Toshiba 42LX177 Tuning channels using Channel Browser, Favorites Browser, Picture Preview

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Tuning channels

Tuning channels using the

Channel Browser

The Channel Browserprovides an easy navigation interface for all your channels and inputs. This feature allows you to:

Navigate the contents of all of your inputs.

Keep a list of your favorite channels (see “Favorites Browser,” below).

Keep a history of the last 32 channels or inputs viewed.

Quickly surf and tune your recently viewed channels/inputs from the Channel BrowserHistory List (illustrated on the next page).

Surf via Browse mode (to immediately tune channels as you highlight them in the Channel Browser) or Select mode (to surf over channels in the Channel Browserbefore you select one to tune).

Quickly change inputs from the Inputs List.

Favorites Browser

The Favorites Browser allows you to quickly set up a favorite channels/inputs list that is integrated into the Channel Browser.

To add a favorite channel/input:

1 Tune to the channel or input.

2 Press and hold nfor 3 seconds.

Note: Additions are added to the beginning of the Favorites list on the left side of the Channel Browser.

To delete a favorite channel/input:

1 Press nto open the Favorites browser list.

2 Highlight the channel or input to delete by pressing 3 C or # c.

3 Press and hold =for 3 seconds. The channel/input will be removed from the Favorites list.

Picture Preview

A small thumbnail preview of the current channel or input will appear in the list.

Picture snapshots will be taken when a source change occurs from the Channel Browser.

Up to 32 picture previews can be stored in the Channel Browseracross all lists. If you add a new picture when the total = 32, the oldest thumbnail will be deleted.

One thumbnail is counted only once against the total, no matter how many times it appears in various lists.

Turning off the TV deletes all of the current thumbnails.

To set up the Channel Browser:

1 Press Yand open the Preferences menu.

2 Highlight Channel Browser Setup and press T.

3 Press B to highlight Navigation, and then press C or c to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode.

Channel Browser Setup

Navigation

 

Select Mode

 

 

History List

Power Off Clear (On)

 

 

 

ANT List

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

Inputs List

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

Favorites List

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

Done

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Press b to highlight History List, and then press C or c to select the setting you prefer: either Power Off Clear (On), On, or Off.

Note: When History List is set to On and the Power-On Mode (- page 50) is in Fast mode, the channels and inputs stored in the list will be saved every power on/off cycle. When History List is set to Power Off Clear (On), the channels and inputs stored in the list will be cleared with every power on/off cycle of the TV.

5 Press b to highlight ANT List, and then press C or c to select On or Off.

6 Press b to highlight Inputs List, and then press C or c to select On or Off.

7 Press b to highlight Favorites List, then press C or c to select On or Off.

8 To save your entries, highlight Done and press T. To return to factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T.

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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 StandTrademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Troubleshooting Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction 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 About the connection illustrations Connecting your TVOverview of cable types 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 DVDIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor To connect the IR blaster cableTo control the devices 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 needThree Hdmi cables CE-Link connectionBefore controlling the devices To control the audio Connecting an audio systemTo 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 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 Satellite DVD Remote Control functional key chartCombo Receiver 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 controlSatellite receivers TVsCable boxes 3D LAB DVDsVCRs DVD/VCR ComboKEC STS Cable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpSAE Audio Amp/TunersIcon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Setup menu Setup/Installation menu layoutInstallation Thinc menuVideo Navigating the menu systemSelecting 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 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 system status Viewing the digital signal meterReset Factory Defaults 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 featuresTo clear the input labels Input labeling exampleTo label the video input sources Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Picture PreviewAdding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the Channel BrowserSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using Channel Return 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 T4CC Selector Digital CC SettingsUsing the Closed Caption button on the remote control 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 availableTo unblock individual channels Blocking channelsTo block 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 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 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 Color Palette Adjustment Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing the ColorMaster Pro feature 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 featureHelp Subgroups Using the Help featureHelp Main Menu 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 appearsOn your PC Resetting the network addressCompatible operating systems 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 T100 Highlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press TE-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below Description of fields in the E-mail Account Setup windowUnread E-mail Notification Using the Personal E-mail featureMail Inbox Elements of the Inbox103 Read ViewTo read e-mail 104 TroubleshootingGeneral troubleshooting 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 display108 LED Indication Condition SolutionLED indications Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency SpecificationsAppendix 109Appendix 110111 Limited United States WarrantyFor LCD Televisions 26 and Larger 112 Limited Canadian WarrantyFor Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy 113114 115 Index109 116117 07-05