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LocationFree Base Station - LF-B1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak - LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 -
LocationFree Base Station - LF-B1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak - LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 -
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Contents What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station 5 Base Station Preparations 6 Part 1 Checking the Package Contents 6 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand 7 Part 3 Connecting Cable ... STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home 13 STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV 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...
Contents What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station 5 Base Station Preparations 6 Part 1 Checking the Package Contents 6 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand 7 Part 3 Connecting Cable ... STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home 13 STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV 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...
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... 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 manual are only example images. 3
... 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 manual are only example images. 3
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...: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be set on your computer or another LocationFree device*. For details, refer to access the base station via a proxy server. The materials used in your home via your living room, you can be left on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain...
...: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be set on your computer or another LocationFree device*. For details, refer to access the base station via a proxy server. The materials used in your home via your living room, you can be left on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain...
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...the AC power adapter (supplied). 0 qs VHF/UHF jack (1 page 7) Connect an antenna cable. Off: Not connected. Blue: Connected with the LocationFree device on . Turns blue or green momentarily, then turns off . 7 LAN port Connect a LAN cable. 8 BASE STATION RESET button (1 ...Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Green slow blinking: Attempting to the network. Green: Connected to connect with a LocationFree device is enabled, but wireless communication with NetAV. Red: The base station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE LED (1 page 12) Umber...
...the AC power adapter (supplied). 0 qs VHF/UHF jack (1 page 7) Connect an antenna cable. Off: Not connected. Blue: Connected with the LocationFree device on . Turns blue or green momentarily, then turns off . 7 LAN port Connect a LAN cable. 8 BASE STATION RESET button (1 ...Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Green slow blinking: Attempting to the network. Green: Connected to connect with a LocationFree device is enabled, but wireless communication with NetAV. Red: The base station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE LED (1 page 12) Umber...
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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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... A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/ recorder, or digital cable, to the base station. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the operating instructions for each device. to the video input terminal on -screen remote control. For details, see the...
... A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/ recorder, or digital cable, to the base station. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the operating instructions for each device. to the video input terminal on -screen remote control. For details, see the...
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...too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on -screen remote control via those devices. 10 After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Note Do not remove the backing paper from the ... and fix it in place. You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. When operating two devices with the LocationFree TV's on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you to operate two devices connected directly to the base...
...too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on -screen remote control via those devices. 10 After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Note Do not remove the backing paper from the ... and fix it in place. You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. When operating two devices with the LocationFree TV's on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you to operate two devices connected directly to the base...
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... your Internet connection (1 page 18). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup settings 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 watch TV away from home (1 page 18). STEP... (1 page 20). 11 Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to watch TV away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16).
... your Internet connection (1 page 18). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup settings 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 watch TV away from home (1 page 18). STEP... (1 page 20). 11 Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to watch TV away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16).
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... Base Station Modes The base station has a normal mode and a setup mode. Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. 12 You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after this 5-minute state.) • If the 5-minute registration state ends before you finish, switch to the registration status...
... Base Station Modes The base station has a normal mode and a setup mode. Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. 12 You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after this 5-minute state.) • If the 5-minute registration state ends before you finish, switch to the registration status...
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STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station Connect to watch TV at home • Connect to the router by wireless Connect to watch TV away from home ...
STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station Connect to watch TV at home • Connect to the router by wireless Connect to watch TV away from home ...
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... in this section are based on a Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. 3 Select the same SSID as a wireless LAN card. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection To make sure the router is on and the LAN cable is turned on. If it is... the operating instructions for your computer is set up the wireless network connection of the computer. Setup and Connections Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and your ...
... in this section are based on a Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. 3 Select the same SSID as a wireless LAN card. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection To make sure the router is on and the LAN cable is turned on. If it is... the operating instructions for your computer is set up the wireless network connection of the computer. Setup and Connections Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and your ...
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4 Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of the base station. STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device Before you register your computer with the base station and display TV on the computer, you need to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns ... using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on . 16 Proceed to the base station by...
4 Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of the base station. STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device Before you register your computer with the base station and display TV on the computer, you need to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns ... using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on . 16 Proceed to the base station by...
