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...as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . The wide blade or the third prong are located at the bottom of the base station. Servicing is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/... A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. LF-X1 or LF-X5 Serial No Contacting Sony If, after reading these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to the use of your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. When a cart is ...
...as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . The wide blade or the third prong are located at the bottom of the base station. Servicing is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/... A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. LF-X1 or LF-X5 Serial No Contacting Sony If, after reading these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to the use of your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. When a cart is ...
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... accompanying the appliance. The LocationFreeTV has been tested and found any kind on the apparatus. LF-X1 Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U LF-X5 Base Station: Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U Monitor: Contains FCC ID :...(by additional research. This symbol is subject to the unit. It may cause undesired operation. 3 Continued LF-X5 has been show to the presence of low level RF exposures have not been confirmed by heating tissue... or transmitter. The maximum SAR levels tested for the LF-X1 has been show to rain or moisture.
... accompanying the appliance. The LocationFreeTV has been tested and found any kind on the apparatus. LF-X1 Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U LF-X5 Base Station: Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U Monitor: Contains FCC ID :...(by additional research. This symbol is subject to the unit. It may cause undesired operation. 3 Continued LF-X5 has been show to the presence of low level RF exposures have not been confirmed by heating tissue... or transmitter. The maximum SAR levels tested for the LF-X1 has been show to rain or moisture.
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Table of Contents What is a LocationFreeTV 9 Identifying Parts and Controls 10 Setup and Connections 17 Attaching the Base Station Stand 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB 20 Connecting Other Devices 21 Turning On the Power 23 Carrying ...
Table of Contents What is a LocationFreeTV 9 Identifying Parts and Controls 10 Setup and Connections 17 Attaching the Base Station Stand 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB 20 Connecting Other Devices 21 Turning On the Power 23 Carrying ...
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... an External Keyboard (LF-X1 only 119 Memory Stick (LF-X1)/CompactFlash (LF-X5) ........ 121 Using a "Memory Stick" (LF-X1 Only 122 Using a CompactFlash Card (LF-X5 Only 124 Initializing a "Memory Stick"/CompactFlash Card 126 Functions and Settings 127 Basic Settings ...128 Setting Up TV Channels Manually 129 Changing the Wireless Channel Manually 131 Using the Base Station as a Wireless...
... an External Keyboard (LF-X1 only 119 Memory Stick (LF-X1)/CompactFlash (LF-X5) ........ 121 Using a "Memory Stick" (LF-X1 Only 122 Using a CompactFlash Card (LF-X5 Only 124 Initializing a "Memory Stick"/CompactFlash Card 126 Functions and Settings 127 Basic Settings ...128 Setting Up TV Channels Manually 129 Changing the Wireless Channel Manually 131 Using the Base Station as a Wireless...
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..., composing and reading mail, and viewing your base station through the Internet. The monitor must be within its wireless transmission range carrying only the monitor. Recharge the battery using the AC power adapter (supplied). (For the LF-X1, the monitor can also register other registered monitors...use, but not for the LF-X5.) • When the power is in Home-Wireless LAN.) • The monitor operates on a rechargeable battery. This allows you to use it a coverage range of the base station in a central room, you happen to a base station. In the average home,...
..., composing and reading mail, and viewing your base station through the Internet. The monitor must be within its wireless transmission range carrying only the monitor. Recharge the battery using the AC power adapter (supplied). (For the LF-X1, the monitor can also register other registered monitors...use, but not for the LF-X5.) • When the power is in Home-Wireless LAN.) • The monitor operates on a rechargeable battery. This allows you to use it a coverage range of the base station in a central room, you happen to a base station. In the average home,...
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...Connected with the monitor on the 2.4 GHz channel. Red flashing: A malfunction has occurred. 5 POWER switch (1 page 26) Turns the base station power on the 5 GHz channel. Also turns red when Dynamic DNS client settings fail. 4 POWER indicator (1 page 26) Green lit...range. 2 INTERNET indicator Indicates the connection status to the LF-X1 and LF-X5. Red lit: The base station is on the base station, including line and wireless connection settings, to the video input 2 terminal. Base Station The base station specifications are transmitted. Front Rear qf qd qs qa 1...
