Panasonic DMRE500 DMRE500 User Guide - Page 56

Operating the DVD recorder by computer Network 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]. TCP / IP Settings Automatic (DHCP) Manual IP Address : 192. 168. 0. 14 Subnet Mask : 255. 255. 255. 0 Default Gateway : 192. 168. 0. 1 DNS Server : 192. 168. 0. 1 ≥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. RQT7394 56 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 When upgrading to Windows Media Player Ver 9.0, various errata need to be corrected. Visit the homepage below for more information. 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.