Connecting A Home Network - Toshiba 56MX195 Owner's Manual

Connecting a home network

The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection (THINC
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.
Note:
• The TV's home network feature is compatible only with Microsoft
version of Microsoft
• 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)
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
Example #2: Connecting the TV directly to a PC
without an Internet connection
(for file sharing only)
You will need:
one Ethernet crossover
cable
Note: You cannot use
standard Ethernet cable
with this connection.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
® Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2. See Chapter 11 for details.
TV back panel
Hub or switch
PC
PC
TV back panel
Ethernet
crossover
PC
cable
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) feature allows you to network the TV with your home
® Windows ® 2000 and the Home or Professional
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)*
Do not connect the phone jack to
the LAN port.
Modem (DSL or cable)
[1]
Cable or phone jack
PC
_____________
[1] = Coaxial or
telephone cable
(depending on
your modem type)
[2] = Standard Ethernet
cable
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.
TV back panel
Router/switch*
[2]
[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.
[2]