Connecting To Network - Panasonic SC-HC7 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting to network

Checking the necessary environment
and device
Always-on Internet connection environment (ADSL,
optical broadband, etc.)
Use the specified modem, broadband router, splitter, cable,
etc. for connection and setting after checking the contract with
the telephone carrier or provider.
Connecting devices
LAN straight cable (commercially available)
Broadband router or hub (commercially available)
LAN 1
2 WAN
Computer, NAS, etc.
When importing or
backing up the data
● If the modem has the broadband router function and
there is no modem port available, connect the hub. If the
modem does not have the broadband router function,
connect the broadband router.
Note
● Use only shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheral
devices.
● Terminal names may differ depending on the devices.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the connected
device.
● Do not insert cables such as a telephone modular cable
other than the straight type of LAN cable into LAN terminal.
Malfunction may occur.
● Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic LAN
cable with shield.
This unit (rear view)
LAN
terminal
Insert the cable until it
clicks.
LAN
Communication terminal such as a
modem (commercially available)
To Internet
When using the latest
CD Database
Checking the network connection status
1. Press [SETUP].
2. Press [u, i] to select "Network" tab, press [e, r]
to select "Network Settings" and press [OK].
The connection status appears on the display.
Information regarding environments and devices for which
operation checks are already complete, or other connection
methods such as a cable network, will be updated as
needed in the following page.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio
Check the device settings if necessary.
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● Setting the router
• We recommend setting the DHCP server function for
the router to Enable (setting to automatically assign
IP address). The normal setting is Enable, so you do
not need to change the setting.
• Internet connection from this unit may not be possible
depending on the security setting for the router, etc.
• Refer to the instruction manual of the router as well.
Settings on this unit
●
• If the DHCP server function for the router is set to
Enable, you can use this unit with the default setting.
• Changing the settings on this unit may be necessary
depending on the router settings such as when assigning
a fi xed IP address for network connection.
Disclaimer
■
• Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to
malfunction or hang-up resulted from the unintended combination
with devices and software that have not been verifi ed by Panasonic.
• Setting the security for the router requires advanced network
knowledge. Exercise your judgment to make the security
settings. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage resulted
from the security settings. Also, Panasonic cannot answer
inquiries regarding settings and usage of each device.
Preparation and check on the PC
■ Necessary device and environment for importing music
data/backing up recording data (recommended)
OS supporting Windows Vista
PCs
Windows XP SP2/XP SP3
● Importing music data/backing up recording data from NAS
(Network Attached Storage) is also possible.
● Backing up recording data requires enough space on the
hard disk as a backup destination.
● Backup is not possible on other media (DVD-R, etc.) than
the above media.
Character type and number usable for user name,
password, shared name (shared folder) and full
computer name
Usable character English character and number, " . " (period),
type
" - " (hyphen), " _ " (under bar), space
Usable character up to 15 characters
If characters that do not match the above conditions are
used for any of user name, password, shared folder or
full computer name, importing music data/backing up
or restoring recording data is impossible. Change the
computer settings to make these operations possible.
For details of setting change, see the Operating
Instructions or Help of the computer.
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