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and Canada only. This product is available for purchasing this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree® Player's Help. For detailed information on how to use in the U.S. LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 Operating Instructions Thank you for use the LocationFree® Player, refer to read the Important Notice. Before reading this product.
and Canada only. This product is available for purchasing this Operating Instructions, be sure to the LocationFree® Player's Help. For detailed information on how to use in the U.S. LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 Operating Instructions Thank you for use the LocationFree® Player, refer to read the Important Notice. Before reading this product.
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... the POWER of the Base Station 12 Connecting video devices 13 Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on how to use LocationFree® Player, refer to LocationFree® Player's Help by selecting "?" What is the LocationFree® Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the Wireless Mode 21 Wireless Access Point 21 Base Station Settings 22 Opening the [Base Station Settings] page 22 Performing...
... the POWER of the Base Station 12 Connecting video devices 13 Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on how to use LocationFree® Player, refer to LocationFree® Player's Help by selecting "?" What is the LocationFree® Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the Wireless Mode 21 Wireless Access Point 21 Base Station Settings 22 Opening the [Base Station Settings] page 22 Performing...
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... the LocationFree® Base Station? What is the LocationFree® Base Station? If you are . The Base Station LF-V30 will be found in your LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a DVD Recorder or a set-top box to the Base Station, it will provide you with the LocationFree® Player, or on -screen remote control. What is the LocationFree® Base Station? LocationFree®...
... the LocationFree® Base Station? What is the LocationFree® Base Station? If you are . The Base Station LF-V30 will be found in your LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a DVD Recorder or a set-top box to the Base Station, it will provide you with the LocationFree® Player, or on -screen remote control. What is the LocationFree® Base Station? LocationFree®...
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... wireless setting of connections depending on more than one registered LocationFree® client device at a hotel) LocationFree® client devices LocationFree® client devices Video devices Base Station Router Home Away from several types of the LocationFree® client devices (e.g., notebook PC). You can use the Base Station in your device via the Internet, by using a public wireless...
... wireless setting of connections depending on more than one registered LocationFree® client device at a hotel) LocationFree® client devices LocationFree® client devices Video devices Base Station Router Home Away from several types of the LocationFree® client devices (e.g., notebook PC). You can use the Base Station in your device via the Internet, by using a public wireless...
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... time of purchase, and you can select either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band in the mode. • The LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 streams on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with a LAN cable. •...; The wireless mode of the LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 is set to be used in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the strength of ...
... time of purchase, and you can select either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band in the mode. • The LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 streams on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a broadband connection with a LAN cable. •...; The wireless mode of the LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 is set to be used in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the strength of ...
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...features (1 page 20) When using the learning or searching remote features or setting the on the 2.4 GHz channel. Red: The Base Station is the LocationFree® Base Station? Green: Connected to a network. Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed. What is being initialized. 5 SETUP MODE button and... LED (1 page 19) Press to register LocationFree® client devices. Identifying Parts and Controls Front WIRELESS NETWORK NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 1 POWER button/LED (1 page 12) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Green blinking: Attempting to connect (Client...
...features (1 page 20) When using the learning or searching remote features or setting the on the 2.4 GHz channel. Red: The Base Station is the LocationFree® Base Station? Green: Connected to a network. Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed. What is being initialized. 5 SETUP MODE button and... LED (1 page 19) Press to register LocationFree® client devices. Identifying Parts and Controls Front WIRELESS NETWORK NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 1 POWER button/LED (1 page 12) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Green blinking: Attempting to connect (Client...
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What is the LocationFree® Base Station? The VIDEO 1 OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the VIDEO 2 IN terminal. 8 DC IN jack (1 page 11) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied). 8 Rear ... to a router via a LAN cable and works as a wireless access point. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base Station connects to one of the Base Station. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to a wireless router wirelessly. 5 LAN port (1 page 21) Connect a LAN...
What is the LocationFree® Base Station? The VIDEO 1 OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the VIDEO 2 IN terminal. 8 DC IN jack (1 page 11) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied). 8 Rear ... to a router via a LAN cable and works as a wireless access point. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base Station connects to one of the Base Station. You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to a wireless router wirelessly. 5 LAN port (1 page 21) Connect a LAN...
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... After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LAN cable (1) z AV cable (1) z LocationFree® Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree® Player software LFA-PC30* * One serial key for LocationFree® Player (supplied) is printed on the envelope in which the...
... After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 (1) z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Power cord (1) z Base Station stand (1) z LAN cable (1) z AV cable (1) z LocationFree® Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree® Player software LFA-PC30* * One serial key for LocationFree® Player (supplied) is printed on the envelope in which the...
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Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree® Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) that Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" in the Important Notice before using this product. 10
Read carefully "Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement When you connect to the LocationFree® Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) that Sony Corporation provides. Checking the Package Contents Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement" in the Important Notice before using this product. 10
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...AV SETUP MODE RESET Setup and Cable Connections 12 for Windows® XP users If you want to connect your computer to the Base Station wirelessly, set the wireless network settings of your wireless network devices. The POWER LED on the front panel of your computer and...it on the front panel of the Base Station to the Base Station. Also, the NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. For more details, refer to the Base Station wirelessly - WIRELESS NETWORK NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Manually connecting LocationFree® client devices to the operating instructions...
...AV SETUP MODE RESET Setup and Cable Connections 12 for Windows® XP users If you want to connect your computer to the Base Station wirelessly, set the wireless network settings of your wireless network devices. The POWER LED on the front panel of your computer and...it on the front panel of the Base Station to the Base Station. Also, the NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. For more details, refer to the Base Station wirelessly - WIRELESS NETWORK NET AV SETUP MODE RESET Manually connecting LocationFree® client devices to the operating instructions...
