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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.
EAfter 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 pages 55–56.
•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)