Operating Instructions (LF-PK1)
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LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LocationFree Base Station - LF-B1 - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
LFA-PC2 © 2005 Sony Corporation LocationFree Player Operating Instructions LF-PK1 - LocationFree Base Station - LF-B1 - 2-655-612-11(2) LocationFree Player Pak -
Operating Instructions (LF-PK1)
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Contents What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station 5 Base Station Preparations 6 Part 1 Checking the Package Contents 6 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand 7 Part 3 Connecting Cable ... STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home 13 STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV Away from Home 18 Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player.... 22 What is LocationFree Player 22 LocationFree Player Basic Window 23 Connecting to the Base Station 25 TV and Video Operations 26 Adjusting the Video Rate 27 Mouse and...
Contents What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station 5 Base Station Preparations 6 Part 1 Checking the Package Contents 6 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand 7 Part 3 Connecting Cable ... STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home 13 STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV Away from Home 18 Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player.... 22 What is LocationFree Player 22 LocationFree Player Basic Window 23 Connecting to the Base Station 25 TV and Video Operations 26 Adjusting the Video Rate 27 Mouse and...
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...Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 37 Setting Up to Watch TV Away From Home 38 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station 41 Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station 42 Other Settings ...44 Others 47 About Self-Diagnostics Displays... 47 Initializing the Base Station 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications (LocationFree Base Station LF-B1 55 Index ...57 Trademarks ...58 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
...Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 37 Setting Up to Watch TV Away From Home 38 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station 41 Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station 42 Other Settings ...44 Others 47 About Self-Diagnostics Displays... 47 Initializing the Base Station 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications (LocationFree Base Station LF-B1 55 Index ...57 Trademarks ...58 Note The screen shots used in this manual are only example images. 3
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... from home by placing the base station in the construction of a building's walls and floors may decrease. Computer* with LocationFree Player Installed Computer* with LocationFree Player Installed TV antenna On the go . If other than personal enjoyment is turned on the LocationFreeTV monitor. To register ... allows you are copyright protected with the software. • When the power is prohibited. 4 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be left on the go DVD Base station Router Home z Tips • You cannot use NetAV...
... from home by placing the base station in the construction of a building's walls and floors may decrease. Computer* with LocationFree Player Installed Computer* with LocationFree Player Installed TV antenna On the go . If other than personal enjoyment is turned on the LocationFreeTV monitor. To register ... allows you are copyright protected with the software. • When the power is prohibited. 4 LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ • NetAV cannot be left on the go DVD Base station Router Home z Tips • You cannot use NetAV...
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... button (1 page 48) Initializes all settings on the base station to the factory defaults. 9 SETUP MODE button (1 page 12) Press to register LocationFree devices, or to connect. Off: Not connected. 5 3 NETAV LED Indicates the connection status with NetAV. Umber: Dynamic DNS failure. Umber blinking... page 7) Connect an antenna cable. Off: Not connected. Green slow blinking: Attempting to the network. Green: Connected to connect with a LocationFree device is enabled, but wireless communication with NetAV. The LED blinks quickly when data is in Setup mode. Red: The base station is ...
... button (1 page 48) Initializes all settings on the base station to the factory defaults. 9 SETUP MODE button (1 page 12) Press to register LocationFree devices, or to connect. Off: Not connected. 5 3 NETAV LED Indicates the connection status with NetAV. Umber: Dynamic DNS failure. Umber blinking... page 7) Connect an antenna cable. Off: Not connected. Green slow blinking: Attempting to the network. Green: Connected to connect with a LocationFree device is enabled, but wireless communication with NetAV. The LED blinks quickly when data is in Setup mode. Red: The base station is ...
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Base Station Preparations Base Station Preparations Part 1 Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base station (1) z AC-LX1B AC power adapter (1) z Power cord (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Base station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software* • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) z Instructional DVD (1) z Dynamic DNS Terms-of-Use Agreement (1) * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. 6
Base Station Preparations Base Station Preparations Part 1 Checking the Package Contents After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included: z Base station (1) z AC-LX1B AC power adapter (1) z Power cord (1) z IR Blaster (1) z Base station stand (1) z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) • LocationFree Player software* • Operating Instructions (PDF file) • License (text file) z Quick Start Guide (1) z Instructional DVD (1) z Dynamic DNS Terms-of-Use Agreement (1) * One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied. 6
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.../video signal flow Watching video with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied). z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the base station. Refer to the IN 2 terminal. You can connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as...
