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Toshiba RS-TX20 User Manual

Toshiba RS-TX20
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To navigate the Digital Media Servers on-screen
menus, use the arrow buttons on the remote to move
the highlight bar onto an option, then press SELECT.
The LEFT arrow button often takes you to the previous
screen.
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Arrow Buttons
Two Types of On-Screen Arrows
The On-Screen Menus and the Remote Control
The arrows that appear beside or near
the highlight bar show possible
directions. For example, on this screen,
you could press the RIGHT arrow to
highlight Options or the DOWN arrow to
highlight
Edit Category WishList.
Highlight Bar
Arrows Near
Highlight Bar
When you see page up or
page down arrows at the
top or bottom of the screen
(or a list), press the
CHAN/PAGE button to jump
an entire page at a time.
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Toshiba Digital Media Server Viewer’s Guide
SDOC-00086-000 Rev. A
Viewers Guide
Setting up your Toshiba Digital Media Server
Enjoying the TiVo
®
service
Toshiba and TiVo are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer
service. If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you.
Troubleshooting
Check the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide. It has detailed answers to the most common questions,
and solutions for typical troubleshooting issues.
Contact Customer Support
You can find complete Customer Support contact information in the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide.
Online Customer Support
Check the Toshiba support site or the TiVo support site:
TiVo Customer Support
Using TiVo Plus
TM
service features
Your channel lineup and channel lists
Your TiVo service account and billing issues
Online scheduling and Home Media features
www.tivo.com/support
Toshiba Customer Support
Using TiVo Basic
TM
service features
Connecting your DMS to your TV & other equipment
Recording DVDs or playing DVDs and CDs
Audio and video, channel changing, remote control
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service

Table of Contents

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Toshiba RS-TX20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerToshiba
ModelRS-TX20
CategoryServer
Form FactorTower
Network Interfaces2 x Gigabit Ethernet
ProcessorIntel Xeon

Summary

CHAPTER 1: Connecting Your Digital Media Server

Getting Started

Explains the basics of connecting the DMS and the importance of cables for signal transfer.

Cables and Accessories

Lists cables and accessories included in the carton and items that may need to be purchased.

Choosing a Setup Example

Provides a guide to select the correct setup based on program source and TV connection.

Chapter 1: Connecting Your DMS

Choosing audio and video cables

Details different types of audio and video cables like Composite, S-Video, Component, and Optical Audio.

Choosing a Channel Changing Cable

Guides on selecting between IR and Serial control cables for channel changing.

IR (infrared) Control

Explains how IR control cables work, finding the IR sensor, and optimizing the connection.

Connecting to a Phone Line

Explains the need for a phone line for Guided Setup and ongoing TiVo service connections.

Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box)

Details the connection steps for setting up the DMS with an antenna or cable without a box.

Setup 2: Cable or Satellite Box

Details the connection steps for setting up the DMS with a cable or satellite box.

Setup 3: Satellite Box & RF Program Source (Antenna or Cable)*

Outlines connections for a setup involving a satellite box and an antenna/cable source.

Setup 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box*

Details connections for a setup with both a cable box and a satellite box.

Watching One Channel & Recording Another

Explains how to set up the DMS to watch one channel while recording another.

CHAPTER 2: Guided Setup

Completing Guided Setup

Guides the user through the guided setup process for initial configuration.

Chapter 2: Guided Setup

Chapter 3: TiVo Basic Service in Five Short Tours

Tour One: Play with Live TV

Explains how to control live TV, including pause, rewind, and fast-forward functions.

CHAPTER 4: Recording Programs and DVDs

Chapter 4: Recording Programs and DVDs

Recording a DVD

Explains how to save recorded programs to a DVD.

Recording Programs

Describes methods for recording TV programs using TiVo Basic service.

Chapter 5: Watching Programs and Playing Discs

Watching Live TV

Details how to watch live TV, change channels, and use features like pause and advance.

Watching Programs from Now Playing

Guides on viewing recorded programs, accessing program information, and managing recordings.

Playing a DVD or CD

Details how to play DVDs and CDs, including controlling playback.

CHAPTER 6: Messages & Setup

Chapter 6: Messages & Setup

Recording Settings

Explains how to adjust recording quality settings for optimal use of storage space.

Settings

Parental Controls

Covers blocking unrated content, DVD rating limits, and channel locking for live TV.

Remote Control & DMS Front Lights

Programming the TV POWER, VOLUME, and TV INPUT Buttons

Guides on programming the remote to control TV and A/V receiver functions.

CHAPTER 8: Connecting to a Home Network for Home Media Features

Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Network Adapter

Provides steps for connecting the DMS to a home network wirelessly.

CHAPTER 7: Features of TiVo PlusTM Service

Chapter 7: Features of TiVo Plus Service

Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List

Details Season Pass, manual repeating recordings, and WishList searches.

Season Pass Manager

Explains how to manage Season Passes and resolve recording conflicts by changing priorities.

Find Your Favorite Programs

Guides on using TiVo Plus features to find programs, including Guide Options and filtering.

Find Programs That Match Your Interests

Guides on using WishList searches to find and auto-record programs based on interests.

Season Pass, Recording Options, To Do List

Recording Options

Explains how to set recording options for one-time and repeating recordings.

Find Your Favorite Programs

Search by Title

Explains how to search for programs by title, using categories and subcategories to narrow results.

Find Programs That Match Your Interests

Creating a WishList Search

Details how to create different types of WishList searches, including category, actor, and keyword.

Chapter 8: Connecting to a Home Network for Home Media Features

Connecting to a Home Network Using Wired (Ethernet)

Details the process of connecting the DMS to a home network using a wired Ethernet connection.

Completing the Network Settings

Guides through the final steps of configuring network settings for wireless or wired connections.

Connecting to a Home Network Using a Wireless Network Adapter

Completing the Network Settings

Begin TCP/IP Settings

Guides on starting the TCP/IP configuration process, including obtaining IP addresses automatically.

CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 10: Privacy, Service, Warranty, and Licenses

Chapter 10: Privacy, Service, Warranty, and Licenses

OWNERSHIP, OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, DISCLAIMERS AND LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

Covers software ownership, intellectual property rights, open source licenses, and liability limitations.

Toshiba Digital Media Server Limited Warranty

Details the limited warranties for the DMS, including coverage exclusions and how to obtain service.

Safety Instructions

Covers precautions for object entry, liquid spills, power sources, and moving the appliance.

Toshiba Digital Media Server Limited Warranty

Safety Instructions

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