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1. n e fa D 3 2 O e Ss 5 Q e 5 o 4 Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of STEP 1 3 the Base Station and then click Connect Display Video on your Wireless Network Connection Locati on Free device The network LocationFree 00014AC9E092 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Before you register your computer with the Base Network key Cc d Y Station and display video on the computer you need to install LocationFree Player on the Eee computer page 32 1 With the Base Station powered on press the SETUP MODE button on the rear panel of the Base Station Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking n o fa D 2 O e Ss 5 Q e 5 o SETUP MODE a qe SETUP MODE Q Tip When using a router to connect to the Base Station it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to the Base Station by DHCP The Base Station does not appear in the window shown in Step 2 until the IP address has been assigned Proceed to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on 15 2 Double click the ltrs LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Programs in Windows 2000 Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player Loca
2. Properties The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the Base Station Connecting to the Base Station 24 When the connection is established a video appears Make sure that the external device is turned on Otherwise you may see no picture About the icons that appear in the list Green icon A Base Station in the same LAN always has a green icon regardless of whether you connect to it Light green icon The Base Station which is not in the same LAN but have connected to it once in the past e g the Base Station is at home Grey icon The LocationFree Player for a different country has been installed Install the software for your country from the LocationFree Player software CD ROM For more details refer to page 49 Q Tips e If you have connected to your Base Station at home before and then connect to it away from home the colour of the icon is light green e During installing the LocationFree Player your security software may display a message asking if you want to block the software In such case choose unblock e If your Base Station does not appear on the Base Station Selection screen your security software or browser may be blocking the communication between the LocationFree Player and the Base Station Check the settings of the security software and the browser to see whether it is blocking the LocationFree Player or not Refer to the i
3. The following items are needed to register the devices on the Base Station via the Internet Note them down before registration Domain Name page 40 or Static IP Address Port Number page 39 e Registration Password page 42 eecoosoosoooocooocosooooocooococococoooooooooooooooooo 2 Double click the r LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Programs in Windows 2000 Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player secoocooocococoosoosocooocococoosoosoooooooooooooooo 3 Click Connect properties and then Add Input the following items that you noted in Step 1 e Base Station Nickname optional e Domain Name Static IP Address e Port Number Base Station Selection Select the target Base Station Base Station Nickname Web Support Del Base Station Nickname Domain Name Static IP Address Port Number 5021 Dynamic DNS Domain Name Status Last Connection Model Name _Weeo settros_ cecoocococoooocococosocococooococcoooococooooocoooooo 4 Click Connect A message appears asking you to enter the Registration Password that you noted in Step 1 eeocccocoocoocooooooooocecocooooooooooooooocoooooooooo 5 Enter the Registration Password that you noted and then click Start Registration for Bindine In order to watch A V content on this PC you must first register y
4. O 0 R res Eron oaen SONY m QQ eee a User TD Advanced Senp URL to update DNS informacion URL to detect IP Address Tere Enter the user name that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service Enter the password that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service Enter the URL for updating DNS information Enter the URL for detecting IP addresses Enter a renewal time for the IP Address between 10 and 999 minutes Click this to save changes 41 NetAV Check You can check whether NetAV has been set up correctly ee Advanced Setup NetAV Check q Click Check to connect to the Net AV Cheek server and confirm setup When you click this button a NetAV Check page appears and the test begins If Success appears in the test page click Exit Setup and close the Base Station Settings screen If Setup Incomplete appears in the NetAV Check page read the instructions on the NetAV Check page and configure the necessary settings O Tip When setting the Dynamic DNS manually a domain name needs to be entered after you start the NetAV test Follow the on screen instructions to enter the domain name gt a lt D gt 9 Qa iv g n 0 12 m o o 5 n O f gt Q o Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station via the Internet You do not normally need to perform the
5. e o 12 CONTACT US For further information contact Sony customer information centre of your residence in the EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION DOCUMENT or at the following site http wwww sony net Products LocationFree support e d gt on 61 LocationFree Web site http www sony net Products LocationFree support http www sony net
6. D gt 9 a iv g n o wn m o o 5 n f gt Q o Setting Up to Watch Video Away From Home You do not need to configure the settings on pages 39 to 41 if you performed the easy setup page 17 to 19 This section explains how to make advanced settings for using the NetAV function NetAV Settings Set the port of the Base Station when the NetAV function is to be used If there are multiple Base Stations and 5021 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 5021 Click this to save the changes Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function 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 procedure below are only examples Before you configure these settings check the IP address settings of the router seccoocooooooososoosooocooooooooocosoooooooooooooooo 1 Set IP Address Settings to Manual in the Internet Connection frame and then enter the following information page 38 IP Address 192 168 0 64 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 2 l 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
7. 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 Setting Up Your Computer To use a wireless LAN from a computer you need a computer with a built in wireless LAN function or a wireless LAN card that conforms to the IEEE802 11b g standard Next you must configure the Windows environment settings Internet connection settings and wireless connection settings on your computer to match the wireless LAN settings of the Base Station so that the computer can communicate with the Base Station page 14 For more information refer to the user s manual of your computer and the operating instructions that came with your wireless LAN card gt Q lt S O 09 2 W D o wn mr D e 5 n o anal 3 Q o Other Settings Other settings that you can make include enabling security changing your password and upgrading the Base Station software Allowing the Settings Page to Be Opened Anytime Security Settings If you set the security level to Low you can access the Base Station Settings page from a wired network even if the Base Station is not in setup mode The updated settings will take effect after restarting the Base Station or clicking Exit Setup You can select the security level to use when the Base Station and computers are connected via a wired LAN If you select
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9. the NetAV connection is disconnected and then reconnected 51 Problem No picture from the connected device Causes and remedies e Firmly attach the connection cables Check that the connections to the red white and yellow jacks and the scart socket are correct page 8 e Non interlaced signals from computers or other equipment cannot be displayed e Make sure the device is connected to the correct input terminal page 8 e Make sure that the power of the video device is on The on screen remote control does not work e Connect the IR Blaster to the IR BLASTER port on the Base Station page 9 e Make sure the IR Blaster is positioned so that it faces the remote sensor correctly page 9 e 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 e Check whether operation is possible using the buttons of the connected device Also reconfigure the remote control settings page 28 Some devices cannot be operated or can only be partially operated by the on screen remote control e Make sure the remote control settings for Video 1 and Video 2 are configured correctly in the Remote Settings window page 28 Watching Video at Home Problem Operations are delayed Causes and remedies e Changing channels
10. 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 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 2 Set Manual for DNS Configuration and enter the following information DNS1 192 168 0 1 3 DNS2 It is OK to leave the field blank i 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 DNS1 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 gt a lt D gt 9 a iv n o wn m o o 5 n f gt Q 7 UPnP Settings To connect to the Base Station via your router at home and to use NetAV when you are away from home port forwarding needs to be set on the router When your router is compatible with UPnP Universal Plug and Play you can use UPnP to configure port forwarding on the router dynamically CO Tip For details about router settings refer to the operating instructions for your router Help Locaronfree Advanced Setup UPnP Settings Tirat Select whether to enable or disable automatic router configuration UPnP When Disable UPnP is set port forwardi