.../video signal flow Watching video with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied). z Tip To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you connect a DVD player to the base station. Refer to the IN 2 terminal. You can connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as...
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...operating two devices with the symbol. • You can control the device with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you cannot control them with the LocationFree TV's on the two devices do not line up a device, refer to purchase a plug adapter (PC-230M, not supplied) and another IR... short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up two on the adapter plug. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet...
...operating two devices with the symbol. • You can control the device with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you cannot control them with the LocationFree TV's on the two devices do not line up a device, refer to purchase a plug adapter (PC-230M, not supplied) and another IR... short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). • Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the IR Blaster, set up two on the adapter plug. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet...
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If the NetAV Check is incomplete (1 page 20). 11 STEP 2 Setup to watch TV away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16). Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection ...(1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV on the base station (1 page 13) STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station (1 page 14). • Connecting with a router (1 page 15) • Connecting directly to configure. STEP 1 Setup to watch TV ...
If the NetAV Check is incomplete (1 page 20). 11 STEP 2 Setup to watch TV away from home STEP 2-1 Check your LocationFree device (1 page 16). Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Flow of Setup Use the following steps to the base station by a wireless connection ...(1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV on the base station (1 page 13) STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station (1 page 14). • Connecting with a router (1 page 15) • Connecting directly to configure. STEP 1 Setup to watch TV ...
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... NetAV at all times (Security Level: Low)]. Status for registration (SETUP MODE LED blinking) Blinking • You can make base station settings.* * You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after this 5-minute state.) • If the 5-minute registration state ends before you set [Security] in the [Advanced Setup...
... NetAV at all times (Security Level: Low)]. Status for registration (SETUP MODE LED blinking) Blinking • You can make base station settings.* * You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after this 5-minute state.) • If the 5-minute registration state ends before you set [Security] in the [Advanced Setup...
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STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station Connect to watch TV at home • Connect to the router by wireless Connect to watch TV away from home ...
STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station Connect to watch TV at home • Connect to the router by wireless Connect to watch TV away from home ...
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...base station from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network Connections]. 2 Double-click [Wireless Network Connection]. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by connecting the computer and base station with a wireless router Connect the computer to the wireless router. The ... Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the base station is turned on. Setup and Connections Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and ...
...base station from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network Connections]. 2 Double-click [Wireless Network Connection]. Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by connecting the computer and base station with a wireless router Connect the computer to the wireless router. The ... Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the base station is turned on. Setup and Connections Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and ...
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... until the IP address has been assigned. Setup and Connections The SETUP MODE LED blinks. Proceed to the base station by DHCP. Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on . 16 The base station does not appear... the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. 4 Enter the WEP key printed on the computer, you need to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device Before you register your computer with the base station and display TV on the sticker of the base station.
... until the IP address has been assigned. Setup and Connections The SETUP MODE LED blinks. Proceed to the base station by DHCP. Proceed to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32). 1 With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on . 16 The base station does not appear... the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking. 4 Enter the WEP key printed on the computer, you need to STEP1-3 (1 page 16). STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device Before you register your computer with the base station and display TV on the sticker of the base station.
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...) icon on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Point to [All programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to the support page that appears. ...unblock it. • If the destination base station cannot be displayed at startup, a confirmation message appears. Wait until the LED starts blinking. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Open a connection with the base station. pressing the SETUP MODE button until a connection ...
...) icon on the desktop of the security software, click [Web Support] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. Point to [All programs] ([Programs] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to the support page that appears. ...unblock it. • If the destination base station cannot be displayed at startup, a confirmation message appears. Wait until the LED starts blinking. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears. Open a connection with the base station. pressing the SETUP MODE button until a connection ...
