Toshiba 42LX177 specs

Chapter 1: Introduction

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7PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer.

8ANT — Antenna input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals.

9Digital Audio OUT — Optical audio output in Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for connecting an external Dolby Digital decoder, amplifier, A/V receiver, or home theater system with optical audio input.

10HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. Also see item 5 on previous page. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals.

11RJ-45 (Ethernet) (THINC™ system*) — For connecting the TV to your home network. See boxed note below.

*THINC™ system

(Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection)

The RJ-45 (Ethernet) port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this revolutionary home entertainment networking system to access MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files that are stored as shared files on a networked PC and play/display them on your TV.

You also can play your shared MP3 audio files through a connected audio system.

Personal e-mail is also enabled with the THINC system. See Chapter 8 for details. Also see pages 24 and 25.

12Service port — For service use only. Used for updating the television’s firmware.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Toshiba 42LX177 manual Thinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection

Contents

42LX177 46LX177 52LX177 57LX177 Dear Customer Safety Precautions Installation, Care, and Service Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Precautions Installation Care Service Choosing 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 Stand Important notes about your LCD TV PartTrademark Information Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba Introduction Green and Yellow LEDs TV front and side panel controls and connections ColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 TV back panel connections Thinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection Overview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations To view the antenna or Cable signal Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxYou will need To view the VCR To view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cables To 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 DVD To control the devices To connect the IR blaster cableIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor To view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderIR cable Select the Video 2 video input source on the TV To 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 need Before controlling the devices CE-Link connectionThree Hdmi cables To control the audio Connecting an audio system To 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 Hub or switch Connecting a home networkFile sharing Personal E-mail Coaxial or telephone cable depending on your modem Router/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2 Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlRemote control effective range To install the remote control batteries Learning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, 43 HD, and Native Combo Receiver Remote Control functional key chartSatellite DVD 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 programming Operational feature reset Using the volume lock featureTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote control Cable boxes TVsSatellite receivers 3D LAB DVDs VCRs DVD/VCR Combo KEC STS Cable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo Audio Amp SAE Audio Amp/Tuners Main menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Setup menu Setup/Installation menu layoutInstallation Thinc menu Video Navigating the menu system Setting 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 reset Auto Input Setting the Auto Input featureTo set the Auto Input To turn off the Auto Input To assign channel labels Labeling channelsTo remove channel labels To create and assign a custom label To set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo delete the custom label Open the Channel Labeling window Reset Factory Defaults Viewing the digital signal meterViewing the system status Selecting the Demo Mode Selecting the Power-On ModeTo cancel the reset To set the Power-On Mode feature Press CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX1, AUX2 Using the TV’s features To label the video input sources Input labeling exampleTo clear the input labels Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Picture Preview Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the Channel Browser Switching between two channels using Channel Return Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Natural picture size Selecting the picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programs Full 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 feature Using the POP features Using the Freeze featureUsing the POP double-window feature To use the Freeze feature Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureTo select the picture mode Mode Picture Quality Adjusting the picture quality Using the TheaterLock featureTo adjust the picture quality To turn on TheaterLock Base closed captions Using the closed caption modeTo view captions or text Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4 Using the Closed Caption button on the remote control Digital CC SettingsCC Selector Using the digital audio selector Adjusting the audioMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the StableSound feature Adjusting the audio qualityTo adjust the audio quality To turn on the StableSound feature Turning off the built-in speakers Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Entering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN code Blocking 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 available To block channels Blocking channelsTo unblock individual channels Unlocking programs temporarily Using the input lock feature To 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 hold Setting the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureTo adjust the PC settings To set the PC Audio Using 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 Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using Info Using the advanced picture settings features Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma feature Using the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature Selecting the color temperatureTo select the color temperature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature Using the ClearFrame feature Selecting the cinema mode 480i and 1080i signalsTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to Video Using CableClear digital noise reduction Using the Film Stabilization featureTo change the CableClear settings CableClear field, select your desired setting Using the ColorMaster Pro feature Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing Color Palette Adjustment Repeat for other items Press O To create a User Colors Using the Game Mode feature Using xvYCC Selection feature Using 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 feature Help Main Menu Using the Help featureHelp Subgroups Operational Items Specific Help Items Connecting the TV to your home network Using the Thinc home network featureFile sharing Personal E-mail To set up the network address Automatically setting up the network address Either… Highlight OK and press T Basic Network Setup menu appears Compatible operating systems Resetting the network addressOn your PC Permissions window for the selected folder Go to section D, Setting up file sharing on the TV, on Properties window Properties window for the selected folder Or MP3 Music Directory Setting up file sharing on the TV About the Software Upgrade feature Using the software keyboardTo enter text using the software keyboard Home Network File/folder name specifications Media specificationsPicture Viewer/JPEG file specifications Audio Player/MP3 file specifications Networked PC specifications Using the Picture ViewerAccessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PC Maximum number of files per shared folder During the slide show Viewing Jpeg files on the TVTo set the slide show interval To close the Picture Viewer To adjust or mute the volume Using the Audio PlayerPlaying MP3 files stored on a networked PC During playback Required information and services Setting up the Personal E-mail featureSetting up Personal E-mail Highlight Personal E-mail Setup and press T E-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below Highlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press T100 Description of fields in the E-mail Account Setup window Unread E-mail Notification Using the Personal E-mail featureMail Inbox Elements of the Inbox To read e-mail Read View103 General troubleshooting Troubleshooting104 105 Audio Player problems Home network troubleshootingPicture Viewer problems Basic network setup problems Personal E-mail problems Home server setup problems107 Depending on the type of HTML, some images may not display LED indications LED Indication Condition Solution108 Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency SpecificationsAppendix 109 Appendix 110 For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited United States Warranty111 For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian Warranty112 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy 113 114 115 Index 109 116 117 07-05