Toshiba 42LX177 manual Elements of the Channel Browser

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

To open the Channel Browser:

Press 3 C or # c on the remote control.

Press 3 C to surf backward through the previously tuned 32 channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, or the favorite channels/ inputs in the Favorites list.

Press # c to surf forward through the channel History, the ANT channel list, the Inputs list, or the favorite channels/ inputs in the Favorites list.

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1Current list (History, ANT, Inputs, or Favorites)

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To toggle among the available lists:

After opening the Channel Browser, press B or b to toggle among History, ANT, Inputs, and Favorites.

Note:

The Channel Browseropens in History List by default. Once another list has been selected, the Channel Browserwill open in the last selected list.

If all lists are turned off, pressing 3 C, # c, or nwill not

display the Channel Browser. If Favorites List is turned off, nwill have no effect.

Pressing nwill bring up the Channel BrowserFavorites list regardless of the last selected list in the

Channel Browser.

To tune to a channel or input in Browse mode:

1 While watching TV, press 3 C or # c to open the Channel Browserand surf back to a previous item or surf forward to the next item in the list.

In Browse mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser, it will be highlighted and the TV will automatically tune to the channel or input.

2 Press Oto close the Channel Browser.

To tune to a channel or input in Select mode:

1 While watching TV, press 3 C or # c to open the Channel Browserand surf back to a previous item or forward to the next item in the list.

In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser, it will be highlighted but you must press Tto tune the TV to the highlighted item.

2 Press Tto tune the TV to the highlighted item.

3 Press Oto close the Channel Browser.

Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List

Adding channels and inputs to the History List:

As a channel or input is tuned, the Channel Browseradds it to the History List and displays it on the “right side” of the Channel Browser. Previously tuned channels/inputs are “shifted” to the left, eventually moving off the left side. Press 3 C to surf backward through the previously tuned channels/ inputs. Any channel or input that is tuned repeatedly will not be repeated in the History List, but instead is moved to the end of the list on the right side of the Channel Browser.

The Channel Browserwill store the following channels:

All channels that are tuned using the numeric buttons on the remote control.

All channels that are tuned using <or ,on the remote control.

Note: Whenever an item is selected that cannot be tuned (for various reasons), the TV will automatically tune to the previously viewed channel or input.

Clearing channels from the History List:

Reconfiguring the ANT input will clear the History List.

Note: See page 44 for details on configuring the antenna input.

Once 32 channels or inputs are stored in the History List, the oldest item will be removed from the list when a new channel or input is tuned.

If History List in the Channel Browser Setup is set to “Power Off Clear (On),” turning off the TV will clear the History List.

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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 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 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 connect the IR blaster cable To control the devicesIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor 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 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 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 Remote Control functional key chart Combo ReceiverSatellite 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 controlTVs Cable boxesSatellite receivers DVDs 3D LABDVD/VCR Combo VCRsKEC STS DBS/PVR Combo PVRsCable/PVR Combo Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners SAEMenu layout and navigation Main menu layoutIcon Option Installation Setup/Installation menu layoutSetup menu 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 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 digital signal meter Reset Factory DefaultsViewing 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, AUX2Input labeling example To label the video input sourcesTo 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 ListTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnSwitching 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 T4Digital CC Settings Using the Closed Caption button on the remote controlCC 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 availableBlocking channels To block 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 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 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 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 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 featureUsing the Help feature Help Main MenuHelp 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 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 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 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 AccountMail Inbox Using the Personal E-mail featureUnread E-mail Notification Elements of the InboxRead View To read e-mail103 Troubleshooting General 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 Indication Condition Solution LED indications108 Appendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency 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