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LocationFree Player Pak LocationFree Base Station LocationFree Player

Operating Instructions

LF-PK1 LF-B1 LFA-PC2

2005 Sony Corporation

Contents
What is the LocationFree Base Station?... 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station).. 5
Base Station Preparations.. 6
Part 1 Checking the Package Contents... Part 2 Attaching the Base Station Stand... Part 3 Connecting Cable or Antenna... Part 4 Connecting Other Devices... 7 9
Setup and Connections... 11
Flow of Setup... Base Station Modes... STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home... STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV Away from Home... 13 18
Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player. 22
What is LocationFree Player?... LocationFree Player Basic Window... Connecting to the Base Station... TV and Video Operations... Adjusting the Video Rate... Mouse and Keyboard Operations.. 27 28
Setting Up LocationFree Player.. 29
Making TV and Video Settings... 29 LocationFree Player System Requirements.. 32 Installing and Uninstalling LocationFree Player.. 32
Advanced Base Station Settings. 35
Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page... Checking the Current Base Station Status... Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page.. Setting Up Your Internet Connection... Setting Up to Watch TV Away From Home.. Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station.. Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station.. Other Settings.... 42 44

Others... 47

About Self-Diagnostics Displays... Initializing the Base Station... Troubleshooting.... Specifications (LocationFree Base Station LF-B1).. Index.... Trademarks.... 57 58
The screen shots used in this manual are only example images.
What is the LocationFree Base Station?
The LocationFree Base Station allows you to watch TV and videos 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 TV and videos from anywhere in your home via your home LAN.
* LocationFree device: A computer with LocationFree Player installed or a LocationFree TV. NetAV: A function that allows you to access the base station via a home network or the Internet to watch TV and videos.
Computer* with LocationFree Player Installed

TV antenna On the go

Base station

Router

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 videos, 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. This base station can connect to the monitor of the LocationFreeTV. To register the LocationFreeTV monitor on the base station, the base station LF-B1 setup information (domain name, port number, and registration password) needs to be set on the LocationFreeTV monitor. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the LocationFreeTV, Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station (1 page 41) in these operating instructions, or the following site. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server.
The LocationFree Base Station transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. If other devices in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the strength of the wireless signal may decrease. The materials used in the construction of a buildings 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.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Base Station)
1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status. Blue: Connected with the LocationFree device on the 5 GHz channel. Green: Connected with the LocationFree device on the 2.4 GHz channel. Turns blue or green 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. Umber blinking: Updating dynamic DNS. Umber: Dynamic DNS failure. Off: Not connected. Red: The base station is being initialized. 4 SETUP MODE LED (1 page 12) Umber: The base station is in Setup mode. Umber blinking: Easy registration is possible. 5 POWER LED (1 page 13) Green: The power is on. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. 6 POWER button (1 page 13) Turns the base station power on and off. 7 LAN port Connect a LAN cable. 8 BASE STATION RESET button (1 page 48) Initializes all settings on the base station to the factory defaults. 9 SETUP MODE button (1 page 12) Press to register LocationFree devices, or to make base station settings. 0 IN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio and video cables. qa DC IN jack (1 page 13) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied). qs VHF/UHF jack (1 page 7) Connect an antenna cable. qd IN 1 (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1 page 9) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. qf IR BLASTER port (1 page 10) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied).

You can also connect to the IN 2 terminal.
S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is not equipped with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied).
to the S-video and A/V output jacks
: 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.
To operate other devices from 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 VCRs copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Connect the DVD player directly to the video input terminal on the base station.
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 TVs on-screen remote control via the IR Blaster.
When operating two devices with the IR Blaster, set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown.

IR Blaster

Infrared receivers to IR BLASTER port
For details on setting up a device, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
If the infrared receivers 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 a plug adapter (PC-230M, 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.
IR Blaster Infrared transmitter

Infrared receiver

With reference to the operating instructions of the device, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the infrared receiver.
Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the symbol. 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.

Setup and Connections

Flow of Setup
Use the following steps to configure.
STEP 1 Setup to watch TV at home STEP 1-1 Turn on the base station (1 page 13) STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station (1 page 14). Connecting with a router (1 page 15) Connecting directly to the base station by a wireless connection (1 page 15) STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device (1 page 16).

