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.... This equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. * When using low power wireless devices. Some studies have not found to persons. LF-X1 Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U LF-X5 Base Station: Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U Monitor: Contains ...additional research. The LocationFreeTV has been tested and found any liquid or solid object fall through the unit, do not expose the TV to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that does not produce heating effects causes no proof, ...
.... This equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. * When using low power wireless devices. Some studies have not found to persons. LF-X1 Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U LF-X5 Base Station: Contains FCC ID : AK8IRF302U Contains IC : 409B-IRF302U Monitor: Contains ...additional research. The LocationFreeTV has been tested and found any liquid or solid object fall through the unit, do not expose the TV to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that does not produce heating effects causes no proof, ...
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... interference in the United States. For customers in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
... interference in the United States. For customers in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
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...the Power 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor 28 Setting Up TV Channels 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control 33 Connecting to the Internet 37 Configuring Network Settings 40 Setting Up Mail 43 Guide to On-screen Icons 45 Wireless Connection at Home 47 Wired LAN Connection at Home 48 Wired... LAN Connection On the Go 48 Wireless Connection On the Go 49 About Wireless Security 51 Enable Wired LAN 53 Setting Up the Monitor 54 What's NetAV...
...the Power 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor 28 Setting Up TV Channels 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control 33 Connecting to the Internet 37 Configuring Network Settings 40 Setting Up Mail 43 Guide to On-screen Icons 45 Wireless Connection at Home 47 Wired LAN Connection at Home 48 Wired... LAN Connection On the Go 48 Wireless Connection On the Go 49 About Wireless Security 51 Enable Wired LAN 53 Setting Up the Monitor 54 What's NetAV...
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... the [Index] Window 64 Watching TV and Video 65 Using the TV/Video Screen 67 Selecting a Secondary Audio Program (SAP 68 Optimizing Picture Quality 68 Using the Sub-Screen (LF-X1 only 69 Capturing Images 70 Using the Wide Screen Mode (LF-X5 only 71 Adjusting the Picture Position (LF-X5 only 71 Web 73 Viewing Web...
... the [Index] Window 64 Watching TV and Video 65 Using the TV/Video Screen 67 Selecting a Secondary Audio Program (SAP 68 Optimizing Picture Quality 68 Using the Sub-Screen (LF-X1 only 69 Capturing Images 70 Using the Wide Screen Mode (LF-X5 only 71 Adjusting the Picture Position (LF-X5 only 71 Web 73 Viewing Web...
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... 117 Using an External Keyboard (LF-X1 only 119 Memory Stick (LF-X1)/CompactFlash (LF-X5) ........ 121 Using a "Memory Stick" (LF-X1 Only 122 Using a CompactFlash Card (LF-X5 Only 124 Initializing a "Memory Stick"/CompactFlash Card 126 Functions and Settings 127 Basic Settings ...128 Setting Up TV Channels Manually 129 Changing the Wireless Channel Manually 131 Using the Base...
... 117 Using an External Keyboard (LF-X1 only 119 Memory Stick (LF-X1)/CompactFlash (LF-X5) ........ 121 Using a "Memory Stick" (LF-X1 Only 122 Using a CompactFlash Card (LF-X5 Only 124 Initializing a "Memory Stick"/CompactFlash Card 126 Functions and Settings 127 Basic Settings ...128 Setting Up TV Channels Manually 129 Changing the Wireless Channel Manually 131 Using the Base...
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...video images and other media from home, you to your TV, videos, and DVDs by using in the construction of a building's walls and floors may decrease. Recharge the battery using the AC power adapter (supplied). (For the LF-X1, the monitor can be . You can enjoy browsing ...station in use, but not for the LF-X5.) • When the power is a LocationFreeTV? Whether you to the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. 9 If other devices in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the strength of the wireless signal may also affect the signal strength....
