Operating Instructions (LF-PK1)
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LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LF-B1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Base Station - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LF-B1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Base Station - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
Operating Instructions (LF-PK1)
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... Away from Home 18 Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player.... 22 What is LocationFree Player 22 LocationFree Player Basic Window 23 Connecting to the Base Station 25 TV and Video Operations 26 Adjusting the Video Rate 27 Mouse and Keyboard Operations 28 Setting Up LocationFree Player 29 Making TV and Video...
... Away from Home 18 Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player.... 22 What is LocationFree Player 22 LocationFree Player Basic Window 23 Connecting to the Base Station 25 TV and Video Operations 26 Adjusting the Video Rate 27 Mouse and Keyboard Operations 28 Setting Up LocationFree Player 29 Making TV and Video...
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... Up to Watch TV Away From Home 38 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station 41 Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station 42 Other Settings ...44 Others 47 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 47 Initializing the Base Station 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications (LocationFree Base Station LF-B1 55 Index ...57 Trademarks ...58 Note The screen shots used in this...
... Up to Watch TV Away From Home 38 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station 41 Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station 42 Other Settings ...44 Others 47 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 47 Initializing the Base Station 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications (LocationFree Base Station LF-B1 55 Index ...57 Trademarks ...58 Note The screen shots used in this...
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... To use NetAV when connected to the Internet via a proxy server. The LocationFree Base Station allows you are copyright protected with LocationFree Player installed or a LocationFree TV. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be accessed via the Internet. •... while you to the monitor of at least 300 kbps. • This base station can connect to watch TV and videos. To register the LocationFreeTV monitor on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain name, port number, and registration password) needs to be...
... To use NetAV when connected to the Internet via a proxy server. The LocationFree Base Station allows you are copyright protected with LocationFree Player installed or a LocationFree TV. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be accessed via the Internet. •... while you to the monitor of at least 300 kbps. • This base station can connect to watch TV and videos. To register the LocationFreeTV monitor on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain name, port number, and registration password) needs to be...
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... qd IN 1 (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Green slow blinking: Attempting to make base station 7 settings. 8 0 IN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio and video cables. 9 qa DC IN jack (1 page 13) Connect the... the network. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. 6 POWER button (1 page 13) Turns the base station power on . Red: The base station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE LED (1 page 12) Umber: The base station is transmitted. qa qf IR BLASTER port (1 page 10) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). 5...
... qd IN 1 (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Green slow blinking: Attempting to make base station 7 settings. 8 0 IN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio and video cables. 9 qa DC IN jack (1 page 13) Connect the... the network. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. 6 POWER button (1 page 13) Turns the base station power on . Red: The base station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE LED (1 page 12) Umber: The base station is transmitted. qa qf IR BLASTER port (1 page 10) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). 5...
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Base Station Preparations Base Station Preparations Part 1 Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base station (1) z AC-LX1B AC power adapter (1) z Power cord (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Base station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software* • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) z Instructional DVD (1) z Dynamic DNS Terms-of-Use Agreement (1) * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. 6
Base Station Preparations Base Station Preparations Part 1 Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base station (1) z AC-LX1B AC power adapter (1) z Power cord (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Base station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software* • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) z Instructional DVD (1) z Dynamic DNS Terms-of-Use Agreement (1) * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. 6
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...so that you set up the base station and make wireless connections. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied). Rear of the base station to antenna FRONT Stand Claws 7 Holes to lock it into place. For more information, contact your Sony dealer. You will need this ...information when you can easily see the side panel. • Place the base station at least 10 cm away from the wall. Install the base station so that the section labeled as FRONT is toward the...
...so that you set up the base station and make wireless connections. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied). Rear of the base station to antenna FRONT Stand Claws 7 Holes to lock it into place. For more information, contact your Sony dealer. You will need this ...information when you can easily see the side panel. • Place the base station at least 10 cm away from the wall. Install the base station so that the section labeled as FRONT is toward the...