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... service provider. • Further information about the speed of at some locations. z Tips • To use the [Start] menu. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from Home You need to the base station be required to connect to the Internet... home via public wireless LAN networks and hotel LAN connectors. For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click...
... service provider. • Further information about the speed of at some locations. z Tips • To use the [Start] menu. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch TV Away from Home You need to the base station be required to connect to the Internet... home via public wireless LAN networks and hotel LAN connectors. For more information about configurations is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click...
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...-X1/X5 base station, refer to the corresponding section in these operating instructions. For details on registering the LFA-PC2 on LocationFree Player What is LocationFree Player? Away from home, you can connect to the base station of these operating instructions, or the following site. However,...videos on pages 18 to a base station at cafes or the LAN connectors in these operating instructions. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and router need to be left turned on your computer by accessing the base station from ...
...-X1/X5 base station, refer to the corresponding section in these operating instructions. For details on registering the LFA-PC2 on LocationFree Player What is LocationFree Player? Away from home, you can connect to the base station of these operating instructions, or the following site. However,...videos on pages 18 to a base station at cafes or the LAN connectors in these operating instructions. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ Notes • The base station and router need to be left turned on your computer by accessing the base station from ...
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...button again or by clicking this to the base station. J Muting Turns off , you to its original size. F Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application. I Volume controls Click [+] to increase the volume, and [-] to decrease it back on by clicking the volume [+] button. ... window, which allows you can only be adjusted by clicking [ ], the volume can turn it . E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Click again to restore the window to make TV channel and remote control settings. N Connect/Disconnect Connect: Connects to display ...
...button again or by clicking this to the base station. J Muting Turns off , you to its original size. F Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application. I Volume controls Click [+] to increase the volume, and [-] to decrease it back on by clicking the volume [+] button. ... window, which allows you can only be adjusted by clicking [ ], the volume can turn it . E Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Click again to restore the window to make TV channel and remote control settings. N Connect/Disconnect Connect: Connects to display ...
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... Jump To jump between the current channel and the last channel, use this section refer to the on-screen remote for TV when using the LocationFree base station's internal tuner. Note Index and remote control operations are only possible when you enter a channel, click the [Enter] button or wait.... The explanations in the [Base Station Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to make various adjustments. Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on-screen remote, use the button. 24 F CH +/To display the next channel...
... Jump To jump between the current channel and the last channel, use this section refer to the on-screen remote for TV when using the LocationFree base station's internal tuner. Note Index and remote control operations are only possible when you enter a channel, click the [Enter] button or wait.... The explanations in the [Base Station Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to make various adjustments. Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on-screen remote, use the button. 24 F CH +/To display the next channel...
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... the past (e.g., the base station is turned on. Point to it. Starting NetAV When the connection is light green. 1 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the window. 25 About the icons that the base station is at the bottom left of the window. z.... Quitting the Watching Session Closing the Connection with the Base Station Click anywhere in the window to it in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. Also, make sure that your computer is on the Internet but you have ...
... the past (e.g., the base station is turned on. Point to it. Starting NetAV When the connection is light green. 1 Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the window. 25 About the icons that the base station is at the bottom left of the window. z.... Quitting the Watching Session Closing the Connection with the Base Station Click anywhere in the window to it in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [LocationFree Player]. 2 Click a base station from home. Also, make sure that your computer is on the Internet but you have ...
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...When the on-screen remote control is configured, you do not connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the computer. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on-screen remote is displayed....(Vol -) and RIGHT (Vol +) ARROW keys. The remote control appears. The selected TV or video is configured (1 pages 30 to 31), you use the LocationFree Base Station internal tuner. 26 z Tip If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the UP R (CH +) and DOWN ARROW r ...
...When the on-screen remote control is configured, you do not connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the LocationFree Player window. Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the computer. Using the On-Screen Remote After the on-screen remote is displayed....(Vol -) and RIGHT (Vol +) ARROW keys. The remote control appears. The selected TV or video is configured (1 pages 30 to 31), you use the LocationFree Base Station internal tuner. 26 z Tip If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the UP R (CH +) and DOWN ARROW r ...