Broadband Internet Connection

Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal

You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD- LIVE compatible discs. Refer to pages 26 and 41 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions.

You can enjoy an RSS reader function and Netflix service via the internet. (Netflix service will be available with a software update.)

This player can update the software from Sharp’s server using the internet.

When using the internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required.

STEPS

1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

2 Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal (1 and 2).

This Player

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.

NOTE

Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE- TX.

SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ hubs will operate with this player.

To ETHERNET 1 terminal

LAN cable (commercially available)

To LAN terminal 2

LAN

Internet

Modem

Hub or broadband router

PC

Example of a Broadband Internet Connection

After connecting

Perform the communication settings. (Pages 42–44)

When enjoying the BD-LIVE function, load a BD-LIVE compatible disc and play back the contents. (Pages 24 and 26)

When enjoying the RSS reader function or Netflix service, see page 23. (Netflix service will be available with a software update.)

To update the software via the internet, perform Software Update Settings. (Pages 46–47)

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Sharp BD-HP52U operation manual Broadband Internet Connection, Connecting to the Ethernet terminal, To LAN terminal