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... check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page 21 Performing the NetAV check 22 Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station 23 2 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10 7 Checking the Package Contents 8 Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement 9 Setup and Connections 10 Preparation:Connecting the Base Station to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the...
... check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page 21 Performing the NetAV check 22 Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station 23 2 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10 7 Checking the Package Contents 8 Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement 9 Setup and Connections 10 Preparation:Connecting the Base Station to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the...
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... your home wireless network. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED does not light, you can transmit video from a Base Station which have a home wireless network already, you do with the LocationFree Base Station z You can also watch TV programs or recorded video from remote sites. If you connect video devices such as a wireless access point for your home, so you can connect your computer or other devices which is turned on, it will provide you are . The Base Station LF-B20/LF...
... your home wireless network. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED does not light, you can transmit video from a Base Station which have a home wireless network already, you do with the LocationFree Base Station z You can also watch TV programs or recorded video from remote sites. If you connect video devices such as a wireless access point for your home, so you can connect your computer or other devices which is turned on, it will provide you are . The Base Station LF-B20/LF...
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... AC power adapter (supplied). If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in Access Point Mode) 3 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Off: Not connected. (in which the Base Station connects to one of the ports. 0 LAN port (1 page 10) Connect a LAN cable. Amber light: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz channel (Access Point (AP) mode.) Green light: Wireless network is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power...
... AC power adapter (supplied). If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in Access Point Mode) 3 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Off: Not connected. (in which the Base Station connects to one of the ports. 0 LAN port (1 page 10) Connect a LAN cable. Amber light: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz channel (Access Point (AP) mode.) Green light: Wireless network is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power...
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... factory defaults. 7 Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1 page 19) When setting the on-screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. 7 Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. Off: The power is off. 5 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . qd OUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE...
... factory defaults. 7 Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1 page 19) When setting the on-screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. 7 Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. Off: The power is off. 5 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . qd OUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE...
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... Operating Instructions when connecting. 10 You need to connect your LF-B20 to your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between the Base Station and the router. Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your wireless router via a LAN cable, set the wireless mode to Step 2. 2 Connect a LAN cable between them, set the wireless mode...
... Operating Instructions when connecting. 10 You need to connect your LF-B20 to your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between the Base Station and the router. Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your wireless router via a LAN cable, set the wireless mode to Step 2. 2 Connect a LAN cable between them, set the wireless mode...
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... operating instructions of the Base Station to connect your wireless network devices. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to turn it on. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
... operating instructions of the Base Station to connect your wireless network devices. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to turn it on. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 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...
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... instructions of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. Setup and Connections Using the Base Station in Client mode as a Wireless Access Point. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on . It may degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. When you make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your Base Station to a LAN port...
... instructions of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. Setup and Connections Using the Base Station in Client mode as a Wireless Access Point. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on . It may degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. When you make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your Base Station to a LAN port...
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... devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to control video input via the IR Blaster. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player"), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up the on-screen remote control" of Base Station When operating two devices with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls for each video input connector. Setup and Connections Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied...
... devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to control video input via the IR Blaster. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player"), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up the on-screen remote control" of Base Station When operating two devices with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls for each video input connector. Setup and Connections Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied...
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... or a settings file error. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Refer to the problem. Others About Self-Diagnostics Displays If an error occurs during use, the POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station alerts you to the following table for descriptions of problems and possible solutions. Self-diagnostics LED Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page...
... or a settings file error. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Refer to the problem. Others About Self-Diagnostics Displays If an error occurs during use, the POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station alerts you to the following table for descriptions of problems and possible solutions. Self-diagnostics LED Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page...
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... use, refer to setup mode. This forcibly turns the power off. • Make sure that frequency band. • Set the wireless mode switch on . If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking: The Wireless Settings (Client) may not reach to the Internet at that the Base Station is enabled. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Cannot automatically receive an IP address (no other device is already online. • Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected...
... use, refer to setup mode. This forcibly turns the power off. • Make sure that frequency band. • Set the wireless mode switch on . If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking: The Wireless Settings (Client) may not reach to the Internet at that the Base Station is enabled. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Cannot automatically receive an IP address (no other device is already online. • Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected...
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... "Quick Start Guide". • If you enter the correct user name? In this case, change the settings by following the instructions on " (1 page 34) section of the user name and password for opening the setup screen fails. NetAV LED stays green. Others • For questions about Internet connections, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ 35 Base Station Settings Problem Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page...
... "Quick Start Guide". • If you enter the correct user name? In this case, change the settings by following the instructions on " (1 page 34) section of the user name and password for opening the setup screen fails. NetAV LED stays green. Others • For questions about Internet connections, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ 35 Base Station Settings Problem Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page...
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... Base Station model LF-B20 can watch TV programs or recorded video from home. You can also watch video content streamed from a Base Station which is LocationFree Player? You can transmit video from a LocationFree Base Station on a computer installed with the on-screen remote control of the LocationFree Player. You can make a connection over the Internet from your home, or even away from any room in cafes). The Base Station will provide you with LocationFree Player. Computers * Computers ** On the go External device Base Station...
... Base Station model LF-B20 can watch TV programs or recorded video from home. You can also watch video content streamed from a Base Station which is LocationFree Player? You can transmit video from a LocationFree Base Station on a computer installed with the on-screen remote control of the LocationFree Player. You can make a connection over the Internet from your home, or even away from any room in cafes). The Base Station will provide you with LocationFree Player. Computers * Computers ** On the go External device Base Station...
