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.
≥We are unable to provide any technological information related to 
network security.
∫Service support
It is the customer’s responsibility to bear all essential connection 
costs for this unit. These include equipment for Internet 
communications (modem, router, hub etc.) and contract, 
installation, set-up, connection and telecommunication fees from 
the telecommunications carrier and Internet provider.
∫Connecting to the Internet
The Internet connection may not work if not used for years. Please 
consult your dealer.
∫Indemnity clause
≥Disclosure of the unit’s network password to a third party can 
result in the improper use of this unit. The password is your 
responsibility so please look after it. We accept no responsibility 
for improper use of this unit due to disclosing the password to a 
third party.
≥We accept no responsibility for any loss from a connection failure 
or a malfunction caused by using equipment for Internet 
connections not specified by us, or using more than one piece of 
software in a combination not intended.
≥Advanced knowledge about networks is essential for changing 
router security settings. Please use your judgement before 
proceeding with any such changes. We accept no responsibility 
for any problems incurred as a result of changing router security 
settings. We are also unable to respond to any inquiries about 
router usage.
Connecting a LAN cable to this unit
YPBPRR - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEO
OPTICALG-LINKCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT(480p/480i)DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)
IN1 (L1)
IN3 (L3)
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEOOUT1 OUT2
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUTSUB WOOFERCENTERRL
FRONTAUDIO OUTjLAN (10/100)5.1ch
R - SURROUND - L
To router, other network compatible 
Panasonic DVD recorder, etcThis unit
The LAN terminal will have the 
following marks.
e.g., LAN cable (not included)
≥Use category 5 cable.
Computer system requirements
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed
WWW browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Windows Media Player: Ver 8.0 or later (Ver 9.0 recommended)
Display: 1024
k768 pixels or more, High Color (16 bit) or more
Interface: LAN port (100BASE-TX recommended)
[Note]
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
≥The Network function cannot be used with Macintosh computers.
≥You will need to download an audio decoder etc. for MPEG4 playback (➡page 56, When you playback MPEG4 titles).
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
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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 connections to this unit.
≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.
–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly 
(➡page 8).
–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.
1Press [ÍDVD POWER].
2Following the on-screen messages, 
input the operating environment for 
your television.
≥Move the cursor using [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER] 
to confirm.
≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.
≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.
≥Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen.
Set the following;
≥Country (USA/Canada)
≥ZIP (Postal) code
≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)
When “No” is selected ➡right, “The set contents are displayed 
together”
≥Cable TV box connected to this unit (Yes/No)
When “No” is selected ➡right, “The set contents are displayed 
together”
If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen
TM system
Select “No” at this point even if a cable TV box is connected.
If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:
≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3) 
terminal, select “L3”.
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, 
select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box 
setting.
≥Cable TV box brand
(Move down with [4] for more brands. Select “Not Listed” if you 
cannot find your cable TV box on the list.)
≥IR signal code
Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears 
on screen and press [ENTER].
Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On 
ScreenTM system. Other languages cannot be 
displayed.
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
This unit features the TV Guide On ScreenTM system that 
provides an 8-day rolling list of TV programs available in your 
area. Use the TV Guide On Screen
TM system to choose TV 
programs and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows 
(➡page 25–29). Best of all this service is free!
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite 
service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program 
listings or channel information. Without this information, 
program-based recordings cannot be made. However, 
recordings can still be set manually.
≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the 
television program list, the cooling fan may sometimes 
operate when the unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.
If further assistance is needed, 
In the U.S.A.: Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at 
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
In Canada: Call 1-800-561-5505.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
HDD
DV DHDD DVD SD PCTIME SLIPDRIVE SELECT/x1. 3OPEN/CLOSEPC CARDEJECT
SD CARDPOWER
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
Í DVD POWER
SETUP
POWER Í/I
Numbered 
buttons
Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!
USA
Canada
Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?
=          =          =          =          =
Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder 
is located:
Ye s
No
Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?
Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?
Ye s
No
Follow steps A and B below:
A. Please tune your cable box to channel 02
B. Make sure to leave your cable box turned ON
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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 correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press 
[ENTER].
–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup 
process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.
Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.
3Press [ENTER].
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is 
displayed.
If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
➡page 65, Auto channel/clock settings
4Press [ÍDVD POWER].
“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the 
unit’s display. The unit is now in standby mode and ready to 
download the channel line-up and the program listings.
Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.
If you connect a cable TV box
≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this 
unit’s RF IN or IN3 (L3) terminal (➡page 8)
≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed 
(➡page 8)
≥the cable TV box is turned on
If you do not connect a cable TV box
≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal
5Leave this unit in the standby mode.
It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours 
before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is 
used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings 
may not have been fully downloaded.
≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without 
using it.
≥With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote 
control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the 
television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box 
off) will prevent the channel line-up from being 
downloaded.
If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the 
television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet 
downloaded the channel line-up.
This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the 
on-screen guidance and select one of these.Set the clock manually.
Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit 
downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Manual Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the item you 
want to change and press [3,4] to 
change the setting.
5Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
6Press [SETUP].
≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 
a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last 
Sunday in October.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich 
meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?
Ye s
No
Zip code  - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No
What would you like to do now?
Watch TV
SORT SCHEDULELISTINGS
There is no data
for this screen.
TODAYLastChannelSORT SCHEDULE
FAVORITES RECORD INFO.87NWGB
BOX
pTVTVNWBGducationANiMeNetworkPBS
LISTINGS8:30PM 8:00PM
To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)
In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are 
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/
or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered 
mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by 
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, 
G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of 
Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide 
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY 
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM 
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV 
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, 
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION 
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY 
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES 
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 
6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 
4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 
6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDi l
Set Up
Manual Clock Setting
/:
/SAT AM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
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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 [ENTER].
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [ÍPOWER TV], enter the 
code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat 
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your 
television does not allow control of your television, this remote 
control is not compatible with your television.
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
5To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and 
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s 
(➡step 5).
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting television type
4:3 standard aspect 
television16:9 widescreen 
television
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Numbered 
buttonsTV operation 
buttons
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudio
Network
Display
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480i
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
TV ScreenChannel
Aspect 16:9 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480i
4:316:9
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SETUP
DiscVideo
Remote Control Code
Channel
Set UpPress “±” and “ENTER” togetherfor more than 2 seconds on the remote.
The unit’s remote control code
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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 speaker (LS) 
If the subwoofer is set so that no sound is output, the front 
speakers will automatically be set to support low-frequency 
reproduction. Connect front speakers that can reproduce the bass 
range below 100 Hz if you do not connect a subwoofer.
(Effective only when playing multi-channel discs)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, 
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the 
seating position. If you have to place the center or surround 
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to 
make up for the difference.
If distances d (from the center speaker) and f (from the surround 
speakers) are the same as or greater than e (from the front 
speakers), leave the delay time as “0”, the factory preset.
If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the 
relevant table and change to the recommended setting.
7Press [3,4,2,1] to select “ms” 
and press [ENTER].
8Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time 
and press [ENTER].
9Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Test” 
and press [ENTER].
A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting 
with the front left speaker and proceeding clockwise.
Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)
:;
Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)
10While listening to the test signal
Press [3,4] to adjust the volume of 
the center and surround speakers.
≥Adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so 
that they sound the same as the front speaker.
(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, 
play something, then return to this screen and adjust as 
desired.
11Press [ENTER].
The test signal stops.
To finish the speaker setting
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Complete” and press [ENTER]. To set the speaker presence and size (a)
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
SETUP
m s
m s
d B
 0
d Bd B L
Complete
Te s t
LSRSW
C
RS d B
 0
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 0.0 0  0.0
b   a   caa
c  a  (LS)                                     (RS)
a  c                b               c  a
Multi Channel Setting
Front (L) Center Front (R)
— Surround —
Subwoofer
Select when the speaker supports low-frequency 
(under 100 Hz) reproduction.
Select when the speaker does not support low-
frequency reproduction.
No sound is output from the speaker.
To set the delay time (b)
(only when the speakers are not placed equidistant from the 
seating position)
d Center speaker
Difference Setting
Approx. 30 cm (1 feet) 1.0 ms
Approx. 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms
Approx. 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms
Approx. 120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms
f Surround speakers
Difference Setting
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms
Approx. 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms
Approx. 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms
To adjust the speaker volume level (c)LS
LS
LSRS
LR
SWfe d
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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 [ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select “TCP/IP 
Settings” and press [ENTER].
6Press [3,4] to select “Automatic 
(DHCP)” and press [ENTER].
When connecting a computer via a router with its DHCP 
disabled
Press [3,4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER] 
(➡page 19, To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP 
Address).
