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1. Front gt SS 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status Amber light Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz channel Access Point AP mode Green light Wireless network is available on the 2 4 GHz channel Green blink Attempting to connect CLIENT mode 2 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to a network Green blinking Attempting to connect Green Connected to the network The LED blinks quickly when data is transmitted Off Not connected in Access Point Mode SETUP MODE NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with the LocationFree device Green Connected to the Base Station Amber blinking The Base Station is in Setup mode Amber Automatic NetAV check has failed Off Not connected Red The Base Station is being initialized 4 SETUP MODE button Press to register LocationFree devices 5 POWER LED page 11 Green The power is on Red Attempting to be turned off Red blinking A malfunction has occurred Off The power is off 6 POWER button page 11 Turns the Base Station power on and off 7 RESET button page 33 Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults Remote sensor for the learning remote feature page 19 When setting the on screen remote control or using the learning remote feature this sensor receives signals from the remote of devices 9 I
2. the login password on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide You can change the LoginPassword by selecting Change Password in the Base Station Settings page page 30 23 Basic Operations in the Base Station Settings Page This section explains the operations common to each frame in the Base Station Settings page Click the item to configure The information for the clicked item appears in the frame on the right Return to the Base Station Settings page Make settings or perform operations for the selected item If you make any settings be sure to click Set to save the changes The remainder of this section explains the specific settings and operations of each frame in the Base Station Settings page NetAV Settings Set the port of the Base Station when the NetAV function is to be used 24 If there are multiple Base Stations and 5024 is already being used change the port number of the NetAV server You can specify port numbers in the range 5021 to 5999 At the time of purchase this item is set to 5024 Select whether to enable or disable automatic updating for the Dynamic DNS At the time of purchase this is set to Enable If Enable is set the automatic NetAV check is performed on the same occasion Select whether to enable or disable automatic router configuration UPnP When Disable
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4. Before you begin Once the software has been installed you will have the necessary shortcut to the folder LocationFree RC_DATA on your desktop page 7 20 Downloading and installing the Additional Remote Control Data 1 You can download the Additional Remote Control Data of your device from the Additional Remote Control Data Download Service site and then save the file into the LocationFree RC_DATA folder 2 Youcan select the make and type of the file downloaded from the list on Remote Settings page 16 For more detail information and settings please refer to the following website sony com locationfree Screen mode You can change the screen mode of the video of the LocationFree Player Click anywhere in the window to display the bottom bar then select Settings at the bottom of the window 2 Select the Screen Mode under the Video Settings of the Settings screen The screen to set the screen mode appears e e s af Q c Ss Q gt o r o O e s 7 a o lt e 3 Select 4 3 or 16 9 for each video 4 Click OK The Settings screen closes Picture You can adjust the picture settings such as brightness color etc The adjustments are applied to both videos Click anywhere in the window to display the bottom bar then select Settings at the bottom of the window 2 Select the Picture und
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6. o Performing the NetAV check When the automatic NetAV check has failed the SETUP MODE NET AV LED of the Base Station lights amber In this case perform the NetAV check from the Base Station Settings page manually 1 Click NetAV Check on the Base Station Settings page NetAV Check screen appears NetAV Check B ABG Px tates A meore eoo SONY Verify connection to the Base Station frem outside E Settings User merme and password are reyuired Trtermel 2 Click Check The NetAV check starts sescocooocooooooooooooooosoosooooocoooooooooooooooooo 22 If NetAV Check is incomplete Read the instructions on the NetAV Check page and configure the necessary settings When you watch video via the Internet the router must be UPnP compatible and the UPnP function of the router must be enabled Refer to the Operating Instructions for your router and confirm the settings If your router is not UPnP compatible you prefer not to use the UPnP function of the router or if you use the UPnP function but the NetAV check is unsuccessful port forwarding needs to be set on the router Q Tips e Setting port forwarding on the router requires a static IP address to be set in the Internet Connection frame of the Base Station Settings page For details refer to the operating instructions for the router and Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Functi
7. page 25 Check the information required for the registration Checking the information on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide You can find a Domain Name a Port Number and a Registration Password on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide Checking the information in the Base Station Settings page You can find a Domain Name a Port Number and a Registration Password in Details needed for Device Registration via the Internet in the Setting Status screen page 23 oO 2 n pa o Q r 9 D o 5 7 oO D g g 9 77 e 5 gt o iu n 0 2 m v 2 Register the device by entering the information you obtained When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFA PC20 refer to Registering your computer to another Base Station in Creating Advanced Settings in Part 2 LocationFree Player for detailed instructions When you are registering a device other than a computer refer to the Operating Instructions of the device O Tip When you want to register a PSP via the Internet you need to download a file for device registration on the Device Registration screen of the Base Station Settings page page 25 D a o p o gt a e 9 O fa e 3 o o o O 9 D o o s ana i wo o o Y mr v 18 Automa
8. Buttonii Buttoni2 Buttoni3 Buttoni4 19 8 Repeat the steps 6 and 7 on all the buttons you want to learn You can learn the button with a red frame If you want to change the name of the panel click the panel name The screen to edit the panel name appears Enter a new name and click OK 9 To complete learning click on the remote control panel A confirmation screen appears Click OK to return to the settings screen A mark appears on the generic panel name in the type list cecocoococeoooococooococooccoocoooooooocoocooooooooo 10 Click OK to close the settings window e When you want to erase all data select the generic panel and click Reset on the settings window If the screen does not disappear make sure that you are correctly aiming the remote at the IR Receiver of the Base Station e Avoid locations in direct sunlight or under strong illumination when sending the remote signal e After setting up the learning remote check to see if it works correctly by using the on screen remote of the video 1 2 e If you connect to the Base Station LF B1 or LF X11 you can also set up on screen remote for TV For details on how to set them up refer to the operating instructions of your Base Station Downloading the Additional Remote Control Data If you cannot find your external device in the list you can download the Additional Remote Control Data from Additional Remote Control Data Download Service site
9. LocationFree Player LFA PC20 Operating Instructions PDF and License text file Warranty card 1 Optional Accessories LocationFree Player LFA PC20 IR Blaster VM 50 Note that these accessories may not be immediately available and that production of them may be stopped at any time Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 37 ie gt o A Access Point mode cccecee 10 B Base Station Settings 0 0 00000 21 Access Control ccccce 29 Changing Password 30 Device Registration wi 2d Internet Connection 25 NetAV check ccceeeee 22 NetAV Settings 24 Setting Status 0 23 Version Information 31 Wireless Settings AP 26 Wireless Settings Client 28 Base Station s IP address 24 25 26 cC Client mode eee 10 Connecting AC power adapter 11 12 External devices 0 0 0 14 IR Blaster osciiesononiiysess 15 Power cord 11 12 D DEIN ee ee dhs 6 7 DHCP ais 26 Dynamic DNS 0 eee 9 24 E Encryption key 27 28 l Identifying Parts and Controls LF B10 nesigurnih 7 EFB20 nuanean 6 IN1 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 6 7 IN 2 AUDIO VIDEO 6 7 Initializing the Base Station 33 IR Blaster oo eeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 15 IR BLASTER pott c ce 6 7 L LAN pOr rinine 6 7 LocationFree Base Station 4 LocationFree device ceeee 4 Locati
10. WEP and enter the encryption key Select an authentication method which is used with WEP Click this to confirm and save the information you have entered After clicking a screen asking you to reboot the Base Station appears Click Reboot to update the settings Click this to initialize all wireless LAN settings O Tip When you use the Base Station in client mode you can use a channel in the 2 4 GHz band only Use a Wireless Access Point that supports channels in the 2 4 GHz band 28 About Wireless LAN Security Notes e When choosing encryption keys and pre shared keys you should avoid words and phrases that are easy for other people to guess e For better security you should change your encryption key or pre shared key periodically Q Tips e For precautions about wireless LAN security refer to About Wireless Security of Important Safeguards on the back of the Quick Start Guide a separate sheet e Configuring the wireless settings on a computer connected to the Base Station via a wired LAN is recommended to ensure security About Wireless LAN Security of the Base Station The Base Station supports security functions WEP WPA PSK TKIP and WPA2 PSK AES in Access Point mode and supports No Encryption and WEP in Client mode The following explains the features of these security functions No Encryption Although you can easily make settings anyone can interce
11. you can use the on screen remote control already When you want to change the settings or when you are using the Base Station LF B1 follow the instructions below Q Tips e When you register your computer to the Base Station which already has settings for the on screen remote control the LocationFree Player receives the setting information of the on screen remote control from the Base Station and you do not need to do the same settings LF B20 LF B 10 only e When you connect two devices to one input terminal of the Base Station e g you connect an STB to the input terminal of a VCR which you connect to the input terminal of the Base Station you can set up the on screen remote control for each device To set up the on screen remote control of the secondary device click refer to following Select the on screen remote control manually 16 secoocoocooooooooooosooooocooosoosoosooocooooooooooooo Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar then select Settings at the bottom of the window Settings 2 Select Video Settings Remote Settings and then Video 1 or Video 2 Select the video to which you have connected your external device Select one ofthe items inthe Settings ist You can set up the on screen remote control in three ways Selecting the on screen remote control manually If your Base Station is not LF B20 LF B 10 or you have registered y
12. Change Password Version Information Top Page gt EEA eret The Base Station software version appears here Click this to upgrade to a newer version of the Base Station software An upgrade page appears in the right frame when you click this button Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade Do not turn off the Base Station or computer close the Web browser or operate other items while the Base Station software is being upgraded to a newer version e Itis not possible to register a device or connect to the Base Station while the Base Station software is being upgraded to a newer version Also no changes can be made to the Base Station settings during the upgrade process The Base Station restarts automatically after the version upgrade ends 31 Oo D A o 2 r 5 5 0 D 5 a o About Self Diagnostics Displays If an error occurs during use the POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station alerts you to the problem Refer to the following table for descriptions of problems and possible solutions If the problem persists contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support Self diagnostics LED Base Station front panel POWER LED on the Base Station Blinks red Problem Causes and remedies There may be a hardware malfunction 1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on or a settings file error again Initialize the network and
