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 cable*

Connection

PC

LAN

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.

EEAfter 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. (Pages 55–56)

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