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2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document. For detailed information on the back of this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the "Important Safeguards" on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document. For detailed information on the back of this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the "Important Safeguards" on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
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... the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on how to the Base Station 17 The features of this Operating Instructions. Contents x Part 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings...
... the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on how to the Base Station 17 The features of this Operating Instructions. Contents x Part 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings...
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Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
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...LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 to a home wireless network. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, so you are . The functions of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to a device such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree TV Box via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a wireless...over the Internet from your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? When the BaseStation is ...
...LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 to a home wireless network. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, so you are . The functions of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to a device such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree TV Box via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a wireless...over the Internet from your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? When the BaseStation is ...
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... prohibited. 5 The materials used via the Internet. • Use of purchase, and you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is turned on, the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of...
... prohibited. 5 The materials used via the Internet. • Use of purchase, and you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is turned on, the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of...
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... Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Red: Attempting to be turned off . 7 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the Base Station. Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN...
... Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Red: Attempting to be turned off . 7 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the Base Station. Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN...
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...either a video or S-video cable. Green: Connected to be turned off . 6 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to the factory defaults. 7 ...Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1 page 19) When setting the on . Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF...
...either a video or S-video cable. Green: Connected to be turned off . 6 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to the factory defaults. 7 ...Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1 page 19) When setting the on . Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF...
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Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base Station (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software LFA-PC20* * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) • Important Safeguards • Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement z Warranty card (1) 8
Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base Station (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software LFA-PC20* * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) • Important Safeguards • Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement z Warranty card (1) 8
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Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" on the back of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) which Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of the "Quick Start Guide" before using this product. 9
Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" on the back of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) which Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of the "Quick Start Guide" before using this product. 9
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...; Follow the instructions of the LF-B20 (1 page 6). If your Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only). (1 page 6) You can use the LF-B20 in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you cannot use the LF-B20 as an Wireless Access Point. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for...
...; Follow the instructions of the LF-B20 (1 page 6). If your Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only). (1 page 6) You can use the LF-B20 in Access Point mode as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you cannot use the LF-B20 as an Wireless Access Point. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for...
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... devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Also, the SETUP MODE/ 11 Attach the stand and connect to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or...
... devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Also, the SETUP MODE/ 11 Attach the stand and connect to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or...
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... LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your Base Station to your Base Station to your router. Note You need to change the wireless mode to Client mode. (1 page 6) To connect your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to connect your Base Station...
... LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your Base Station to your Base Station to your router. Note You need to change the wireless mode to Client mode. (1 page 6) To connect your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to connect your Base Station...
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... RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. Stand Claws 9 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then disconnect the...wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the Base Station lights green. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. After making the wireless settings, restart your computer. If the NETWORK LED lights green, the connection to make settings of the LocationFree...
... RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. Stand Claws 9 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then disconnect the...wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the Base Station lights green. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. After making the wireless settings, restart your computer. If the NETWORK LED lights green, the connection to make settings of the LocationFree...
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...the audio/video output terminals or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R The OUT terminal outputs the signal input 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. or Audio/video signal flow Watching...terminal to which the device is not equipped with an A/V cable You can also connect to the video input terminal on the Base Station. 14 Connect the DVD player directly to the IN 2 terminal. Setup and Connections Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices Connect external devices to the...
...the audio/video output terminals or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R The OUT terminal outputs the signal input 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. or Audio/video signal flow Watching...terminal to which the device is not equipped with an A/V cable You can also connect to the video input terminal on the Base Station. 14 Connect the DVD player directly to the IN 2 terminal. Setup and Connections Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices Connect external devices to the...
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... IR Blaster. Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. 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...2 You can control the device with the IR Blaster, set 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. Remote sensors on setting up like the ...
... IR Blaster. Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. 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...2 You can control the device with the IR Blaster, set 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. Remote sensors on setting up like the ...
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... Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 After completing the settings, you can watch video from home, you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on a computer away from the Base Station. You can register to register your LocationFree Device on more than computers, refer to register your Base Station before using it. Refer to a Base Station. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree...
... Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 After completing the settings, you can watch video from home, you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on a computer away from the Base Station. You can register to register your LocationFree Device on more than computers, refer to register your Base Station before using it. Refer to a Base Station. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree...
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... use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the settings on the sticker on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station by following the descriptions of the...
... use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the settings on the sticker on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station by following the descriptions of the...
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When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for device registration on the Base Station 2 Register the device by entering the information you need to download a file for ...register a PSP® via the Internet, you obtained. z Tip When you want to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 Registering LocationFree Devices on the [Device Registration] screen of the device.
When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for device registration on the Base Station 2 Register the device by entering the information you need to download a file for ...register a PSP® via the Internet, you obtained. z Tip When you want to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 Registering LocationFree Devices on the [Device Registration] screen of the device.
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... starts. The features of the Base Station Automatic NetAV check Receiving remote signals Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your device to the Base Station. For more details, refer to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". Searching remote control data When...MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber, the check has failed. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can connect to check the cause of the Base Station 19 If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED goes off, the test has finished successfully...
... starts. The features of the Base Station Automatic NetAV check Receiving remote signals Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your device to the Base Station. For more details, refer to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". Searching remote control data When...MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber, the check has failed. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can connect to check the cause of the Base Station 19 If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED goes off, the test has finished successfully...
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... to the IEEE802.11a/b/g standards. In some cases, however, the number of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station. The features of the Base Station Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only) You can connect a maximum of connecting devices may not be equipped with the...
... to the IEEE802.11a/b/g standards. In some cases, however, the number of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station. The features of the Base Station Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only) You can connect a maximum of connecting devices may not be equipped with the...