13. Internet connection may cause the connection to be disconnected Watching Video Away from Home Problem The video keeps stopping and starting and frames are dropped Causes and remedies As the connection to the Base Station uses the Internet for communication the video may not be able to be transmitted smoothly depending on whether the connection is overloaded Click Rate and then set the rate to Auto or lower the rate page 13 Operations are delayed Operations performed from the on screen remote control take place via the network so response is delayed This is normal and not a malfunction When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection delay is even more likely to occur Set the rate to Auto or a lower rate page 13 28 Problem Cannot connect to the Base Station Causes and remedies Have never once been able to connect If the SETUP MODE NET AV LED on the Base Station LF B20 LF B10 lights amber the automatic NetAV check has failed Perform the NetAV check manually Performing the NetAV check of Base Station Settings in Part 1 LocationFree Base Station Can connect to the Internet from a computer at home but there is no picture while away from home e A communication connection with a download speed at least 300 kbps is recommended Check your communication connection e Is the computer you are using away from home connected to the Inter
14. Quick Start Guide supplied with the Base Station LF B20 LF B 10 Or you can find the information in the Setting Status screen of the Base Station Settings page e a gt Q wo Can connect at home but cannot e Did you configure the network settings for when you are away from connect to the Base Station while away home from home e Are the settings configured properly e Are the Base Station and connected devices such as the router turned on e You cannot connect to a Base Station via a proxy server e Have the devices you are currently using been deleted from the device registration list on the Base Station Check the device registration list in the Base Station settings e Have you initialized the Base Station If so the device registration information has been deleted Register your computer to the Base Station again 26 Video Problem Causes and remedies No color poor color Make sure the A V cable is connected properly to the Base Station Picture appears but there is no sound e Make sure the volume of LocationFree Player is not turned all the way down e Make sure the volume of the computer is not set to the minimum level or mute No picture Check the causes and remedies described in Watching Video at Home page 28 or Watching Video Away from Home page 28 Distorted color Update the graphics driver of your computer to the latest version For more information on the g
15. Station Settings page only when your computer and the Base Station are connected to the same LAN When your computer and the Base Station are not connected to the same LAN you cannot click Base Station Settings 25 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during use refer to the information provided in this section If the problem persists contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support LocationFree Player Software Installation Problem Causes and remedies Installation fails LocationFree Player must be installed from a user account with administrator privileges Before performing the installation log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges e Does the computer meet all the system requirements for installing LocationFree Player page 30 e If you have installed LocationFree Player LFA PC1 LFA PC2 on your computer uninstall it before installing LocationFree Player LFA PC20 LocationFree Player Problem Causes and remedies Cannot register a computer on the Base Switch the Base Station to SETUP MODE after you connect the Station computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection or router e When connecting to one Base Station from multiple computers a separate serial key is required for each computer e When you register your computer to the Base Station via the Internet you need to enter the information for registration via the Internet You can find the information on the sticker attached to the
16. Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF B20 directly or when you want to connect your LF B20 to your router via a LAN cable set the wireless mode to the Access Point mode Client mode If you want to install your LF B20 at a distance from your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between them set the wireless mode to the Client mode You can install your LF B20 anywhere within the signal range of your wireless router In this case you cannot use your LF B20 as a Wireless Access Point You need to connect your LF B20 to your wireless router via a LAN cable temporarily before you set the wireless settings of your LF B20 by using a computer installed with the LocationFree Player 10 Using the Base Station LF B20 in Access Point mode LF B10 When you want to connect your Base Station to your router via a LAN cable follow the instructions below 1 Check to make sure that the wireless mode switch on the bottom of the Base Station is set to AP LF B20 only page 6 You can use the LF B20 in Access Point mode as an Wireless Access Point If your Base Station is LF B10 proceed to Step 2 2 Connect a LAN cable between the Base Station and the router Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Base Station and then insert the other connector of the cable to a LAN port of your router If your connector has a potential for an overvoltage problem do not
17. kilohms VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p burst 75 ohms Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio 500 mVrms Impedance 4 7 kilohms DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet with RJ 45 interface 1 IR BLASTER Minijack 2 Wireless LF B20 only Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode TEEE802 1 1a b g IEEE802 11b g in Setup mode Client Mode IEEE802 11b g Frequency range Modulation General Access Point mode 2 4 GHz band Channels 1 6 and 11 5 GHz band Channels 36 40 44 and 48 Client mode 2 4 GHz band Channels 1 to 11 DS SS Modem and OFDM Modem Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Mass Power requirements Supplied accessories 36 LF B20 Approx 7 7 W watching video LF B10 Approx 6 4 W watching video Approx 1 8 W power off using AC power adapter 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Approx 1 ie x7 We x 5 16 inches 46 x 192 x 128 mm excluding protrusions LF B20 Approx 13 oz 380 g LF B10 Approx 12 Ne oz 365 g AC power adapter 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Quick Start Guide 1 LocationFree Base Station LF B20 LF B10 1 AC power adapter 1 O ee pey o Power cord 1 Base Station stand 1 IR Blaster 1 LocationFree Player software CD ROM 1
18. sound When the sound is off you can turn it back on by clicking Restore the sound button or by clicking the volume button Settings page 16 Displays the Settings window which allows you to make several settings Rate page 13 Displays the screen for adjusting the video rate picture quality Remote page 10 Displays the on screen remote control for Video 1 or Video 2 Disconnect Disconnects from the Base Station Connect Displays the Base Station list when disconnected from the Base Station If the list is already displayed it disappears when you click this button Q Tips e You can use your mouse or keyboard to display the settings screen and to make various adjustments For details see Mouse and Keyboard Operations page 15 e When you connect to the Base Station LF B1 or LF X11 appears at the bottom of the window the TV channel number appears at the top of the window and the TV button and appear in Index You can operate your TV by using an on screen remote control 10 Overview of the on screen remote control Depending on your settings and the devices connected to your system the on screen remote control may vary from the one illustrated here The explanations in this section refer to the on screen remote control for DVD recorders DVD Recorder 3 Play Top Menu DVD Menu Title List Subtitle Ki lt lt 1 Remote control name
19. status with the LocationFree device Green Connected to the Base Station Amber blinking The Base Station is in Setup mode Amber Automatic NetAV check has failed Off Not connected Red The Base Station is being initialized SETUP MODE button Press to register LocationFree devices 4 POWER LED page 11 Green The power is on Red Attempting to be turned off Red blinking A malfunction has occurred Off The power is off 5 POWER button page 11 Turns the Base Station power on and off 6 RESET button page 33 Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults Remote sensor for the learning remote feature page 19 When setting the on screen remote control or using the learning remote feature this sensor receives signals from the remote of devices IR BLASTER 1 2 port page 15 Connect the IR Blaster supplied You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to one of the ports 9 LAN port page 10 Connect a LAN cable MOIN 1 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO terminal amp page 14 Connect audio cables and either a video or S video cable IN 2 AUDIO VIDEO terminal page 14 Connect audio cables and a video cable 12 DC IN jack page 11 Connect the AC power adapter supplied OUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO terminal page 14 Connect audio cables and either a video or S video cable The OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the IN 1 terminal After unpacking check that all the followi
20. the settings of the wireless LAN to which you want to connect 29 Access Control You can select whether to permit or deny access to the Base Station Setting page from a device which has a global IP address Usually only the devices which are in the same LAN and have a private IP address can access the Base Station Settings page However some routers allow you to assign a global IP address to a device and if you do so the device cannot access the Base Station Settings page If you want to access the Base Station Settings page from a device with a global IP address you need to make settings of access control as follow Select this if you want to permit access from only devices which have a private IP address Select this if you want to permit access from devices which have a global IP address Click this to save changes e When security is provided from the Internet side WAN side make sure it also covers this port 80 such as by means of a firewall function on the router 1 e If security is not provided by the router there is a risk that the Base Station may be accessed via port 80 by an intruder on the Internet WAN side To ensure the security of the Base Station refer to Changing the Password page 30 and change the password periodically to prevent an intruder from logging in to the Base Station Settings page 7 e If an intruder accesses and logs in to the Base Station S
21. the IR Blaster and fix it in place 15 When operating two devices with the IR Blaster set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown IR Blaster Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up like the illustration above you need to purchase an optional IR Blaster VM SO not supplied and install it For details on setting up a device refer to the operating instructions of the device CO Tips e If the IR Blaster cable is too short use the 3 5 mm jack extension cable not supplied e Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the J symbol e You can set up two on screen remote controls for each video input connector These on screen remote controls allow you to operate two devices connected directly to the Base Station and to control video input via those devices For more details refer to Setting up the on screen remote control of Configuring the LocationFree Player in Part 2 LocationFree Player n e a D 3 2 O e 5 O e 5 o You need to register your LocationFree Device on your Base Station before using it You cannot watch video with an unregistered LocationFree Device If you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA PC20 on your computer at home register your computer by following the instructions on the screen After completing the settings you can watch video f