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... the Base Station and watch video via a proxy server. How to use it. 3 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" (1 page 16) describes how to make settings of the LocationFree Player, such as the on-screen remote control, screen mode, picture settings, etc. 4 Refer to "Creating Advanced Settings" (1 page 23) for information on the screen of the LocationFree Player and how to use this Operating Instructions 1 Following the instructions of "Getting Started" (1 page 6), install and make advanced settings of the LocationFree Player to watch video at...
... the Base Station and watch video via a proxy server. How to use it. 3 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" (1 page 16) describes how to make settings of the LocationFree Player, such as the on-screen remote control, screen mode, picture settings, etc. 4 Refer to "Creating Advanced Settings" (1 page 23) for information on the screen of the LocationFree Player and how to use this Operating Instructions 1 Following the instructions of "Getting Started" (1 page 6), install and make advanced settings of the LocationFree Player to watch video at...
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...to Windows as a user with administrator privileges. Installing LocationFree Player Software Install LocationFree Player with the following procedures. ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive of your computer. The POWER LED on -screen instructions to connect to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED 6 Getting Started Getting Started Setting up to connect to the Base Station Install the LocationFree Player on your computer, and then follow the on the front of the Base Station turns green. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click...
...to Windows as a user with administrator privileges. Installing LocationFree Player Software Install LocationFree Player with the following procedures. ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive of your computer. The POWER LED on -screen instructions to connect to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED 6 Getting Started Getting Started Setting up to connect to the Base Station Install the LocationFree Player on your computer, and then follow the on the front of the Base Station turns green. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click...
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... works. 3 Select the make and type of the secondary device, click (refer to the "Quick Start Guide". For information on -screen remote control to operate devices such as VCRs, DVD players or set up the on-screen remote control by following "Select the on -screen instructions when you registered to the Base Station, you have connected your device from the Base Station and you do not need to do the same settings. (LF-B20/LF-B10 only) • When you connect two devices...
... works. 3 Select the make and type of the secondary device, click (refer to the "Quick Start Guide". For information on -screen remote control to operate devices such as VCRs, DVD players or set up the on-screen remote control by following "Select the on -screen instructions when you registered to the Base Station, you have connected your device from the Base Station and you do not need to do the same settings. (LF-B20/LF-B10 only) • When you connect two devices...
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... IR Receiver of the Base Station from the type list. z Tip Device specific buttons may help to 2 inches. • Keep pressing the button until the screen disappears. Setting up the learning remote If you cannot find your remote control, try replacing the battery cell of the remote control. Configuring the LocationFree Player 6 Click [Power on or off ] to check to move the remote while pressing the button. • If an error message appears, make...
... IR Receiver of the Base Station from the type list. z Tip Device specific buttons may help to 2 inches. • Keep pressing the button until the screen disappears. Setting up the learning remote If you cannot find your remote control, try replacing the battery cell of the remote control. Configuring the LocationFree Player 6 Click [Power on or off ] to check to move the remote while pressing the button. • If an error message appears, make...
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... [Settings] at the IR Receiver of the Base Station. • Avoid locations in the window to the Base Station LF-B1 or LF-X11, you are correctly aiming the remote at the bottom of your device from the Additional Remote Control Data Download Service site, and then save the file into the 'LocationFree RC_DATA' folder. 2 You can select the make sure that you can learn . The screen to the operating instructions of...
... [Settings] at the IR Receiver of the Base Station. • Avoid locations in the window to the Base Station LF-B1 or LF-X11, you are correctly aiming the remote at the bottom of your device from the Additional Remote Control Data Download Service site, and then save the file into the 'LocationFree RC_DATA' folder. 2 You can select the make sure that you can learn . The screen to the operating instructions of...
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... the "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10. Others 26 Before performing the installation, log on to the Base Station again. Or, you initialized the Base Station? Causes and remedies • LocationFree Player must be installed from home. Check the device registration list in the [Setting Status] screen of the [Base Station Settings] page. • Did you configure the network settings for when you need to the Base Station while away from a user account with...
... the "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10. Others 26 Before performing the installation, log on to the Base Station again. Or, you initialized the Base Station? Causes and remedies • LocationFree Player must be installed from home. Check the device registration list in the [Setting Status] screen of the [Base Station Settings] page. • Did you configure the network settings for when you need to the Base Station while away from a user account with...
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... enabled in the [Remote Settings] window (1 page 16). Check the computer's wireless LAN settings, and disable the power save mode is delayed. The NetAV connection is delayed. Causes and remedies • Changing channels and operations performed from the on -screen remote control may be interfering with the Internet connection may not be disconnected. If so, the firewall function of your connection, delay is too high for [Video 1] and [Video 2] are configured...
... enabled in the [Remote Settings] window (1 page 16). Check the computer's wireless LAN settings, and disable the power save mode is delayed. The NetAV connection is delayed. Causes and remedies • Changing channels and operations performed from the on -screen remote control may be interfering with the Internet connection may not be disconnected. If so, the firewall function of your connection, delay is too high for [Video 1] and [Video 2] are configured...
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... NetAV check manually (1 "Performing the NetAV check" of the security software may cause the connection to the Internet from a computer at home, but there is no picture while away from home connected to connect: • If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED on the Base Station LF-B20/LF- If so, the firewall function of "Base Station Settings" in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station"). Can connect to be causing the connection to disconnect. • Problems with a download speed at...
... NetAV check manually (1 "Performing the NetAV check" of the security software may cause the connection to the Internet from a computer at home, but there is no picture while away from home connected to connect: • If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED on the Base Station LF-B20/LF- If so, the firewall function of "Base Station Settings" in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station"). Can connect to be causing the connection to disconnect. • Problems with a download speed at...