Sony LF-B10 User Manual

Operating InstructionsThank you for purchasing this product.Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the “Important Safeguards” on

Setup and Connections10Setup and ConnectionsThe wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-B20 works in one of the two wireless modes; Acc

Setup and Connections113Connect the power cord to the Base Station.Notes• Use only the supplied AC power adapter.• Do not bundle the cord of the AC po

Setup and Connections12If you want to connect your Base Station to your wireless router wirelessly, set the wireless mode of your Base Station to Clie

Setup and Connections13The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station lights green. Also, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED blinks green until an automa

Setup and Connections14You can connect external devices featuring an A/V output terminal, such as a VCR, AV receiver, DVR, DVD player/recorder, or dig

Setup and Connections15Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to the Base Station.You can control the device with the LocationFree dev

Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station16Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base StationYou need to register your LocationFree Devic

Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station17When you register a device near the Base Station, you need to use the SETUP MODE button on the B

Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station182Register the device by entering the information you obtained.When you are registering a compute

The features of the Base Station19The features of the Base StationAutomatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your router to see

2ContentsWhat is the LocationFree Base Station?... 4What is LocationFree?...

The features of the Base Station20You can use the Base Station as a Wireless Access Point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base

Base Station Settings21Base Station SettingsThe appearances and the available setting items differ depending on the LocationFree device connected to t

Base Station Settings22When the automatic NetAV check has failed, the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED of the Base Station lights amber. In this case, perform th

Base Station Settings23You can confirm and make advanced settings for the Base Station. You need to enter the user name and the password before settin

Base Station Settings24This section explains the operations common to each frame in the [Base Station Settings] page.1 Click the item to configure.The

Base Station Settings252Set [Manual] for [DNS Configuration] and enter the following information.DNS1: 192.168.0.1*3DNS2: It is ok to leave the field

Base Station Settings261 Select whether to assign an IP address to the Base Station automatically, using the DHCP function of your router or modem, or

Base Station Settings272 An SSID is already entered here at the time of purchase (the characters shown on the side of the Base Station). If you want t

Base Station Settings28When you set the wireless mode switch to “CLIENT”, you can change the wireless settings for the client mode of the Base Station

Base Station Settings29z WEPWEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802.11. It applies encryption to communications to prevent ou

3Others... 32About Self-Diagnostics Displays...

Base Station Settings30the intruder to control and view the contents of any devices connected to the Base Station (such as video and DVD players).*1 F

Base Station Settings31You can check the version of the Base Station software. You can also upgrade the software when a new version is released. 1 The

Others32OthersIf 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 ta

Others33If you initialize the Base Station, all settings are reset to factory default. NoteAfter initializing, all of the settings you made will be de

Others34If a problem occurs during use, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer

Others35Base Station SettingsNetAV checkProblem Causes and remediesCannot open the [Base Station Settings] screen. • [Base Station Settings] cannot be

Others36SpecificationsVIDEO INPUT1S-VIDEO 4-pin mini DINY: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negativeC: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75 ohmsVideo:1 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Others37Optional AccessoriesLocationFree Player LFA-PC20IR Blaster VM-50Note that these accessories may not be immediately available and that producti

Others38AAccess Point mode... 10BBase Station Settings... 21Access Control... 29Changing Passw

Others39• “LocationFree” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.• M

What is the LocationFree Base Station?4What is the LocationFree Base Station?LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any r

LocationFree Customer Support1-866-925-SONY(7669) -U.S. & Canada1-239-768-7688 -International 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri. (English Only

Operating Instructions2-889-816-11(1)LFA-PC20© 2006 Sony CorporationLocationFree Player

2Contentsx Part 2: LocationFree PlayerWhat is LocationFree Player? ... 4What is LocationFree?...

3Others... 26Troubleshooting...

What is LocationFree Player?4What is LocationFree Player?LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any room in your home, or

What is LocationFree Player?5z Tips• You may not be able to watch some video, DVDs, and other media that are copyright protected with the software. •

Getting Started6Getting StartedInstall the LocationFree Player on your computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions to connect to the Base Sta

Getting Started73Read the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].4Enter your name, organizatio

Getting Started8Start the LocationFree Player and make settings by following the on-screen instructions.1Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon

Watching Video on LocationFree Player9Watching Video on LocationFree PlayerOverview of the LocationFree Player WindowA Video indicatorB Minimize butto

What is the LocationFree Base Station?5z Tips• You may not be able to watch some video, DVDs, and other media that are copyright protected with the so

Watching Video on LocationFree Player10G Mute the soundTurns off the sound.When the sound is off, you can turn it back on by clicking [Restore the sou

Watching Video on LocationFree Player11Notes• The button names or button numbers of the on-screen remote control may differ from those of the remote c

Watching Video on LocationFree Player12When the connection is established, a video appears. NoteMake sure that the external device is turned on. Other

Watching Video on LocationFree Player131Click anywhere inside the LocationFree Player window.The index appears.Notes• The index appears only when you

Watching Video on LocationFree Player14When you selected [Preset]:When you selected [Custom]:You can configure each setting at will. If you want to re

Watching Video on LocationFree Player15You can perform the following LocationFree Player operations with your computer’s mouse and keyboard.Mouse oper

Configuring the LocationFree Player16Configuring the LocationFree PlayerSet up the on-screen remote control, screen mode, picture adjustment, etc.You

Configuring the LocationFree Player17After selecting the make, types appear in the list.4Click [Power on/off] to check to see if the selection is corr

Configuring the LocationFree Player18Notes• Point the remote at the IR Receiver of the Base Station from a distance of about 1 to 2 inches.• Keep pres

Configuring the LocationFree Player195Click [Learn].The learning remote screen and the remote control panel appear.6Select a button on the remote cont

Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20)6Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20)1WIRELESS LEDIndicates the wireless function status.Amber light: Wirele

Configuring the LocationFree Player208Repeat the steps 6 and 7 on all the buttons you want to learn. You can learn the button with a red frame.If you

Configuring the LocationFree Player213Select [4:3] or [16:9] for each video.4Click [OK].The [Settings] screen closes.You can adjust the picture settin

Configuring the LocationFree Player22You can automatically connect to the Base Station when you launch the LocationFree Player.1Click anywhere in the

Creating Advanced Settings23Creating Advanced SettingsIf you want to register your computer to another Base Station, follow the instructions below.1Cl

Creating Advanced Settings24You can change the nickname of the Base Station which appears in the Base Station list.1On the Base Station list, click

Creating Advanced Settings25You can open the Base Station Settings page in the web browser. Refer to the Operating Instructions of your Base Station f

Others26OthersIf a problem occurs during use, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Cu

Others27VideoProblem Causes and remediesNo color, poor color. Make sure the A/V cable is connected properly to the Base Station. Picture appears but t

Others28Watching Video at HomeWatching Video Away from HomeThe on-screen remote control does not work.• Connect the IR Blaster to the IR BLASTER port

Others29Cannot connect to the Base Station. Have never once been able to connect:• If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED on the Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 ligh

Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10)7Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10)1NETWORK LEDIndicates the connection status to a network.Green blinking

Others30Computer requirements (where LocationFree Player is installed)Operating system:Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack 2Processor:Pe

Others31AAuto Connect... 22BBase Station list... 12Base Station Nickname... 24Base

Others32• "LocationFree" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony

LocationFree Customer Support1-866-925-SONY(7669) -U.S. & Canada1-239-768-7688 -International 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri. (English Only

Checking the Package Contents8Checking the Package ContentsAfter unpacking, check that all the following items have been included:z Base Station (1) z

Checking the Package Contents9When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) w