22. to the Base Station by following the descriptions of the Operating Instructions of the device When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFA PC20 refer to Registering your computer to another Base Station in Creating Advanced Settings in Part 2 LocationFree Player for detailed instructions When you are registering a device other than a computer refer to the Operating Instructions of the device Registering a device via the Internet When you register a device via the Internet you do not need to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station Check the required information for registering a device via the Internet You can find the information on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide or in the Base Station Settings page page 23 Please be sure to handle the information on the Quick Start Guide with care which is necessary for registering your device s with the Base Station Disclosing such information to strangers may result in allowing them to register their device s without your permission In case you lost the Quick Start Guide please select to disable Device Registration in the Base Station settings page or change your registration password page 29 If someone has registered his her device with the Base Station without your permission please delete the device from the list of registered devices on the Base Station settings page
23. various settings Ctrl P gt Adjust the volume The left arrow key turns the volume down and the right arrow key turns the volume up Alt spacebar Displays a menu relevant to the display Muting Turns off the sound To turn the sound back on select this again or adjust the volume Vol Turns the volume up Vol Turns the volume down Always on top Displays the LocationFree Player window in front of other windows Operating Instructions Displays Operating Instructions S 9 z gt Q lt Q fe o 5 r O o gt 7 uv i lt Setting up video Set up the on screen remote control screen mode picture adjustment etc Setting up the on screen remote control You can create settings for the on screen remote control to operate devices such as VCRs DVD players or set top boxes that are connected to the Base Station to deliver video content For the on screen remote control to function the IR blaster needs to be connected to the Base Station and the IR blaster needs to be correctly placed in front of the remote sensor of the connected video device s For information on how to setup the IR blaster refer to the Quick Start Guide If you are using the Base Station LF B20 LF B10 and you have set up the on screen remote control by following the on screen instructions when you registered to the Base Station
24. wireless router and then check the WIRELESS LED on the Base Station If the WIRELESS LED lights The settings are correct but the wireless signal of the router may not reach to the install location of the Base Station Check to see if something is interfering with the wireless signal or the distance between the Base Station and the wireless router is too far for the wireless signal to reach If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking The Wireless Settings Client may be incorrect Set them correctly page 28 Cannot connect a computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection e Is the wireless LAN set up properly Configure the same information on the computer as you set on Wireless Settings Access Point screen page 26 e Check the frequency band 2 4 GHz band or 5 GHz band supported by your computer or wireless LAN card and set the Base Station to operate at that frequency band e Set the wireless mode switch on the bottom of the Base Station LF B20 to AP 34 fe gt p wo Base Station Settings Problem Causes and remedies Cannot open the Base Station Settings Base Station Settings cannot be clicked when the Base Station and screen computer are not on the same LAN e Ifa global IP address is assigned to your device you cannot open the Base Station Settings page with the device at the time of purchase Assign a private IP address such as 192 168 1 xx to your device and then clic
25. wireless settings page 33 If the problem persists contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support O gt o 32 Initializing the Base Station If you initialize the Base Station all settings are reset to factory default After initializing all of the settings you made will be deleted including the device registration information Tip e If you want to initialize the wireless settings initialize them from the Wireless Settings screen page 26 and 28 rather than initializing the Base Station 1 Turn off the Base Station cecoocococosocococoooococooosococococococoooooooocoooo 2 While pressing the RESET button with a sharp pointed object e g a pen on the front of the Base Station turn on the POWER Hold down the RESET button until the SETUP MODE NET AV LED on the front of the Base Station lights red Front of Base Station 2 gt 2 j SETUP MODE NET AV LED RESET button 33 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during use refer to the information provided in this section If the problem persists contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support Base Station Problem Cannot turn the Base Station power off Causes and remedies Keep the POWER button pressed for 3 seconds or longer This forcibly turns the power off Cannot switch to setup mode e Make sure that the Base Station is powered on e Check whether the SETUP MODE NET AV LED is blinking
26. 8 TradematkSarcercdoriiiieninieniane i a aier a iS 39 The screen shots used in this manual are only example images 3 What is LocationFree LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any room in your home or even away from home You can transmit video from a Base Station which is connected to a DVD recorder or other devices to a device such as a computer PSP or LocationFree TV Box via a wireless network or the Internet You can also operate the device e g record playback stop from remote sites What is the LocationFree Base Station The functions of the LocationFree Base Station To make use of LocationFree you need a device called the LocationFree Base Station If you connect video devices such as a DVD Recorder VCR or set top box to the Base Station it will be able to stream the video content over the wireless network to LocationFree devices With the Base Station placed in a central room in your house you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home on your computer installed with the LocationFree Player or on other devices which have the LocationFree client feature You can also watch video while you are away from home by connecting the LocationFree Base Station LF B20 LF B10 to the Internet via a router You can make a connection over the Internet from your computer to your LocationFree Base Station LF B20 LF B 10 via a hotspot a public wireless access point such as can be found in
27. 802a b g standards can be used on the following channels When connecting your computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection select a channel supported by the LAN device e TEEE802 11a wireless LAN device 5 GHz e TEEE802 11b wireless LAN device 2 4 GHz e TEEE802 11g wireless LAN device 2 4 GHz Oo D A o 2 r 5 5 0 D 5 o An SSID is already entered here at the time of purchase the characters shown on the side of the Base Station If you want to change it enter a string of up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols An SSID is an ID that identifies a wireless network To hide the SSID from outsiders check this box Select one of the three following encryption methods WEP WPA PSK TKIP and WPA2 PSK AES If you select WEP enter an encryption key If you select WAP PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES enter a pre shared key When using WEP As the encryption key enter a string of characters or a string of hexadecimal numbers You can use any string of characters as the key but the number of required characters differs depending on the length of the key The following table shows the number of required characters and the characters that can be used in encryption keys Key length 64 bit 128 bit Character 5 characters 13 characters input alphanumeric alphanumeric symbols symbols Hexadecimal 10 characters 26 characters input Oto9 AtoF 0to9 AtoF a to f
28. 9 Q Qa oO e o 5 r o 9 o s J o D a 9 lt o 2 Click the nickname of the Base Station to which you want to connect on the Base Station list W Locationfree Base Station list The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the Base Station 11 Quitting the Watching Session Connecting to the Base Station Closing the Connection with the Base Station Cancel Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar then click Disconnect at the bottom When the connection is established a video left of the window appears Make sure that the external device is turned on Otherwise the screen will remain black eecocoococococococooococooooococoooocooooooooooooooo S Comal 9 Q Qa e o 5 r ie g o 5 J o D a 9 lt o S Locationfree Quitting LocationFree Player Click anywhere in the window to display the top bar then click Close at the top right of the window 1 Base Station list Shows a list of Base Stations to which your computer is registered Click a Base Station Nickname in the list to connect to it Properties button Shows properties of the Base Station Refer to Creating Advanced Settings page 23 for detailed information on the properties of the Base Station New Base Station button Registers your computer to anot
29. 9 a n g s Q o Open the Base Uninstalling LocationFree Player Station Settings page You can open the Base Station Settings page in the web browser Refer to the Operating Instructions of your Base Station for more detailed information on the Base Station Settings Click All programs Sony LocationFree page Player and then click Uninstall LocationFree Player on the Start menu Follow the instructions on the screen to 1 On the Base Station list click F on the complete the procedure right of the Base Station for which you want to open the Base Station Settings page from Your Computer POPS Oooo SESE HOES EES ESEEEEEEEHOES OES ODESEEESESEELEES sescooocooooooooocoooooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Properties Base Station Nickname ZEBEN Domain Name IP Address eSBs Port Number 5024 Base Station and your PC are in the same network You can access the Base Station Settings and the address of the Base Station is updated automatically Base Station Settings a The Base Station Property screen appears If you are connecting to the Base Station disconnect from it before opening the Base Station list i x Le g ad gt Q gt a lt o 3 9 a n g gt Q o eecoosooooooococococooooooosooocooososoooooooooooooo 2 Click Base Station Settings The web browser starts and the Base Station Settings page opens in the web browser You can open the Base
30. Change device button If you have connected two devices to one input terminal and make settings for on screen remote controls for both devices this button appears Click M to change the on screen remote control Close button To hide the on screen remote control use this button Power button To turn the external device on or off use this button S 9 gt Q lt Q eo e 5 r o oO m o s TT a g lt Notes J The button names or button numbers of the on Ore n necti ng to the screen remote control may differ from those of the remote control supplied with your device e For the latest version of the on screen remote control data see the LocationFree Support web site at sony com locationfree faq You can watch video by starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the Base Station The procedure to watch video at home is the same as the procedure to watch video away from home Base Station Before starting LocationFree Player Check that the Base Station is turned on Also make sure that your computer is connected to your home LAN when watching at home or to the Internet when watching away from home Connect to the Base Station ae T Double click the lee LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player S
31. Free devices wirelessly Key Tips e You may not be able to watch some video DVDs and other media that are copyright protected with the software e When the power is turned on the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal e To use the NetAV function we recommend a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of at least 300 kbps e NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF B20 is set to Access Point Mode at the time of purchase and you can select either 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band in the mode The LocationFree Base Station LF B20 transmits on the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels 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 decrease The materials used in the construction of a building s walls and floors may also affect the signal strength When you set the wireless mode to the Client the Base Station transmits on the 2 4 GHz wireless channel When using NetAV the Base Station router and connected devices at home also need to be left on when you are away from home so that you can connect to them via the Internet Use of the NetAV function for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited Identifying Parts and Controls LF B20 Identifying Parts and Controls LF B20 Front 5 z Sr Rear