11. Base Station lights red Rear of Base Station Front of Base Station e gt s wo BASE STATION RESET button NETAV LED cescococococococococooococooosococococococoooooooocoooo 48 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during use refer to the information provided in this section If the problem persists contact Sony Customer Information Centre For more contact information refer to the EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION DOCUMENT separate document Also see the LocationFree Support web site at http www sony net Products LocationFree support for more support information 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 If non alphanumeric characters are entered for User Name or Organization on the Customer Information screen during installation the software cannot be installed If non alphanumeric characters are included in the destination folder name specified on the Destination Folder screen during installation the software cannot be installed Does the computer meet all the system requirements for installing LocationFree Player page 32 Messages are displayed in a foreign If the shortcut icon name of the LocationFree Player on your desktop
12. Enable at all times Security Level Low you can configure settings even when the Base Station is not in setup mode because the Web port for the wired LAN is always open At the time of purchase this setting is set to Enable only in the SETUP MODE Security Level Normal Click this to save changes e If you set the Base Station security level to Low port 80 of the Base Station is always open on the wired LAN even if the Base Station is not in setup mode 45 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 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 46 and change the password periodically to prevent an intruder from logging in to the Base Station Settings page If an intruder accesses and logs in to the Base Station Settings 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 the intruder to control and view the contents of any devices connected to the Base Station such as video and DVD players For details on your router s security functions contact
13. NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on Causes and remedies e Check whether the connection type is correct See Connecting to the router page 17 and check to make sure you have selected the correct connection type 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 Messages on the Base Station Settings screen are displayed in a foreign language e After logging on to the Base Station Settings screen choose your language pages 18 and 36 LocationFree Player Problem Cannot connect a computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection Causes and remedies e Is the wireless LAN set up properly Configure the same information on the computer as you set on page 43 e Check the frequency ban
14. a 3 5 mm jack splitter such as Sony Headphone Adapter PC 232S not supplied and another IR Blaster Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on the Base Station and connect each IR Blaster to a port on the adapter plug Q 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 Oo N 2 m e 5 v pe e gt o Flow of Setup Use the following steps to configure STEP 1 Setup to watch Video at home STEP 1 1 Turn on the Base Station page 12 STEP 1 2 Connect a LocationFree device to the Base Station page 13 e Connecting with a router page 14 e Connecting directly to the Base Station by a wireless connection page 14 Install LocationFree Player Software page 32 STEP 1 3 Display Video on your LocationFree device page 15 qecee STEP 2 Setup to watch Video away from home STEP 2 1 Check Your Internet Connection page 17 STEP 2 2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch Video Away from Home page 17 If the NetAV Check is incomplete page 19 10 no
15. 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 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 if you want to use manually Video stops or skips e If another wireless LAN device connects to and communicates with the Base Station during your NetAV session it may not be possible to send and receive video smoothly e 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 The NetAV connection is disconnected suddenly e Has security software been installed If so the firewall function of the security software may be causing NetAV to disconnect Problems with the Internet connection may cause the NetAV connection to be disconnected 52 fe d gt S 0 Watching Video Away from Home Problem The video keeps stopping and starting and frames are dropped Causes and remedies e As NetAV uses the Internet for communication the
16. to a newer version Also no changes can be made to the Base Station settings while the upgrade process e The Base Station restarts automatically after the version upgrade ends e For the latest information on the software please visit our web site http www sony net Products LocationFree support gt Q lt S 3 O 09 2 W D o wn mr D e 5 n gt 3 Q 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 Customer Information Centre Self diagnostics LED Base Station front panel POWER LED on the 3 Base Station Problem Causes and remedies Blinks red There may be a hardware malfunction o Turn the Base Station power off and then on or a settings file error again ai Initialize the network and wireless settings a page 48 Q Red If the problem persists contact Sony z Customer Information Centre 0 47 Initializing the Base Station If you initialize the Base Station all settings are reset to factory default Pe eceererccccnrerecseseeeeeceneeeeeseseoeeoeeeeeeeen 2 While pressing the BASE STATION RESET button on the rear of the Base Station turn on the POWER Hold down the BASE STATION RESET button until the NETAV LED on the front of the
17. video may not be able to be transmitted smoothly depending on whether the connection is overloaded e Click Rate and make sure the rate is set to Auto If it is set to Manual select Auto or lower the rate to 1 If you set the rate to Auto the lowest rate automatically selected is 2 Therefore if you want to use the rate 1 you need to set to 1 manually Operations are delayed e Operations performed from the on screen remote control take place via the network so response is delayed This is normal and not a malfunction 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 if you want to use manually Cannot use NetAV Have never once been able to connect e Is the setting for watching video away from home enabled page 17 e Did you click Connect in the bottom left of the LocationFree Player screen 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 Internet e Did you click Connect on the bottom left of the LocationFree Player screen The NetAV connection is disconnected suddenly e Has security software been installed If so the firewall function of the security
18. you finish switch to the registration status by pressing and holding the SETUP MODE button again until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking 11 STEP 1 Setup to Watch Video at Home This section describes the setup for using NetAV to watch video at home Turn on the Base Station Power STEP 1 1 Turn on the Base Station Cece ccrrcere ccc ccccceceeeeseeeeesesseeseseeeeeeeeees Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Connect the Mains Lead to the Base Base Station to turn it on Station n o fa D 3 2 O e Ss 5 Q e 5 o Connect the mains lead after you finish making all other connections POWER Base Station rear panel button The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station lights green AC LX1B AC power adapter supplied i To DC IN Mains lead Type BF supplied Mains lead Type C 6 supplied Connect the mains lead to the Base Station AC power adapter AC LX1B and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the Base Station then plug the mains lead into a mains socket Use only the supplied AC power adapter AC LX1B 12 STEP 1 2 Connect a LocationFree device to the Base Station Connection to watch video away from home Connection to watch video at home amp pages 14 to 16 pages 17 to 20 e Connect to the router by wireless Ny e Connect to the router by wired LAN to t
19. 146 x 2 inches w h d excluding protrusions Approx 180 g 6 oz Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Mass Approx 13 W watching video Approx 0 7 W power off using AC power adapter 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Approx 46 x 182 8 x 128 3 mm 1 1346x 7 14x 5 1 inches excluding rear protrusions Approx 400 g 14 Ms OZ 55 Wireless LAN Standard Frequency range IEEE802 11b g 2 4 GHz band 1 6 and 11 channels Modulation DS SS Modem and OFDM Modem Power AC power adapter 100 240 requirements V AC 50 60 Hz Supplied AC power adapter AC LX1B accessories 1 Mains lead 1 IR Blaster VM 50 1 Scart to A V cable 1 A V cable RCA pin cable 1 Base Station stand 1 LocationFree Player software CD ROM LFA PC2 1 LocationFree Player Operating Instructions PDF and License text file Quick Start Guide EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION DOCUMENT 1 Optional Accessories LocationFree Player LFA PC2 IR Blaster VM 50 Headphone Adapter PC 232S 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 e ee gt on A Advanced Setup cceeeeee 36 Changing the Password 46 Current settings 37 Device Registration 42 Dynamic D
20. 3 Picture shifts vertically and the Check the format of the signal inputted to the Base Station and then horizontal black bar is visible select the correct format PAL SECAM PAL60 or NTSC on Colour System Settings screen page 29 Distorted colour Update the graphics driver of your computer to the latest version For F ie more information on the graphics driver contact the manufacturer of your computer Q 7 Picture freezes frequently Depending on your network check the causes and remedies described in Watching Video at Home page 52 or Watching Video Away from Home page 53 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 if you want to use manually 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 NetAV and reconnect it again sound quality gets worse Picture is distorted Check the latest driver of video card graphic card on the manufacturer s support pages page 32 Disconnected when switching to another When you click Rate and switch between Auto and Manual change rate the rate from 1 lowest rate or 6 highest rate to another rate or change from another rate to 1 or 6 while connected
