Getting Started

Assuming your Blu-ray Player is already connected to your TV, the only thing you’ll need to complete this connection is an Ethernet (LAN) cable. If you need help connecting your Blu-ray player to your TV, click here.

Important: You must use a LAN cable, not a phone cable. Even though a phone cable may fit, it cannot carry the bandwidth required for the network connection.

To connect your Ethernet cable correctly, follow the steps below:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on your Blu-ray Player.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your internet router or to your modem.

Note: After connecting the ethernet cable, allow 1-2 minutes for the network adapter to initialize before attempting to establish a network connection.

Connecting To Your Home Network

1. With the player in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup and then press ENTER/.
3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network and then press ENTER.
   
4. Network Selection will be highlighted and should be set to Cable to indicate a wired connection. If Cable is not selected, press ENTER, then press the ▲▼ buttons to select Cable and press ENTER again.
   Cable Network will be white and Wireless Network will be greyed out.

 

5. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select Cable Network and then press the ENTER button. Make sure that DHCP is set to ON and DNS is set to AUTO.  Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select SAVE and then press the ENTER button.

6. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select Network Connection Test and then press the ENTER button. The Network Connection Test will begin automatically.

The test may take up to 2 minutes. If the test is successful, Your Network Is Operating Properly appears.  You are now connected to your home network and can begin using online streaming services.

Important: If your Player does not connect successfully, click here to go to Network Connection Test Fails.

Terms:

Ethernet (LAN): A type of cable used for connecting devices to the Internet or a local network.

Modem: A device that connects your home to the Internet through a telephone line or cable.

Router: A device that helps share your Internet connection among multiple devices like computers, smartphones, and TVs.

Wired connection: A way of connecting devices directly to the Internet using cables instead of wireless signals.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - a method of assigning IP addresses to devices automatically so they can connect to the Internet.

DNS: Domain Name System - translates website names (like www.example.com) into their corresponding IP addresses so web browsers can find them.

Streaming service: A company that provides access to movies, TV shows, music, etc., over the Internet rather than traditional physical media like DVDs or CDs.