Toshiba 42LX177 manual Connecting a home network, File sharing, Personal E-mail, Hub or switch

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a home network

The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection (THINC™) feature allows you to network the TV with your home PC (personal computer), which will allow access to the TV’s file sharing and personal e-mail features.

File sharing

You can access JPEG and MP3 files that are stored on your networked home PC and view/play them on the TV.

•Connect your TV to your home network according to either Example #1 at right or Example #2 on the next page.

•Does NOT require Internet/e-mail service.

Personal E-mail

You can receive a personal e-mail via your TV. (This connection also allows access to file sharing, as described above.)

•Connect your TV to your home network according to Example #3 on the next page.

•Requires the following:

–Home Internet service.

–A personal e-mail address.

•Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to obtain and set up Internet/e-mail service.

•See Chapter 8 for details on configuring and using personal e-mails, file sharing, the JPEG Picture Viewer, and the MP3 Audio Player.

Note:

•The TV’s home network feature is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, and the Home or Professional version of Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher. See Chapter 8 for details.

•The TV’s home network connection allows access to file sharing only. You will NOT be able to use the TV to access the Internet.

•If you use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect your PC directly to the TV, you will not be able to use the automatic setup and must manually set up the network address.

•If you use a hub or switch to connect the TV to your home network, you will not be able to use the automatic setup and must manually set up the network address.

•If you use a router with built-in DHCP functionality, use the automatic setup. Manual setup may not work.

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Example #1: Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection

You will need:

•standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cables

•hub or switch

TV lower back panel

Hub or switch

PC

PC

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Contents 42LX177 46LX177 52LX177 57LX177 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationService CareTo Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket Choosing a location for your LCD TVTo 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 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 Connecting your TV Overview of cable typesAbout the connection illustrations Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable box To view the antenna or Cable signalYou will need To view the VCRConnecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box To view basic and premium Cable channelsCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo view antenna or Cable channels To view the DVD playerTo 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 Connecting a camcorder To view the camcorder videoIR cable Select the Video 2 video input source on the TVConnecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi input To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo view the Hdmi device video To connect a DVI device, you will needCE-Link connection Before controlling the devicesThree Hdmi cables Connecting an audio system To control the audioConnecting 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 Connecting a home network Hub or switchFile sharing Personal E-mailRouter/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2 Coaxial or telephone cable depending on your modemUsing the remote control Installing the remote control batteriesRemote 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 Using the remote control to operate your other devices Device code setupMode Select Default device mode control before programming Mode Select Device mode control after programmingUsing the volume lock feature Operational feature resetTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote controlTVs Cable boxesSatellite receivers DVDs 3D LABDVD/VCR Combo VCRsKEC STS PVRs Cable/PVR ComboDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners SAEMenu layout and navigation Main menu layoutIcon Option Setup/Installation menu layout Setup menuInstallation Thinc menuNavigating the menu system VideoSetting 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 Setting the Auto Input feature To reset Auto InputTo set the Auto Input To turn off the Auto InputLabeling channels To assign channel labelsTo remove channel labels To create and assign a custom labelSetting the Hdmi audio mode To set 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 Power-On Mode Selecting the Demo ModeTo cancel the reset To set the Power-On Mode featureUsing the TV’s features Press CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX1, AUX2Input labeling example To label the video input sourcesTo clear the input labels Tuning channels Tuning channels using Channel BrowserFavorites Browser Picture PreviewElements of the Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Selecting the picture size Natural 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 Using the auto aspect ratio feature To set the scroll settingsTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the Freeze feature Using the POP featuresUsing the POP double-window feature To use the Freeze featureAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeTo select the picture mode Mode Picture QualityUsing the TheaterLock feature Adjusting the picture qualityTo adjust the picture quality To turn on TheaterLockUsing the closed caption mode Base closed captionsTo view captions or text Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4Digital CC Settings Using the Closed Caption button on the remote controlCC Selector Adjusting the audio Using the digital audio selectorMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsAdjusting the audio quality Using the StableSound featureTo adjust the audio quality To turn on the StableSound featureUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Turning off the built-in speakersUsing the Locks menu Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codePress b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo block and unblock TV programs and movies To download the additional rating system if availableBlocking channels To block channelsTo unblock individual channels Using the input lock feature Unlocking programs temporarilyUsing the GameTimer To set the GameTimer To lock the control panelTo cancel the GameTimer To unlock the control panel Highlight Off in above, or press and holdUsing the PC settings feature Setting the PC AudioTo 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 auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using InfoUsing the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureSelecting the color temperature Using the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureTo select the color temperature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureSelecting the cinema mode 480i and 1080i signals Using the ClearFrame featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoUsing the Film Stabilization feature Using CableClear digital noise reductionTo change the CableClear settings CableClear field, select your desired settingUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the ColorMaster Pro featureUsing Color Palette Adjustment To create a User Colors Repeat for other items Press OUsing xvYCC Selection feature Using the Game Mode featureUsing the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTo adjust the WOW settings To turn on the Dolby Virtual and SRS TruSurround featureUsing the Help feature Help Main MenuHelp Subgroups Specific Help Items Operational ItemsUsing the Thinc home network feature Connecting the TV to your home networkFile sharing Personal E-mailAutomatically setting up the network address To set up the network addressBasic Network Setup menu appears Either… Highlight OK and press TResetting the network address Compatible operating systemsOn 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 DirectoryUsing the software keyboard About the Software Upgrade featureTo enter text using the software keyboard Home NetworkMedia specifications File/folder name specificationsPicture Viewer/JPEG file specifications Audio Player/MP3 file specificationsUsing the Picture Viewer Networked PC specificationsAccessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PC Maximum number of files per shared folderViewing Jpeg files on the TV During the slide showTo set the slide show interval To close the Picture ViewerUsing the Audio Player To adjust or mute the volumePlaying MP3 files stored on a networked PC During playbackSetting up the Personal E-mail feature Required information and servicesSetting 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 Setup window Description of fields in the E-mail AccountUsing the Personal E-mail feature Unread E-mail NotificationMail Inbox Elements of the InboxRead View To read e-mail103 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting104 105 Home network troubleshooting Audio Player problemsPicture Viewer problems Basic network setup problemsHome server setup problems Personal E-mail problems107 Depending on the type of HTML, some images may not displayLED Indication Condition Solution LED indications108 Specifications Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock FrequencyAppendix 109110 AppendixLimited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger111 Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions112 113 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy114 Index 115116 109117 07-05