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Connecting to the video input terminal See "Part 4 Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 9) Connecting to a Cable Box (STB) Depending on the output jacks on your cable or satellite receiver set-top box (STB), you can use either the base station's VHF/UHF input (as shown below) or the video inputs (1 page 9). Base Station Preparations Connecting to the antenna cable STB Cable outlet Antenna cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) Rear of base station Signal flow 8
Connecting to the video input terminal See "Part 4 Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 9) Connecting to a Cable Box (STB) Depending on the output jacks on your cable or satellite receiver set-top box (STB), you can use either the base station's VHF/UHF input (as shown below) or the video inputs (1 page 9). Base Station Preparations Connecting to the antenna cable STB Cable outlet Antenna cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) Rear of base station Signal flow 8
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... 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. Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to which the device is not equipped with a connected...video input terminal on -screen remote control. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the base station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Refer to the operating instructions for each device. ...
... 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. Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to which the device is not equipped with a connected...video input terminal on -screen remote control. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the base station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Refer to the operating instructions for each device. ...
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...instructions of the device. If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up like the picture above the infrared receiver. Base Station Preparations Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to place the IR Blaster just above , you ...cable is too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the LocationFree TV's on the base station and connect each video input connector. When operating two devices with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you...
...instructions of the device. If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up like the picture above the infrared receiver. Base Station Preparations Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to place the IR Blaster just above , you ...cable is too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the LocationFree TV's on the base station and connect each video input connector. When operating two devices with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you...
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... away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16). STEP 1 Setup to watch TV at home STEP 1-1 Turn on the base station (1 page 13) STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station (1 page 14). • Connecting with a router (1 page 15) • Connecting directly to configure. If the NetAV Check is incomplete ...(1 page 20). 11 Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection (1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV on your Internet connection (1 page 18).
... away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16). STEP 1 Setup to watch TV at home STEP 1-1 Turn on the base station (1 page 13) STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station (1 page 14). • Connecting with a router (1 page 15) • Connecting directly to configure. If the NetAV Check is incomplete ...(1 page 20). 11 Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection (1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV on your Internet connection (1 page 18).
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... status by pressing and holding the SETUP MODE button again until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. • When the base station reboots. • When the base station settings page has not been accessed for a wireless connection in setup mode. Setup mode (SETUP MODE LED on) On ... NetAV at all times (Security Level: Low)]. SETUP MODE button Press the SETUP MODE button on the sticker of the base station. Setup and Connections Base Station Modes The base station has a normal mode and a setup mode. Status for registration (SETUP MODE LED blinking) Blinking • You can ...
... status by pressing and holding the SETUP MODE button again until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. • When the base station reboots. • When the base station settings page has not been accessed for a wireless connection in setup mode. Setup mode (SETUP MODE LED on) On ... NetAV at all times (Security Level: Low)]. SETUP MODE button Press the SETUP MODE button on the sticker of the base station. Setup and Connections Base Station Modes The base station has a normal mode and a setup mode. Status for registration (SETUP MODE LED blinking) Blinking • You can ...
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... after you finish making all other connections. Turn on the Base Station Power Press the POWER button on the front panel of the base station to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the base station lights green. Base station rear panel The POWER LED on the base station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Notes...
... after you finish making all other connections. Turn on the Base Station Power Press the POWER button on the front panel of the base station to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the base station lights green. Base station rear panel The POWER LED on the base station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Notes...
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...router by wired LAN to LAN port Hub or wireless access point (without router function) Base station Connect to watch TV at home Connect to watch TV away from home to LAN port Base station Router (UPnP compatible) to Internet DSL or cable modem Modem without router function To ...connect your computer to the base station by wireless Modem with internal router to Internet to LAN port Base station DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible) * To determine the type of your modem, check...
...router by wired LAN to LAN port Hub or wireless access point (without router function) Base station Connect to watch TV at home Connect to watch TV away from home to LAN port Base station Router (UPnP compatible) to Internet DSL or cable modem Modem without router function To ...connect your computer to the base station by wireless Modem with internal router to Internet to LAN port Base station DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible) * To determine the type of your modem, check...
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...Service Pack 2 installed. 3 Select the same SSID as a wireless LAN card. If it is off, make a wireless connection between a computer and the base station, set to [Obtain an IP address automatically], then you can connect simply by a DHCP function, and your computer is connected properly. 1 Click [Control... router is configured to assign IP addresses by connecting the computer and base station with a LAN cable. z Tip Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the base station is turned on the sticker of the base station from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network...