...video images and other media from home, you to your TV, videos, and DVDs by using in the construction of a building's walls and floors may decrease. Recharge the battery using the AC power adapter (supplied). (For the LF-X1, the monitor can be . You can enjoy browsing ...station in use, but not for the LF-X5.) • When the power is a LocationFreeTV? Whether you to the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. 9 If other devices in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the strength of the wireless signal may also affect the signal strength....
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Setup and Connections BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand page 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna page 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB page 20 Connecting Other Devices page 21 Turning On the Power page 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor page 28 BASIC: Basic Setting Setting Up TV Channels page 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control page 33 Connecting to the Internet page 37 Configuring Network Settings page 40 Setting Up Mail page 43 BASIC: Guide to On-screen Icons Guide to On-screen Icons page 45 17
Setup and Connections BASIC: Installing and Connecting Attaching the Base Station Stand page 19 Connecting to a TV Antenna page 20 Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB page 20 Connecting Other Devices page 21 Turning On the Power page 23 Carrying and Positioning the Monitor page 28 BASIC: Basic Setting Setting Up TV Channels page 30 Using the On-screen Remote Control page 33 Connecting to the Internet page 37 Configuring Network Settings page 40 Setting Up Mail page 43 BASIC: Guide to On-screen Icons Guide to On-screen Icons page 45 17
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..., contact your wall. Rear of base station to antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB) There are two different procedures for connecting to a TV antenna differs depending on the base station. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied).... possible from other power cords and cables. Connecting to the antenna cable Cable outlet STB Rear of antenna jack in your Sony dealer. Connecting to a TV Antenna The procedure for connecting a set-top box (STB), depending on whether the settop box connects to the antenna cable...
..., contact your wall. Rear of base station to antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) Connecting to an External TV Tuner (STB) There are two different procedures for connecting to a TV antenna differs depending on the base station. Some antenna jacks require a separate converter or splitter (not supplied).... possible from other power cords and cables. Connecting to the antenna cable Cable outlet STB Rear of antenna jack in your Sony dealer. Connecting to a TV Antenna The procedure for connecting a set-top box (STB), depending on whether the settop box connects to the antenna cable...
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... the VCR to the VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal on the base station, and then connect the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the TV, as shown below. Antenna cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not supplied) from antenna to A/V output terminal to VHF/UHF input jack VCR to VHF/UHF output ...jack Audio/video signal flow Connecting a Digital Video Camera Directly to the Monitor (LF-X1 Only) Use a mini AV cable (not supplied: VMCN320TP, VMC-N120TT) to connect a digital video camera directly to the AV IN jack on the left...
... the VCR to the VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal on the base station, and then connect the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the TV, as shown below. Antenna cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not supplied) from antenna to A/V output terminal to VHF/UHF input jack VCR to VHF/UHF output ...jack Audio/video signal flow Connecting a Digital Video Camera Directly to the Monitor (LF-X1 Only) Use a mini AV cable (not supplied: VMCN320TP, VMC-N120TT) to connect a digital video camera directly to the AV IN jack on the left...
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... the monitor to turn it on the top of the monitor to turn it on. Turning off the monitor power For the LF-X1, press POWER again. For the LF-X5, slide POWER again. 26 AC-LX5M AC power adapter (supplied) to DC IN Ferrite core Turning on the power 1 Press POWER on... the base station to a wall outlet Do not remove the ferrite core. ◆For the LF-X5 Power cord (supplied) to turn it on. 2 Turn on the monitor. ◆For the LF-X1 Press POWER on the top of the monitor lights green, and the TV picture appears. Power indicator The POWER indicator on .
... the monitor to turn it on the top of the monitor to turn it on. Turning off the monitor power For the LF-X1, press POWER again. For the LF-X5, slide POWER again. 26 AC-LX5M AC power adapter (supplied) to DC IN Ferrite core Turning on the power 1 Press POWER on... the base station to a wall outlet Do not remove the ferrite core. ◆For the LF-X5 Power cord (supplied) to turn it on. 2 Turn on the monitor. ◆For the LF-X1 Press POWER on the top of the monitor lights green, and the TV picture appears. Power indicator The POWER indicator on .
