Panasonic DMR-E500H - Manual (Page 56)

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Operating the DVD recorder by computer
Refer to the control reference on page 57.
The functions below are available if you connect your computer
through the Home Network.
≥ Entering, and editing, the names of video titles recorded on the
DVD recorder’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (“Edit Video Title-Name”
function)
≥ Viewing MPEG4 titles and still pictures (JPEG files only) recorded
on the DVD recorder’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (“Play MPEG4”, “View
Pictures” functions)
Preparation
≥ Connect to the Home Network ( ➡ page 10).
≥ Set “This unit’s network setting” ( ➡ page 16).
≥ Insert a disc if necessary.
≥ Turn off the DVD recorder.
On the computer
1
Start Internet Explorer. Input the DVD
recorder’s IP address in the address
bar and press the “Enter” key.
The log-in screen appears.
[On[the[DVD[recorder[
To confirm the DVD recorder’s
IP address
1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [
3 , 4 ] to select
“Network” and press [ 1 ].
3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “TCP/
IP Settings” and press
[ENTER].
≥ If “The page cannot be displayed” is shown, start Internet
Explorer and click [Tools] ➡ [Internet Options...] ➡
[Connections] ➡ [LAN settings...]. Uncheck “Use a proxy
server for your LAN” and click [OK].
2
Enter the network password and click
[OK].
The first time that you log in the password is unset so needs to
be set here.
Enter this password when subsequently logging in.
3
Select the operation.
Wait about 1 minute until the connection with the DVD
recorder has been established, then click [OK].
≥ “AV NETWORK” is displayed on the DVD recorder’s display.
Please follow the on-screen instructions for each operation.
≥ Refer to “Help” in the DIGA MANAGER for more information.
≥ The DVD recorder may turn off, if more than 30 minutes
pass without any operations.
≥ When timer recording begins on the DVD recorder,
operations from the computer are interrupted.
When you playback MPEG4 titles
Should the computer be able to simultaneously connect to
both the DVD recorder and the Internet, an audio decoder will
automatically be installed should this be necessary.
≥ If the installation does not start
1 Start Windows Media Player (Click [start] ➡ [All
Programs] ➡ [Accessories] ➡ [Entertainment] ➡
[Windows Media Player]).
2 Click [Tools] ➡ [Options...] ➡ [Player] tab.
3 Check “Download codecs automatically”.
4 Click [OK].
≥ If the computer is unable to simultaneously connect to the
DVD recorder and the Internet
Connect your computer to the Internet and download the
sample MPEG4 file from the address below. When you
playback this file, an audio decoder will be automatically
installed in your computer should this be necessary. (This
should be done before trying to operate the unit from the
computer.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/dvd/e500h/use_info/env_e.html
To exit the operation
Click [Log Out].
≥ The DVD recorder will switch off if left for 30 minutes.
To exit the Network function and operate the DVD recorder
directly
[On[the[DVD[recorder[
1 Press [RETURN].
A message appears on the television connected to the DVD
recorder.
2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
∫ Playback of MPEG4 titles recorded using the XF
mode
In the DIGA MANAGER ( ➡ above) click [Help] and select “Important
Information”. Click the link in “Before You Start” concerning playback
of MPEG4 titles recorded using the XF mode. Download and install
the specifically designed decoder. You can also obtain the decoder
from the above-mentioned address.
TCP / IP Settings
Automatic (DHCP)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server : 192. 168. 0. 14
: 255. 255. 255. 0
: 192. 168. 0. 1
: 192. 168. 0. 1
Manual
When upgrading to Windows Media Player Ver 9.0, various
errata need to be corrected. Visit the homepage below for
more information.
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