Broadband Internet Connection; Connecting To The Ethernet Terminal - Sharp BD-HP52U Operation Manual

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.
Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal (1 and 2).
2
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.
Internet
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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Modem Hub or broadband router
Example of a Broadband Internet Connection
This Player
To ETHERNET
1
terminal
LAN cable
(commercially available)
2
To LAN terminal
LAN
PC