting the network address Compatible operating systemsOn your PC Permissions window for the selected folder Go to section D, Setting up file sharing on the TV, onProperties window Properties window for the selected folderOr MP3 Music Directory Setting up file sharing on the TVAbout the Software Upgrade feature Using the software keyboardTo enter text using the software keyboard Home NetworkFile/folder name specifications Media specificationsPicture Viewer/JPEG file specifications Audio Player/MP3 file specificationsNetworked PC specifications Using the Picture ViewerAccessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PC Maximum number of files per shared folderDuring the slide show Viewing Jpeg files on the TVTo set the slide show interval To close the Picture ViewerTo adjust or mute the volume Using the Audio PlayerPlaying MP3 files stored on a networked PC During playbackRequired information and services Setting up the Personal E-mail featureSetting up Personal E-mail Highlight Personal E-mail Setup and press THighlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press T E-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below100 Description of fields in the E-mail Account Setup windowUnread E-mail Notification Using the Personal E-mail featureMail Inbox Elements of the InboxRead View To read e-mail103 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting104 105 Audio Player problems Home network troubleshootingPicture Viewer problems Basic network setup problemsPersonal E-mail problems Home server setup problems107 Depending on the type of HTML, some images may not displayLED Indication Condition Solution LED indications108 Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency SpecificationsAppendix 109Appendix 110Limited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger111 Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions112 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy 113114 115 Index109 116117 07-05