Toshiba 42LX177 manual Connecting an audio system, To control the audio

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Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a digital audio system

The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby®* Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby® Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input.

You will need:

•optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “mini- optical” connector.)

Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system

LINE IN		Optical
L	R	Audio IN

TV lower back panel

To control the audio:

1

2 Press Yon the TV’s remote control and open the Audio menu.

3 Highlight Audio Setup and press T.

Audio

Digital Audio Selector

Audio Settings

Advanced Audio Settings

Audio Setup

4 In the Optical Output Format field, select either Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device (- “Selecting the optical audio output format” on page 66).

Audio Setup

PC Audio	No
HDMI 1 Audio	Auto

MTS	Stereo

Language	English

Speakers	On

Optical Output Format	Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

Note:

•Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are not compatible with standard optical out signals may not work properly, creating a high noise level that may damage speakers or headphones. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.

•The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not output some digital audio sources because of copy restrictions.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Connecting an audio system

This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level.

You will need:

•standard audio cables

Analog audio amplifier

LINE IN

L R

TV upper back panel

To control the audio:

1 Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.

2 Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (- page 66).

Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a reasonable listening level.

Dynamic Range Control

Compressed

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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 StandImportant notes about your LCD TV PartTrademark Information Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba 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 Overview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations 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 DVDTo control the devices To connect the IR blaster cableIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor IR cable Connecting a camcorder To 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 needBefore controlling the devices CE-Link connectionThree Hdmi cables Connecting an audio system To control the audioTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the Hdmi 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 Combo Receiver Remote Control functional key chartSatellite DVD 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 controlCable boxes TVsSatellite receivers DVDs 3D LABDVD/VCR Combo VCRsKEC STS DBS/PVR Combo PVRsCable/PVR Combo Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners SAEMain menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Installation Setup/Installation menu layoutSetup menu Thinc menuNavigating the menu system VideoSetting the Demo Mode Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language Programming channels automatically To configure the ANT input sourceTo program 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 windowReset Factory Defaults Viewing the digital signal meterViewing the system status 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 label the video input sources Input labeling exampleTo clear the input labels 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 Channel Return Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using SurfLock 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 T4Using the Closed Caption button on the remote control Digital CC SettingsCC Selector 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 block channels Blocking channelsTo unblock individual 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 AudioUsing CE-Link Setting the sleep timerCE-Link playback device HD DVD player, etc. control Other CE-Link functions CE-Link input source selectionCE-Link Player Control menu functions To set the CE-Link Setup Using the Hdmi settings featureTo set the Hdmi Settings 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 the ColorMaster Pro feature Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing Color Palette Adjustment 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 Main Menu Using the Help featureHelp Subgroups 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 TCompatible operating systems Resetting the network addressOn your PC 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 TE-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below Highlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press T100 Setup window Description of fields in the E-mail AccountMail Inbox Using the Personal E-mail featureUnread E-mail Notification Elements of the InboxTo read e-mail Read View103 General troubleshooting Troubleshooting104 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 displayLED indications LED Indication Condition Solution108 Appendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency 109110 AppendixFor LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited United States Warranty111 For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian Warranty112 113 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy114 Index 115116 109117 07-05