Panasonic DMR-E500H - Manual (Page 10)

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Connection
≥ Setting up the Network ( ➡ page 16–19)
≥ Operations with the Network function ( ➡ page 56–57)
∫ Connecting to the Home Network
Connect this unit to a router on the Home Network. This will allow you to do the following:
≥ Operate this unit from a computer, i.e. give names to video titles, playback MPEG4 titles, and view JPEG.
≥ Playback video stored on other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders from this unit.
≥ You can also connect to the network with a wireless router.
≥ Set the router’s DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to enable it to automatically assign IP addresses. The default configuration of
the router is normally sufficient.
≥ Use a router that supports 100BASE-TX.
≥ It may not be possible to connect this unit to the Internet depending upon router security settings.
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about the Network function of the DVD recorder.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/dvd/index.html
≥ Refer to the router’s operating instructions or contact your Internet service provider for information about router connections and settings.
∫ Connecting directly to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder
Connect this unit directly to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder. This will allow you to playback video stored on the other
network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder from this unit.
Connections for the Network function
HDD DVD SD PC
HDD DVD SD PC
This unit
Other network compatible
Panasonic DVD recorder(s)
Internet
Modem
(Cable, DSL, etc)
Router
≥ Use a hub if the modem
has a router function.
Computer
Home Network
LAN cable (not included)
≥ Use category 5 cable.
HDD DVD SD PC HDD DVD SD PC
This unit Another network compatible
Panasonic DVD recorder
LAN cable (not included)
≥ Use category 5 cable.
Router/Hub
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