32. O D mr c oO o e h nal gt o Oo no p wn r a e s Wireless Access Point LF B20 only You can use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station rey Tip To use the Base Station as a wireless access point for computers the computers must be equipped with integrated wireless LAN functions or wireless LAN cards that conform to the IEEE802 11a b g standards e Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to the Base Station e You can connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point In some cases however the number of connecting devices may cause the communication speed to decrease For example you may not be able to send or receive video smoothly if other wireless LAN devices connect and communicate with the Base Station 20 gt o h g iv o e h pa gt Oo o wn m e 5 The appearances and the available setting items differ depending on the LocationFree device connected to the Base Station This section explains the settings by using a computer installed with LocationFree Player LFA PC20 Opening the Base Station Settings Page The Base Station Settings page is accessed and set from your web browser You can make more detailed settings such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key in t
33. R BLASTER 1 2 port page 15 Connect the IR Blaster supplied You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to one of the ports HOLAN port page 10 Connect a LAN cable MI IN 1 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO terminal amp page 14 Connect audio cables and either a video or S video cable JIN 2 AUDIO VIDEO terminal page 14 Connect audio cables and a video cable DC IN jack page 11 Connect the AC power adapter supplied OUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO terminal page 14 Connect audio cables and either a video or S video cable The OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the IN 1 terminal 15 Wireless mode switch page 10 Changes the Wireless mode of the Base Station If you set the switch to AP the Base Station works in the Access Point mode in which the Base Station connects 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 a wireless router wirelessly Identifying Parts and Controls LF B10 Identifying Parts and Controls LF B10 Front Rear Sr 1 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to a network Green blinking Attempting to connect Green Connected to the network The LED blinks quickly when data is transmitted Off Not connected 2 SETUP MODE NET AV LED Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection
34. S ONY 2 889 815 11 1 LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this product Before reading this Operating Instructions be sure to read the Important Safeguards on the back of the Quick Start Guide For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided in the latter part of this document S Location ree NETAV LF B20 LF B10 2006 Sony Corporation m Part 1 LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player see Part 2 LocationFree Player on the latter part of this Operating Instructions ee e 2 eo O What is the LocationFree Base Station scc 4 Wh hatis Location Pree iniinis 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station cceeccecssseeeseceeeeeeeeceeaeceeaaeeeeeeeesaeens 4 Identifying Parts and Controls LF B20 cceecceeseceseeceseceeeeeeceeeeeaeceaueceeeeeesas 6 Identifying Parts and Controls LF B10 c cc eeceeesccesseceeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeaeceaaeceeeeeesas 7 Checking the Package Contents eeseeeeee 8 Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement 00 ecceecccceseeceeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeceaaeeeeneeeaes 9 Setup and Connections ccccceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 10 Preparation Connecting the Base Station to a network cccceeeseeeseecenteeeeteees 10 Setup 1 Attaching the Base Station Stand
35. Watching Video at Home Problem Operations are delayed Causes and remedies Changing channels and operations performed from the on screen remote control take place via the network so response is delayed This is normal and not a malfunction When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection delay is even more likely to occur Set the rate to Auto or a lower level page 13 Video stops or skips Other wireless devices may be interfering with the wireless communication between your computer and the Base Station Change the wireless channel to another one Microwave ovens other wireless devices walls floors and metal furniture can disrupt wireless communications Bring the computer closer to the Base Station or the wireless router If your computer is connected on a wireless LAN to the Base Station or to a wireless router and the power save mode is enabled in the computer s wireless LAN settings it may not be possible to send and receive video smoothly Check the computer s wireless LAN settings and disable the power save mode For details on these settings refer to the instruction manual for the wireless LAN device such as your computer or wireless LAN card e a gt Q wo The NetAV connection is disconnected suddenly Has security software been installed If so the firewall function of the security software may be causing the connection to be disconnected Problems with the
36. a to f When using WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Enter a pre shared key from 8 to 64 characters in length When you enter 64 characters the available characters are limited to 0 to 9 Ato F anda to f Input method Number of characters 8 to 63 characters alphanumeric symbols Character input 64 characters 0 to 9 A to F a to f Hexadecimal input Click this to confirm and save the information you have entered After clicking a screen asking you to reboot the Base Station appears Click Restart to update the settings 27 Click this to initialize all wireless LAN settings Q Tips e You will need the SSID and the encryption key or pre shared key when you connect your computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection Make a note of the information you enter here e The information set here is only used in normal mode In setup mode the initial settings shown on the side of the Base Station are used and the Base Station works on the 2 4 GHz frequency band page 23 e The initial setting for the wireless channel in normal mode is a channel in the 2 4 GHz band To use a wireless device that is only compatible with the 5 GHz band change the wireless channel of the Base Station to a channel in the 5 GHz band Also you can use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point If you use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point you can connect to the Internet via the Base Station f
37. amber The SETUP MODE NET AV LED lights amber The automatic NetAV check has failed Start the LocationFree Player click J of the Base Station you want to set click Base Station Settings and then perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem by following the instructions on the screen page 22 NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on e Check whether the connection type is correct e When you connect the Base Station to the wireless router by wireless refer to Wireless Settings Client page 28 to check the settings e Check whether the modem power and router power are turned on If the power is turned on try turning the power off waiting for a short while and then turning the power on again e Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected e Make sure you are using the correct type of LAN cable straight wired or cross wired To determine the cable type you need refer to the operating instructions for the device you want to connect or contact your ISP e Your Internet service contract may only allow one device to connect to the Internet at a time Make sure no other device is already online Cannot automatically receive an IP address no value displayed e Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected e Make sure the router s DHCP server is enabled The WIRELESS LED on the Base Station keeps blinking and does not stay lit Bring the Base Station closer to the
38. ars If you are connecting to the Base Station disconnect from it before opening the Base Station list eecococooooocoooooooooooooooooooooocooooooooooooooooo 2 Enter a new name into the Base Station Nickname You can enter a new name up to 32 characters in length 3 Click OK The Base Station Property screen closes 24 Deleting registration to a Base Station You can delete unnecessary Base Stations from the Base Station list secocoocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 On the Base Station list click F on the right of the Base Station for which you want to delete registration Properties Base Station Nickname Ease Station 1 Domain Name IP Address Port Number 192 168 1 4 5024 Base Station and your PC are in the same network You can access the Base Station Settings and the address of the Base Station is updated automatically Base Station Settings OK Cancel The Base Station Property screen appears If you are connecting to the Base Station disconnect from it before opening the Base Station list eeccoocoooooocooosooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 2 Click Delete A confirmation screen appears and asks if you are sure you want to delete the Base Station from the list 3 Click OK The Base Station is deleted from the list and the confirmation screen and the Base Station Property screen close i x Le g a gt Q gt a lt o Ss
39. cafes or a 3G network The Base Station LF B20 LF B10 will provide you with the video content from devices connected to the Base Station wherever you are Finally if you do not have a home wireless network you can use the LocationFree Base Station LF B20 as a wireless access point for your home so you can connect your computer or other devices to a home wireless network If you have a home wireless network already you can connect your Base Station to your home wireless network When the BaseStation is turned on it performs an automatic NetAV check which tests to see if a LocationFree device can connect to the Base Station away from home If the test failed the SETUP MODE NET AV LED lights amber If the SETUP MODE NET AV LED does not light you can connect to the Base Station away from home without any settings What you can do with the LocationFree Base Station You can stream the video content from video devices connected to the Base Station to LocationFree devices By using the Base Station LF B20 as a wireless access point for your home you can connect to the Internet to browse or read e mail from anywhere in your house uones seg 9014U01 2907 9U SI TEU External device Base Station What is the LocationFree Base Station LocationFree devices Router On the go Home You can only connect Base Station LF B20 to a wireless router or Location
40. cationFree Customer Support 1 866 925 SONY 7669 U S amp Canada 1 239 768 7688 International 9 00 a m 9 00 p m EST Mon Fri English Only LocationFree Website sony com locationfree Sony Global Website http www sony net SS ONY 2 889 816 11 1 LocationFree Player Operating Instructions Locationfree NETAV LFA PC20 2006 Sony Corporation m Part 2 LocationFree Player What is LocationFree Player ccccccsseeeeeesseeeeees 4 Whatis Location ree aisoissa raae eia de ain Aaaa ea 4 What is LocationFree Player nuenian in NE A 4 How to use this Operating Instructions ssseessesssseesssessssssresseessssssessstesrrssreessesse 5 Getting Started onic conde scccsdveeneteny eee deere wesedannecnte 6 Setting up to connect to the Base Station cee eeecscesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeceeaaeceaeeeeeeeesas 6 Watching Video on LocationFree Playet 0 9 LocationFree Player Basic Window ccscceessceeeeeeesteeesaceceaeeceeeeeeaeeneaaeneaeeeeeees 9 Connecting to the Base Station cceecceccccceeceeeseceeneceaeeceeeceaeeeeaeceeaaeeceeeeseaeees 11 Video Operations en eee o EE E EEE edie eae oases N eae 13 Mouse and Keyboard Operations ccceecceeeseceseeceeeeceeececeeeeesaeceaeceeeeeeeteeeesaes 15 Configuring the LocationFree Player 00 16 DSEMINGUP VIGO aeree AN ted arta aa disse aisle threes 16 Other seting Snati n Miler eh nal ee Man aneehe 22 C
41. connect it to the Base Station Follow the instructions of this Operating Instructions when connecting POPS OHO SESE HEELS ESOS EES OHOES EES EOEEEE OS ESEEEEES n e a D 3 2 O e 5 Q e 5 o 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station Base Station rear panel AC power adapter supplied Powercord supplied Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the Base Station then plug the power cord into a wall outlet e Use only the supplied AC power adapter e Do not bundle the cord of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together It may be degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station to turn it on The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station lights green Also the SETUP MODE 11 NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic NetAV check begins 5 LF B20 only Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green 2 4GHz or amber 5 GHz 6 Check to see if the NETWORK LED lights green If the NETWORK LED lights green the connection to the router is complete Attach the stand and connect to external devices and then setup the LocationFree Player Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly LF B20 only If you want to connect your computer to the Base Statio
