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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 feature.
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 PC network according to either Example #1 or Example #2, at right.
•Does NOT require
E-mail scheduling of recordings and reminders
You can schedule recordings and reminders by sending an
•Connect your TV to your home network according to Example #3 on the next page.
•Requires the following:
–Home Internet service.
–A dedicated POP3
–A compatible recording device.
•Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to obtain and set up
•See the connection information for recording device connection instructions.
•See the Operating Guide for details on configuring and using
Note:
•The TV’s home network feature is compatible only with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and the Home or Professional version of Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2. See the Operating Guide 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
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Example #1: Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection
You will need:
•standard Ethernet
•hub or switch
TV lower back panel
Hub or switch
PC
PC
Example #2: Connecting the TV directly to a PC without an Internet connection
You will need:
•Ethernet crossover cable (i.e., a
Note: Do not use standard Ethernet cable with this connection.
TV lower back panel
| Ethernet |
PC | crossover |
cable |
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