21. Base Station cceccceeccecesseeeseceenaeceaceceeeceaeeeeaeeeeaaeeceeeeeeaeees 24 VIdEGO OPErAatiOns er i n a E sents Lodas E E A TNE ANE a 25 Adjusting the Video Rate ececccceesseceececeeeceaeceeaaeeeaceceseeceaeeeeaeceseaeeceaeeeeaeens 27 Making Video Setting Sre eont a e eE LEE ENESA AE a Eara eTii 28 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station via the Internet 30 Mouse and Keyboard Operations 0 ccccecceeesecesseceeeeceeeeeceeeeeaeceaeceeeneeeteeeeaaes 31 Setting Up LocationFree Playet 0 seee 32 LocationFree Player System Requirement cccecssceceeeeeseeceneceeeeeeteeeesaes 32 Installing and Uninstalling LocationFree Player ccceccceesseceeeeeenteceteeeeeeees 32 eee Advanced Base Station Settings ssseee 35 Opening the Base Station Settings Page oo eee eeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeaeeenaees 35 Checking the Current Base Station Status cece esesscessecseceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenees 37 Basic Operations in the Advanced Setup Page cece ceeeeseceeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeees 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection eee eeeeseeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeecnaeeeaeenaeenaeens 38 Setting Up to Watch Video Away From Home ce eeeceeeseeeeeeeneeeneeeteeeaee 39 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station via the Internet 42 Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeees 43 Oth r Setini Sasih grenene dia gelde
22. DNS is saved to the Base Station 8 Follow the on screen instructions to wait until the NETAV LED stops blinking amber and click Next when the NETAV LED turns off Z LocationFree Base Station Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer sagy Serup GOJE Easy Setup NetAV Setup Get Started Advanced Setup Q Tips The NETAV LED continues to blink for about 1 minute before turning off e If the NETAV LED turns on amber check that the router and modem are turned on and the LAN cable is connected properly e When the NETAV LED turns green another device is connected by NetAV Wait until the LED turns amber to perform this step e NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server 19 seach gromo alesse A Bonera Be SONY w Easy Setup NctAY Check Click Cheek to confirm setup Easy Sorp Get Started The setup is complete if Success appears in the NetAV Check page If the test page does not appear check the network connection 10 Click Exit Setup Restart the Base Station Close the browser If NetAV Check is incomplete Read the instructions on the NetAV Check page and configure the necessary settings The Base Station needs to be set up to use the NetAV function away from home There are two setup types Easy Setup and Advanced Setup page 35 Easy Setup requires the router to be UPnP compatible and the UPnP function of the rou
23. Free Player from Your Computer Click All programs Programs in Windows 2000 Sony LocationFree Player and then click Uninstall LocationFree Player on the Start menu Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure 3ivx is not removed automatically when LocationFree Player is uninstalled Remove it manually You can do so by using Add or Remove Programs Add or Remove Applications in Windows 2000 in the Control Panel n gt Q ke r e L g o s 7 p u gQ lt e 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 the Advanced Setup page Open the Advanced Setup page with your web browser by accessing the settings for a selected Base Station Before making settings Check to be sure that the Base Station is powered on Base Station Advanced Settings Only with a Router Connection If you are connected via a router you need to put the Base Station into setup mode before making Base Station settings page 11 This is not necessary for a wireless connection eecocooooococooosoosoooooooooooosooooooooooooooooooo T Press the SETUP MODE button on the rear panel of the Base Station Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking SETUP MODE The Base Sta
24. NS Settings 40 Internet Connection NetAV Check eee NetAV Settings Security oo eeeeseeteeeeee UPnP Settings ee Version Information 46 Wireless Settings 43 B Base Station Modes ceecee 11 Base Station Selection window 36 Base Station Status 11 Base Station s IP address 38 39 Cc Colour system eee 29 Connecting AC power adapter 0 IR Blaster LocationFree device Mains lead D DCN wiedcseciearaienetnen 5 DHCP issih ceuheeacetstevaiaens 14 38 E Easy Setupscccsscsscercsteicrsccuveceisers 17 Dynamic DNS eee 19 Encryption key External device Identifying Parts and Contents LocationFree Player On screen remote control 23 Identifying Parts and Controls Base Station cceeeeeeeeee IN 1 2 AUDIO VIDEO Initializing wccvsetisceveceemscsccnvsceceee Initializing the Base Station 48 Instaliccacccucavwunkennndadvann 32 IR Blaster cascctncscisseatiiereeecrticatt 9 IR BLASTER pott 5 K Keyboard operations 0 31 L LAN Poft wee eee 5 17 Language ooeec LocationFree Player Installing eee 32 Uninstalling 34 LocationFree Player Window 22 M Mouse operations cece 31 Overview of the on screen remote CONGO naaa aeh eatin seseton te 23 P PAL aoa een ie 29 PAL OO arna eee teteones 29 Password 18 42 46 POWER button eeeeeeete
25. Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties POCO o HOSES EEE ETEOHE EE ESOS CES EHOEE EES EOEEEEES 4 Read the license agreement select I have read the terms in the license agreement and then click Next i8 LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the Following license agreement carefully Software License Agreement Pewee eod Qa tamma and conuditnnns of thes Agreement appar shis to al sefe we Lerend ree Perm Pe P hewwmafter refemed to as d vy ONU LESSER CEMERAL PUBLIC LODSE Macrowedt DarK 90 anf Adobe Resin PI attached to ther Agreement bremse rah ptem lt overed by Gas A permoni i refered to oe oe Tike fotoen renee terms wed ondina ae deemed wr cepted amd agreed by amt between the weer of the Protan heremefier User and Seay Conpersiion boug V secoocooooocoooosoosooococococoosoosoooooooooooooooo 5 Type your name organization and Serial Key and then click Next 1 LocationF ree Player InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Name Organization Serial Key 6 Confirm the installation folder and then click Next If you want to modify the installation folder click Change 19 LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Destination Folder Click Next to install to this folder or click Chang
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27. O VIDEO terminal page 8 Connect the scart to A V cable supplied or the A V cable RCA pin cable supplied IR BLASTER port page 9 Connect the IR Blaster supplied Rear Part 1 Checking the Package Contents After unpacking check that all the following items have been included Base Station LF B1 1 AC power adapter AC LX1B 1 IR Blaster VM 50 1 SS suoneed id uonels oseg Mains lead Type C 6 1 Mains lead Type BF 1 Cad Ge Use this mains lead if you use Use this mains lead if you use the unit You can use this cable only to WNE SOT the unit outside the United in the United Kingdom connect a Scart output socket of Kingdom e This mains lead may not be supplied an external device to the IN 1 2 e This mains lead may not be depending on the country terminal of a Base Station supplied depending on the country LocationFree Player software CD ROM LFA PC2 1 A V cable RCA pin cable 1 e LocationFree Player software e Operating Instructions PDF file e License text file TL H Em 5 TAY e A Quick Start Guide Se EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION One Serial Key for LocationFree Player is supplied DOCUMENT 1 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand To keep the Base Station stable attach the Base Station stand Cries The SSID WEP key and initial password are prin
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30. PSK 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 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 pages 11 and 14 e Configuring the wireless settings on a computer connected to the Base Station via a wired LAN is recommended to ensure security 44 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 from a device equipped with a wireless LAN function 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 11b g standards e Not all wireless LAN devices can be 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
31. S Copyret 2006 Sony Comwonen a D inert Click the item to configure The information for the clicked item appears in the frame on the right Make settings or perform operations for the selected item If you make any settings be sure to click Set to save the changes Jump to the Easy Setup screen Exits settings and automatically reboots the Base Station The remainder of this section explains the specific settings and operations of each frame in the Advanced Setup page gt a lt D gt 9 Qa iv g n oJ wn m o o 5 n O f gt Q o Setting Up Your Internet Connection To access the Base Station via the Internet you need to set its IP address and make DNS settings 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 address for the wired LAN 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 in the Internet Connection frame and then click Set while you are connected using a router you will no longer be able to access the Base Station Settings screen because the IP address changes To open the Base Station Settings screen click Base Station Settings on the Base Station Selection screen of the Lo
32. SS O NY o p BAS LocationFree Base Station LocationFree Player for PC Operating Instructions S Locationfree NETAV LF PK1 LF B1 LFA PC2 2006 Sony Corporation What is the LocationFree Base Station c ccccccccccccccccccccecsecesceeseseseseseseseseeeses 4 Identifying Parts and Controls Base Station c cccccceesceeeeeeeeteeeeneeceeeceeeeeeeas 5 Base Station Preparations cccccsssssssseseeeeeeeeesseeeenees 6 Part 1 Checking the Package Contents 0 cccesceeesseceseceeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeaaeceaaeeeneeesas 6 Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand oo ee ceeeeeccsseceeeeeeeeeeeceseeeaecnaeeeseeees 7 Part 3 Connecting Other Devices 0 0 cece eeecceseeeeeeseesecesceeseceseceseeeseesseseaaeesaeess 8 Setup and Connections cccceessssseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeens 10 Flow of Setpro iie o t e tenia nid adal hanna aan nial tan 10 Base Station Modes sick scecctessetclessacetessteedvsise ponse arei areae e a agripa ti 11 STEP 1 Setup to Watch Video at Home esseeeeeeseeeeseseeeseeressresrsresserrrsressrrsrees 12 STEP 2 Setup to Watch Video Away from Home ssssessesseesseessesssssessssssessses 17 Watching Video on LocationFree Playet 21 What is LocationFree Player cecceeccececceeseecesseceeaeeceeeeeceeeeeaecesaeceeaeeeeneeeeaaes 21 LocationFree Player Basic Window c cccescsceeeeceeeteeecaceceeeeceaeeesaeceeaeeneaeeetaes 22 Connecting to the