42. e When you selected Auto Change Rate Choose a picture quality level to match an available bandwidth O Customize If you are connected while changing levels you may experience an interruption in the video you are watching Current bit rate Video 1587 kbps Audio 50 kbps V AVC codec OK Cancel Apply j S 9 Ss Q lt Q fe e 5 r O o s 7 a gQ lt When you selected Preset O Tip If you uncheck AVC codec box the CPU load may be reduced Change Rate Choose a picture quality level to match an available bandwidth O Auto O Customize Another operation Adjusting the Volume Turn the volume up or down using and You can also move the bar to adjust the volume If you are connected while changing levels you may experience an interruption in the video you are watching Current bit rate Video 507 kbps Audio 49 kbps v AVC codec Cancel s Apply j When you selected Custom You can configure each setting at will If you want to return to the settings at the time of purchase click Standard Change Rate Volume Choose a picture quality level to match an available bandwidth ae ae You can also adjust the volume by using the LEFT Vol and RIGHT Vol ARROW keys Bit rate kbps auto s Ne Frame rate fps 30 Tip Capture size S 9 gt Q
43. e g J oO oO vu 9 lt oO Setting up to connect to the Base Station Install the LocationFree Player on your computer and then follow the on screen instructions to connect to the Base Station Refer to the Quick Start Guide to complete necessary connections before installing the LocationFree Player Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of the Base Station to turn it on The POWER LED on the front of the Base Station turns green POWER LED Installing LocationFree Player Software Install LocationFree Player with the following procedures Q Tips e LocationFree Player is compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 only e LocationFree Player must be installed from a user account with administrator privileges Before performing the installation log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges e If you have installed LocationFree Player LFA PC1 or LFA PC2 on your computer uninstall it before installing LFA PC20 eecococoocoocoocoocoooooocooocococceoocooooooooocoooo 1 Insert the LocationFree Player software CD ROM into the CD ROM DVD ROM drive of your computer The installation wizard starts If the installation wizard does not start find the setup exe file on the CD ROM and then double click it r InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for LocationFree Player The Installshield R Wizard
44. e information required for the device registration via the Internet Domain Name Port Number and Registration Password on an encrypted file by clicking this button Some web browsers do not support the downloading of the file for registration O Tip To check whether device registration is complete click Update under List of Registered Devices Internet Connection The Internet Connection frame allows you to set an IP address for your Base Station according to your network environment You can also check the Base Station s MAC addresses To determine the address to set contact your contracted ISP to the operating instructions of your modem or router If you change the IP address or select Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCP in the Internet Connection frame and then click Set you will no longer be able to access the Base Station Settings screen because the IP address is changed To open the Base Station Settings screen click on the LocationFree Player s Base Station list and then click Base Station Settings w o n 0 Y mr d 5 V o gt a o Select whether to assign an IP address to the Base Station automatically using the DHCP function of your router or modem or to assign an IP address manually If you select Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCP the router s DHCP server will automatically assign the IP Address Subnet Mas
45. ector has a potential for an overvoltage problem do not connect it to the Base Station Follow the instructions of this Operating Instructions when connecting 12 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station Base Station rear panel LF B20 AC power adapter supplied To DC IN Power cord supplied Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the Base Station then plug the power cord into a wall outlet e Use only the supplied AC power adapter e Do not bundle the cord of the AC power adapter and the antenna cable together It may degrade the TV picture quality where the TV signal is weak 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station to turn it on n te a D z3 2 O e 3 5 O o 5 o The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station lights green Also the SETUP MODE NET AV LED blinks green until an automatic Setu p 1 NetAV check begins Attaching the Base Station Stand To keep the Base Station stable attach the Base Station stand Place the Base Station at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall V PITENEE ee 5 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks D green Insert the claws of the stand into the holes on the 2 bottom of the Base Station until they click into 9 as eeoecoecoscoseosesosooesossossossossossoseoseoe place The tw
46. en remote control manually click Search Settings amp Video 1 Choose a make and type ofthe oxtornsl danco moej The screen appears and indicates the standby status for the signal of the remote Ready for IR transmission Direct your remote towards the IR receiver on the Base Station and keep pressing the button on your remote until this message disappears Cancel 4 Point the remote of the device to the IR Receiver of the Base Station and then press some buttons on the remote one by one A list of manufactures and models appears Each time the Base Station receives a remote code the list is revised 2 e s Q c z Q gt rc o O 4 s 7 a Q lt e Point the remote at the IR Receiver of the Base 7 Click OK Station from a distance of about 1 to 2 inches e Keep pressing the button until the screen Setting up the learning remote disappears Take care not to move the remote while pressing the button If you cannot find your external device in the list e Ifan error message appears make sure that you you can create the remote control data by are correctly aiming the remote at the IR following the instructions below Receiver of the Base Station e Avoid locations in direct sunlight or under PPUeUERESUCULELETeTeeeererererereere rere rere ere rer ees strong illumination when sending the remote 3 Select Custo
47. er the Video Settings of the Settings screen The screen to adjust the picture settings appears canei Apply O Tip You can adjust the picture settings only while connected to the Base Station LF B20 LF B 10 3 Move the slide bar or click R G to adjust the picture settings When you want to reset the settings click Standard You can adjust the following settings 21 Option By clicking By clicking Picture Decrease picture Increase picture contrast and soften contrast and the color deepen the color Brightness Darken the picture Brighten the picture Color Decrease color Increase color intensity intensity Sharpness Soften the picture Sharpen the picture Option By clicking R By clicking G Hue Increase the red Increase the green tones tones 4 Click 0K The Settings screen closes O e s Q c z Q gt r O o s 7 a o lt Other settings Auto Connect You can automatically connect to the Base Station when you launch the LocationFree Player Click anywhere in the window to display the bottom bar then select Settings at the bottom of the window 2 Select the Auto Connect of the Settings screen The screen to set the Auto Connect appears Ee 3 Select Yes in the Auto Connect You can automatically c
48. ettings page the following dangers exist The Base Station settings may be changed The intruder s LocationFree device may be registered in the Base Station settings allowing w o n 0 Y mr d 5 V 2 gt a o the intruder to control and view the contents of F any devices connected to the Base Station such as Chang Ing the Password video and DVD players You can change the password needed to log into 1 For details on your router s security functions the Base Station s web page contact the manufacturer of your router 2 Changing the password does not guarantee that an Note J intruder cannot log in If you forget the new password the Base Station will 3 Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any such need to be initialized page 33 before you can log damages arising from the customer s actions The in customer assumes personal responsibility for making these settings F Heb BOG Px tem O 8 28 si E mestizaia HBe w Change Password Version Information Enter the new password here Click this to save changes Oo D A o 2 r 5 5 0 D 5 o 30 Version Information You can check the version of the Base Station software You can also upgrade the software when a new version is released Q a P Addresa E tes92100 0 4ea in Je m SONY Settings Setting Status NetAV Settings
49. forward may control fast forward occurs occur This is not a malfunction No picture from the connected device e Firmly attach the connection cables Check that the connections to the red white and yellow jacks are correct e Non interlaced signals from computers or other equipment cannot be displayed e Make sure the device is connected to the correct input terminal e If you connect your device to the output terminal instead of the input terminal of the Base Station you cannot watch video from the device Connect it to the input terminal e Make sure that the power of the video device is on 27 Problem The on screen remote control does not work Causes and remedies Connect the IR Blaster to the IR BLASTER port on the Base Station Make sure the IR Blaster is positioned so that it faces the IR Receiver correctly Move the device s remote sensor away from any bright light such as a fluorescent light or direct sunlight The on screen remote control may not work properly when the wireless connection between the device and Base Station is poor Check whether operation is possible using the buttons of the connected device Also reconfigure the remote control settings page 16 Some devices cannot be operated or can only be partially operated by the on screen remote control Make sure the remote control settings for Video 1 and Video 2 are configured correctly in the Remote Settings window page 16
50. he Base Station Settings page Before making settings Check to be sure that the Base Station is powered on Tip After you turn the Base Station on it takes a while for a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the Base Station Your Base Station does not appear in the Base Station list until the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the Base Station Wait until the NETWORK LED lights and then proceed to Step 1 e You cannot open the Base Station Settings page via the Internet e At the time of purchase you can open the Base Station Settings page with a device which has a private IP address only 21 secooocooooooooooooosooooocooocooooosoooooooooooooooo 1 Click IF ofthe Base Station you want to set in the list The procedure to start the LocationFree Player depends on the device For more details refer to the Operating Instructions of the device Locationfree aS G amp igogd Properties 2 Click Base Station Settings Base Station Nickname Ease Station Domain Name IP Address Port Number 192 168 1 4 5024 Base Station and your PC are in the same network You can access the Base Station Settings and the address of the Base Station is updated automatically Base Station Settings Base Station Settings Your web browser starts and the Base Station Settings page opens cococcocococooooocoocosococococooocooococococoooocoooooo D A o o e 5 o 5
51. he router is 192 168 0 1 If the IP address of the router is 192 168 1 1 enter 192 168 1 1 for the DNS1 3 Click Set 4 Set port forwarding on the router Enter the Port Number that you set while making NetAV Settings For details refer to the operating instructions for your router eecocoococcooocooocooccocoocoocococooooocooocoocoooooo Device Registration You can check the list of the registered devices and delete unnecessary devices from the list Also you can disable device registration via the Internet and can change the registration password which is required for registration via the Internet A list of the devices currently registered with the Base Station appears here Client nickname will be displayed differently depending upon the specifications of each registered device When you want to update the list click Update 25 If you want to stop connecting to the Base Station from a registered device check the device in the List of Registered Devices list and click the Delete button The Device Registration via the Internet option is set to Enable at the time of purchase If you set it to Disable the Base Station does not accept any device registration via the Internet You can change the registration password If you want to change the registration password enter a string of up to 8 alphanumeric and characters Click this to save changes You can download th