...Connected with the monitor on the 2.4 GHz channel. Red flashing: A malfunction has occurred. 5 POWER switch (1 page 26) Turns the base station power on the 5 GHz channel. Also turns red when Dynamic DNS client settings fail. 4 POWER indicator (1 page 26) Green lit...range. 2 INTERNET indicator Indicates the connection status to the LF-X1 and LF-X5. Red lit: The base station is on the base station, including line and wireless connection settings, to the video input 2 terminal. Base Station The base station specifications are transmitted. Front Rear qf qd qs qa 1...
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... check that all the following items have been included: ◆For LF-X1 • Base station (1) • Monitor (1) • Stylus (1) • BP-LX1A battery (1) • AC-LX1B AC power adapter for the base station (1) • AC-LX1M AC power adapter for the monitor (1)... • Power cord (2) • Operating instructions (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Base station stand (1) • Important software notice (1) • Ferrite core (for External Keyboard) ◆For LF-X5 • Base station (1) • Monitor (1) • Stylus (1) • BP-LX5A battery (1) • BP-...
... check that all the following items have been included: ◆For LF-X1 • Base station (1) • Monitor (1) • Stylus (1) • BP-LX1A battery (1) • AC-LX1B AC power adapter for the base station (1) • AC-LX1M AC power adapter for the monitor (1)... • Power cord (2) • Operating instructions (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Base station stand (1) • Important software notice (1) • Ferrite core (for External Keyboard) ◆For LF-X5 • Base station (1) • Monitor (1) • Stylus (1) • BP-LX5A battery (1) • BP-...
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Setup and Connections BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand page 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna page 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB page 20 Connecting Other Devices page 21 Turning On the Power page 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor page 28 BASIC: Basic Setting Setting Up TV Channels page 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control page 33 Connecting to the Internet page 37 Configuring Network Settings page 40 Setting Up Mail page 43 BASIC: Guide to On-screen Icons Guide to On-screen Icons page 45 17
Setup and Connections BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand page 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna page 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB page 20 Connecting Other Devices page 21 Turning On the Power page 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor page 28 BASIC: Basic Setting Setting Up TV Channels page 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control page 33 Connecting to the Internet page 37 Configuring Network Settings page 40 Setting Up Mail page 43 BASIC: Guide to On-screen Icons Guide to On-screen Icons page 45 17
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Stopper Stopper Stand 19 Setup and Connections Attaching the Base Station Stand BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand To keep the base station stable, attach the base station stand. Install the 4 rubber feet and 2 stoppers so they fit in the proper holes on the stand.
Stopper Stopper Stand 19 Setup and Connections Attaching the Base Station Stand BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand To keep the base station stable, attach the base station stand. Install the 4 rubber feet and 2 stoppers so they fit in the proper holes on the stand.
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... supplied) Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB) There are two different procedures for connecting to a TV antenna differs depending on the base station. For more information, contact your wall. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied). Connecting to the antenna cable Cable... of antenna jack in your Sony dealer. Connecting to a TV Antenna The procedure for connecting a set-top box (STB), depending on whether the settop box connects to the antenna cable or to the video input terminal on the type of base station Signal flow Antenna cable (not...
... supplied) Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB) There are two different procedures for connecting to a TV antenna differs depending on the base station. For more information, contact your wall. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied). Connecting to the antenna cable Cable... of antenna jack in your Sony dealer. Connecting to a TV Antenna The procedure for connecting a set-top box (STB), depending on whether the settop box connects to the antenna cable or to the video input terminal on the type of base station Signal flow Antenna cable (not...
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...Watching video on the monitor to the IN2 terminal. can also connect to watch video (LF-X1 only). such as a VCR, AV amplifier, DVR, DVD player/ recorder, or digital cable - Rear of base station S-video cable Video cable Audio cable or to IN1 You can be connected to the ...can operate the connected device using the on-screen remote control on the base station. 21 Continued You can also connect a digital video camera or similar device directly to the base station. Connect the DVD player directly to the base station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim...