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...to DC IN AC-LX1M AC power adapter (supplied) ◆For the LF-X5 to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) to charge the battery. For the LF-X5, you cannot charge the battery while using Home-Wireless mode, if no TV picture appears after you press INDEX on the top of the monitor lights red... or if appears at the top of the screen, check the base station to make sure the power is turned on. • For the LF-X5, when the safety function detects that the monitor has reached extreme temperatures, the message [Temperature elevation reached safety limit. During charging, the battery charge...
...to DC IN AC-LX1M AC power adapter (supplied) ◆For the LF-X5 to wall outlet Power cord (supplied) to charge the battery. For the LF-X5, you cannot charge the battery while using Home-Wireless mode, if no TV picture appears after you press INDEX on the top of the monitor lights red... or if appears at the top of the screen, check the base station to make sure the power is turned on. • For the LF-X5, when the safety function detects that the monitor has reached extreme temperatures, the message [Temperature elevation reached safety limit. During charging, the battery charge...
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... preset channels at the bottom right of the screen. Be sure to automatically preset channels before you want. ◆For the LF-X1 3 Select [TV/Video]. [TV/Video] ◆For the LF-X5 The [TV/Video] window appears. 4 Select [Channel Settings]. [Channel Settings] The [Channel Settings] window appears. 30 You can extend the stylus if you...
... preset channels at the bottom right of the screen. Be sure to automatically preset channels before you want. ◆For the LF-X1 3 Select [TV/Video]. [TV/Video] ◆For the LF-X5 The [TV/Video] window appears. 4 Select [Channel Settings]. [Channel Settings] The [Channel Settings] window appears. 30 You can extend the stylus if you...
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...scanning. 6 When scanning ends successfully, the message "Automatic channel scan has finished." The on -screen remote control. [Settings] The TV channel you selected appears. The [TV] window appears. On the [Remote Settings] window, you are finished... • Go to page 37 to set up Internet ...and e-mail options. • Start watching TV (1 page 65). 31 Continued Setting Up TV Channels 5 For [CABLE], select [ON] or [OFF], then select [Auto Program]. 10 Select an Internal TV tuner, and then select [Back]. Channel scanning begins. After confirming this...
...scanning. 6 When scanning ends successfully, the message "Automatic channel scan has finished." The on -screen remote control. [Settings] The TV channel you selected appears. The [TV] window appears. On the [Remote Settings] window, you are finished... • Go to page 37 to set up Internet ...and e-mail options. • Start watching TV (1 page 65). 31 Continued Setting Up TV Channels 5 For [CABLE], select [ON] or [OFF], then select [Auto Program]. 10 Select an Internal TV tuner, and then select [Back]. Channel scanning begins. After confirming this...
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...on and off . With the on how to select channel 3 or 4, whichever displays the STB programs. 8 Open the [Settings] window and select [TV/ Video]. Make sure the set-top box is turned on the set -top box to confirm that appears when you have selected are correct. Auto...device such as a set -top box cannot be enabled. Before making the following settings, connect the set -top box, then select [Auto Program]. The [TV/Video] window appears. 2 Select [Channel Settings]. Make sure the programs that the buttons are from the Index. Notes • Even if the power turns ...
...on and off . With the on how to select channel 3 or 4, whichever displays the STB programs. 8 Open the [Settings] window and select [TV/ Video]. Make sure the set-top box is turned on the set -top box to confirm that appears when you have selected are correct. Auto...device such as a set -top box cannot be enabled. Before making the following settings, connect the set -top box, then select [Auto Program]. The [TV/Video] window appears. 2 Select [Channel Settings]. Make sure the programs that the buttons are from the Index. Notes • Even if the power turns ...