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34. al device Base Station Router Home The Base Station and router need to be left turned on to use LocationFree Player to watch video Use of the NetAV function for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited 21 S 9 z gt Q Ss a e e s r O g e s T p y 2 LocationFree Player Basic Window Overview of the LocationFree Player Window Normal size A ad 1 Video indicator 2 Volume indicator Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window 4 Maximize Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window Click again to restore the window to its original size 5 Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application 6 Index page 25 Click Video 1 or Video 2 Settings page 28 Displays the Settings window which allows you to make several settings Volume controls Click to increase the volume and to decrease it 9 Muting Turns off the sound When the sound is off you can turn it back on by clicking this button again or by clicking the volume button Rate page 27 Displays the screen for adjusting the video rate picture quality When the window size is small 11 Remote page 25 Displays the on screen remote control for Video 1 or Video 2 M2 Connect Disconnect Connect C
35. and a password input page opens 2 Enter the User Name Ifx lowercase letters and password and then click OK The following page appears when you log in to Base Station Settings Tip The initial password at the time of purchase is printed on the sticker on the Base Station You can change the WebPassword by selecting Change Password in the Advanced Setup page gt a lt o gt 9 a ju o n 2 o e s 2 or gt Q o 36 Checking the Current Base Station Status You can use the Setup Information page to check the current settings and status of the Base Station Setup Information Update jon Regierration not accepted hamel Ch 11 ik SSID LocaoriFres 00014AC9E086 Copright 2005 Sony Coronation Dre To display the latest status click Update 37 Basic Operations in the Advanced Setup Page This section explains the operations common to each frame in the Advanced Setup page Om h sree Bresnan IP Address Settings Automatic IP Address Configuration DHCT O Maral NetAN Settings UPnP Settings IP Address TzieeT3 Subnet Mask Err Jew 255 255 255 Default Gateway CAIN Jeg 192 168 1 1 Host Name MAC Address 0001409085 Domai Barer ifnscessary DNS Configuration Auto O Mana DNSI Trena Jes 0921681 DN
36. ars The remote control appears only when you connect to the Base Station eecooocoocooocoooocoooocooooocoocoooooooooooooooooooo Adjusting the Volume Turn the volume up or down using and Volume You can also adjust the volume by using the LEFT Vol and RIGHT Vol ARROW keys O Tip If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the and volume buttons adjust the volume of the computer 26 S 9 gt Q a o e s r O g a o s T p y 9 lt 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 with 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 eccocoocococococococosococsosocosococococoocooocoooooo 2 Click a rate and then click OK Manual Rate Change Rate Choose picture quality level to match available bandwidth Tf you are connected while changing levels you may experience a interruptio
37. cationFree Player 38 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 mask 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 is selected The Base Station s MAC address for the wired LAN appears Depending on the operating environment the domain name appears 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 gt a lt
38. d 2 4 GHz band supported by your computer or wireless LAN card and set the Base Station to operate at that frequency band Cannot register a computer on the Base Station e Switch the Base Station to setup mode after you connect the 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 To register a computer to a Base Station that is not on the same LAN you need to generate a password in Device Registration under Advanced Setup on the Base Station Settings screen and then enter the password during registration page 30 Nothing is shown on the Base Station Selection screen e Directly enter the IP address or domain name or check the following items Is the Base Station turned on Is the Base Station connected to the network Check the settings of security software because the Base Station may be blocked by the firewall function in anti virus software or other types of software When connected via a wired LAN make sure the Base Station and computer are connected properly to the LAN ports of the router If the connection settings of the Base Station were set manually check the IP address setting Isa global IP address set for the WAN side of the router and a private address set for the Base Station For more information on your global IP address contact your ISP e If y
39. device registration procedure described below because registration can be performed easily from LocationFree Player page 17 Perform the following procedure if you need to enter the registration password when you establish a connection Device Registration You can register or delete another computer with LocationFree Player installed on the Base Station You can register up to eight computers with LocationFree Player installed O Tip Before starting the registration page 11 configure the device you are registering so that it is able to connect with the Base Station It is not possible to watch video on more than one of the registered LocationFree devices at the same time At any one time only one of the devices may view video To enable device registration select Enable The Base Station s current registration processing status appear here The password needed to register a device with the Base Station appears here You will need this password when you make device registration settings on the device side so make a note of it When you click this button the Base Station confirms the state Enable Disable selected for Register Devices A list of the devices currently registered with the Base Station appears here 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 th
40. does language not contain any one of GB FR or DE you need to install the Registration has been denied by the correct software manually from the LocationFree Player software CD Base Station ROM Double click one of the following icons on the CD ROM Cannot find any green icons but grey e LocationFree Player GB icon for English one s in the Base Station Selection e LocationFree Player FR icon for French Q window e LocationFree Player DE icon for German 3 7 Base Station Problem Causes and remedies Cannot turn the Base Station power off 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 LED is blinking or turned on The NETAV LED is always blinking When you are using a Dynamic DNS service for a NetAV connection the amber Base Station needs to periodically connect to the DNS server to update the information If you performed an Easy Setup the Dynamic DNS is updated every 5 minutes and the NETAV LED blinks amber during the update which takes about 1 minute The power turned off The power turns off if the installation environment of the Base Station becomes very hot Check the installation location Base Station makes noise This is the sound of the cooling fan inside the Base Station It is not a malfunction 49 Problem
41. dscetaots sedans ENIN ERa a EEE NE EEN TEGNES 45 0 dal E 47 About Self Diagnostics DisplayS esesseeseseeeeeeseeisstesisressrsrisresrissrsserrresresesresest 47 Initializing the Base Station eee eseesecesseceseeeeeeeeeeseecsaecneecaeceeeeeeeeeeesaeeenaee 48 Troubleshoot E ssiri iepen EEEE RAE E EE A E E E 49 SPECHICAUONS Fis jssedesh Nencargieceaagtsiaens aids dase ENE AR aN EREE EE EEE EEEREN PE EEA 55 TIN OK E AE EE A E E E E irsengeiveresiaontes 56 Trademarks orien eerti aieea eaii nenene EEN EEEE ENAA AEE ES 57 Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement 0 eee eeeescecscecneceeeeceeeeeeeeeeetaeeenaees 58 The screen shots used in this manual are only example images What is the LocationFree Base Station What is the LocationFree Base Station The LocationFree Base Station allows you to watch video both at home and on the go Your home Base Station can be accessed via the Internet while you are away from home by installing and configuring the LocationFree Player on your computer or another LocationFree device Also by placing the Base Station in a central room such as your living room you can enjoy video from anywhere in your home via your home LAN LocationFree device An equipment with LocationFree Player installed NetAV A function that allows you to access the Base Station via a home network or the Internet to watch video Computers O
42. e Delete button Generating a Registration Password 1 Select Enable under Register Devices 2 Click Set Q Tips e The registration password changes with every registration If you cancel a registration and then start another registration the registration password changes to a new password e To check whether device registration is complete click Update under List of Registered Devices e After configuring the Base Station to accept registration you need to register your device on the Base Station page 30 gt a lt D gt 9 l Q eo n 0 wn m o o 5 n f gt Q o Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station Wireless Settings You can change the wireless settings of the Base Station If the settings of the Base Station are changed the wireless settings of the device to be connected to also need to be changed The updated settings will take effect after restarting the Base Station or clicking Exit Setup Wireless LAN devices that conform to the IEEE802 11b 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 11b wireless LAN device 2 4 GHz e TIEEE802 11g wireless LAN device 2 4 GHz An SSID is already entered here at the time of purchase the characters shown on the side of the Base Statio
43. e to install to a different Folder y gt Install LocationFree Player to C Program Files Sony LocationFreePlayer 33 wn Q o r ie g e s T p Y i lt 7 Verify the installation settings and then click Install i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Tf you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Current Settings Setup Type Typical Destination Folder C Program Files Sony LocationFreePlayer User Information Name 0o00 Company sess Installation starts 18 LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Installing LocationFree Player The program features you selected are being installed B Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs LocationFree Player This may take several minutes Status 8 When the installation ends click Finish iS 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 and the Operating Instructions PDF file appear on your desktop after the installation ex mye Erai e LocationFree a p EN Player GB perating nit Instructions 34 Uninstalling Location
