Network; Smart Home Networking (Dlna); Using This Unit As Server - Panasonic DMR-BCT940 Operating Instructions Manual

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

Network

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to
watch the contents and broadcasts on Server
equipment connected on the same network from
Client equipment.
This unit can be used both as Server and Client.
Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be
used as Media Renderer, which can be controlled
by a Smartphone, etc.
Preparation
• Network connection (
• Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA
compatible equipment.
For more details, refer to the following website
and the operating instructions for each item of
equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
• Some video or broadcasts cannot be enjoyed depending on
the DLNA (Client) compatible equipment, the condition of
this unit, or the file type.
• Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate
security system to prevent unauthorized access.
• If using slow network connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed home network with a
speed of at least 20 Mbps is recommended.
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Using this unit as Server

You can watch broadcasts received by this unit
(Multiroom TV Streaming), videos and photos
saved on HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client)
compatible equipment.
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DLNA compatible
equipment (Client)
For details regarding the connection and
operation of equipment connected via a network,
refer to their respective operating instructions.
DLNA function compatible software should be
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installed.
Preparation
• When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated,
make the settings. (
Settings)
1
Operate the playback equipment (Client) to
display the list of contents on this unit.
• Refer to their respective operating
instructions.
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
• The titles with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction)
signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this
function.
• You cannot play back music from the playback equipment
(Client).
• If video frames are dropped, change the following settings.
- Conversion Setting for DLNA (
- Resolution Setting for DLNA (
• The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the
unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband
router as the unit.
• Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.
• Playing back 3D video recorded on this unit may not work
properly.
• 3D photos copied to this unit cannot be played back in 3D.
• Editing is not possible.
Network
This unit (Server)
87, 100, Home Network
87, 101)
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