7Confirm that a connection has been 
established.
Wait until the display changes (this may take a few minutes).
≥“Now connected to the network.” is displayed if the 
connection has been correctly established.
≥“Cannot connect to the network.” is displayed if the 
connection has failed. Check the LAN cable connection.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
While “Now updating the settings. Please wait for a while.” is 
displayed, no operations will be accepted by this unit. Wait about 5 
seconds until the highlights appear again.
∫To change unit names
When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder 
is connected on the Home Network, you need to give each a 
unique unit name so that they can be distinguished.
(Factory preset: “DVD Recorder”)
After step 2 (➡left)
1 Press [3,4] to select “Unit Name Setting” and press [ENTER].
2 Enter the name (➡page 46).
This unit’s network setting
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN SUB MENU
SETUP
¢ CANCEL
: 9
Numbered 
buttons
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenChannel
Set Up
Network Function
Enable
MAC Address
Unit ID 
Status 
 
Password: 00-08-97-24-01-C4
: 4284 1491 6862 6641
: 0000-0000-20LU-3DDE
  3900-0V03-0M52-0L00
: No passwordDisable
Network
≥IP Address : Make a note of this IP address. You will 
need it when operating this unit from the 
computer.
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenChannel
Set Up
TCP / IP Settings
Automatic (DHCP)
IP AddressSubnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server
: 192. 168.     0.   14
: 255. 255. 255.      0
: 192. 168.     0.      1
: 192. 168.     0.      1
Manual
Network
AudioDisplay
TV Screen
PreviousNow connecting.
It may take a few minutes.01/01Next
Network
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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 receive the data. This unit will later function as the 
server.
Preparation
≥Connect to the Home Network or another network compatible 
Panasonic DVD recorder.
≥Confirm “TCP/IP Settings” is set to “Automatic (DHCP)” 
(➡page 16, step 6).
≥Give all the DVD recorders on the Home Network a unique unit 
name. (➡page 16, To change unit names)
On the unit you want to use as the server
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Network” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Registration 
of Client Unit” and press [ENTER].
The unit names of the DVD recorders on the Home Network 
will be displayed after a few seconds (up to 15 units).
≥When not displayed (➡right, “When connected DVD 
recorders are not displayed–Renew”)
4Press [3,4] to select the DVD 
recorder you want to register as a 
client and press [ENTER].
“≤” indicates the registered client unit.
≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
≥Repeat this step to register other units as clients.
≥You can have up to 4 client units.
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
∫When connected DVD recorders are not 
displayed–Renew
In step 3 (➡left)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select “Renew” and press 
[ENTER].
The list will be updated within 15 seconds.
If any DVD recorders are not displayed despite selecting “Renew”, 
add them manually (➡below, Manually adding DVD recorders).
∫Manually adding DVD recorders
In step 3 (➡left)
1 Press [3,4] to select “Add manually” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [3,4] to select “MAC Address” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3,4,2,1] to enter the MAC Address of the unit you 
want to use as the client and press [ENTER].
≥To check the MAC Address (➡page 16, step 4).
4 Press [3,4] to select “Unit Name” and press [ENTER].
5 Enter the name (➡page 46).
6 Press [3,4] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].
≥You can manually add up to 4 units.
≥“Model” is displayed in the “Model No.” column.
≥You cannot check the properties of manually added DVD 
recorders.
∫To check the properties of the DVD recorders 
on the list
(You cannot do this with manually added DVD recorders.)
In step 3 (➡left)
1 Press [3,4] to select the DVD recorder and 
press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select “Properties” and press 
[ENTER].
The model name, manufacturer and MAC address of the DVD 
recorder will be displayed.
∫To delete DVD recorders from the list
In step 3 (➡left)
1 Press [3,4] to select the DVD recorder and press 
[SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [2,1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
∫To correct the setting of manually added DVD 
recorders
In step 3 (➡left)
1 Press [3,4] to select the manually added DVD recorder and 
press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select “Edit” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3,4] to select the item and make the correction.
4 Press [3,4] to select “Set” and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When more than one network 
compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is 
on the Home Network
Server Client
Router/Hub
SETUP
DiscVideo
Audio
Channel
Set Up
Registration of Client Unit
Previous
No.       Unit Name           Model No.
