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Contents x Part 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices 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...
Contents x Part 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, see "Part 2: LocationFree Player" on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices 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...
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... video while you can connect to a home wireless network. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED does not light, you can connect your computer installed with the video content from any settings. What is the LocationFree Base Station? The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a wireless network or the Internet. If you have a home...
... video while you can connect to a home wireless network. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED does not light, you can connect your computer installed with the video content from any settings. What is the LocationFree Base Station? The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a wireless network or the Internet. If you have a home...
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... cable. Off: The power is in which the Base Station connects to a router via a LAN cable and Front works as a Wireless Access Point. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green... settings on the Base Station to a network. Amber blinking: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR ...
... cable. Off: The power is in which the Base Station connects to a router via a LAN cable and Front works as a Wireless Access Point. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green... settings on the Base Station to a network. Amber blinking: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR ...
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... to connect. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red: Attempting to a network. Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN...
... to connect. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red: Attempting to a network. Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN...
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... wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you set the wireless settings of your LFB20 by using the LF-B20. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the bottom of this case, you cannot use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree...
... wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you set the wireless settings of your LFB20 by using the LF-B20. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the bottom of this case, you cannot use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree...
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... TV signal is complete. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to turn it on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. For more details, refer to communicate with the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the...
... TV signal is complete. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to turn it on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. For more details, refer to communicate with the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the...
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... weak. 4 Press the POWER button on . WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 12 When you make settings for Client mode, you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you will disconnect after completing the ...LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. Note You need to connect your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Setup...
... weak. 4 Press the POWER button on . WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 12 When you make settings for Client mode, you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you will disconnect after completing the ...LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. Note You need to connect your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection. Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Setup...
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... Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. Follow the instructions on your computer. Also, the SETUP MODE/ NET AV LED blinks green until they click into the same sized hole. 7 Start the LocationFree Player to make settings of your Base Station. 8 Check to see if the WIRELESS...
... Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. Follow the instructions on your computer. Also, the SETUP MODE/ NET AV LED blinks green until they click into the same sized hole. 7 Start the LocationFree Player to make settings of your Base Station. 8 Check to see if the WIRELESS...
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... 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. z Tip To operate external devices from the IN 1 terminal. Note If you must connect the supplied IR ... DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. Setup and Connections Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices Connect external devices to the Base Station with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable IN (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied).
... 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. z Tip To operate external devices from the IN 1 terminal. Note If you must connect the supplied IR ... DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. Setup and Connections Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices Connect external devices to the Base Station with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable IN (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied).
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... the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up a device, refer to the operating instructions of Base Station When operating two devices with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls allow you need to control video input via the IR Blaster. These on...Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. Remote sensors on setting up like the illustration above or below the remote sensor. Note For details on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can connect the IR Blaster to the Base Station. Setup and Connections...
... the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up a device, refer to the operating instructions of Base Station When operating two devices with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls allow you need to control video input via the IR Blaster. These on...Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. Remote sensors on setting up like the illustration above or below the remote sensor. Note For details on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can connect the IR Blaster to the Base Station. Setup and Connections...
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... Base Station. 2 Register your permission. If someone has registered his/her device with the Base Station without your device to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works...Base Station. The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber. In case you are registering a computer installed with the Base Station. Check the required information for Device Registration via the Internet] in the [Setting Status] screen. (1 page 23) 17 Registering a device via the Internet When you register a device via the Internet. Registering LocationFree...
... Base Station. 2 Register your permission. If someone has registered his/her device with the Base Station without your device to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works...Base Station. The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber. In case you are registering a computer installed with the Base Station. Check the required information for Device Registration via the Internet] in the [Setting Status] screen. (1 page 23) 17 Registering a device via the Internet When you register a device via the Internet. Registering LocationFree...
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...Base Station is turned on , the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can connect to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". For more details, refer to the Base Station...control. The features of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can learn signals of the remote of a video device to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts ...
...Base Station is turned on , the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can connect to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". For more details, refer to the Base Station...control. The features of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can learn signals of the remote of a video device to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts ...
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.... For such a router, set in the [Internet Connection] frame of the Base Station lights amber. Performing the NetAV check When the automatic NetAV check has failed, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED of the [Base Station Settings] page. When you use the UPnP function but the NetAV check is... of the router must be set on the [NetAV Check] page and configure the necessary settings. z Tips • Setting port forwarding on the [Base Station Settings] page. [NetAV Check] screen appears. [NetAV Check] If NetAV Check is unsuccessful, port forwarding needs to be set port forwarding. 2 Click...