44. ees 5 POWER LED 5 12 Pre shared key 43 Public Internet access 17 R Register Your Computer 15 Remote ccccceeeeeeees 23 28 RESET button eee 48 Right click menu eee 31 Router eeen 13 S CAL inte a e A 8 SECAM 3 cecesosicedtcnerteseevetiiess 29 Self Diagnostics Displays 47 Setup M0de eee 11 SETUP MODE button 5 11 SETUP MODE LED 5 11 56 Uninstall Upgrading e mp gt S wo LocationFree is a trademark of Sony Corporation 3ivx MPEG 4 audio and video compression technologies by 3ivx Technologies Copyright 3ivx Technologies Pty Ltd 1999 2006 All rights reserved 3ivx is an international trademark Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries In this manual Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000 In this manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation 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 P gt o 57 Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT APPLICABLE T
45. ens select Video 1 or Video 2 from the Index With the on screen remote control confirm that the buttons are enabled e Try all items of the type in Type box to select the most suitable on screen remote control for the connected devices e If you want to configure the remote control while disconnecting from the Base Station click Connect Properties and then Video Settings The button names or button numbers of the on screen remote control may differ from those of the remote supplied with your device e Some devices may not have a Power button In this case also use the on screen remote control to display Video 1 or Video 2 and confirm that the buttons are enabled Connecting two devices to a single input terminal If you have connected a second device via a first device continue by selecting the Make and Type of the second device from the list in the lower part of the window and then check whether it can be turned on and off To switch the on screen remote control display click 3 at the top right of the on screen remote control When connecting an all in one video device such as a VCR DVD player The second remote is automatically set when you select a device displayed as an all in one device from the Type list e g Sony VCR DVD player Select the Switch button on the on screen remote control to switch between the remote control of the VCR and that of the DVD player 3 Clic
46. er starts and the Base Station Selection window appears O Tip If the LocationFree Player is already running disconnect by clicking Disconnect in the lower left of the window then click Connect again Disconnect n o fa D 3 2 QO e Ss 5 Q e 5 o eecoosoosoooooooocooocooooosooococoooooosooooooooooo 2 Select a Base Station with a green icon and click Base Station Settings Select a green icon Click this button Base Station Selectio Select the target Base Station ration ame Connect l Base Station Settings Web Support Properties Your web browser starts and the Base Station Settings page opens sescosoosoooooooooooooooocoooooooooooooosooooooooooo 3 Click Enter F LocationFree Base Station Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer EER le Cot mew Portes mos HD amp Om O hB pro ir Br SaS ess TETE Ipe m SONY S locationfree Base Station Settings Printed on the label affixed to the side of the Rase Station Coppaght 2006 Sony Corporation EES Bree The password input page appears 4 Enter the user name and password and then click OK User name lfx lowercase letters The user name cannot be changed Initial password WebPassword printed on the sticker of the Base Station Connect to 192 168 0 3 A LocationFree Base Station Settings User name 6 Password Cl Reme
47. h administrator privileges Before performing the installation log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges If Microsoft DirectX 9 0 is not installed on the computer where you choose to install LocationFree Player it is installed at the same time you install LocationFree Player 3ivx is installed at the same time as LocationFree Player 3ivx is essential to the proper operation of LocationFree Player and it should not be removed 1 Insert the LocationFree Player software CD ROM into the CD 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 page 49 n 2 gt Q c me r O g a e s T p u 2 e eecoosoosoooooooococoocooooocooococoooooosooooooooooo 2 Select your language and then click Next LocationFree Player Items to install LocationFree Player software Operating Instructions Select language of the software If you would lke to read Operating Instructions before installation click Operating ns Operating Instructions POPS o Oooo E SEDO EEE ES EHESEEESODE OEE ES EHOSELESESOOEOES 3 Click Next i LocationFree Player InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for LocationFree Player The InstallShield R Wizard will install LocationFree Player on your computer To continue click
48. he Internet UuO IUNY 419 NOJ JNOYYUM Wspo n o fa D 3 2 O e Ss 5 O e 5 o UPnP tibl 8 DSL or cable modem Urn compatiie Base Station e Connect to the modem with internal router by wireless to the Internet 7 tobe i e Connect to the modem with internal router by wired LAN ae SL or cable modem with internal router 5 UPnP compatible Base Station o Q s Ss o 9 lt e c x Q e 3 me c o gt o oO Ww D A oO n e 5 o x e c gt e 1 Nn01 jeu1a U1 YUM wapo Connection to watch video away from home Connection to watch video at home amp pages 14 to 16 pages 14 to 20 to the Internet k 96 DSL or cable modem uonun 13 Nn01 NOYWM w poN Base Station ss j m Aq ules seg ay 0 49 NdWOd ANOA yOaUUOD OL to the Internet eet 1 NO1 jeu1 U YUM w poN Base Station DSL or cable modem with internal router UPnP compatible To determine the type of your modem check with your Internet service provider UPnP Universal Plug and Play 13 Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Sta
49. isclose personal data to third parties other than Sony group companies unless it is necessary to enable the performance of contracts or for such purposes outlined above Sony uses some third party companies to perform some duties on its behalf such as fulfilling orders marketing and customer services Such companies will have access to Your personal data to perform those functions but may not use it for any other reason It may also be disclosed in order for Sony to comply with legal obligations to which Sony is subject Sony will ensure that such third parties comply with Sony s own privacy policy and all applicable laws Sony and its licensors take great care in maintaining the security of your personal information and in preventing unauthorized access to it through the use of appropriate technology and internal procedures However Sony and its licensors do not guarantee that unauthorized access will never occur It is however Sony and its licensors policy to respect the privacy of its Users Notwithstanding the foregoing Sony and or its licensors may also disclose User s personally identifiable information where it has sought User s prior consent User acknowledges and agrees that Sony and its licensors neither endorse the content of any User communications nor assume responsibility for any threatening libelous obscene harassing or offensive material contained therein any infringement on third party intellectual property rights arising the
50. k OK or Apply Click OK to enable the settings and close the Settings window Click Apply to enable the settings without closing the Settings window Q Tip After configuring the remote control for Video 1 and Video 2 the Video 1 and Video 2 options in the Index window change to their set remote control names S 9 z gt Q Ss a o e 5 r O g a o s 7 y 9 lt Configuring the Colour System for Video 1 and Video 2 If you want to watch SECAM PAL60 NTSC video you need to configure the colour system settings The default setting is PAL Click anywhere in the window to display the index then select Settings at the bottom right of the window 2 Select Video Settings and then Colour System Settings 3 Select a colour system and then click OK Select the colour system S 9 z gt Q Ss a o e s r O a o s 7 p y 9 lt After you change the colour system settings and close the Video Settings screen the NetAV connection will be disconnected and then it will be reconnected automatically 29 Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station via the Internet You can register LocationFree devices on the Base Station via the Internet You need to configure the Base Station to accept registration page 42 before registering the device on the Base Station
51. m the LocationFree device you must connect the supplied IR Blaster For details see the next page 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 Oo o N i m is o 5 v GS o e gt 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 to IR BLASTER port SETUP won m pA ADIO IR Blaster Infrared transmitter Remote sensor With reference to the operating instructions of the device make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the remote sensor Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings page 28 remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place When operating two devices with the IR Blaster set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown IR Blaster Remote sensors For details on setting up a device refer to the operating instructions of the device If the remote sensors on the two devices do not line up like the picture above you cannot control them with the single supplied IR Blaster and you need to purchase
52. mber my password 18 The following page appears when you log in to Base Station Settings eecococoooococooosooooooooococoooooosoooooocooooooooo 5 Click Easy Setup Bi Locationf Si jot Explorer ties fle fd eae NEE ims E p12 168 0 SONY Sect ngage Copssighs 2006 Sony Corporation Lee The Easy Setup page appears Tip Click Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais or Italiano to choose your language 6 Follow the on screen instructions to confirm the NETWORK LED is turned on and then click Next F LocationF ree Base Station Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer Ber Te Ek dew rams Tob top Qw O 2 O Paw rms O A G E fires E Hip i52 168 0 rerun SONY Easy Setup H Ensy Setup Get Started Get Started First check the statas ofthe NETWORK LED on the Pase Station NetAV Setup Net AV Check Advanced Setup If the NETWORK LED is off check that the router is turned on and the LAN cable is connected properly n a D a 9 e 3 5 Q o 5 o T Read the Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement included in the Operating Instructions After reading the document select the radio button and then click Next Eons Ensy Setup NetAV Setup Get Started cemctely vit v NetAV Setup v When you click Next the information required for the Dynamic