52. her Base Station For details refer to Creating Advanced Settings page 23 12 Selecting Video 1 or Video 2 Click anywhere inside the LocationFree Player window The index appears e The index appears only when you have connected to the Base Station The index top bar and bottom bar disappear if you do not operate the screen for about five seconds and the mouse pointer is not on one of them 2 Click the Video that you want to see Index e The selected video is displayed Make sure that the external device is turned on Otherwise the screen will remain black Using the On Screen Remote Control After the on screen remote control is configured page 16 you can control the devices connected to Video 1 and Video 2 Ao Y0 Operations Adjusting the Video Rate You can adjust the streaming rate according to the bandwidth available on your communications connection This allows you to watch video at the optimum quality Normally selecting Auto sets the optimal video rate in accordance with available bandwidth When selecting a rate manually note that a higher rate results in higher picture quality but a higher larger number rate requires a larger bandwidth and video will tend to keep stopping and starting if there is insufficient bandwidth for the higher rate 1 Click Rate at the bottom of the window The Change Rate window appears Auto is selected at the time of purchas
53. is set port forwarding needs to be set on the router At the time of purchase this is set to Enable Click this to save the changes Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function Please select to disable automatic router configuration UPnP in the NetAV settings and when port forwarding needs to be set on the router follow the procedure below to set the Base Station s IP address O Tip The IP address subnet mask and default gateway used in the following procedure are only examples Before you configure these settings check the IP address settings of the router 1 Set IP Address Settings to Manual in the Internet Connection frame and then enter the following information page 25 IP Address 192 168 0 64 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 3 Example when the IP address of the router is 192 168 0 1 If the IP address of the router is 192 168 1 1 enter 192 168 1 64 for the IP address If you are using multiple Base Stations set a different setting for each Base Station such as 64 and 65 2 Example when the IP address of the router is 192 168 0 1 If the IP address of the router is 192 168 1 1 enter 192 168 1 1 for the default gateway w o n o Y r 5 V o 2 gt a o 2 Set Manual for DNS Configuration and enter the following information DNS1 192 168 0 1 DNS2 It is ok to leave the field blank 3 Example when the IP address of t
54. k Base Station Settings e When connecting the Base Station to a network that requires a proxy click LAN Settings under Local Area Network LAN settings on the Connections tab of Internet Options in Internet Explorer then click Advanced and set the IP address of the Base Station as an address that does not use a proxy e If you set the wrong IP address to your Base Station connecting with a wired LAN you cannot connect to the Base Station any more In this case change the settings by connecting to the Base Station directly with wireless or initialize the Base Station page 33 Authentication of the user name and Did you enter the correct user name The user name is lfx lowercase password for opening the setup screen letters fails e Did you enter the correct password The default LoginPassword is printed on the label on the side of the Base Station and on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide Did you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters or vice versa The Base Station distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters Forgot the password for opening the The default password is printed on the label on the side of the Base setup screen Station and on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide e If you changed the password and forgot the new password the Base Station will need to be initialized page 33 After initializing the Base Station enter the password
55. k and Default Gateway If you select Manual contact your contracted ISP to assign the proper values in the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and Host Name fields At the time of purchase this item is set to Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCP Enter an IP address Enter a subnet mask Enter a default gateway Enter a host name for the Base Station as required O Tip The host name can be specified only when Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCP is selected The Base Station s MAC addresses appear Depending on the operating environment the domain name appears 26 Select this if you want to assign the DNS server automatically The DNS server is only assigned automatically if Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCP is set for the IP address This button is selected at the time of purchase Select this if you want to assign the DNS server manually If you select this button enter the addresses of your ISP s DNS servers in the DNS1 and DNS2 fields Click this to save changes Wireless Settings Access Point LF B20 only When you set the wireless mode switch to AP you can change the wireless settings for the access point mode of the Base Station If you have changed the settings of the Base Station you should also change the wireless settings of the LocationFree devices Wireless LAN devices that conform to the IEEE
56. king anywhere inside the window displays a context menu as described below This only appears if you did not enter the serial key when you installed LocationFree Player Devices must be registered again when you update the serial key Keyboard operations Shortcut Right click menu Items Connect Disconnect Operations Connects to the Base Station Disconnect Disconnects from the Base Station Connect Remote When you have set up a remote control displays the on screen remote control Settings Displays the Settings window for making various settings Rate Adjusts the streaming rate according to the bandwidth available on your communications connection so that you can watch video at the optimum quality SAP Switches between audio channels for broadcasts with a secondary audio program This item appears only when you are connected to Base Station LF B1 or LF X11 keys Operations Ctrl W Quits the LocationFree Player or application Alt F4 Fl Displays the Operating Instructions F5 Connects to or disconnects from the or Base Station Ctrl S F6 When you have set up a remote or control displays the on screen Ctrl R remote control F7 Displays the screen for changing the or rate Ctrl L F8 Turns off the sound or To turn the sound back on press the Ctrl M key s again or turn the volume up F12 Displays the Settings window for or making
57. l of the remote If you select a button such as Button 1 you E can edit the button s name After entering a viet new name and clicking OK the standby Choose a make and type ofthe extemal device status screen appears Ready for IR transmission Direct your remote towards the IR recever on the Base Station and keep pressing the button on your remote that you wish to learn until this message disappears Lee Law The learning remote screen and the remote secedais coaessdsisdiae sacsGudsedsesiseteordeeesecsaesicn trol a e il 7 Point the remote of the device to the IR Receiver on the Base Station and then press the button on the remote you want to learn When the remote code has been learned the message disappears and a red frame is displayed around the button 6 Select a button on the remote control panel you want to learn the device s remote control signal to e e s Q c z Q gt r O o s 7 a iS lt Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 e Point the remote at the IR Receiver of the Base Station from a distance about 1 to 2 inches a See e Keep pressing the button until the screen Sey GSS disappears Take care not to move the remote while pressing the button EES ee If the Base Station does not receive the signal from your remote control try replacing the battery cell of the remote control
58. lt Q eo e 5 r O o s 7 a i lt o If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting Bit rate kbps x the volume with the and volume buttons adjust Sampling rate kHz 24 the volume of the computer Standard If you are connected while changing levels you may experience an interruption in the video you are watching Current bit rate Video 2984 kbps Audio 55 kbps v AVC codec Cancel Apply 2 Click OK or Apply If you click Apply you can check the current rate which is updated e When you change the rate the connection between the computer and the Base Station may be disconnected and then reconnected in some situation The settings you make are only approximate point values and the actual video rate may vary Some video content may make the video rate higher e When you connect to the Base Station LF B1 some feature will be disabled 14 Mouse and Keyboard Operations You can perform the following LocationFree Player operations with your computer s mouse and keyboard Mouse operations Items Operations Version Displays the version of LocationFree Information Player Update Serial Allows you to update a LocationFree Key Player serial key Quit Quits the LocationFree Player Application application Operations Click Clicking anywhere inside the window displays the index Right click Right clic
59. m remote from the list of signal manufactures If the Base Station does not receive the signal from your remote control try replacing the battery cell of the remote control Tip Device specific buttons may help to search the remote control data of your device better than general buttons such as the power button or play button Settines Ei K Cancel Apply 5 Select a remote from the list and then click OK The list window closes E F EE AEA 4 Select one of the generic panels from the type list Here is the search result If you would like to search in detail press other buttons Then select the matchable device Settings Ei O e s Q c z Q gt rc o O e s 7 a Q lt Viden 1 Choose a make and type ofthe external devcs DVD System 2 DVD System 3 DVD Recorder 1 HDD DVD Recorder 1 VCR DVD Recorderf4 7 remote control s OK Cancel 6 Click Power on off to check to see if the K e Cae selection is correct If the configuration is correct each time you click Power on off you can turn on or off your device If it does not work make sure that the IR blaster is correctly placed in front of the remote sensor of the connected video device 18 The screen appears and indicates the standby 5 Click Learn status for the signa
60. n wirelessly set the wireless network settings to communicate with the Base Station For more details refer to the operating instructions of your computer and your wireless network devices n e a D 3 2 O e 3 5 Q o 5 o Using the Base Station in Client mode LF B20 only If you want to connect your Base Station to your wireless router wirelessly set the wireless mode of your Base Station to Client mode You cannot use the Base Station in Client mode as a Wireless Access Point When you make settings for Client mode you need to connect your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection which you will disconnect after completing the settings You need to use a computer installed with the supplied LocationFree Player LFA PC20 to make settings for Client mode T Slide the wireless mode switch toward CLIENT to change the wireless mode to Client mode page 6 To connect your Base Station to a wireless router wirelessly you need to change the wireless mode to Client mode 2 Connect a LAN cable between the Base Station and the router When you make settings for Client mode you need to connect your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Base Station and then insert the other connector of the cable to a LAN port of your router If your conn