...Watching video on the monitor to the IN2 terminal. can also connect to watch video (LF-X1 only). such as a VCR, AV amplifier, DVR, DVD player/ recorder, or digital cable - Rear of base station S-video cable Video cable Audio cable or to IN1 You can be connected to the ...can operate the connected device using the on-screen remote control on the base station. 21 Continued You can also connect a digital video camera or similar device directly to the base station. Connect the DVD player directly to the base station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim...
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... a VCR and TV Connect the VCR to the VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal on the base station, and then connect the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the base station to the A/V input terminal on the left side of base station The VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the audio/video signal coming from antenna to A/V output terminal... to VHF/UHF input jack VCR to VHF/UHF output jack Audio/video signal flow Connecting a Digital Video Camera Directly to the Monitor (LF-X1 Only) Use a mini ...
... a VCR and TV Connect the VCR to the VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal on the base station, and then connect the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the base station to the A/V input terminal on the left side of base station The VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the audio/video signal coming from antenna to A/V output terminal... to VHF/UHF input jack VCR to VHF/UHF output jack Audio/video signal flow Connecting a Digital Video Camera Directly to the Monitor (LF-X1 Only) Use a mini ...
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... connections before connecting the power cord. The monitor AC power adapter (AC-LX1M for the LF-X1, AC-LX5M for the LFX5) cannot be used as a substitute. • Do not bundle the base station AC power adapter cord and the antenna cable together. Setup and Connections Turning On the Power... Turning On the Power Connecting the Power Cord to use the base station AC power adapter (AC-LX1B). Doing so may interfere with your television reception. 23 Continued Rear of base station to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) AC-LX1B AC power adapter (supplied) Power ...
... connections before connecting the power cord. The monitor AC power adapter (AC-LX1M for the LF-X1, AC-LX5M for the LFX5) cannot be used as a substitute. • Do not bundle the base station AC power adapter cord and the antenna cable together. Setup and Connections Turning On the Power... Turning On the Power Connecting the Power Cord to use the base station AC power adapter (AC-LX1B). Doing so may interfere with your television reception. 23 Continued Rear of base station to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) AC-LX1B AC power adapter (supplied) Power ...
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... power adapter (supplied) to DC IN Ferrite core Turning on the power 1 Press POWER on the front of the base station to turn it on. 2 Turn on the monitor. ◆For the LF-X1 Press POWER on the top of the monitor lights green, and the TV picture appears. The POWER indicator on the... front of the base station lights green. ◆For the LF-X5 Slide POWER on top of the monitor to turn it on...
... power adapter (supplied) to DC IN Ferrite core Turning on the power 1 Press POWER on the front of the base station to turn it on. 2 Turn on the monitor. ◆For the LF-X1 Press POWER on the top of the monitor lights green, and the TV picture appears. The POWER indicator on the... front of the base station lights green. ◆For the LF-X5 Slide POWER on top of the monitor to turn it on...
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... appears soon after pressing POWER on the monitor, or if appears at the top of the screen, check the base station to make sure the power is finished. ◆For the LF-X1 to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) to DC IN AC-LX1M AC power adapter (supplied) ◆For the...* Monitor Off 2 hours* (Charge disabled) BP-LX5A: 80 minutes* BP-LX5B: 3 hours* Battery Life Approximate life of a fully charged battery: ◆For the LF-X1 4 hours* at minimum Backlight 3 hours* at medium Backlight 1 hour 40 minutes* at the top of the screen also shows the remaining battery charge. (100% charge...
... appears soon after pressing POWER on the monitor, or if appears at the top of the screen, check the base station to make sure the power is finished. ◆For the LF-X1 to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) to DC IN AC-LX1M AC power adapter (supplied) ◆For the...* Monitor Off 2 hours* (Charge disabled) BP-LX5A: 80 minutes* BP-LX5B: 3 hours* Battery Life Approximate life of a fully charged battery: ◆For the LF-X1 4 hours* at minimum Backlight 3 hours* at medium Backlight 1 hour 40 minutes* at the top of the screen also shows the remaining battery charge. (100% charge...
