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LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation Before reading 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 product. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document.
LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation Before reading 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 product. 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document.
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... 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 (... [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 ...
... 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 (... [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 ...
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...Internet to browse or read e-mail from anywhere in your computer or other devices which have a home wireless network, you can use of LocationFree, you can connect your Base Station to your home, so you can connect your home, or even away from a Base Station which ...Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you to the Internet via a wireless network or the Internet. What is the LocationFree Base Station? LocationFree allows you can also operate the device (e.g., record/playback/stop) from home. With the Base Station placed in a central room in cafes)...
...Internet to browse or read e-mail from anywhere in your computer or other devices which have a home wireless network, you can use of LocationFree, you can connect your Base Station to your home, so you can connect your home, or even away from a Base Station which ...Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you to the Internet via a wireless network or the Internet. What is the LocationFree Base Station? LocationFree allows you can also operate the device (e.g., record/playback/stop) from home. With the Base Station placed in a central room in cafes)...
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... server. The materials used via the Internet. • Use of the wireless signal may not be used in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a... channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at home also need to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect to watch some video, DVDs, and other...
... server. The materials used via the Internet. • Use of the wireless signal may not be used in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on , the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal. • To use the NetAV function, we recommend a... channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at home also need to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect to watch some video, DVDs, and other...
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... Station. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is in Setup mode. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the...
... Station. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power is in Setup mode. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the...
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...when data is in Setup mode. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to be turned off . 6 RESET button ...(1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to connect. Red: Attempting 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 . qa...
...when data is in Setup mode. Off: Not connected. 2 SETUP MODE/NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 3 SETUP MODE button Press to be turned off . 6 RESET button ...(1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to connect. Red: Attempting 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 . qa...
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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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... not connect it to the Base Station. Client mode If you want to use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you set the wireless mode to the Client mode. If your wireless router. Access Point mode When...the instructions below. 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 cannot use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point. Note If your router. Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting ...
... not connect it to the Base Station. Client mode If you want to use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you set the wireless mode to the Client mode. If your wireless router. Access Point mode When...the instructions below. 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 cannot use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point. Note If your router. Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting ...
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.... 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. For more details, refer to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. It... NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to communicate with the Base Station. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices.
.... 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. For more details, refer to the DC IN jack on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together. It... NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to communicate with the Base Station. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices.
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You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. When you want to connect your Base Station ...
You cannot use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. When you want to connect your Base Station ...
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... to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup and Connections The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. If the NETWORK ... 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station lights green. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand.
... to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup and Connections The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. If the NETWORK ... 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station lights green. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand.
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... Base Station rear panel to the 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. For details, see the next page. IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R You can also connect...
... Base Station rear panel to the 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. For details, see the next page. IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R You can also connect...
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... short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can control the device with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls allow you need to place the IR Blaster just above or...of the device, make sure to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up two on-screen remote controls for each video input connector....
... short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). • Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. • You can control the device with the LocationFree device's on -screen remote controls allow you need to place the IR Blaster just above or...of the device, make sure to purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up two on-screen remote controls for each video input connector....
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... on your computer by following the instructions on the screen. You can register to watch video with an unregistered LocationFree Device. 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... your Base Station before using it. Notes • It is not possible to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 If you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on the "Quick Start Guide" for registration to the instructions of this document and the Operating...
... on your computer by following the instructions on the screen. You can register to watch video with an unregistered LocationFree Device. 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... your Base Station before using it. Notes • It is not possible to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 If you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA-PC20 on the "Quick Start Guide" for registration to the instructions of this document and the Operating...
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... can find a Domain Name, a Port Number and a Registration Password in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for Device Registration via the Internet. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by following the descriptions of the Operating Instructions ... (1 page 29). The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber. When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in the Base Station settings page...
... can find a Domain Name, a Port Number and a Registration Password in "Part 2: LocationFree Player" for Device Registration via the Internet. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by following the descriptions of the Operating Instructions ... (1 page 29). The SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking amber. When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to the Base Station by using the LF-B20 in the Base Station settings page...
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... Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer 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 need to download a file for detailed instructions. z Tip When...
... Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18 When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer 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 need to download a file for detailed instructions. z Tip When...
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...perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of your device to the Base Station. For more details, refer to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". Searching remote control data When you make settings of the on-screen remote control with the on , the SETUP MODE/NET... Station Automatic NetAV check Receiving remote signals Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can learn signals of the remote of the Base Station 19 If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED goes off, the test...
...perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of your device to the Base Station. For more details, refer to "Configuring the LocationFree Player" in "Part 2: LocationFree Player". Searching remote control data When you make settings of the on-screen remote control with the on , the SETUP MODE/NET... Station Automatic NetAV check Receiving remote signals Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can learn signals of the remote of the Base Station 19 If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED goes off, the test...
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... that the Base Station is accessed and set in the list. Before making settings Check to start the LocationFree Player depends on . Notes • You cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20). For more detailed settings, such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key, in the Base Station... can open the [Base Station Settings] page via the Internet. • At the time of the Base Station you turn the Base Station on the LocationFree device connected to Step 1.
... that the Base Station is accessed and set in the list. Before making settings Check to start the LocationFree Player depends on . Notes • You cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20). For more detailed settings, such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key, in the Base Station... can open the [Base Station Settings] page via the Internet. • At the time of the Base Station you turn the Base Station on the LocationFree device connected to Step 1.
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.... Client nickname will no longer be displayed differently depending upon the specifications 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]. Note If you will be able to access the [Base Station Settings] screen because the...
.... Client nickname will no longer be displayed differently depending upon the specifications 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]. Note If you will be able to access the [Base Station Settings] screen because the...