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LF-B1 - LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Base Station - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
LF-B1 - LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Base Station - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
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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...can enjoy TV and videos from home by installing and configuring the LocationFree Player on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. To register the LocationFreeTV monitor on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain name, port number, and registration password) needs... and other media that are copyright protected with the software. • When the power is prohibited. 4 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be used in these operating instructions, or the following site. NetAV: A function that uses a dial-up...
...can enjoy TV and videos from home by installing and configuring the LocationFree Player on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. To register the LocationFreeTV monitor on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain name, port number, and registration password) needs... and other media that are copyright protected with the software. • When the power is prohibited. 4 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be used in these operating instructions, or the following site. NetAV: A function that uses a dial-up...
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... as the Internet. 4 Green slow blinking: Attempting to connect. Off: Not connected. 5 3 NETAV LED Indicates the connection status with the LocationFree device on . Umber: Dynamic DNS failure. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. 6 POWER button (1 page 13) Turns the base station power...(1 page 10) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). 5 Green: Connected with the LocationFree device. 6 Green fast blinking: NetAV authentication has failed. Green slow blinking: Attempting to connect with the LocationFree device on the base station to the factory defaults. 9 SETUP MODE button (1 ...
... as the Internet. 4 Green slow blinking: Attempting to connect. Off: Not connected. 5 3 NETAV LED Indicates the connection status with the LocationFree device on . Umber: Dynamic DNS failure. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. 6 POWER button (1 page 13) Turns the base station power...(1 page 10) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). 5 Green: Connected with the LocationFree device. 6 Green fast blinking: NetAV authentication has failed. Green slow blinking: Attempting to connect with the LocationFree device on the base station to the factory defaults. 9 SETUP MODE button (1 ...
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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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... connected device using the on the base station. 9 S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the IN 2 terminal. Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to the video...
... connected device using the on the base station. 9 S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the IN 2 terminal. Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to the video...
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...the device. Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on the base station and connect each video input connector. These 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 station... to a port on -screen remote control via those devices. 10 You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Base Station Preparations Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the...
...the device. Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on the base station and connect each video input connector. These 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 station... to a port on -screen remote control via those devices. 10 You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Base Station Preparations Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the...
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... Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection (1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV 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. STEP 2 Setup to watch TV away... from home (1 page 18). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup settings to watch TV 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 your Internet connection (1 page 18).
... Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection (1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV 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. STEP 2 Setup to watch TV away... from home (1 page 18). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup settings to watch TV 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 your Internet connection (1 page 18).
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SETUP MODE LED Off • You can make base station settings via a wireless connection. • You cannot make base station settings.* * 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 set [Security] in the [Advanced Setup] ...
SETUP MODE LED Off • You can make base station settings via a wireless connection. • You cannot make base station settings.* * 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 set [Security] in the [Advanced Setup] ...
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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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..., such as printed on and the LAN cable is connected properly. 1 Click [Control Panel] from the list of the computer. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection To make sure the router is on the sticker of the base station from the [Start]...a wireless router Connect the computer to the operating instructions for your computer is turned on. 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 connecting the computer and base...
..., such as printed on and the LAN cable is connected properly. 1 Click [Control Panel] from the list of the computer. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection To make sure the router is on the sticker of the base station from the [Start]...a wireless router Connect the computer to the operating instructions for your computer is turned on. 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 connecting the computer and base...
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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 the base station by DHCP. Proceed .... 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 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 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 the base station by DHCP. Proceed .... 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 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 base station...
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... Note Before clicking [Connect], check that appears. 3 In the [Base Station Selection] window, select a base station with the base station. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Notes • Depending on the security software installed on the computer, a confirmation message... If the SETUP MODE LED turns on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Point to [All programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to Watch TV Away from...
... Note Before clicking [Connect], check that appears. 3 In the [Base Station Selection] window, select a base station with the base station. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Notes • Depending on the security software installed on the computer, a confirmation message... If the SETUP MODE LED turns on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Point to [All programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to Watch TV Away from...
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For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. If you go out. • A contract or application may not be able to connect multiple devices, such as the base ...need to do this setup before you should use the [Start] menu. The connection method 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 have any questions,...
For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. If you go out. • A contract or application may not be able to connect multiple devices, such as the base ...need to do this setup before you should use the [Start] menu. The connection method 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 have any questions,...
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However, the LF-X1/X5 base station does not support the [Easy Setup] described on to use LocationFree Player to the operating instructions for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited. 22 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and...station at cafes or the LAN connectors in these operating instructions. LocationFree Player is LocationFree Player? For details, refer to watch TV. • Use of the NetAV function for the LF-X1/X5, "Display TV on LocationFree Player What is a software that allows you to watch TV ...
However, the LF-X1/X5 base station does not support the [Easy Setup] described on to use LocationFree Player to the operating instructions for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited. 22 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and...station at cafes or the LAN connectors in these operating instructions. LocationFree Player is LocationFree Player? For details, refer to watch TV. • Use of the NetAV function for the LF-X1/X5, "Display TV on LocationFree Player What is a software that allows you to watch TV ...
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...again to restore the window to the base station. J Muting Turns off , you to a smaller size, hiding the lower part of the LocationFree Player Window Normal size When the window size is available. L Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for TV, Video 1, or Video ... rate (picture quality). M Remote (1 page 26) Displays the on LocationFree Player A TV/Video indicator B TV channel number C Volume indicator D Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window. E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Note When the volume buttons [+] and [-] are hidden and...
...again to restore the window to the base station. J Muting Turns off , you to a smaller size, hiding the lower part of the LocationFree Player Window Normal size When the window size is available. L Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for TV, Video 1, or Video ... rate (picture quality). M Remote (1 page 26) Displays the on LocationFree Player A TV/Video indicator B TV channel number C Volume indicator D Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window. E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Note When the volume buttons [+] and [-] are hidden and...
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... Station Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to enable operations. 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. C Channel display D Number buttons To select a channel, use this button. For details...
... Station Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to enable operations. 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. C Channel display D Number buttons To select a channel, use this button. For details...
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... to [All programs] ([Programs] in the list Green icon: The base station is established, a TV picture appears. Before starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the base station. Starting NetAV When the connection is located within the same LAN. Select a green icon. ... icons that appear in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. You can watch TV, videos, and DVDs by starting LocationFree Player Check that your computer is light green. 1 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the...
... to [All programs] ([Programs] in the list Green icon: The base station is established, a TV picture appears. Before starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the base station. Starting NetAV When the connection is located within the same LAN. Select a green icon. ... icons that appear in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. You can watch TV, videos, and DVDs by starting LocationFree Player Check that your computer is light green. 1 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the...
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...the bottom left of the computer. Note If you do not connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the window. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on -screen remote control is displayed.... The remote control appears only when you can display it by using [+] and [-]. The selected TV or video is configured, you use the LocationFree Base Station internal tuner. 26 Watching TV and Videos on the keyboard when you can control the TV or connected devices to Video 1 and Video...
...the bottom left of the computer. Note If you do not connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the window. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on -screen remote control is displayed.... The remote control appears only when you can display it by using [+] and [-]. The selected TV or video is configured, you use the LocationFree Base Station internal tuner. 26 Watching TV and Videos on the keyboard when you can control the TV or connected devices to Video 1 and Video...