53. mr D 3 2 O e 53 5 Q zZz 5 o Base Station Modes The Base Station has a normal mode and a setup mode Press the Base Station POWER button o C SETUP MODE LED 2 Normal mode SETUP MODE LED off Pie 3 e You can use NetAV at home and away from home a i fe e You can make Base Station settings via a wireless connection 3 e You cannot make Base Station settings 2 f You can make settings via a router if you set Security in the Advanced Setup page 7 page 36 to Enable at all times Security Level Low page 45 POWER button AS y SETUP MODE button Press the SETUP MODE When the Base Station reboots button on the rear panel of the Base Station e When the Base Station settings Keep pressing until the page has not been accessed for SETUP MODE LED starts 15 minutes blinking a N Setup mode SETUP MODE LED on e You cannot use NetAV at home and away from home e You can make Base Station settings Use the SSID and WEP key on the sticker of the Base Station for a wireless connection in setup mode NS 7 Status for registration SETUP MODE LED blinking Blinking e You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after the Base Station is in setup mode The Base Station is still in setup mode after this 5 minute state e If the 5 minute registration state ends before
54. n 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 WEP and WPA PSK with TKIP are encryption methods Select one or the other 43 and enter an encryption key or 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 0to9 AtoF O0to9 AtoF ato f a to f When using WPA PSK with TKIP 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 A to 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 Click this to initialize all wireless LAN settings Initialization is possible only in setup mode About Wireless Security Since communication via the wireless LAN fu
55. n click Video Settings to enable operations The button names or button numbers of the on 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 http www sony net Products LocationFree support S 9 z gt Q a o e s r O a o s 7 p y 9 lt Connecting to the Base Station 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 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 Starting NetAV 1 Double click the Ltn LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Programs in Windows 2000 Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player 2 Click a Base Station from the list and then click Connect on the Base Station Selection screen Select a green icon Click this button Base Station Selectioi Select the target Base Station I Race Statinn Nir name l e LF BIEU KOO0056 Base Station Settings Web Support
56. n of the video For details refer to the Operating Instructions When you switch between Auto and Manual change the rate from 1 or 6 to another rate or change from another rate to 1 or 6 while connected the NetAV connection may be disconnected and then reconnected automatically in some cases 27 S 9 z gt Q a o e s r O g a o s 7 p y 9 lt Making Video Settings This section explains how to set up the remote control and colour system settings For the latest version of the on screen remote control data see the LocationFree Support web site at http www sony net Products LocationFree support Configuring the Remote Control for Video 1 and Video 2 Click anywhere in the window to display the index then select Settings at the bottom right of the window 2 Select Video Settings Remote Settings and then Video 1 or Video 2 T lores Select the make of the connected device Select the type of the connected device Ifthe configuration above is correct each time you click Power you can turn on or off your device After clicking Power it takes 5 seconds or more for the device to respond If it does not work make sure that the make and type are correct and then try again e Even if the power turns on and off correctly with Power other buttons may not be enabled If this happ
57. n the go External device Base Station Router Home Tips Cotes J You cannot use NetAV when connected to the Internet via an analog phone line that uses a dial up router or cellular phone You may not be able to watch some video DVDs and other media that are copyright protected with the software When the power is turned on the Base Station continuously emits a wireless signal To use the NetAV function we recommend a broadband connection with upload and download speeds of at least 300 kbps NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server The LocationFree Base Station transmits on the 2 4 GHz wireless channel 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 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 You can use this Base Station as a Wireless Access Point Identifying Parts and Controls Base Station Identifying Parts and Controls Base station Front 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status Green Connected with the LocationFree device on the 2 4 GHz channel Turns g
58. nction is established by radio waves the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception To decrease this danger the LocationFree Base Station supports various security functions Be sure to correctly configure the security settings in accordance with your intended purpose and network environment gt a lt D gt 9 a iv g n 0 wn m o 5 n O f gt Q o Wireless LAN security function of the LocationFree Base Station e WEP WEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802 11 It applies encryption to communications 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 A decryption technique exists however so using the same encryption key for an extended period of time is not recommended e WPA PSK with TKIP encryption WPA is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP The LocationFree Base Station utilizes WPA together with TKIP encryption WPA PSK with TKIP encryption assures the highest security level among the technologies supported by the LocationFree Base Station Security settings of the LocationFree Base Station The security for wireless LAN communication is set to WEP as the factory default To increase the security level switch to WPA PSK Note however that the communication stability may differ depending on which technology you use WEP or WPA
59. ng needs to be set on the router At the time of purchase this is set to Enable UPnP Click this and save changes 40 Dynamic DNS Settings To use the NetAV function to watch video away from home you need to use the Dynamic DNS service If you want to use your Dynamic DNS service refer to the following description to configure the settings You do not need to configure the following settings if you performed the Easy Setup Checking Registered Dynamic DNS Information The Dynamic DNS Settings frame appears when you click Dynamic DNS Settings Legit ox LEU MyNetAV com ESEN A domain name appears here if you have used the Easy Setup to register with the preset Dynamic DNS service The current status of the Dynamic DNS settings appears here Success appears if the service works correctly Click this if you want to change the Dynamic DNS settings manually Tip If Easy Setup has already been performed the current Dynamic DNS setting status appears in Current Status If the Dynamic DNS is set manually after performing Easy Setup the Dynamic DNS registered by Easy Setup is cancelled gt Q lt S 3 O 09 2 W D o wn mr D z e 5 n fo gt 5 Q o Setting Dynamic DNS Manually If you want to use a Dynamic DNS service other than the one you can set with Easy Setup set the Dynamic DNS manually Microsoft Interne Explorer
60. nguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters e Did you enter the correct user name The user name is lfx lowercase letters e Did you enter the correct password The default password is printed on the label on the side of the Base Station Forgot the password for opening the setup screen The default password is printed on the label on the side of the Base Station e If you changed the password and forgot the new password the Base Station will need to be initialized page 48 After initializing the Base Station enter the password printed on the label on the side of the Base Station Easy Setup Problem NETWORK LED of the Base Station does not light up Causes and remedies Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on page 50 section of Base Station NETAV LED of the Base Station blinks amber then does not turn off but stays lit amber Make sure the modem and router are turned on and connected properly The NetAV Check page does not appear Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on page 50 section of Base Station The NetAV Check failed Check the settings in accordance with the information displayed on the NetAV Check page then perform the test again NetAV LED stays green Another device is connected by NetAV Advanced Setup Problem The setup screen disappears soon after configuring settings Cau
61. nstruction manuals of your security software or the online help of your browser to configure them not to block the communication S 9 z gt Q Ss a o e s r O g a o s 7 p y 9 lt Quitting the Watching Vite l o Operations Session Closing the Connection with the Selecting Video 1 or Video 2 Base Station Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar then click Disconnect at the bottom 1 Click anywhere inside the LocationFree left of the window Player window The index appears If you do not connect to the Base Station the index does not appear by clicking inside the window 2 Click the Video input that you want to see P eam an Pi Be 7 Index Disconnect Quitting LocationFree Player S 9 z gt Q Q o e s r O g a o s 7 p y 9 lt Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar then click Close at the top right of the window s Deon Grae Can Pace Da Oae The selected video is displayed Make sure that the external device is turned on Otherwise you may see no picture Using the On Screen Remote Control After the on screen remote control is configured page 28 you can control the devices connected to Video 1 and Video 2 eecooooooooooooosooooooooocoocoooooooooooooooooooooo Click Remote at the bottom left of the window The remote control appe
