Broadband internet connection – Sharp BD-HP25U User Manual

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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

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.

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 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)