61. net Check to see if you can access any web sites such as LocationFree Support web site through your web browser The connection is disconnected suddenly e Has security software been installed If so the firewall function of the security software may be causing the connection to disconnect Problems with the Internet connection may cause the connection to be disconnected O gt o 29 Specifications LocationFree Player System Requirements Computer requirements where LocationFree Player is installed Operating system Windows XP Professional Home Edition Service Pack 2 Processor Pentium 4 1 GHz or more RAM 256 MB or more Available hard disk space 300 MB or more Monitor resolution 800 x 600 pixels or more HighColor 16 bit or more Other e A wireless LAN card that complies with TEEE802 1 1a IEEE802 11b or IEEE802 11g The card must support WEP encryption Required to connect directly to the Base Station via a wireless LAN e A 10BASE T or 1OOBASE TX LAN connector Required to connect via a wired LAN Some video cards graphic cards may distort the video picture while using the LocationFree Player If you see distorted images while using please be sure to check your PC manufacture s web site for the latest driver software 30 e gt Q wo A Auto Connect cccccecccceseceeeee 22 B Base Station list 12 Base Station Nickname
62. ng items have been included Base Station 1 AC power adapter 1 IR Blaster 1 Power cord 1 Base Station stand 1 Ce LY LocationFree Player software CD ROM 1 e LocationFree Player software LFA PC20 One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied e Operating Instructions PDF file e License text file Quick Start Guide 1 e Important Safeguards Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement Warranty card 1 Q gt Q x 5 Q a gt U D x D Q O e 3 mr 3 mr Z 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 which Sony Corporation provides Read carefully Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement on the back of the Quick Start Guide before using this product Q gt D Q 3 Q a gt U D Q x D Q O e 3 mr 3 mr o Preparation Connecting the Base Station to a network Changing the wireless mode LF B20 only The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF B20 works in one of the two wireless modes Access Point mode or Client mode You can change the mode with the Wireless mode switch on the bottom of the LF B20 page 6 Change the wireless mode to an appropriate mode for your network before using the LF B20 Access Point mode When you want to use the LF B20 as a
63. nstructions 1 l l Double click the 1e LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player LocationFree Player starts and the Welcome screen appears Q f 5 7 r 5 gt 3 2 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up the LocationFree Player Watching Video on LocationFree Player LocationFree Player Basic Window Overview of the LocationFree Player Window Normal size 1 2 3 Small size i Locationfree Video indicator Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window Maximize Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window Click again to restore the window to its original size Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application Small size before connecting 5 Index page 13 Click Video 1 or Video 2 If you have set up the on screen remote control Video 1 and Video 2 appear as the configured device names Volume controls page 14 Click to increase the volume and to decrease it You can also move the bar to adjust the volume S 9 gt Q lt Q eo e 5 r o oO m o s TT a g lt Mute the sound Turns off the
64. o claws differ in size Fit each claws 3 6 Install the LocationFree Player on your athe Dene Senet 2 computer a sescocoooooooooooooooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 7 Start the LocationFree Player to make the wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your computer After making the wireless settings restart your Base Station 8 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green and then disconnect the LAN cable from the Base Station 9 Check to see if the NETWORK LED lights green If the NETWORK LED lights green the connection to the wireless router is complete Follow the instructions on the screen of your computer to connect to external devices and make settings of the LocationFree Player 13 Setup 2 Connecting Other Devices Connect external devices to the Base Station with an A V cable You can connect external devices featuring an A V output terminal such as a VCR AV receiver DVR DVD player recorder or digital cable to the Base Station Refer to the operating instructions for each device Base Station rear panel to the audio video output terminals SVIDEO lout The OUT terminal outputs the signal input from the IN 1 terminal lt Audio video signal flow Watching video with a connected device Open the Index window select Video 1 or Video 2 according to the input terminal to which the device is connected
65. on page 24 e Some UPnP compatible routers are only compatible with specific messenger services and games For such a router set port forwarding Oo D A o o r 5 5 eo D 5 o SSID LocationFree gt k gt k kkk WEP Key 22 2K LoginPassword ABCD ete SERIAL NO 0000000 Ise Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station You can confirm and make advanced settings for the Base Station You need to enter the user name and the password before setting sesoocooooooooooooooooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 Click Settings on the Base Station Settings page The login screen appears eS treme O LBS 79 Bo e Checking the Current Base S Locationfree Station Status i You can use the Setting Status page to check the ii l current settings and status of the Base Station Setting Status Update Your a Your passworit printed on thf sticker of the Base Station ae iu PT D Settings 2 e cecocooooooooooocooooooocoooocoooocooocooooooooooooooooo 53 9 sata aang o Enter the user name Ifx and password and Change Passwd 2 a Version Information click OK a l Q inom Coa The Setting Status screen appears Q Tip a AP The initial password at the time of purchase is printed at LoginPassword on the sticker on the Sashes 0850550550 Base Station You can also find the user name and A yr Mee
66. on on a computer installed with LocationFree Player With the Base Station placed in a central room in your home you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home on your computer installed with LocationFree Player You can also watch video while you are away from home by connecting the Base Station to the Internet via a router You can make a connection over the Internet from your computer installed with LocationFree Player to your Base Station via a hotspot a public wireless access point such as can be found in cafes The Base Station will provide you with the video content from devices connected to the Base Station wherever you are What you can do with the LocationFree Player You can watch the video content streamed from a Base Station on your computer installed with LocationFree Player You can operate your device connected to the Base Station with the on screen remote control of the LocationFree Player Computers On the go External device Base Station Router Home You can connect your computer only to Base Only Base Station model LF B20 can be Station models LF B20 LF B1 or LF X11 connected to a wireless router 1 3 ejd 9814U012907 S LYM Q Tips e You may not be able to watch some video DVDs and other media that are copyright protected with the software e To connect to the Base Station and watch video via the Internet we recommend a broadband connec
67. onFree Player 0 0 4 N NETWORK LED 6 7 O OUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 6 7 P Passwotd cccccccceeeeeees 23 25 30 POWER button ccccceeee 6 7 POWER LED eee 6 7 Pre shared key ccececececseeeeees 27 R Register a LocationFree device 17 Remote Sais ices casas cseesticeeeenate 19 Remote SeMsoOL ccccceeeeees 6 7 RESET button 6 7 33 Routers e aee e 5 S Self Diagnostics Displays 32 SETUP MODE button 6 7 SETUP MODE NET AV LED 6 7 a A A 36 27 28 T Troubleshooting 34 U Upgradii tiene adhi 31 UP DP o inaneenaiane 22 24 38 Wireless LAN de WIRELESS LED Wireless mode vice Wireless mode switch 0 Wireless router WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP e gt Q wo e LocationFree is a trademark of Sony Corporation e PlayStation and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e In this manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP e All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies The symbols for and are omitted in these instructions 39 e gt Q wo Lo
68. onnect to the Base Station to which you connected last time right after starting the LocationFree Player This option is set to No at the time of purchase 4 Click OK The Settings screen closes Be Tip If you set Auto Connect to Yes you cannot open the Base Station list when you launch the LocationFree Player When you want to register your computer to another Base Station or make settings of the Base Station on Properties screen click anywhere in the window while connecting to the Base Station and then 22 click Disconnect button on the bottom left of the window to disconnect from the Base Station After that click Connect button to display the Base Station list O e s Q c z gt Q gt rc o O 4 o s 7 a gQ lt Registering your computer to another Base Station If you want to register your computer to another Base Station follow the instructions below Register your computer to another Base Station cecoocococosocococoooocococococococoooococooooooocoooo 1 Click Connect button on the bottom left of the window to display the Base Station list secoocooooocoocoocoooooooooeooocooooooooooooooooooooo 2 Click New Base Station at the bottom of the Base Station list and then follow the on screen instructions to start registration S Locationfree Register your computer to another Base Station via the Internet When you are a
69. our computer via the Internet follow the instructions below to select the make and type and confirm if it works POPS Oooo E DEH EE EES EDESE CES OHOEEE ESE SHEE EESESOEEOES 3 Select the make and type of your device from the list e e s Q c z Q gt r O o s 7 a Q lt After selecting the make types appear in the list Settings amp Video 1 Choose a make and type ofthe extemal device 4 Click Power on off to check to see if the selection is correct If the configuration is correct each time you click Power on off you can turn on or off your device If it does not work make sure that the make and type are correct and the IR blaster is correctly placed in front of the remote sensor of the connected video device Video 1 Choose a make and type ofthe extemal device O Tip You can check the setting only while connected to the Base Station 5 Click OK Selecting the on screen remote control using the remote of your device If your Base Station is LF B20 LF B10 you can search the remote control by sending the signal of the remote of your external device to your Base Station Ready the remote of your device and follow the instructions below to search the remote control 17 You can search the remote control while connecting to the Base Station 3 At Step 3 of Selecting the on scre
70. printed on the label on the side of the Base Station Cannot open the Base Station Settings Click Base Station Settings of LocationFree Player again to open the page right after setting Base Station Settings page NetAV check Q aa gt Problem Causes and remedies a NETWORK LED of the Base Station Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on does not light up page 34 section of Base Station The SETUP MODE NET AV LED The automatic NetAV check has failed Start the LocationFree Player lights amber click J of the Base Station you want to set click Base Station Settings and then perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem by following the instructions on the screen page 22 The NetAV Check page does not Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on appear page 34 section of Base Station NetAV LED stays green Another device is connected to the Base Station NetAV check has failed Follow the instructions on the NetAV check screen to check the settings and then perform NetAV check again Specifications VIDEO INPUT1 S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p burst 75 ohms Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio 500 mVrms Impedance 47 kilohms VIDEO INPUT2 Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio 500 mVrms Impedance 47
71. pt wireless communication or intrude into your wireless network without any sophisticated tools Keep in mind that there is a risk for unauthorized access or interception of data w o n oJ Y r d 5 V gt a o WEP WEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802 11 It applies encryption to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network There are two types of encryption key length 64 bit key and 128 bit key The 128 bit encryption key assures a higher security level Because many wireless devices support WEP conventionally WEP has high compatibility However a decryption technique exists so using the same encryption key for an extended period of time is not recommended TKIP TKIP is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP AES AES is a security technology which uses an advanced encryption method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP About the settings of Wireless LAN Security of the Base Station Access Point mode The security for wireless LAN communication is set to WEP at the time of purchase To increase the security level switching to WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES is recommended depending on the security technology supported by your wireless device Client mode You need to set the option in accordance with