62. nt complete and accurate information about User as prompted to do so by the Service All information requested on sign up shall be referred to as registration data Registration Data Furthermore User grants Sony and its licensors the right to disclose certain Registration Data about User and Service information where required to do so by any applicable law or legal process If any information provided by User is inaccurate Sony and its licensors reserve the right to terminate User s membership and rights to use the Service with or without notification 3 MODIFICATIONS TO ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Sony and its licensors reserve the right to change the terms and conditions of this TOU as necessary Sony and its licensors expect User to actively ensure that they agree to the current TOU and a modification date will be posted on any and all copies User s continued use of the Service constitutes an acknowledgement of the TOU and its modifications by the User and an agreement by the User to abide and be bound by the TOU and its modifications 4 MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE Sony and its licensors reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service with or without notice to the User Sony and its licensors shall not be liable to User or any third party should Sony and its licensors exercise its right to modify or discontinue the Service 5 PRIVACY POLICY Protecting Your privacy is important to Sony In order to participate in the Service
63. ocationFree Information Player S 9 2 gt Q lt Q o e 5 r O g a o gt 7 p I Q lt LocationFree Player System Requirements Computer requirements where LocationFree Player is installed Operating system Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 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 HighColour 16 bit or more Other e A wireless LAN card that complies with IEEE802 11b or IEEE802 11g The card must support WEP encryption Required to connect directly to the Base Station via a wireless LAN 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 Installing and Uninstalling LocationFree Player Use the procedures in this section to install and uninstall LocationFree Player Installing LocationFree Player Software X Tips LocationFree Player is compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 It cannot run on other operating systems LocationFree Player must be installed from a user account wit
64. onnects to the Base Station Disconnect Disconnects from the Base Station V gt Appears when the window has been resized to a smaller size hiding the lower part of the index and the buttons at the bottom right Click this to display the hidden buttons When the volume buttons and are hidden and then displayed by clicking gt gt the volume can only be adjusted by one step at a time Tip You can use your mouse or keyboard to display the settings dialog box and to make various adjustments For details see Mouse and Keyboard Operations page 31 S 9 z gt Q Qa e e s r O g e s J p D 9 lt 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 STBs 10 Key 999 1 Remote control name 2 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 Tabs To display other button sets use these tabs 23 e Index and remote control operations are only possible when you connect to a Base Station To setup before establishing a connection select Properties in the Base Station Selection window and the
65. ou are using a LAN with global IP addresses and the Base Station is not detected for security reasons you need to enter the IP address assigned to the Base Station in the address field of your web browser 50 fe d gt S 0 Problem Causes and remedies 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 NetAV settings configured properly page 17 e Are the Base Station and connected devices such as the router turned on e NetAV cannot be used 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 page 42 e Have you initialized the Base Station If so the device registration information has been deleted Perform the setup again from device registration page 42 Video Problem Causes and remedies No colour poor colour Make sure the scart to 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 52 or Watching Video Away from Home page 5
66. our PC software to a LocationFree Base Station Domain Name j Static IP Address 8 m mi mm Port Number pei Password for Registration Client Nickname The Password for Registration is set by first clicking Base Station Settings on the LocationFree Player software Then go to Advanced Setup gt Device Registration and create a password For more details refer to the Operating Instructions Start S 9 z gt Q Ss a o e s r O a o s 7 p y 9 lt Mouse and Keyboard Operations You can perform the following LocationFree Player operations with your computer s mouse and keyboard Mouse operations Items Operations Update Serial Allows you to update a LocationFree Key Player serial key Devices must be registered again when you update the serial key Quit Quits the LocationFree Player Application application Operations Click Clicking anywhere inside the window displays the index Right click Right clicking 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 It allows you to enter the serial key if you did not enter it during installation Keyboard operations Shortcut Right click menu Items Connect Disconnect Operations Connects to the Base Station Disconnect Disconnects from the Base S
67. re from or any crime facilitated thereby You have the right to access your personal data and to rectify or delete inaccuracies in the processing of your personal data If You would like to view correct amend or update Your personal data please contact Sony by email or letter at the contact details below For privacy reasons Sony will need to ask You certain security questions to verify Your identity On demand You can receive an explanation regarding the processing of Your personal data and Sony will ensure that the relevant parties have been notified of your request s for information alteration or deletion and do our best to comply with such requests 6 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE BASIS SONY AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS APPROVABLE OR PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS SONY AND ITS LICENSOR MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED TIMELY SECURE OR ERROR FREE NOR DOES SONY AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR AS TO THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATI
68. reen momentarily then turns off for 3 seconds Wireless is enabled but wireless communication with a LocationFree device is not taking place 2 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to an external network such as the Internet Green slow blinking Attempting to connect Green Connected to the network The LED blinks quickly when data is transmitted Off Not connected 3 NETAV LED Indicates the connection status with the LocationFree device Green fast blinking NetAV authentication has failed Green slow blinking Attempting to connect with NetAV Green Connected with NetAV Amber blinking Updating Dynamic DNS Amber Dynamic DNS failure Off Not connected Red The Base Station is being initialized 4 SETUP MODE LED page 11 Amber The Base Station is in Setup mode Amber blinking Easy registration is possible 5 POWER LED page 12 Green The power is on Red blinking A malfunction has occurred 6 POWER button page 12 Turns the Base Station power on and off LAN port Connect a LAN cable BASE STATION RESET button page 48 Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults 9 SETUP MODE button page 11 Press to register LocationFree devices or to make Base Station settings IN 2 AUDIO VIDEO terminal page 8 Connect the scart to A V cable supplied or the A V cable RCA pin cable supplied DC IN jack page 12 Connect the AC power adapter supplied 2 IN 1 AUDI
69. ses and remedies e If you change the IP address of Internet Connection while using a wired LAN to configure the Base Station settings the setup screen will no longer be able to be accessed If this happens select Base Station Settings from the Base Station Selection window and reset the setting e The Base Station is restarted automatically when you click Exit Setup Perform the following operation to check the Base Station settings again When connected to the Base Station via a wireless connection Try establishing a wireless connection to the Base Station again and then click Base Station Settings from the Base Station Selection screen When connected to the Base Station via a wired LAN Switch the Base Station to setup mode then click Base Station Settings from the Base Station Selection screen 54 fe d gt S 0 Specifications System Colour system VIDEO INPUT1 2 PAL SECAM NTSC PAL60 Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio 500 mVrms Impedance DC IN ETHERNET IR BLASTER 10 kilohms 12V DC 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet with RJ 45 interface 1 Minijack 1 AC power adapter AC LX1B Power requirements Rated output Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Mass General 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 12VDC 3A 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Approx 99 5 x 25 5 x 49 5 mm 4 x
70. software may be causing NetAV to disconnect e Problems with the Internet connection may cause the NetAV connection to be disconnected Base Station Settings Problem Cannot open the Base Station Settings screen Causes and remedies e Base Station Settings cannot be clicked when connecting to the Base Station for the first time Try connecting first e Base Station Settings cannot be clicked when the Base Station and computer are not on the same LAN e If Base Station Settings cannot be clicked when you are using a wireless connection make sure the wireless network is connected to the SSID of that Base Station 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 53 fe mp gt S 7 Problem Authentication of the user name and password for opening the setup screen fails Causes and remedies Did you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters or vice versa The Base Station disti