Follow the on-screen instructions to wait until the NETAV LED stops blinking (umber) and click [Next] when the NETAV LED turns off.
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]. [Easy Setup] requires the router to be UPnP compatible and the UPnP function of the router 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.

z Tips

The NETAV LED continues to blink for about one minute before turning off. If the NETAV LED turns on umber, check that the router and modem are turned on and the LAN cable is connected properly. When the NETAV LED turns green, another device is connected by NetAV. Wait until the LED turns umber to perform this step. NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server.
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 the base station. For details, refer to the instruction
manual for the router and Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function (1 page 38). Some UPnP compatible routers are only compatible with specific messenger services and games. For such a router, set port forwarding.
Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player
What is LocationFree Player?
LocationFree Player is a software that allows you to watch TV and videos 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 TV and videos from anywhere in your home via a wireless connection or your home LAN. Away from home, you can watch TV and videos via the Internet by accessing the base station from public wireless access points at cafes or the LAN connectors in hotel rooms.
with LocationFree Player Installed

Computer*

Computer with LocationFree Player Installed
The base station and router need to be left turned on to use LocationFree Player to watch TV. Use of the NetAV function for purposes other than personal enjoyment is prohibited.
LocationFree Player LFA-PC2 can connect to the base station of the LocationFreeTV (not supplied). For details on registering the LFA-PC2 on the LF-X1/X5 base station, refer to the corresponding section in these operating instructions. However, the LF-X1/X5 base station does not support the [Easy Setup] described on pages 18 to 20 of these operating instructions. Set the LF-X1/X5 base station settings information (domain name, port number, and registration password). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the LF-X1/X5, Display TV on your LocationFree device (1 page 16) in these operating instructions, or the following site. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/

Connecting to the Base Station
You can watch TV, videos, and DVDs by starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the base station. The procedure to watch TV at home is the same as the procedure to watch TV away from home.
When the connection is established, a TV picture appears.
About the icons that appear in the list
Green icon: The base station is located within the same LAN. A base station in the same LAN always has a green icon, regardless whether you connect to it. Light green icon: The base station is on the Internet but you have connected to it in the past (e.g., the base station is at 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

If you have connected to your base station at home before, and then connect to it away from home, the color of the icon is light green.
Double-click the (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].
Quitting the Watching Session
Closing the Connection with the Base Station
Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click [Disconnect] at the bottom left of the window.
Click a base station from the list, and then click [Connect] on the [Base Station Selection] screen.
The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the base station.

[Disconnect]

Quitting LocationFree Player
Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click (Close) at the top right of the window.

TV and Video Operations

Selecting TV Channels
With the On-screen Remote Control
When the on-screen remote control is configured, you can display it by clicking [TV], and then clicking [Remote] at the bottom left of the window. Use the remote control number buttons to enter the desired channel number, and then click [Enter].

Adjusting the Volume

Turn up or down the volume using [+] and [-].

Volume

You can also adjust the volume by using the LEFT (Vol -) and RIGHT (Vol +) ARROW keys.
Click anywhere inside the LocationFree Player window. The index appears.
If you do not connect to the base station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the window.
If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the [+] and [-] volume buttons, adjust the volume of the computer.
Using the On-Screen Remote
After the on-screen remote is configured (1 pages 30 to 31), you can control the TV or connected devices to Video 1 and Video 2.

Click the TV or Video input that you want to see.

[Index]

Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the window. The remote control appears. The remote control appears only when you connect to the base station.
The selected TV or video is displayed.
With Your Keyboard (Only when using the internal tuner)
You can only change the channel with the UP R (CH +) and DOWN ARROW r (CH -) keys on the keyboard when you use the LocationFree Base Station internal tuner.
Selecting a Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
The secondary audio program (SAP) mode is available for broadcasts that include multiple audio tracks.

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.
When a TV program with multiple audio tracks is tuned in, click [SAP] repeatedly at the bottom of the window to switch among audio tracks. Each time the [SAP] button is clicked, [STEREO] or [SAP] appears on the window.
To select an SAP option for external equipment, use the remote supplied with the connected equipment. However, some devices can be operated with the onscreen remote control.
Click [Rate] at the bottom of the window. The [Change Rate] window appears.
Click a rate, and then click [OK].