72. r to C Program Files Sony LocationFreePlayer Installshield secooccooooocoooosoosoooococococoosoosoooooooooooooooo 6 Verify the installation settings and then click Install ig LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard C Program Files Sony LocationFreePlayer User Information Name Installation starts i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Installing LocationFree Player The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs LocationFree Player This may take several minutes 7 When the installation ends click Finish ig LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed LocationFree Player Click Finish to exit the wizard Shortcuts for the LocationFree Player the Operating Instructions PDF file and the remote control data folder appear on your desktop after the installation Ss 2 P LocationFree LocationFree LocationFree Player RC_DATA Operating e f 5 wn r 5 gt 3 2 Starting LocationFree Player Start the LocationFree Player and make settings by following the on screen i
73. raphics driver contact the manufacturer of your computer Picture freezes frequently Depending on your network check the causes and remedies described in Watching Video at Home page 28 or Watching Video Away from Home page 28 e When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection delay is even more likely to occur Set the rate to Auto or lower the rate page 13 Block noise appears This is due to video compression processing It is not a malfunction When you change the rate video is not Itis because of video compression not a breakdown smooth Compared with usual the video or Disconnect the connection to the Base Station and connect it again sound quality gets worse Picture is distorted Check the latest driver of the video card graphic card on the manufacturer s support pages Disconnected when switching to another When you change the video rate the connection between the computer rate and the Base Station may be disconnected and then reconnected in some situation page 13 This is not a malfunction g 7 7 The actual video rate varies from the rate The settings you make are only approximate point values and the actual a set on the Customize Change Rate video rate may vary from the settings Some video content may make the screen video rate higher When operating the on screen remote For faster response to the on screen remote control fast
74. reating Advanced Settings eeeeeeeeeee 23 Registering your computer to another Base Station cecccceeeseeeteceneeeeeeees 23 Change the nickname of the Base Station 0 ccceesccesseceseeeceeeeeeseeeeeaeceaeeeeeaees 24 Deleting registration to a Base Station cecccecccessecessecceeeeceeeeeeseceseaaeceaeeeeaees 24 Open the Base Station Settings page cceecccessccesssecenecceeeeceeeeeaeceseaeeceeeeeeaeees 25 Uninstalling LocationFree Player from Your Computer 25 QUOI sessustccis cass scccsvictaunevennmntensinnsvcecnidswseccanmeausannbeaneies 26 TrOubleSHOOUNE ss ceccc sssccecgeecttedcotetuceutes i ia cteisiniioh i neti neti 26 Specifications ashes cites tise sdeas Racine ceed iano ed dea Gated 30 TAD le E sds sscesechncnsnecin dad atehced epvadebaasedcnascvaal E EA N 31 Trademark Serres eierne E E NEE EAE EE ED EE R EESE 32 The screen shots used in this manual are only example images 3 What is LocationFree LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any room in your home or even away from home You can transmit video from a Base Station which is connected to a DVD recorder or other devices to a device such as a computer PSP or LocationFree TV Box via a wireless network or the Internet You can also operate the device e g record playback stop from remote sites What is LocationFree Player You can watch video content streamed from a LocationFree Base Stati
75. rey Tip To operate external devices from the LocationFree device you must connect the supplied IR Blaster For details see the next page S video and A V cable not supplied If your VCR is not equipped with an S video jack use a standard audio video cable e g VMC 8108S not supplied You can also connect to the IN 2 terminal 14 If you connect a DVD player to the Base Station via a VCR the VCR s copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture Connect the DVD player directly to the video input terminal on the Base Station n e a D 3 2 O e 3 5 Q o 5 o Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to the Base Station You can control the device with the LocationFree device s on screen remote control via the IR Blaster Rear of Base Station to IR BLASTER port You can connect the IR Blaster to either port IR Blaster Infrared transmitter Remote sensor With reference to the operating instructions of the device make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or below the remote sensor Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified with the symbol Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings Configuring the LocationFree Player in Part 2 LocationFree Player remove the backing paper from
76. rom a device equipped with a wireless LAN function rey Tip To use the Base Station as a wireless access point for computers the computers must be equipped with integrated wireless LAN functions or wireless LAN cards that conform to the IEEE802 11a b g standards e Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to the Base Station e You can also connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as an access point In some cases however the number of connecting devices may cause the communication speed to decrease For example you may not be able to send or receive video smoothly if other wireless LAN devices connect and communicate with the Base Station w D A o r 5 5 V D 5 o Wireless Settings Client LF B20 only When you set the wireless mode switch to CLIENT you can change the wireless settings for the client mode of the Base Station EES Click Scan to make a list of SSIDs of Wireless Access Points in the vicinity of the Base Station It takes a while for the list to be made after clicking Scan You can select one of the SSIDs from the list If the SSID of the Wireless Access Point is hidden you cannot find it in the list In this case enter the SSID manually Select No Encryption when you connect to the Wireless Access Point without encryption When you connect to the Wireless Access Point with WEP select
77. rom the Base Station If you have installed the LocationFree Player LFA PC20 on a computer away from home you need a Domain Name or IP Address a Port Number and a Password for registration to register your computer via the Internet Refer to the sticker on the Quick Start Guide for the required information If you want to register devices other than computers refer to the instructions of this document and the Operating Instructions of the device You can register up to eight LocationFree devices to a Base Station e It is not possible to watch video on more than one registered LocationFree device at the same time At any one time only one of the devices may view video e For information on what devices you can register to the Base Station see sony com locationfree 16 J o a n o Q r 9 d 5 T oO D g g S 9 77 e 5 ana gt o w n 0 7 mr v Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station Registering a device by using the SETUP MODE button When you register a device near the Base Station you need to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station 1 Press the SETUP MODE button on the front of the Base Station The SETUP MODE NET AV LED starts blinking amber If you are using the LF B20 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
78. sional are referred to as Windows XP e Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation e All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies The symbols for and are omitted in these instructions O gt o 32 LocationFree Customer Support 1 866 925 SONY 7669 U S amp Canada 1 239 768 7688 International 9 00 a m 9 00 p m EST Mon Fri English Only LocationFree Website sony com locationfree Sony Global Website http www sony net
79. tic NetAV check Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree devices can connect to the Base Station via the Internet When you turn 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 goes off the test has finished successfully If the SETUP MODE NET AV LED starts blinking amber the check has failed In this case open the Base Station Settings page and perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem page 22 Automatic NetAV check starts when the Base Station is turned on Also it starts at regular intervals 19 Receiving remote signals 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 the on screen remote control 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 LocationFree Player LFA PC20 you can 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 device to the Base Station For more details refer to Configuring the LocationFree Player in Part 2 LocationFree Player gt o h
80. tion with upload and download speeds of at least 300 kbps e You cannot connect to the Base Station and watch video via a proxy server e When using NetAV the Base Station router and connected devices at home also need to be left on so that you can connect to the Base Station via the Internet e Watching video transmitted from the Base Station for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited How to use this Operating Instructions secooocoooooooooocosooococooooooooosoooooooooooooooo 1 Following the instructions of Getting Started page 6 install and make settings of the LocationFree Player to watch video at home and away from home 2 Refer to Watching Video on LocationFree Player page 9 for information on the screen of the LocationFree Player and how to use it 3 Configuring the LocationFree Player page 16 describes how to make advanced settings of the LocationFree Player such as the on screen remote control screen mode picture settings etc 4 Refer to Creating Advanced Settings page 23 for information on other settings such as how to register your computer to another Base Station how to open the Base Station Settings page etc coccocococococococococococococococococococococoocoooo 5 When you have any trouble with the LocationFree Player refer to Others page 26 for information on how to troubleshoot your problem gt g Cana 7 r f
81. way from home and want to register your computer to a Base Station installed at home you can register your computer to the Base Station via the Internet Click New Base Station at the bottom of the Base Station list and then follow the on screen instructions You need information for device registration to register your computer to a Base Station via the 23 Internet You can find the information on Quick Start Guide supplied with the Base Station LF B20 LF B10 Follow on screen instructions to enter the information Or you can find the information in the Base Station Settings page For more details refer to Checking the Current Base Station Status of Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station in Part 1 LocationFree Base Station i Le gt Q gt o 3 2 a n g e Q o Change the nickname of the Base Station You can change the nickname of the Base Station which appears in the Base Station list sesocooosooooooooooooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 On the Base Station list click on the right of the Base Station of which you want to change the nickname Properties et Ta seul Domain Name IP Address raliku Port Number 5024 Base Station and your PC are in the same network You can access the Base Station Settings and the address of the Base Station is updated automatically Base Station Settings The Base Station Property screen appe
82. will install LocationFree Player on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties e f 5 wn r 5 gt 3 2 eecoosoosoooocooooocsocooooosooococoooooosooooooooooo 3 Read the license agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Software License Agreement Pee et ee Se ed i of ee Ar ee te a Per eiet o Ree pe te mn Pa Ja ee me y a a uam noa ra KDE Mt id Pad name o m o o gee eeta a a e see e e Tie teg e e o l a o l e g a a y UT de not accept the terms in the icense agreement Installstield Ca eecocoocococooooocooooocoocoooococoocoocoocooooooooo 4 Enter your name organization and Serial Key and then click Next i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information cecoocococosocococooocococococococooocococoooooocoooo 5 Confirm the installation folder and then click Next If you want to modify the installation folder click Change i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Destination Folder Click Next to install to this Folder or click Change to install to a different Folder Install LocationFree Playe

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