Unlike other models, the DM500 has three different types of remote control units.
Here they are below, pictured so when we speak about a remote type you are aware of what we are referring to.
The DM500 first edition
The DM500 second edition
The DM500 final edition
For the majority of the HOWTO's and other screens in this wiki, it is always assumed you have this latest or silver remote control unit. Since the release of PLi® Jade it has been possible to re-program the buttons on your remote control to do different things, so please make sure you know what remote we are talking about.
Howto access the Video button with the small silver remote above prior to Jade2
The video menus give you access to the record button and several others as shown below.
1. From the TV screen press the OK button so you see the OSD popup like this example below
2. Now press the Help button and the screen above will change to be like this;
3. To get more help press the help button again and these screen will provide you with all the commands
Tip: For this tip above to work you need to have the correct remote control unit defined in the Hardware setup section
Howto access the Video button with the small silver remote with the Jade2 software
The video menus give you access to the record button and several others as shown below. But
before we can do this you have to select the remote control you have on your DM500. To do this
you have to ( The howto is here )
1. Press the menu | setup | hardware | remote control selections
2. select silver remote
2. select silver remote
3. Go to TV screen
4. From the TV screen press the OK button so you see the OSD popup like this example below
4. From the TV screen press the OK button so you see the OSD popup like this example below
5. Now press the Help button and the screen above will change to be like this;
6. To get more help press the help button again and these screen will provide you with all the commands
The VIDEO controls will NOT appear until you select the correct remote control (Silver)
WARNING: By making this selection of the silver remote your WEBIF remote may not work correctly
Tip: For this tip above to work you need to have the correct remote control unit defined in the Hardware setup section
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