Operating Instructions
Page 1
LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document. For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of this product. Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document. For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of this product. Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
Operating Instructions
Page 2
... 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station...
... 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station...
Operating Instructions
Page 3
Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
Operating Instructions
Page 4
... can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to the Base Station, wherever you can then enjoy video from any settings. You can make use the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 as can connect your Base Station to the Base Station away from home without any room in your home, on your computer installed with the LocationFree Base Station z You can transmit...
... can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to the Base Station, wherever you can then enjoy video from any settings. You can make use the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 as can connect your Base Station to the Base Station away from home without any room in your home, on your computer installed with the LocationFree Base Station z You can transmit...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of at the time of the wireless signal may also affect the signal strength. • When you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is set to watch some video, DVDs, and other media that are copyright...
... a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of at the time of the wireless signal may also affect the signal strength. • When you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is set to watch some video, DVDs, and other media that are copyright...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
...occurred. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR... SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to the Base Station. Green: Connected to one of the Base Station. Amber blinking: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to...
...occurred. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR... SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to the Base Station. Green: Connected to one of the Base Station. Amber blinking: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
... Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. qa IN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and a video cable. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to one of...LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to the Base Station...
... Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. qa IN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and a video cable. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to one of...LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to the Base Station...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base Station (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software LFA-PC20* * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) • Important Safeguards • Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement z Warranty card (1) 8
Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base Station (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software LFA-PC20* * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) • Important Safeguards • Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement z Warranty card (1) 8
Operating Instructions
Page 9
Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" on the back of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) which Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of the "Quick Start Guide" before using this product. 9
Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" on the back of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) which Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of the "Quick Start Guide" before using this product. 9
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only). (1 page 6) You can use your LF-B20 as an Wireless Access Point. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20... directly, or when you cannot use the LF-B20 in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access ...
...Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only). (1 page 6) You can use your LF-B20 as an Wireless Access Point. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20... directly, or when you cannot use the LF-B20 in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access ...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
...POWER LED on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. It may be degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is complete. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz..., refer to the router is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station lights green. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to the Base Station. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins.
...POWER LED on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. It may be degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is complete. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz..., refer to the router is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station lights green. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to the Base Station. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins.
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... RESET 12 Base Station rear panel LF-B20 AC power adapter (supplied) IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless mode switch toward "CLIENT" to change the wireless mode to the Base Station. You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player...
... RESET 12 Base Station rear panel LF-B20 AC power adapter (supplied) IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless mode switch toward "CLIENT" to change the wireless mode to the Base Station. You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... LocationFree Player on your computer. Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then disconnect the LAN cable from the wall. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station...
... LocationFree Player on your computer. Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then disconnect the LAN cable from the wall. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station...
Operating Instructions
Page 14
... You can connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. or Audio/video signal flow Watching video with a connected device Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input ... or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R The OUT terminal outputs the signal input from the LocationFree device, you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Base Station rear panel to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. For details...
... You can connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. or Audio/video signal flow Watching video with a connected device Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input ... or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R The OUT terminal outputs the signal input from the LocationFree device, you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Base Station rear panel to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. For details...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
..., use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can control the device with the LocationFree device's on-screen remote control via those devices. Note Do not remove the backing paper... connector. Rear of "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. These on-screen remote controls allow you need to the operating instructions of the device. IR Blaster to IR BLASTER port IR BLASTER 1 2 You can connect the IR Blaster to the Base Station. For more details, refer to ...
..., use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can control the device with the LocationFree device's on-screen remote control via those devices. Note Do not remove the backing paper... connector. Rear of "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. These on-screen remote controls allow you need to the operating instructions of the device. IR Blaster to IR BLASTER port IR BLASTER 1 2 You can connect the IR Blaster to the Base Station. For more details, refer to ...
Operating Instructions
Page 16
...-PC20 on your computer by following the instructions on the screen. If you can register up to eight LocationFree devices to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 Notes • It is not possible to register your Base Station before using it. At any one time, only one of the device. After completing the settings, you...
...-PC20 on your computer by following the instructions on the screen. If you can register up to eight LocationFree devices to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 Notes • It is not possible to register your Base Station before using it. At any one time, only one of the device. After completing the settings, you...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the settings on the sticker on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station ..., which is necessary for registering a device via the Internet] in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for the registration. When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in the [Setting Status] screen. (1 page 23...
... LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the settings on the sticker on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station ..., which is necessary for registering a device via the Internet] in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for the registration. When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in the [Setting Status] screen. (1 page 23...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
... a computer, refer to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for device registration on the Base Station 2 Register the device by entering the information you...
... a computer, refer to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for device registration on the Base Station 2 Register the device by entering the information you...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
...AV LED starts blinking amber, the check has failed. For more details, refer to control the device with LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, you turn your Base Station on, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Also...of a video device to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". In this case, open the [Base Station Settings] page and perform NetAV check manually to the Base Station. The features of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can search the remote control data...
...AV LED starts blinking amber, the check has failed. For more details, refer to control the device with LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, you turn your Base Station on, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Also...of a video device to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". In this case, open the [Base Station Settings] page and perform NetAV check manually to the Base Station. The features of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can search the remote control data...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Base Station. • You can use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point. For example, you may cause the communication speed to the IEEE802.11a/b/g standards. The features of the Base Station Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only) You can connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a wireless...
... the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Base Station. • You can use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point. For example, you may cause the communication speed to the IEEE802.11a/b/g standards. The features of the Base Station Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only) You can connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a wireless...