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... [TV]. Then proceed with [Power], other buttons may not be preset automatically. Notes • Even if the power turns on how to connect to the base station. The [TV/Video] window appears. 2 Select [Channel Settings]. The [Channel Settings] window appears. 3 Select [OFF] under [CABLE], turn it on . If selecting [Power] several times...
... [TV]. Then proceed with [Power], other buttons may not be preset automatically. Notes • Even if the power turns on how to connect to the base station. The [TV/Video] window appears. 2 Select [Channel Settings]. The [Channel Settings] window appears. 3 Select [OFF] under [CABLE], turn it on . If selecting [Power] several times...
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... device. to the IR BLASTER port on the external device. In this case, as well, use the onscreen remote to the base station using the IR Blaster (supplied). Using the Onscreen Remote Control Configure the on connecting other devices, see the operating instructions for external... infrared receiver, see "Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 21). Make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the infrared receiver on the base station. The [Remote] window reappears. 13 Select [Back]. Setup and Connections Using the On-screen Remote Control • Some devices may not have ...
... device. to the IR BLASTER port on the external device. In this case, as well, use the onscreen remote to the base station using the IR Blaster (supplied). Using the Onscreen Remote Control Configure the on connecting other devices, see the operating instructions for external... infrared receiver, see "Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 21). Make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the infrared receiver on the base station. The [Remote] window reappears. 13 Select [Back]. Setup and Connections Using the On-screen Remote Control • Some devices may not have ...
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..., position the devices and the IR Blaster as well, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on the base station and connect each IR Blaster to which the device is configured correctly, you touch the screen, confirm that the buttons are enabled by selecting [... Select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to a port on and off . Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on Sony VCRs and other buttons may not have selected are correct. If this case, as shown. The [Video 1] or [Video 2] window appears. 6 From the list...
..., position the devices and the IR Blaster as well, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on the base station and connect each IR Blaster to which the device is configured correctly, you touch the screen, confirm that the buttons are enabled by selecting [... Select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to a port on and off . Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on Sony VCRs and other buttons may not have selected are correct. If this case, as shown. The [Video 1] or [Video 2] window appears. 6 From the list...
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... Cable or DSL modem to LAN port To complete the connection, refer to the operating instructions that came with Ethernet wall jacks, directly connect the base station to a wall jack. The type of cable you are used to identify the Ethernet port on a cable or DSL modem. Signal flow Notes •...typical methods for your ISP. • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on the base station to a cable or DSL modem. For more information on setting up the connection to your cable or DSL modem, see the operating instructions for your...
... Cable or DSL modem to LAN port To complete the connection, refer to the operating instructions that came with Ethernet wall jacks, directly connect the base station to a wall jack. The type of cable you are used to identify the Ethernet port on a cable or DSL modem. Signal flow Notes •...typical methods for your ISP. • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on the base station to a cable or DSL modem. For more information on setting up the connection to your cable or DSL modem, see the operating instructions for your...
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...Settings Check that values have been automatically assigned for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The [Base station] window appears. 5 Select [Internet Connection]. Configuring Network Settings Refer to the documents provided by your ISP, you established wireless communication ... page appears. (This web page is connected to the base station (when connecting via LAN (DHCP) With this type of the screen. Check that : • The base station power is possible. The [Settings] window appears. 4 Select [Base station]. z Tip Follow the steps below to connect to the...
...Settings Check that values have been automatically assigned for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The [Base station] window appears. 5 Select [Internet Connection]. Configuring Network Settings Refer to the documents provided by your ISP, you established wireless communication ... page appears. (This web page is connected to the base station (when connecting via LAN (DHCP) With this type of the screen. Check that : • The base station power is possible. The [Settings] window appears. 4 Select [Base station]. z Tip Follow the steps below to connect to the...