Manual rate

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.
Mouse and Keyboard Operations
You can perform the following LocationFree Player operations with your computers mouse and keyboard.

Items Update Serial Key*

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.
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 (1 page 12). This is not necessary for a wireless connection.

Before making settings

Check to be sure that the base station is powered on.
The base station is in setup mode, and the SETUP MODE LED on the front panel starts blinking in umber, and then lights.
If the [Base Station Settings] page is not accessed for 15 minutes, setup mode ends and the base station restarts automatically.
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 2 until the IP address has been assigned. Proceed to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on.
Opening the [Advanced Setup] Page
Double-click the (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].
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]
Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. Select [Enter], and a password input page opens.
Enter the user name lfx (lowercase letters) and password, and then click [OK]. The following page appears when you log in to [Base Station Settings].
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.
To display the latest status, click [Update].

Click [Advanced Setup].

[Advanced Setup]
The [Setup Information] page appears.
Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page
This section explains the operations common to each frame in the [Advanced Setup] page.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To access the base station via the Internet, you need to set its IP address and make DNS settings.

1 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. 2 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 stations IP address.
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.
Set [IP Address Settings] to [Manual] in the [Internet Connection] frame and then enter the following information. IP Address: 192.168.0.64*1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1*2 *1 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.64 for the IP address. If you are using multiple base stations, set a different setting for each base station, such as 64 and 65. *2 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.1 for the default gateway.

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.
For details about router settings, refer to the operating instructions for your router.
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. *3 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.1 for the DNS1.

Click [Set].

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.
1 Select whether to enable or disable automatic router configuration (UPnP). When [Disable UPnP] is set, port forwarding needs to be set on the router. At the time of purchase, this is set to [Enable UPnP]. 2 Click this and save changes.

Dynamic DNS Settings

To use the NetAV function to watch TV and videos away from home, you need to use the Dynamic DNS service. You can use the Dynamic DNS service that can be set from the [Easy Setup]. You do not need to configure the following settings if you performed the [Easy Setup].
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.
Checking Registered Dynamic DNS Information
The [Dynamic DNS Settings] frame appears when you click [Dynamic DNS Settings].
1 Enter the user name that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service. 2 Enter the password that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service. 3 Enter the URL for updating DNS information. 4 Enter the URL for detecting IP addresses. 5 Enter a renewal time for the IP Address between 10 and 999 minutes. 6 Click this to save changes.
1 A domain name appears here if you have used the [Easy Setup] to register with the preset Dynamic DNS service. 2 The current status of the Dynamic DNS settings appears here. Success appears if the service works correctly. 3 Click this if you want to change the Dynamic DNS settings manually.
If an [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 an [Easy Setup], the Dynamic DNS registered by the [Easy Setup] is canceled.

NetAV Check

You can check whether NetAV has been set up correctly.
Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station
Although you do not normally need to perform the device registration procedure described below because registration can be performed easily from LocationFree Player (1 page 18). Perform the following procedure if you need to enter the registration password when you establish a connection.
1 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.

Device Registration

You can register or delete another computer or LocationFree TV monitor equipped with a device registration function on the base station. You can register up to four devices. The following types of devices can be registered. Computer with LocationFree Player installed LocationFree TV monitor equipped with a device registration function (optional)
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.

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 Character input Hexadecimal input 64-bit 5 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 10 characters (0 to 9, A to F, a to f) 128-bit 13 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 26 characters (0 to 9, A to F, a to f)
the base station via a wireless connection. Make a note of the information you enter here. 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 (1 page 12). The initial setting for the wireless channel in normal mode is a channel in the 2.4 GHz band. To use a wireless device that is only compatible with the 5 GHz band, follow the procedure described in Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station (1 page 15) to connect to the base station and then change the wireless channel of the base station to a channel in the 5 GHz band. When you use such a connection to configure settings, the base station needs to be switched to setup mode (1 page 12). Configuring the wireless settings on a computer connected to the base station via a wired LAN is recommended to ensure security.
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, and a to f.
Input method Character input Hexadecimal input Number of characters 8 to 63 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 64 characters (0 to 9, A to F, a to f)
Also you can use the base station as a wireless LAN access point. If you use the base station as a wireless LAN access point, you can connect to the Internet via the base station from a device equipped with a wireless LAN function.
For details on WEP and WPA-PSK with TKIP, refer to About Wireless Security in Important Safeguards (separate document).
To use the base station as a wireless access point for computers, the computers must be equipped with integrated wireless LAN functions or wireless LAN cards that conform to the IEEE802.11a, b, or g standards.
Not all wireless LAN devices can be guaranteed to connect to the base station. You can also connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the base station as an access point. In some cases, however, the number of connecting devices may cause the communication speed to decrease. For example, you may not be able to send or receive video smoothly if other wireless LAN devices connect and communicate with the base station.