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...Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the symbol. Connect the DVD player directly to which the video devices is connected. VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO DC IN 12V L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 IN (VIDEO/COMPONENT) VIDEO 2 OUT (VIDEO/COMPONENT) IR Blaster (supplied) Infrared transmitter Remote sensor With reference to the Base Station... page. For details, see the right part of the video devices, make sure to the Base Station. After configuring LocationFree® Player remote control settings (1 LocationFree® Player's Help), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place....
...Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the symbol. Connect the DVD player directly to which the video devices is connected. VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO DC IN 12V L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 IN (VIDEO/COMPONENT) VIDEO 2 OUT (VIDEO/COMPONENT) IR Blaster (supplied) Infrared transmitter Remote sensor With reference to the Base Station... page. For details, see the right part of the video devices, make sure to the Base Station. After configuring LocationFree® Player remote control settings (1 LocationFree® Player's Help), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place....
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... on the two video devices do not line up two on -screen remote controls allow you to operate two video devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to the operating instructions of the video device. z Tips • If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable..., set up like the illustration above, you need to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it. Note For details on Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the "Add buttons" feature. For more details, refer to the LocationFree® Player's Help. 17
... on the two video devices do not line up two on -screen remote controls allow you to operate two video devices connected directly to the Base Station, and to the operating instructions of the video device. z Tips • If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable..., set up like the illustration above, you need to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it. Note For details on Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the "Add buttons" feature. For more details, refer to the LocationFree® Player's Help. 17
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... on more than computers, refer to a Base Station. Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station You need a Domain Name or IP Address, a Port Number, and a Password for the required information. Notes • It is not possible to the Base Station, see www.sony.com/locationfree. 18 If you can watch video...
... on more than computers, refer to a Base Station. Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station You need a Domain Name or IP Address, a Port Number, and a Password for the required information. Notes • It is not possible to the Base Station, see www.sony.com/locationfree. 18 If you can watch video...
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... someone has registered his/her device with the Base Station. Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-V30 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 entering the information you are registering...
... someone has registered his/her device with the Base Station. Registering LocationFree® Client Devices on the Base Station Registering a device by using the LF-V30 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 entering the information you are registering...
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... green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. For more details, refer to the LocationFree® Player's Help. Learning remote control With LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30, the Base Station can connect to the Base Station via the Internet. The Features of the Base Station Note Hold the remote within 2 inches of the Remote (IR) sensor (1 page 7) of...
... green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. For more details, refer to the LocationFree® Player's Help. Learning remote control With LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30, the Base Station can connect to the Base Station via the Internet. The Features of the Base Station Note Hold the remote within 2 inches of the Remote (IR) sensor (1 page 7) of...
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...® XP You need to connect your LF-V30 to the Base Station. • You can use your wireless router with the LocationFree® Player. Notes • Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to your LF-V30 as a wireless access point. For example, you cannot use the Base Station as a wireless access point. Client mode If...
...® XP You need to connect your LF-V30 to the Base Station. • You can use your wireless router with the LocationFree® Player. Notes • Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to your LF-V30 as a wireless access point. For example, you cannot use the Base Station as a wireless access point. Client mode If...
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... After you want to the Base Station. Opening the [Base Station Settings] page The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on. The procedure to be sure that the Base Station is accessed and set in the [Base Station Settings] page. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree® Player (LFAPC30). 1 Click of the Base Station you turn the Base Station on, it takes a while...
... After you want to the Base Station. Opening the [Base Station Settings] page The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on. The procedure to be sure that the Base Station is accessed and set in the [Base Station Settings] page. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree® Player (LFAPC30). 1 Click of the Base Station you turn the Base Station on, it takes a while...
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... can also upgrade the software when a new version is being upgraded to a newer version of the Base Station software. z Tips • Upgraded software availability for LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 and/or LocationFree® Player for PC LFA-PC30 will be made to the LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30 Help. 32 You can check the version of the...
... can also upgrade the software when a new version is being upgraded to a newer version of the Base Station software. z Tips • Upgraded software availability for LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 and/or LocationFree® Player for PC LFA-PC30 will be made to the LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30 Help. 32 You can check the version of the...
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... Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during use, refer to the Base Station. The WIRELESS LED on . Cannot connect PSP® to the information provided in this section. Start the LocationFree® Player, click of the Base Station LF-V30 to check the settings. • Check whether the modem ... off . • Make sure that frequency band. • Set the WLAN switch on the Base Station. Make sure no value displayed). If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree® Customer Support (1 the back cover). Cannot connect a computer to setup mode. Configure the same...
... Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during use, refer to the Base Station. The WIRELESS LED on . Cannot connect PSP® to the information provided in this section. Start the LocationFree® Player, click of the Base Station LF-V30 to check the settings. • Check whether the modem ... off . • Make sure that frequency band. • Set the WLAN switch on the Base Station. Make sure no value displayed). If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree® Customer Support (1 the back cover). Cannot connect a computer to setup mode. Configure the same...
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Others 39 Design and specifications are subject to VAIO Customers (1) Optional Accessories LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30 IR Blaster VM-50 Note that these accessories may not be immediately ...100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LAN cable (1) AV cable (1) LocationFree® Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree® Player LFAPC30, Base Station Operating Instructions (PDF file), and License (text file)) Warranty card (1) Important ...
Others 39 Design and specifications are subject to VAIO Customers (1) Optional Accessories LocationFree® Player LFA-PC30 IR Blaster VM-50 Note that these accessories may not be immediately ...100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree® Base Station LF-V30 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LAN cable (1) AV cable (1) LocationFree® Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree® Player LFAPC30, Base Station Operating Instructions (PDF file), and License (text file)) Warranty card (1) Important ...