Toshiba 62MX195 Owner's Manual - English - Page 30
Connecting a home network
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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 enable access to the following 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. ■ E-mail scheduling of recordings and reminders You can schedule recordings and reminders by sending an e-mail to the TV from any PC. • Connect your TV to your home network according to Example #3, below right. Note: This connection also enables file sharing. • Requires the following: - Home Internet service. - A dedicated 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. 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. 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 enables e-mail scheduling and file sharing only. You will NOT be able to use the TV to access the Internet. Example #1: Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection (for file sharing only) TV back panel You will need: two or more standard Ethernet cables (the number of cables depends on the number of PCs you connect to your network) one hub or switch Hub or switch PC PC Example #3: Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection (for e-mail scheduling and file sharing) You will need: one coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem) three standard Ethernet cables one router/switch* one modem (DSL or cable)* TV back panel Do not connect the phone jack to the LAN port. Modem (DSL or cable) Router/switch* Example #2: Connecting the TV directly to a PC without an Internet connection (for file sharing only) TV back panel You will need: one Ethernet crossover cable Note: You cannot use standard Ethernet cable with this connection. Ethernet crossover PC cable [1] [2] [2] Cable or phone jack PC 1] = Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) [2] = Standard Ethernet cable [2] 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. 30 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved.