Connecting the USB memory device

Caution

•Be sure to turn the player’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB memory devices.

•Use empty USB memory devices (on which nothing is stored).

•If the USB memory device is write-protected, be sure to disable the write-protection.

•Placing excessive loads on the plug may result in poor contact, making it impossible to write data on the USB memory device.

•When a USB memory device is connected and the player’s power is turned on, do not unplug the power cord.

•USB external hard disks cannot be connected to the player.

Player’s front panel

USB memory device

BDP-LX55’s rear panel

USB memory device

Note

•Devices may not work if connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub.

Connecting to the

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network through LAN interface

By connecting this player to the network via the LAN terminal, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs.

BDP-LX55’s rear panel

Internet

LAN cable

(commerciallyModem available)

Router

LAN

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WAN

PC

LAN cable (commercially available)

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher).

Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Setting the IP address on page 44 .

LAN terminal specifications

LAN terminal: Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

•Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

•When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

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