71. supplied connect the LAN port of the Base Station to your router The connection method you should use depends on your ISP and equipment For more information contact your ISP e Depending on your Internet service provider you may not be able to connect multiple devices such as the Base Station and several computers For more information contact your service provider 17 e To determine what kind of LAN cable you use refer to the operating instructions for your router cable modem or DSL modem e For details on setting up the connection refer to the operating instructions for your router cable modem or DSL modem If you have any questions contact your service provider e Further information about configurations is also available on the following website LocationFree Support web site http www sony net Products LocationFree support STEP 2 2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch Video Away from Home You need to do this setup before you go out Setting Up the NetAV Function to Watch Video Away from Home When connecting a computer to the Base Station using a router page 13 set the Base Station to setup mode by pressing the SETUP MODE button page 11 1 Double click the Ler LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer You can also use the Start menu Point to All programs Programs in Windows 2000 Sony LocationFree Player and then click LocationFree Player LocationFree Play
72. tation 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 with the optimum quality Muting Turns off the sound To turn the sound back on select this again or adjust the volume 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 click Ctrl M Muting again or click the volume button F12 Displays the Settings window for or making 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 Vol Turns the volume up Alt spacebar Displays a menu relevant to the display Vol Turns the volume down Always on top Displays the LocationFree Player window in front of other windows Operating Displays Operating Instructions Instructions Version Displays the version of L
73. ted on the side panel of the Base Station Make sure that you can easily see the side panel after installing the Base Station You will need this information when you set up the Base Station and make wireless connections e Place the Base Station at least 10 cm away from the wall iu n ol e4 m e 5 v i mo g o gt o With the stand positioned so that the section labelled as FRONT is toward the front of the Base Station insert the claws of the stand in the holes on the bottom of the Base Station and slide the stand toward the back of the Base Station to lock it into place Part 3 Connecting Other Devices You can connect external devices featuring a scart output terminal or audio video output terminals such as a STB PVR or DVD Recorder to the Base Station Refer to the operating instructions for each device i Rear of Base Station You can also connect to the IN 2 terminal Scart to A V cable supplied A V cable RCA pin cable supplied to the audio video output terminals Audio video signal flow Watching video with a connected device Select Video 1 in the Index window You can operate the connected device using the on screen remote control Open the Index window select Video 1 or Video 2 according to the input terminal to which the device is connected e to the scart socket rey Tip To operate external devices fro
74. ter to 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 setup 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 Advanced Setup page for n a D a 9 e 3 5 Q o 5 o the Base Station For details refer to the instruction manual for the router and Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function page 39 Some UPnP compatible routers are only compatible with specific messenger services and games For such a router set port forwarding n e fa D 3 2 O e 3 5 Q e 5 oO 20 What is LocationFree Player LocationFree Player is a software that allows you to watch video on your computer by connecting to a Base Station at home via a wireless connection or a router By placing the Base Station in a central room you can watch video from anywhere in your home via a wireless connection or your home LAN Away from home you can watch video via the Internet by accessing the Base Station from public wireless access points such as at cafes or the LAN connectors in hotel rooms On the go E O Extern
75. the manufacturer of your router 2 Changing the password does not guarantee that an intruder cannot log in 3 Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any such damages arising from the customer s actions The customer assumes personal responsibility for making these settings gt a lt D gt 9 a iv n oJ e2 m o o 5 eo ol f gt Q o Changing the Password You can change the password needed to log into the Base Station s web page If you forget the new password the Base Station will need to be initialized before you can log in sires TRB BOTA SONY S Locationfree Enter the new password here Click this to save changes 46 Upgrading the Base Station Software Version Information You can check the version of the Base Station software You can also upgrade the software when a new version is released 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 e 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 It is not possible to register a device or use the NetAV function while the Base Station software is being upgraded
76. tion Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function and your computer is set to Obtain an IP address automatically then you can connect simply by connecting the computer and Base Station with a LAN cable not supplied O Tip Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the Base Station is turned on If it is off make sure the router is on and the LAN cable is connected properly Connecting with a wireless router Connect the computer to a wireless router Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection To make a wireless connection between a computer and the Base Station set up the wireless network connection of the computer For details refer to the operating instructions for your computer and wireless LAN devices such as a wireless LAN card The instructions in this section are based on a Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed 14 ceccocococococoooo eeccccce eococococococooo sococosooo 1 Click Control Panel from the Start menu of Windows and then double click Network Connections 2 Double click Wireless Network Connection S Network Connections 3 Select the same SSID as printed on the sticker of the Base Station from the list of wireless networks and then click Connect SSID LocationFree KKK kK 2 2K 2K K K K OK OK WEP LEE EEE EEEE WebPassword ABCD SERIAL NO ORO 0000000 hae
77. tion is in setup mode and the SETUP MODE LED on the front panel starts blinking in amber and then lights N L ELENO me Lan SETUP MODE LED If the Base Station Settings page is not accessed for 15 minutes setup mode ends and the Base Station restarts automatically Tip When using a router to connect to the Base Station it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to the Base Station via DHCP The Base Station does not appear in the window shown in Step 1 of the next page until the IP address has been assigned Proceed to the next page after the NETWORK LED turns on gt a lt D gt 9 Qa iv g n oJ wn m o o 5 n O f gt Q o Opening the Advanced 3 Click Advanced Setup Setup Page Advanced Setup 1 Double click the latte LocationFree Player icon on the desktop of the computer to start LocationFree Player select the Base Station you want to set in the Base Station Selection window that appears and then click Base Station Settings Select a green icon Click this button Base Station Selectio Select the target Basel Station Race Statin Nic name l Connect l J LF B1EU Koo00s6 The Setup Information page appears Web Support Properties Ke Tip Your web browser starts and the Base You can select your language by clicking the Station Settings page opens Select Enter button in the screen above
78. tionFree Player starts and the Base Station Selection window appears If your Base Station does not appear on the Base Station Selection screen your security software or browser may be blocking the communication between the LocationFree Player and the Base Station Refer to the instruction manuals of your security software or the online help of your browser to configure them not to block the communication 3 In the Base Station Selection window select a Base Station with a green icon from the list and then click Connect Select a green icon Base Station Selectioi Select the target Basel Station Base Station Nic name seers Base Station Settings Web Support Properties O Tip You can change the nickname on the screen that appears if you click Properties Before clicking Connect check that the SETUP MODE LED is still blinking If the SETUP MODE LED turns on without blinking keep pressing the SETUP MODE button until the LED starts blinking 16 Open a connection with the Base Station Connecting to the Base Station Base Station registration begins automatically Pee eo oe reese sree eeeeeDeeesEseSEEEEESESESESESEEEEOLEES 4 Click OK to connect to the Base Station Registration completed Select OK to connect to Base Station and start watching video Tf you are ready to setup NetA For on the go viewing complete on screen remote setup go
79. to Base Station Settings and follow the on screen wizard The Base Station is restarted automatically after registration Wait for a while until a connection is established with the Base Station To configure the on screen remote control and the colour system go to page 28 To watch video away from home proceed to the next section STEP 2 Setup to Watch Video Away from Home n e mr fa D 3 2 QO e Ss 5 O e 5 o STEP 2 Setup to Watch Video Away from Home This step explains how to set up your network to connect to your Base Station at home via either wireless or wired public Internet access e You need to do this setup before you go out e A contract or application may be required to connect to the Internet at some locations STEP 2 1 Check Your Internet Connection To watch video away from home you must first connect the Base Station to the Internet You can connect the Base Station to the Internet over a DSL line or a cable TV line Q Tips e To use the NetAV function to watch video away from home we recommend that the connection to the Base Station be broadband with upload and download speeds of at least 300 kbps Contact your Internet service provider for more information about the speed of your communications line The faster line speeds you use the better picture quality you get when you watch video using NetAV Connecting to the router Using a LAN cable not

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