Chapter7: Usingthe Thinu_ Home Networkfeature; Connecting The Tv To _Our Home Network; Setting Up The Network Address; Automatically Setting Up The Network Address - Toshiba 32HLV66 Operating Manual

The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection
(THINC '_') feature allows you to connect the TV to your home
network, which will enable access to file sharing 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.
Note: Requires a home network* OrgyInstallation Guide). Does
NOT require tntemet/e-mail service.
Follow the steps in sections A through D (_ pages 45-49)
to set up and use the TV's home network features.
The THINC
TM
home network feature is compatible only with
Microsoft ¢ Windows ® 2000 and the Home and Professional
versions of Microsoft e Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 and
Service Pack 2.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
A. Connecting the TV to yourhome
network
Connect the TV to your home network via tile TV's
R J-45 (Ethernet) port. See Installation Guide for
connection instructions.
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Go to section B, "Setting up the network address," at right.
I For home network troubleshooting tips, see Chapter 9. I
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and
other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal
liability.
B, Setting up the network address
To set up the network address:
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First, try automatically setting up the network address
(below).
If the automatic setup is not successful, you can either
retry the automatic setup (below) or try manually setting
up the network address (ir_vpage 46).
Note:
• tfyou used an Ethernet crossover cable to connectyour PC
directly to the TV, you will not be able to use the automatic
setup, and must manually set up the network address.
° tf you used 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.
° tfyou used a router with built-in DHCP functionality, use the
automatic setup. Manual setup may not work.
Router technology, like all new and emerging technology,
may from time to time cause compatibility issues because of
the differences in router systems implemented by the various
router manufacturers; however, most issues can be easily
resolved. If you think your Toshiba TV and router lnight have
compatibility problems, please contact the following:
• In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at
1-800-631-3811 or visit
http :llwww.tacp.com/customersupportlcontact.asp.
• In Canada, call TCL Customer Service at
1-800-268-3404 or visit http://www.toshiba.ca.
Automaticallysetting upthe network
address
SS MENU Pre.;s O and open the Setup menu.
2 Highlight Installation and press @. The Installation
menu appears.
3 Openthe Network menu.
4 Highlight Basic Network
Setup
and press @.
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%% • _ • _N_R •• CHURN =• Exrr
The message "Obtain network address automatically?"
will display. Highlight Yes and press ,@.
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