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For detailed information on the back of this document. Before reading this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing 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".
For detailed information on the back of this document. Before reading this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... the Internet to browse or read e-mail from anywhere in your home, on your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a DVD Recorder, VCR or set-top box to LocationFree devices. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home...
... the Internet to browse or read e-mail from anywhere in your home, on your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a DVD Recorder, VCR or set-top box to LocationFree devices. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home...
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...also need to be used in the construction of purchase, and you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is prohibited. 5 z Tips • You may not be able to watch some...the NetAV function for purposes other devices in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. What is turned on, the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband ...
...also need to be used in the construction of purchase, and you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is prohibited. 5 z Tips • You may not be able to watch some...the NetAV function for purposes other devices in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. What is turned on, the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband ...
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...quickly when data is in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in Setup mode. Amber light: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz... has occurred. If you set the switch to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is available on . 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...
...quickly when data is in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in Setup mode. Amber light: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz... has occurred. If you set the switch to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is available on . 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...
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...Automatic NetAV check has failed. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is off. 5 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Off: The power is on -screen remote control or ...the AC power adapter (supplied). Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV ...
...Automatic NetAV check has failed. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is off. 5 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Off: The power is on -screen remote control or ...the AC power adapter (supplied). Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10) Front NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV ...
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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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.... Client mode If you want to connect your LF-B20 to Step 2. 2 Connect a LAN cable between them, set the wireless settings of the Base Station is LF-B10, proceed to your router. Note If your connector has a potential for your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to use...
.... Client mode If you want to connect your LF-B20 to Step 2. 2 Connect a LAN cable between them, set the wireless settings of the Base Station is LF-B10, proceed to your router. Note If your connector has a potential for your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to use...
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... to the Base Station wirelessly, set the wireless network settings to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the Base Station to external devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check...
... to the Base Station wirelessly, set the wireless network settings to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the Base Station to external devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check...
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... Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to a wireless router wirelessly, you will disconnect after completing the settings. Note You need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to change the wireless mode to turn it to your wireless router via a LAN cable as...
... Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to a wireless router wirelessly, you will disconnect after completing the settings. Note You need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to change the wireless mode to turn it to your wireless router via a LAN cable as...
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... your computer. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Fit each claws into the same sized hole. 7 Start the LocationFree Player to make settings of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. After making the wireless settings, restart your computer. If...
... your computer. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Fit each claws into the same sized hole. 7 Start the LocationFree Player to make settings of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. After making the wireless settings, restart your computer. If...
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... an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. Refer to the video input terminal on the Base Station. 14 z Tip To operate external devices from the IN 1 terminal. Connect the DVD player directly to the operating instructions ...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. Note If you must connect ...
... an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. Refer to the video input terminal on the Base Station. 14 z Tip To operate external devices from the IN 1 terminal. Connect the DVD player directly to the operating instructions ...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. Note If you must connect ...
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...configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. Note For details on setting up the on-screen remote control" of the device, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above , you to operate two devices connected directly to the Base Station, and... too short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the LocationFree device's on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up like the illustration above or below...
...configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in place. Note For details on setting up the on-screen remote control" of the device, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above , you to operate two devices connected directly to the Base Station, and... too short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the LocationFree device's on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up like the illustration above or below...
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... you can register up to eight LocationFree devices to watch video with an unregistered LocationFree Device. Notes • It is not possible to a Base Station. You can watch video from home, you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on the "Quick Start Guide" for registration to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 If you need to...
... you can register up to eight LocationFree devices to watch video with an unregistered LocationFree Device. Notes • It is not possible to a Base Station. You can watch video from home, you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on the "Quick Start Guide" for registration to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 If you need to...
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...DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-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 ...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...
...DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-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 ...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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... away from a Base Station which is LocationFree Player? The Base Station will provide you are . You can transmit video from home, by connecting the Base Station to the Internet via a wireless network or the Internet. z You can operate your device connected to the Base Station with LocationFree Player to your computer only to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can also...
... away from a Base Station which is LocationFree Player? The Base Station will provide you are . You can transmit video from home, by connecting the Base Station to the Internet via a wireless network or the Internet. z You can operate your device connected to the Base Station with LocationFree Player to your computer only to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can also...
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.... Follow on-screen instructions to another Base Station, follow the on "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LFB20/LF-B10. Click [New Base Station] at the bottom of the Base Station list, and then follow the instructions... below. Creating Advanced Settings Registering your computer to another Base Station If you want to register your computer to a Base Station installed at home, you can find the information in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station...
.... Follow on-screen instructions to another Base Station, follow the on "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LFB20/LF-B10. Click [New Base Station] at the bottom of the Base Station list, and then follow the instructions... below. Creating Advanced Settings Registering your computer to another Base Station If you want to register your computer to a Base Station installed at home, you can find the information in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station...
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... • Is the computer you can access any web sites, such as LocationFree Support web site, through your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Others 29 The connection is no picture while away from home connected to... Has security software been installed? Problem Cannot connect 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"). Causes and remedies Have never once been able to the...
... • Is the computer you can access any web sites, such as LocationFree Support web site, through your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Others 29 The connection is no picture while away from home connected to... Has security software been installed? Problem Cannot connect 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"). Causes and remedies Have never once been able to the...
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Index A Auto Connect 22 B Base Station list 12 Base Station Nickname 24 Base Station Settings 25 C Close button 9 D Delete 24 Disconnect 10 I Index 9 Installing 6 K Keyboard operations 15 L LocationFree 4 LocationFree Base Station 4 LocationFree Player 4 LocationFree Player System Re- quirements 30 LocationFree Player Window ....... 9 M Maximize/Restore button 9 Minimize button 9 Mouse operations 15 Muting 10 N New Base Station button 12 O On-screen remote control 16 P Picture settings Brightness 21...
Index A Auto Connect 22 B Base Station list 12 Base Station Nickname 24 Base Station Settings 25 C Close button 9 D Delete 24 Disconnect 10 I Index 9 Installing 6 K Keyboard operations 15 L LocationFree 4 LocationFree Base Station 4 LocationFree Player 4 LocationFree Player System Re- quirements 30 LocationFree Player Window ....... 9 M Maximize/Restore button 9 Minimize button 9 Mouse operations 15 Muting 10 N New Base Station button 12 O On-screen remote control 16 P Picture settings Brightness 21...