Cannot register a computer on the base station.
Nothing is shown on the [Base Station Selection] screen.
Can connect at home, but cannot connect to the base station while away from home.

General video

Problem No color, poor color. Picture appears but there is no sound. Causes and remedies Make sure the AV cable and antenna cable are connected properly to the base station. Make sure the volume of LocationFree Player is not turned all the way down. Make sure the volume of the computer is not set to the minimum level or mute. Check the causes and remedies described in Watching TV at Home (1 page 52) or Watching TV Away from Home (1 page 52).

No picture.

Problem Picture freezes frequently.
Causes and remedies Depending on your network, check the causes and remedies described in Watching TV at Home (1 page 52) or Watching TV Away from Home (1 page 52). This is due to video compression processing. It is not a malfunction. It is because of video compression, not a breakdown. Disconnect NetAV and reconnect it again. Check the latest driver of video card (graphic card) on the manufacturers support pages. (1 page 32) When you click [Rate] and switch between [Auto] and [Manual], change the rate from [1] (lowest rate) or [6] (highest rate) to another rate, or change from another rate to [1] or [6] while connected, the NetAV connection is disconnected and then reconnected. In addition, when connected to an LF-X1/LF-X5 base station, the following occurs: Auto cannot be selected. The NetAV connection is disconnected and then reconnected only when switching the rate from [1] to another rate or from another rate to [1].
Block noise appears. When you change the rate, video is not smooth. Compared with usual, the video or sound quality gets worse. Picture is distorted. Disconnected when switching to another rate.
Problem Cannot get any TV channels to appear (screen appears to be filled with snow). Causes and remedies Make sure the antenna cable is securely connected to the base station (1 page 7). Try selecting different channels in the [Channel Settings] window (1 page 29) Others Try selecting different channels in the [Channel Settings] window (1 page 29) The base station supports cable TV channels 1 to 125. If you want to watch other channels or the channel signal is scrambled, connect a cable set-top box to a video input terminal on the base station. Make sure the antenna cable or CATV cable is securely connected to the base station (1 page 7). Adjust the position, orientation, and angle of the antenna. Make sure the antenna is not damaged or broken. Make sure the base station is connected properly to the antenna with the antenna cable or CATV cable. Make sure the selected channel is currently broadcasting. Make sure the antenna cable or CATV cable is securely connected to the base station (1 page 7). Keep the antenna cable or CATV cable away from the power cord and other connection cables.

Video stops or skips.

The NetAV connection is disconnected suddenly.
Watching TV Away from Home
Problem The video keeps stopping and starting, and frames are dropped. Causes and remedies As NetAV uses the Internet for communication, the video may not be able to be transmitted smoothly depending on whether the connection is overloaded. Click [Rate] and make sure the rate is set to auto. If it is set to manual, select auto.
Problem Operations are delayed.
Causes and remedies Changing channels and operations performed from the remote control on the screen take place via the network, so response is delayed. This is normal and not a malfunction. When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection, delay is even more likely to occur. Set the rate to auto or lower the rate if you want to use manual. Have never once been able to connect: Is the setting for watching TV away from home enabled? (1 page 18) 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: A communication connection with a download speed at least 300 kbps is recommended. Check your communication connection. Is the computer you are using away from home connected to the Internet? Did you click [Connect] on the bottom left of the LocationFree Player screen? 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.

Cannot use NetAV.