...Service Pack 2 installed. 3 Select the same SSID as a wireless LAN card. If it is off, make a wireless connection between a computer and the base station, set to [Obtain an IP address automatically], then you can connect simply by a DHCP function, and your computer is connected properly. 1 Click [Control... router is configured to assign IP addresses by connecting the computer and base station with a LAN cable. z Tip Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the base station is turned on the sticker of the base station from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network...
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...to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). SETUP MODE LED z Tip When using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on. 16 The base station does not appear in the window shown in Step 2 until the SETUP MODE LED starts... The SETUP MODE LED blinks. Keep pressing until the IP address has been assigned. 4 Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of the base station. Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on the rear panel of the...
...to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). SETUP MODE LED z Tip When using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on. 16 The base station does not appear in the window shown in Step 2 until the SETUP MODE LED starts... The SETUP MODE LED blinks. Keep pressing until the IP address has been assigned. 4 Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of the base station. Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on the rear panel of the...
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...programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to ... the SETUP MODE button until a connection is established with the base station. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears....the destination base station cannot be displayed at startup, a confirmation message appears. If a message appears, set the TV channels. The base station is ...Before clicking [Connect], check that appears. 3 In the [Base Station Selection] window, select a base station with the base station. Setup and Connections 2 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) ...
...programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to ... the SETUP MODE button until a connection is established with the base station. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears....the destination base station cannot be displayed at startup, a confirmation message appears. If a message appears, set the TV channels. The base station is ...Before clicking [Connect], check that appears. 3 In the [Base Station Selection] window, select a base station with the base station. Setup and Connections 2 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) ...
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...running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. The connection method you have any questions, contact your service provider. • Further information about the speed of the base station to the Internet over a DSL line or a cable...Notes • Depending on setting up your network to connect to connect multiple devices, such as the base station and several computers. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from home, you may be...
...running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. The connection method you have any questions, contact your service provider. • Further information about the speed of the base station to the Internet over a DSL line or a cable...Notes • Depending on setting up your network to connect to connect multiple devices, such as the base station and several computers. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from home, you may be...
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... name cannot be changed) Initial password: WebPassword printed on -screen instructions to [Base Station Settings]. 5 Click [Easy Setup]. Your web browser starts, and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. 3 Click [Enter]. Click this button. Setup and Connections 2 Select a base station with a green icon, and click [Base Station Settings]. Select a green icon. The following page appears when you log... turned on and the LAN cable is turned on and then click [Next]. The [Easy Setup] page appears. 6 Follow the on the sticker of the base station.
... name cannot be changed) Initial password: WebPassword printed on -screen instructions to [Base Station Settings]. 5 Click [Easy Setup]. Your web browser starts, and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. 3 Click [Enter]. Click this button. Setup and Connections 2 Select a base station with a green icon, and click [Base Station Settings]. Select a green icon. The following page appears when you log... turned on and the LAN cable is turned on and then click [Next]. The [Easy Setup] page appears. 6 Follow the on the sticker of the base station.
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...LED turns umber to be used via a proxy server. The setup is not UPnP compatible, you prefer not to be enabled. Close the browser. The base station needs to use the NetAV function away from home. Wait until the NETAV LED stops blinking (umber) and click [Next] when the NETAV LED turns... up to use the UPnP function of the router, or if you click [Agree], the information required for the dynamic DNS is saved to the base station. 8 Follow the on and the LAN cable is connected properly. • When the NETAV LED turns green, another device is incomplete Read the instructions...
...LED turns umber to be used via a proxy server. The setup is not UPnP compatible, you prefer not to be enabled. Close the browser. The base station needs to use the NetAV function away from home. Wait until the NETAV LED stops blinking (umber) and click [Next] when the NETAV LED turns... up to use the UPnP function of the router, or if you click [Agree], the information required for the dynamic DNS is saved to the base station. 8 Follow the on and the LAN cable is connected properly. • When the NETAV LED turns green, another device is incomplete Read the instructions...