01/01
Next Add manually
01      Bedroom       DMR-E500H
SETUP
DiscVideo
Audio
Channel
Set Up
Registration of Client Unit
Previous(/) No.       Unit Name           Model No.
01/01Next Add manually
01      Bedroom       DMR-E500H
RenewDeleteEdit
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenChannel
Set Up
Add manually
MAC AddressUnit Name
Add
Network
✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱Unit Input MAC address and unit name,
then press 
“Add” button.
“Add manually” 
screen
RenewDelete Properties
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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 19).
On the computer
1Click [start] ➡ [Control Panel].
Double-click [Network Connections].
2Right-click the [Local Area 
Connection]
§ icon and click 
[Properties].
§A message may appear below the icon such as [Bridge 
Connections] or [Network Bridge].
3Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] 
and click [Properties].
4Check the IP address setting.
Please make a note of the “IP address”, “Subnet mask”, 
“Default gateway” and “Preferred DNS server” settings 
(These will be needed during DVD recorder setting).
5Click [Cancel].
You will exit the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” 
window.
6Click [Cancel].
You will exit the “Local Area Connection Properties” window.
≥Screen shots reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.
To be able to operate this unit from a 
computer on the Home Network
To check the computer’s IP address
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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 arbitrary number, except 15, 
between 2 and 254 (➡page 18, step 4).
Subnet Mask
Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Subnet mask 
(➡page 18, step 4).
Default Gateway
Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Default 
gateway (➡page 18, step 4).
DNS Server
Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Preferred 
DNS server (➡page 18, step 4).
Example:
§Make a note of this IP address. You will need it when 
operating this unit from the computer (➡page 56).
4Press [3,4] to select “Set” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Once the connection has been correctly established “Now 
connected to the Local Area Network” will be displayed.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address
IP Address§ :192.168.0.14
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1
DNS Server : 192.168.0.1
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenChannel
Set Up
TCP / IP Settings
Network
SetPress “Set” to store the values after input.
IP Address


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Subnet Mask


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Default Gateway


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DNS Server


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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 finalizing the disc (➡page 60, 68).§4Only one is recorded (➡page 63, Select MTS).§5CPRM (➡page 68) compatible discs only.§6The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[Note]
When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions 
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. 
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is 
not necessary when recording a program (➡page 62).
≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have 
been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and 
Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the 
condition of the recording.
≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you 
may not always be able to control play as described in these 
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 68, Finalize)≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥DV D - R O M ,  DV D - RW,  iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, 
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Type LogoData that 
can be 
recorded 
and played Instructions
Hard disk drive 
(HDD)
≥400 GB
Indicated in 
these 
instructions with 
[HDD]–Video
§
Still pictures
MPEG4
Temporary storage≥You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡page 23, Recording modes and 
approximate recording times).
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 24).≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) a 
recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD 
(➡page 68).
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 34, 52).≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc. 
(➡page 36, 54)
≥You can record MPEG4 data at the same time as recording a TV program. (➡page 22)
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 
12 cm (5z)
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm 
(3z)
[RAM]Video
§
Still pictures
MPEG4
Re-writable discs for backup use≥You can record approximately up to 8 hours on a single-sided disc and 16 hours on a double-
sided disc (➡page 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times).≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) 
(➡page 24).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are 
commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM 
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡page 68). You cannot transfer 
(dub) a recorded title.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–5k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 40k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible 
disc (➡page 47).
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 34, 52)≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc. 
(➡page 36, 54)
DV D-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm 
(5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm 
(3z)
[DVD-R]Video
§
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡page 23, Recording modes and 
approximate recording times).
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 60, 68).≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–8k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 64k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible 
disc (➡page 47).
(±:Possible, t:Impossible)DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable±t
Edit±§1
Play on other players
±
§2±§3
Recording both Main and SAP of 
MTS broadcast±
t§4
Recording broadcasts that allow 
one copy±§5t
Recording 16:9 aspect picture±§6
Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]
Disc type Logo Instructions
DVD -Au di o
[DVD-A]High fidelity music discs
DVD -Vi deo
[DVD-V]High quality movie and music 
discs
Video CD
[VCD]Recorded music and video (including 
CD-R/RW)
Audio CD
[CD]Recorded audio and music (including 
CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music 
recorded in MP3 (➡page 33)
Regarding DVD-AudioSome multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡page 68) 
of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. 
When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number 
of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel 
specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is 
missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played 
in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
Discs that cannot be played
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
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