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... green icon from Home." Setup and Connections 2 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. For details on changing the settings of the computer. Wait until... until a connection is established with the base station. Select a green icon. If a message appears, set the TV channels. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Notes • Depending on the security software installed on without blinking, keep...
... green icon from Home." Setup and Connections 2 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. For details on changing the settings of the computer. Wait until... until a connection is established with the base station. Select a green icon. If a message appears, set the TV channels. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Notes • Depending on the security software installed on without blinking, keep...
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...kind of LAN cable you use , the better picture quality you get when you go out. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from Home You need to do this setup before you must...For details on the following website. For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Setting Up the NetAV Function When connecting a computer to [All programs] ([Programs] in the lower left of the window...
...kind of LAN cable you use , the better picture quality you get when you go out. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from Home You need to do this setup before you must...For details on the following website. For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Setting Up the NetAV Function When connecting a computer to [All programs] ([Programs] in the lower left of the window...
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... instructions, or the following site. Away from home, you to 20 of the LocationFreeTV (not supplied). LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and router need to be left turned on pages 18 to watch TV and videos from anywhere... connecting to a base station at cafes or the LAN connectors in your home via a wireless connection or your home LAN. LocationFree Player is LocationFree Player? Set the LF-X1/X5 base station settings information (domain name, port number, and registration password). Watching TV and Videos on...
... instructions, or the following site. Away from home, you to 20 of the LocationFreeTV (not supplied). LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and router need to be left turned on pages 18 to watch TV and videos from anywhere... connecting to a base station at cafes or the LAN connectors in your home via a wireless connection or your home LAN. LocationFree Player is LocationFree Player? Set the LF-X1/X5 base station settings information (domain name, port number, and registration password). Watching TV and Videos on...
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... right. K SAP (1 page 27) Switches between STEREO and SAP only when a secondary audio program is small. E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Note When the volume buttons [+] and [-] are hidden and then displayed by clicking [ ], the volume can turn it . J ...control settings. H Settings (1 page 29) Displays the [Settings] window, which allows you can only be adjusted by clicking the volume [+] button. LocationFree Player Basic Window Overview of the index and the buttons at a time. 23 L Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for TV, Video...
... right. K SAP (1 page 27) Switches between STEREO and SAP only when a secondary audio program is small. E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Note When the volume buttons [+] and [-] are hidden and then displayed by clicking [ ], the volume can turn it . J ...control settings. H Settings (1 page 29) Displays the [Settings] window, which allows you can only be adjusted by clicking the volume [+] button. LocationFree Player Basic Window Overview of the index and the buttons at a time. 23 L Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for TV, Video...
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... Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to a base station. Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on -screen remote for TV when using the LocationFree base station's internal tuner. E Enter To confirm the channel entered with the number buttons. Note Index and...
... Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to a base station. Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on -screen remote for TV when using the LocationFree base station's internal tuner. E Enter To confirm the channel entered with the number buttons. Note Index and...
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...green icon: The base station is on the Internet but you have connected to [All programs] ([Programs] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. Point to it away from home. Quitting the Watching Session Closing the Connection with ... at home, or to it. The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the base station. [Disconnect] Quitting LocationFree Player Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click [Disconnect] at home is the same as the procedure to ...
...green icon: The base station is on the Internet but you have connected to [All programs] ([Programs] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. Point to it away from home. Quitting the Watching Session Closing the Connection with ... at home, or to it. The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the base station. [Disconnect] Quitting LocationFree Player Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click [Disconnect] at home is the same as the procedure to ...
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...of the computer. The remote control appears only when you connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on -screen remote control is configured, you can control the TV or connected devices .... z Tip If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the UP R (CH +) and DOWN ARROW r (CH -) keys on LocationFree Player TV and Video Operations Adjusting the Volume Turn up or down the volume using [+] and [-]. The index appears. The remote control appears. The selected...
...of the computer. The remote control appears only when you connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on -screen remote control is configured, you can control the TV or connected devices .... z Tip If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the UP R (CH +) and DOWN ARROW r (CH -) keys on LocationFree Player TV and Video Operations Adjusting the Volume Turn up or down the volume using [+] and [-]. The index appears. The remote control appears. The selected...