Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫To prevent improper use
≥The unit’s network password:
–Please do not reveal your password to anyone or let it be seen 
by anyone.
–Should a third party have carried out the installation and setting-
up of this unit please change the password.
–Please initialize the password before requesting any repairs 
(➡page 78).
–If transferring this unit to a third party, or throwing it away, please 
initialize it.
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STEP 2Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[ÍDVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts 
TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup.
IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must 
be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use 
the timer recording feature unless this setup is 
completed.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to 
suit the...

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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one 
communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite 
common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous 
times.
–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No” 
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box 
changes to channel 09.
∫The set contents are displayed together
–If the information is...

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STEP 3Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (➡page 69).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with 
progressive output.
4Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press...

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STEP 4 Multi-channel speaker setting
Set as follows when connecting with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals 
(➡page 9).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Audio” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Speaker” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Multi 
Channel” and press [ENTER].
Settings a, b, and c can be changed as necessary.
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
speaker icon and press [ENTER].
6Press [3,4] to select the setting 
and press [ENTER].
Icon examples: Surround...

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STEP 5Setting up the Network
Preparation
≥Connect this unit to the Home Network. This can be directly to 
another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder 
(➡page 10).
≥Check the computer’s IP address setting (➡page 18), if 
connecting this unit and a computer when the DHCP on the 
router is disabled.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Network” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Network 
Function” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Enable” and 
press...

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You can playback video titles on other network compatible 
Panasonic DVD recorders on the Home Network.
When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder 
is on the Home Network, the terms “server” and “client” are used.
The “client” is the DVD recorder that you will actually operate to 
receive video titles.
The “server” is the DVD recorder that delivers video titles to your 
“client”.
Make the following settings so this unit can recognize which DVD 
recorder will...

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STEP 5Setting up the Network
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
When connecting a computer via a router with its 
DHCP enabled
Confirm “TCP/IP Settings” is set to “Automatic (DHCP)” 
(➡page 16, step 6).
The settings on page 18–19 are not required.
When connecting a computer via a router with its 
DHCP disabled
Please confirm the following were carried out correctly.
1 Check the computer’s IP address (➡right, step 4).
2 Enter the DVD recorder’s IP address manually (➡page...

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On the DVD recorder
After step 5 (➡page 16)
1Press [3,4] to select “Manual” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select “IP Address” 
and press [ENTER].
3Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the number and press [ENTER].
≥Press [2,1] to move the cursor.
≥Press [¢CANCEL] to clear the numbers.
Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter “Subnet Mask”, “Default 
Gateway” and “DNS Server” numbers.
IP Address
If the computer’s IP address is 192.168.0.15, enter 
192.168.0. and then enter an...

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HDD, disc and card information
§conventionally recorded programs≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
∫Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.§1You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available 
space does not increase after erasing.
§2Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§3After...