Operation Manual

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3.4 Connection to the Network

By connecting this unit to the Internet, you can update the software via the Internet, play contents

stored on DLNA home media servers or access BD-Live™ service.

• For more information about a software update, refer to “Software Update” on page 44.

• For more information about DLNA, refer to “Playing Back Video / Music / Photo from DLNA

Certified Home Media Servers” on page 27.

• For more information about BD-Live™, refer to “Enjoying BD-Live™ Discs Using Internet” on

page 32.

Caution

• Do not insert any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN terminal to avoid damaging the unit.

• Do not connect your PC directly to the LAN terminal of this unit.

Note

• After you make a connection, set up necessary network settings. (For network setup, refer to

“Network Connection” on page 39.)

• If your modem does not have router functions, connect a router.

• If your modem has router functions but there is no vacant port, add a hub.

• For a router, use a router which supports 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX ETHERNET standard.

• Please purchase shielded LAN cables at your local store and use them when you connect to

network equipment.

LAN

WAN LAN

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Networking equipment

(modem,etc.)

LAN cable (not supplied)

Broadband router or hub

Internet