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For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of the "Quick Start Guide". Before reading this document. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation
For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the "Important Safeguards" on the back of the "Quick Start Guide". Before reading this document. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this product. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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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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What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? What is the LocationFree Base Station? You can also watch TV programs or recorded video from home. The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your home wireless network. LocationFree allows you are away from home, by connecting the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 to the Base Station, wherever you to your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such...
What is LocationFree? What is the LocationFree Base Station? What is the LocationFree Base Station? You can also watch TV programs or recorded video from home. The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will be found in your home wireless network. LocationFree allows you are away from home, by connecting the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 to the Base Station, wherever you to your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such...
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... purposes other media that you can connect to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. The materials used in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. z Tips • You may not be...
... purposes other media that you can connect to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to them via a proxy server. The materials used in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. z Tips • You may not be...
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... (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 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 Bottom AP WLAN CLIENT 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status. Off: Not connected. (in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly...
... (LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 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 Bottom AP WLAN CLIENT 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status. Off: Not connected. (in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly...
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...either a video or S-video cable. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press 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 the Base Station to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port... IN jack (1 page 11) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied). Green: Connected 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 S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO...
...either a video or S-video cable. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press 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 the Base Station to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port... IN jack (1 page 11) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied). Green: Connected 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 S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO...
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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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Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of your wireless router. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to...
Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of your wireless router. Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to...
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... not bundle the cord of the Base Station lights green. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices. 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 see if...
... not bundle the cord of the Base Station lights green. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices. 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 see if...
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...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 wireless router wirelessly, set the wireless mode of the Base Station to Client mode. ... mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet...
...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 wireless router wirelessly, set the wireless mode of the Base Station to Client mode. ... mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet...
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...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 your computer. Stand Claws 9 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the LocationFree... Player. 13 Follow the instructions on the screen of your computer to connect to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then...
...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 your computer. Stand Claws 9 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the LocationFree... Player. 13 Follow the instructions on the screen of your computer to connect to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green, and then...
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...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. IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S...connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. Note If you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Connect the DVD player directly to the operating instructions for each device. Setup and Connections ...
...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. IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S...connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or digital cable, to the Base Station. Note If you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Connect the DVD player directly to the operating instructions for each device. Setup and Connections ...
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...place the IR Blaster just 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"), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. You can connect the ...-screen remote control via those devices. IR Blaster to IR BLASTER port IR BLASTER 1 2 You can control the device 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 the remote sensor. Setup and...
...place the IR Blaster just 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"), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. You can connect the ...-screen remote control via those devices. IR Blaster to IR BLASTER port IR BLASTER 1 2 You can control the device 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 the remote sensor. Setup and...
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... on the screen. If 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, a Port Number, and a Password for the required information. At any one time, only one registered LocationFree device at home, register your computer by following...
... on the screen. If 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, a Port Number, and a Password for the required information. At any one time, only one registered LocationFree device at home, register your computer by following...
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... 23) Note Please be sure to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. 1 Press the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for registering your device(s) with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to register their device(s) without your registration password (1 page 29...
... 23) Note Please be sure to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. 1 Press the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. 2 Register your device to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for registering your device(s) with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to register their device(s) without your registration password (1 page 29...
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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 obtained. z Tip When you want to register a PSP® via the Internet, you are...
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 obtained. z Tip When you want to register a PSP® via the Internet, you are...
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.../NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Also, it starts at regular intervals. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can learn signals of the remote of a video device to check the cause of the problem. (1 page 22) Automatic NetAV check starts when...
.../NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. Also, it starts at regular intervals. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can learn signals of the remote of a video device to check the cause of the problem. (1 page 22) Automatic NetAV check starts when...
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... [Base Station Settings] page. Your Base Station does not appear in the list. Base Station Settings 21 z Tip After you can make more details, refer to the Base Station. The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on the device. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page via the Internet. • At the time of purchase, you turn the Base Station on the LocationFree device...
... [Base Station Settings] page. Your Base Station does not appear in the list. Base Station Settings 21 z Tip After you can make more details, refer to the Base Station. The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on the device. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page via the Internet. • At the time of purchase, you turn the Base Station on the LocationFree device...
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.... Also, you want to [Enable] at the time of the devices currently registered with the Base Station appears here. Base Station Settings 25 For details, refer to the Base Station from the list. When you want to stop connecting to the operating instructions for [DNS Configuration...the list of the file for the DNS1. 3 Click [Set]. 4 Set port forwarding on the LocationFree Player's Base Station list, and then click [Base Station Settings]. To open the [Base Station Settings] screen, click on the router. Internet Connection The [Internet Connection] frame allows you set while...
.... Also, you want to [Enable] at the time of the devices currently registered with the Base Station appears here. Base Station Settings 25 For details, refer to the Base Station from the list. When you want to stop connecting to the operating instructions for [DNS Configuration...the list of the file for the DNS1. 3 Click [Set]. 4 Set port forwarding on the LocationFree Player's Base Station list, and then click [Base Station Settings]. To open the [Base Station Settings] screen, click on the router. Internet Connection The [Internet Connection] frame allows you set while...