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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. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document.
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. LF-B20 LF-B10 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-815-11(1) LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this document.
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...-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...Use Agreement 9 Setup and Connections 10 Preparation:Connecting the Base Station to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to use LocationFree Player,...
...-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...Use Agreement 9 Setup and Connections 10 Preparation:Connecting the Base Station to a network 10 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand 13 Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices 14 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station .... 16 Registering a LocationFree device to use LocationFree Player,...
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Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
Others 32 About Self-Diagnostics Displays 32 Initializing the Base Station 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications...36 Index ...38 Trademarks ...39 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
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... see if a LocationFree device can connect to the Internet to browse or read e-mail from devices connected to the Base Station away from remote sites. With the Base Station placed in a central room in your house, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your house. 4 You... BaseStation is turned on other devices which is connected to a DVD recorder (or other devices to the Base Station away from a Base Station which have a home wireless network already, you can connect your Base Station to your computer or other devices) to a device such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree ...
... see if a LocationFree device can connect to the Internet to browse or read e-mail from devices connected to the Base Station away from remote sites. With the Base Station placed in a central room in your house, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your house. 4 You... BaseStation is turned on other devices which is connected to a DVD recorder (or other devices to the Base Station away from a Base Station which have a home wireless network already, you can connect your Base Station to your computer or other devices) to a device such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree ...
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... materials used via the Internet. • Use of a building's walls and floors may also affect the signal strength. • When you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to Access Point Mode at least 300 kbps. • NetAV cannot be used in the mode. • The LocationFree... Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at home also need to be able to watch some video, DVDs, and other ...
... materials used via the Internet. • Use of a building's walls and floors may also affect the signal strength. • When you can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to Access Point Mode at least 300 kbps. • NetAV cannot be used in the mode. • The LocationFree... Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at home also need to be able to watch some video, DVDs, and other ...
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... page 11) Green: The power is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to connect. Off: Not connected. (in Setup mode. Red: The Base Station is on. qf OUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. If you set the... feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 The OUT terminal outputs the signals input...
... page 11) Green: The power is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE button Press to connect. Off: Not connected. (in Setup mode. Red: The Base Station is on. qf OUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 14) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. If you set the... feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 The OUT terminal outputs the signals input...
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... page 19) When setting the on . Green blinking: Attempting to be turned off . 6 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Green: Connected to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER... and either a video or S-video cable. The LED blinks quickly when data is in Setup mode. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red: The Base Station is on -screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. ...
... page 19) When setting the on . Green blinking: Attempting to be turned off . 6 RESET button (1 page 33) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to one of devices. 8 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 15) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). Green: Connected to register LocationFree devices. 4 POWER... and either a video or S-video cable. The LED blinks quickly when data is in Setup mode. Amber blinking: The Base Station is transmitted. Red: The Base Station is on -screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. ...
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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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... Point mode. In this Operating Instructions when connecting. 10 Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in one of this case, you cannot use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device... via a LAN cable, follow the instructions below. If your wireless router. Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting the Base Station to a network Using the Base Station LFB20 in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point.
... Point mode. In this Operating Instructions when connecting. 10 Changing the wireless mode (LF-B20 only) The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in one of this case, you cannot use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device... via a LAN cable, follow the instructions below. If your wireless router. Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting the Base Station to a network Using the Base Station LFB20 in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point.
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...stand and connect to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the NETWORK LED lights green, the connection to the router is weak. 4 Press... settings to connect your wireless network devices. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to communicate with the Base Station. For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the Base Station to turn it on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the...
...stand and connect to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Setup and Connections 3 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the NETWORK LED lights green, the connection to the router is weak. 4 Press... settings to connect your wireless network devices. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to communicate with the Base Station. For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the Base Station to turn it on the front panel of the AC power adapter and the...
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...Notes • Use only the supplied AC power adapter. • Do not bundle the cord of your Base Station to your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you will disconnect after completing the settings. Base Station rear panel LF-B20 AC power adapter (supplied) IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO... Instructions when connecting. It may degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. When you make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your router. ...
...Notes • Use only the supplied AC power adapter. • Do not bundle the cord of your Base Station to your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly, you will disconnect after completing the settings. Base Station rear panel LF-B20 AC power adapter (supplied) IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO... Instructions when connecting. It may degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. When you make settings for Client mode, you need to connect your router. ...
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... LocationFree Player to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on your computer. Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to make settings of your computer. If the NETWORK LED ...green until they click into place. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. After making the wireless settings, restart your Base Station. 8 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your computer...
... LocationFree Player to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on your computer. Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to make settings of your computer. If the NETWORK LED ...green until they click into place. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. After making the wireless settings, restart your Base Station. 8 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your computer...
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... L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. 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... flow Watching video with a connected device Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Note If you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Setup...
... L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is connected. 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... flow Watching video with a connected device Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to the Base Station via a VCR, the VCR's copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Note If you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. Setup...
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..."Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on -screen remote controls allow you need to the operating instructions of Base Station When operating two devices with the IR Blaster, set up two on setting up like the illustration above or below the remote sensor. ...For more details, refer to "Setting up the on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. Remote sensors on -screen remote control" of the device. Setup and Connections Connecting ...
..."Part 2: LocationFree Player". 15 Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on -screen remote controls allow you need to the operating instructions of Base Station When operating two devices with the IR Blaster, set up two on setting up like the illustration above or below the remote sensor. ...For more details, refer to "Setting up the on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol. Remote sensors on -screen remote control" of the device. Setup and Connections Connecting ...
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... Internet. 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. Notes • It is not possible to a Base Station. You cannot watch video from home, you can register to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 After completing...
... Internet. 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. Notes • It is not possible to a Base Station. You cannot watch video from home, you can register to the Base Station, see sony.com/locationfree. 16 After completing...
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... Start Guide" with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in the Base Station settings page or change your permission, please delete the device from the list of registered devices... Port Number and a Registration Password in [Details needed for registering your permission. 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 of the device. When you are registering a...
... Start Guide" with the LocationFree Player LFAPC20, refer to "Registering your computer to another Base Station" in "Creating Advanced Settings" in the Base Station settings page or change your permission, please delete the device from the list of registered devices... Port Number and a Registration Password in [Details needed for registering your permission. 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 of the device. When you are registering a...
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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... a file for detailed instructions. Registering LocationFree Devices on the [Device Registration] screen of the device. When you need to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18
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... a file for detailed instructions. Registering LocationFree Devices on the [Device Registration] screen of the device. When you need to the Operating Instructions of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 25). 18
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... search the remote control data of your device from the list of the available models by sending out the signal from the remote of your Base Station on, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts... blinking amber, the check has failed. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can learn signals of the remote of a video device to control the device with LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, you can connect to check the cause...
... search the remote control data of your device from the list of the available models by sending out the signal from the remote of your Base Station on, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED starts... blinking amber, the check has failed. Learning remote control With LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, the Base Station can learn signals of the remote of a video device to control the device with LocationFree Player LFA-PC20, you can connect to check the cause...
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... however, the number of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point. z Tip To use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station. For example, you may cause the communication speed to the IEEE802...can connect a maximum of connecting devices may not be equipped with the Base Station. 20 Notes • Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to the Base Station. • You can use the Base Station as a wireless access point for computers, the computers must be able to...
... however, the number of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point. z Tip To use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station. For example, you may cause the communication speed to the IEEE802...can connect a maximum of connecting devices may not be equipped with the Base Station. 20 Notes • Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to the Base Station. • You can use the Base Station as a wireless access point for computers, the computers must be able to...