Toshiba 52HMX95, 62HMX95 Connecting a home network, Does not require Internet/e-mail service

TV back panel

TV back panel

Router/switch [1]

[3]

TV back panel

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 e-mail scheduling 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 PC /network according to either Example #1 or Example #2, below left.

•Does NOT require Internet/e-mail service.

See Chapters 10 and 11 for details on configuring and using e-mail scheduling, file sharing, the JPEG Picture Viewer, and the MP3 Audio Player.

■E-mail scheduling of recordings and reminders

You can schedule recordings and reminders by sending an e- mail to the TV from any PC. (This connection also allows access to file sharing.)

•Connect your TV to your home network according to Example #3, below right.

•Requires the following:

–Home Internet service.

–A dedicated POP3 e-mail address for the TV (different from your personal e-mail address).

–A compatible recording device.

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

•See Chapter 2 for recording device connection instructions.

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 Chapter 11 for details.

•The TV’s home network connection allows access to e-mail scheduling and 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.

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

(for file sharing only)

Example #3: Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection

(for e-mail scheduling and file sharing)

You will need:

￿two or more standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cables (the number of

cables depends on the number of PCs you

connect to your PC network)

￿one hub or switch

PC

Hub or switch

You will need:

￿one coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem) ￿three standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cables

￿one Ethernet router/switch[1] ￿one modem (DSL or cable)[1]

Modem (DSL or cable)

Example #2: Connecting the TV directly to a PC without an Internet connection (for file sharing only)

You will need:

￿one Ethernet crossover

cable (i.e., a PC-to-PC direct file transfer

cable)		Ethernet
Note: Do NOT use	PC	crossover
		cable
standard Ethernet cable
with this connection.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

[3]

[2][3]

Cable or phone jack [4]

_____________PC

[1]Your router/switch may be part of your DSL or cable modem. Your switch may be separate from your router. For assistance, contact your ISP or an IT professional.

[2]Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type)

[3]Standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cable

[4]Do NOT connect a phone jack directly to the TV’s RJ-45 (Ethernet) port.

30 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

(E) 52/62HMX95