.... For such a router, set in the [Internet Connection] frame of the Base Station lights amber. Performing the NetAV check When the automatic NetAV check has failed, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED of the [Base Station Settings] page. When you use the UPnP function but the NetAV check is... of the router must be set on the [NetAV Check] page and configure the necessary settings. z Tips • Setting port forwarding on the [Base Station Settings] page. [NetAV Check] screen appears. [NetAV Check] If NetAV Check is unsuccessful, port forwarding needs to be set port forwarding. 2 Click...
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... or WPA2PSK AES: Enter a pre-shared key from a device equipped with the Base Station. Make a note of the Base Station). In setup mode, the initial settings shown on the side of the Base Station to change the wireless channel of the Base Station are used, and the Base Station works on the length of hexadecimal numbers. Also you have entered. z Tip To...
... or WPA2PSK AES: Enter a pre-shared key from a device equipped with the Base Station. Make a note of the Base Station). In setup mode, the initial settings shown on the side of the Base Station to change the wireless channel of the Base Station are used, and the Base Station works on the length of hexadecimal numbers. Also you have entered. z Tip To...
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... Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on the front panel of problems and possible solutions. Others 32 Others About Self-Diagnostics Displays If an error occurs during use, the POWER LED on the Base Station ... file error. Causes and remedies 1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page 33). 3 If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Refer to the following table for ...
... Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on the front panel of problems and possible solutions. Others 32 Others About Self-Diagnostics Displays If an error occurs during use, the POWER LED on the Base Station ... file error. Causes and remedies 1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page 33). 3 If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Refer to the following table for ...
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... will be deleted, including the device registration information. a pen) on the front of the Base Station, turn on the front of Base Station RESET button WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET SETUP MODE/ NET AV LED Others 33 Initializing the Base Station If you want to factory default. Note After initializing, all settings are reset to initialize...
... will be deleted, including the device registration information. a pen) on the front of the Base Station, turn on the front of Base Station RESET button WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET SETUP MODE/ NET AV LED Others 33 Initializing the Base Station If you want to factory default. Note After initializing, all settings are reset to initialize...
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... the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Causes and remedies Keep the POWER button pressed for a short while, and then turning the power on again. • Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected. • Make sure you want to set up properly? Bring the Base Station closer to setup mode. Troubleshooting If a problem...
... the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Causes and remedies Keep the POWER button pressed for a short while, and then turning the power on again. • Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected. • Make sure you want to set up properly? Bring the Base Station closer to setup mode. Troubleshooting If a problem...
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... letters instead of LocationFree Player again to the Base Station any more. The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED lights amber. Follow the instructions on " (1 page 34) section of "Base Station." Forgot the password for opening the setup screen. After initializing the Base Station, enter the password... • If you cannot connect to open the [Base Station Settings] page right after setting. NetAV LED stays green. Base Station Settings Problem Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with wireless or, initialize the Base Station (1 page 33). • Did you enter the correct...
... letters instead of LocationFree Player again to the Base Station any more. The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED lights amber. Follow the instructions on " (1 page 34) section of "Base Station." Forgot the password for opening the setup screen. After initializing the Base Station, enter the password... • If you cannot connect to open the [Base Station Settings] page right after setting. NetAV LED stays green. Base Station Settings Problem Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with wireless or, initialize the Base Station (1 page 33). • Did you enter the correct...
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...-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) IR BLASTER Minijack (2) Wireless (LF-B20 only) Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode IEEE802.11a/b/g (IEEE802.11b/g in Setup mode) Client Mode IEEE802.11b/g Frequency range Modulation Access Point ...LF-B20: Approx. 13 3/8 oz. (380 g) LF-B10: Approx. 12 7/8 oz. (365 g) Power requirements AC power adapter: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree...
...-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) IR BLASTER Minijack (2) Wireless (LF-B20 only) Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode IEEE802.11a/b/g (IEEE802.11b/g in Setup mode) Client Mode IEEE802.11b/g Frequency range Modulation Access Point ...LF-B20: Approx. 13 3/8 oz. (380 g) LF-B10: Approx. 12 7/8 oz. (365 g) Power requirements AC power adapter: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree...
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..." file on the CD-ROM, and then double-click it on. Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of the Base Station turns green. Installing LocationFree Player Software Install LocationFree Player with administrator privileges. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click [Next]. Before performing the installation, log on to complete necessary...
..." file on the CD-ROM, and then double-click it on. Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of the Base Station turns green. Installing LocationFree Player Software Install LocationFree Player with administrator privileges. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click [Next]. Before performing the installation, log on to complete necessary...