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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 19.)
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 46).
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 46–49)
•When enjoying BD-LIVE functions, see pages 28 and 44.
•When enjoying video on-demand services (e-Contents), see page 55.
•To play back files via the Home Network, see page 34.
•To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings.
(Pages 51–52)