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LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of this document. Before reading this product. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of this document. Before reading this product. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of the "Quick Start Guide".
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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...
... 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...
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... need a device called the LocationFree Base Station. The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your home wireless network. What is the LocationFree Base Station? What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? If you have a home wireless network, you can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to the Base Station away from home. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as can connect to the...
... need a device called the LocationFree Base Station. The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your home wireless network. What is the LocationFree Base Station? What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? If you have a home wireless network, you can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make a connection over the wireless network to the Base Station away from home. z By using the Base Station LF-B20 as can connect to the...
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... other devices 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 the LocationFree Base Station? What is set the wireless mode to the Client, the Base Station transmits on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with...
... other devices 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 the LocationFree Base Station? What is set the wireless mode to the Client, the Base Station transmits on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with...
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... and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Green blinking: Attempting to the Base Station. The OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the remote of devices. 9 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP...
... and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Green blinking: Attempting to the Base Station. The OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the remote of devices. 9 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP...
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...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 transmitted. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to the factory defaults. 7 Remote... 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 SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L...
...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 transmitted. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to the factory defaults. 7 Remote... 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 SETUP MODE RESET Rear IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L...
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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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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 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.
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... the bottom of the LF-B20 (1 page 6). Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to connect your Base Station to your LFB20 by using the LF-B20. Follow the instructions...
... the bottom of the LF-B20 (1 page 6). Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to connect your Base Station to your LFB20 by using the LF-B20. Follow the instructions...
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... the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Attach the stand and connect to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or amber (5 GHz). 6 Check to external devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see...
... the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Attach the stand and connect to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or amber (5 GHz). 6 Check to external devices, and then setup the LocationFree Player. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see...
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...LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to the Base Station. Note You need to connect your Base Station to Client mode. Base Station rear panel LF-B20 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 R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless... which you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to change the wireless mode to Client mode. (1 page 6) To connect your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you want to connect your Base Station to your connector has a potential ...
...LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to the Base Station. Note You need to connect your Base Station to Client mode. Base Station rear panel LF-B20 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 R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless... which you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you need to change the wireless mode to Client mode. (1 page 6) To connect your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you want to connect your Base Station to your connector has a potential ...
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... 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 the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your computer to connect to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Note Place...
... 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 the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your computer to connect to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Note Place...
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Base Station rear panel to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. z Tip To operate external devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the audio/video output terminals or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO...VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. Refer to the Base Station. 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). or Audio...
Base Station rear panel to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. z Tip To operate external devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the audio/video output terminals or S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO...VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. Refer to the Base Station. 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). or Audio...
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... above , you to operate two devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the...
... above , you to operate two devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 You can set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown. Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the...
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... "Quick Start Guide" for registration to register your Base Station before using it. If you want to register devices other than one of the device. After completing the settings, you can register to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station You need a Domain Name or IP Address...
... "Quick Start Guide" for registration to register your Base Station before using it. If you want to register devices other than one of the device. After completing the settings, you can register to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station You need a Domain Name or IP Address...
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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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... ** On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect your home, you are away from home, by connecting the Base Station to a device such as can then enjoy video from your computer installed with LocationFree Player to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can be found in your device connected to a wireless router. 4
... ** On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect your home, you are away from home, by connecting the Base Station to a device such as can then enjoy video from your computer installed with LocationFree Player to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can be found in your device connected to a wireless router. 4
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... the information in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station". For more details, refer to "Checking the Current Base Station Status" of the Base Station list, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Or, you can find the information on "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LFB20/LF-B10. You need information for the Base Station" in the Base Station Settings page. Internet. Register your...
... the information in "Part 1: LocationFree Base Station". For more details, refer to "Checking the Current Base Station Status" of the Base Station list, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Or, you can find the information on "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the Base Station LFB20/LF-B10. You need information for the Base Station" in the Base Station Settings page. Internet. Register your...
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... company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Others 29 Causes and remedies Have never once been able to the Base Station. Check to the Internet from a computer at least 300 kbps is disconnected suddenly. Problem Cannot connect to connect: • If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED on the Base Station LF-B20/LF- Can connect to...
... company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Others 29 Causes and remedies Have never once been able to the Base Station. Check to the Internet from a computer at least 300 kbps is disconnected suddenly. Problem Cannot connect to connect: • If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED on the Base Station LF-B20/LF- Can connect to...
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... Updating Serial Key 15 V Video indicator 9 Volume controls 9 Others 31 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...
... Updating Serial Key 15 V Video indicator 9 Volume controls 9 Others 31 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...