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Connection
Broadband Internet Connection
By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content
on your TV using BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents),
home networks and also perform software updates. In this player, the Internet
connection can be made using either one of the following methods.
• Wired connection (LAN cable)
• Wireless connection (wireless LAN) (See page 20.)
NOTE
• Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
• When an Internet connection is made, wired and wireless connections cannot be used
at the same time. Use only one of the connection types (See page 50).
CAUTION
• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service
provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.
• Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment
and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.
Wired connection (LAN cable)
Connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal of this
player (
1
) and the LAN port of the broadband router (
2
).
LAN
LAN cable
*
PC
Internet
Modem
Broadband
router
*
Commercially available
NOTE
• Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
• SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ broadband routers will operate with this
player.
E
After connecting
• Perform the communication settings. (Pages 50–53)
• When enjoying BD-LIVE functions, see pages 29 and 48.
• When enjoying video on-demand services (e-Contents), see pages 59–61.
• To play back files via the Home Network, see page 37.
• To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings.