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... on the external device. to the base station using the IR Blaster (supplied). To locate the infrared receiver, see "Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 21). The [TV/Video] window reappears. 14 Select [Settings], then select [Exit]. For more on the base station. Make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the...
... on the external device. to the base station using the IR Blaster (supplied). To locate the infrared receiver, see "Connecting Other Devices" (1 page 21). The [TV/Video] window reappears. 14 Select [Settings], then select [Exit]. For more on the base station. Make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the...
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... on the adapter plug. If selecting [Power] several times does not turn it on and off . DVR). Infrared receivers If the infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other buttons may not have selected are correct. z Tips • If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the onscreen remote ... are enabled. Notes • Even if the power turns on and off the connected device, make sure the make . [Power] Select a type. The [TV/Video] window appears. 34 When the device is connected. With the on and off by pressing them. • Some devices may not be controlled with...
... on the adapter plug. If selecting [Power] several times does not turn it on and off . DVR). Infrared receivers If the infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other buttons may not have selected are correct. z Tips • If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the onscreen remote ... are enabled. Notes • Even if the power turns on and off the connected device, make sure the make . [Power] Select a type. The [TV/Video] window appears. 34 When the device is connected. With the on and off by pressing them. • Some devices may not be controlled with...
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...in step 2 (1 page 33). 35 Continued z Tip You can turn the device on -screen remote control. Backing paper 8 Select [Back] or [Exit]. The [TV/Video] window reappears. 9 Select [Settings], then select [Exit]. 13 Secure the IR Blaster in the location you determined in step 2 (1 page 33). 10 Open the..." (1 page 65). 12 After checking that you can change channels by sliding the stylus across the screen from the [Type] list (e.g., Sony "VCR+DVD Player"). Make sure you can control the connected equipment. The remote control appears at the right side of the window. Setting up...
...in step 2 (1 page 33). 35 Continued z Tip You can turn the device on -screen remote control. Backing paper 8 Select [Back] or [Exit]. The [TV/Video] window reappears. 9 Select [Settings], then select [Exit]. 13 Secure the IR Blaster in the location you determined in step 2 (1 page 33). 10 Open the..." (1 page 65). 12 After checking that you can change channels by sliding the stylus across the screen from the [Type] list (e.g., Sony "VCR+DVD Player"). Make sure you can control the connected equipment. The remote control appears at the right side of the window. Setting up...
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... browse the web and use mail, you also need for your type of Internet connection. Internet connection type Necessary equipment Necessary cables Cable connection (Cable TV line) DSL connection (Analog telephone line) Cable modem LAN cable DSL modem and splitter LAN cable For connection example, see pages 38 and 39 pages... 38 and 39 * To access the Internet, you must first connect the LocationFreeTV to the Internet through a cable TV line, or DSL line. The LocationFreeTV can be connected to the Internet.
... browse the web and use mail, you also need for your type of Internet connection. Internet connection type Necessary equipment Necessary cables Cable connection (Cable TV line) DSL connection (Analog telephone line) Cable modem LAN cable DSL modem and splitter LAN cable For connection example, see pages 38 and 39 pages... 38 and 39 * To access the Internet, you must first connect the LocationFreeTV to the Internet through a cable TV line, or DSL line. The LocationFreeTV can be connected to the Internet.
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Connection Examples This section offers examples of how to connect your modem, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP. 38 If you should use depends on setting up the connection to a wall jack. For more information, see the ...
Connection Examples This section offers examples of how to connect your modem, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP. 38 If you should use depends on setting up the connection to a wall jack. For more information, see the ...
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... • If the operating instructions for the LocationFreeTV (1 page 40). • For more on the Web window (1 page 74). For more information, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP. • To determine what kind of equipment that relays signals between networks. You must also configure network settings for...
... • If the operating instructions for the LocationFreeTV (1 page 40). • For more on the Web window (1 page 74). For more information, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP. • To determine what kind of equipment that relays signals between networks. You must also configure network settings for...