Base Station Settings (Common)
Problem Cannot open the base station settings screen. Causes and remedies [Base Station Settings] cannot be clicked when connecting to the base station for the first time. Try connecting first. [Base Station Settings] cannot be clicked when the base station and computer are not on the same LAN. 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. 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. LocationFreeTV FAQ pages: http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/ 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. Did you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters, or vice versa? The base station distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters. Did you enter the correct user name? The user name is lfx (lowercase letters). Did you enter the correct password? The default password is printed on the label on the side of the base station. The default password is printed on the label on the side of the base station. If you changed the password and forgot the new password, the base station will need to be initialized (1 page 48). After initializing the base station, enter the password printed on the label on the side of the base station.

Authentication of the user name and password for opening the setup screen fails.
Forgot the password for opening the setup screen.

Easy Setup

Problem NETWORK LED of the base station does not light up. NETAV LED of the base station blinks umber, then does not turn off but stays lit umber. The NetAV Check page does not appear. The NetAV Check page failed. NetAV LED stays green. Causes and remedies Check the Cannot connect to the Internet (1 page 49) section of Base Station. Make sure the modem and router are turned on and connected properly.
Check the Cannot connect to the Internet (1 page 49) section of Base Station. Check the settings in accordance with the information displayed on the NetAV Check page, then perform the test again. Another device is connected by NetAV.

Advanced Setup

Problem The setup screen disappears soon after configuring settings. Causes and remedies 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. 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.
For questions about Internet connections, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. LocationFree FAQ pages http://www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/

Specifications

(LocationFree Base Station LF-B1) System
Television system NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2 - 13, UHF: 14 - 69, CATV: 1 - 125 Tuning system PLL synthesizer

Approx. 6 oz. (180 g)

General
Power consumption Approx. 15 W (watching TV) Approx. 0.7 W (power off, using AC power adapter) Operating 32F to 95F (0C to 35C) temperature Storage 14F to 113F temperature (10C to 45C) Dimensions Approx. 518 inches (46 182.8 128.3 mm) (excluding rear protrusions) Mass Approx. 1 lbs. 1 oz. (470 g) Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a/b/g Frequency range 2.4 GHz band: 1, 6, and 11 channels 5 GHz band: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64 channels Modulation DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem Power AC power adapter: 100 - 240 requirements V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied AC-LX1B AC power adapter accessories (1) Power cord (1) IR Blaster (1) Base station stand (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (LocationFree Player, Operating Instructions PDF, and License (text file)) Quick Start Guide (1) Dynamic DNS Terms-of-Use Agreement (1)

SAP.. 27 Self-Diagnostics Displays. 47 Setup mode.. 12 SETUP MODE button. 5, 12

Trademarks

LocationFree is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 3ivx MPEG-4 audio and video compression technologies by 3ivx Technologies. Copyright 3ivx Technologies Pty. Ltd., 1999-2005, 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.
LocationFree Customer Support 1-866-925-SONY (7669) - U.S. & Canada 1-239-768-7688 - International 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST, Mon.-Fri. (English Only) LocationFree Web sites http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ - U.S. http://www.sonystyle.ca/locationfree/ - Canada

STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the Base Station
Connection to watch video at home (1 pages 14 to 16) Connection to watch video away from home (1 pages 17 to 20)
Connect to the router by wireless Setup and Connections
Modem without router function Modem with internal router Modem without router function Modem with internal router
* To determine the type of your modem, check with your Internet service provider. * UPnP: Universal Plug and Play
To connect your computer to the Base Station with a router To connect your computer to the Base Station by wireless

to the Internet

Connect to the router by wired LAN
to LAN port Router (UPnP compatible) DSL or cable modem Base Station
Connect to the modem with internal router by wireless
Connect to the modem with internal router by wired LAN

to LAN port

DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible) Base Station Connection to watch video away from home (1 pages 14 to 20)
Connection to watch video at home (1 pages 14 to 16)
to LAN port Base Station Router (UPnP compatible)

DSL or cable modem

to the Internet to LAN port Base Station DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible)
Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station
Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and 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).
Click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network Connections].
Double-click [Wireless Network Connection].
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.

Click [Easy Setup].

Your web browser starts, and the [Base Station Settings] page opens.
Click [Enter]. The [Easy Setup] page appears.
Click [Deutsch], [English], [Espaol], [Franais] or [Italiano] to choose your language.
Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the NETWORK LED is turned on and then click [Next].
The password input page appears.
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.
If the NETWORK LED is off, check that the router is turned on and the LAN cable is connected properly.
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].

Click [Check].

When you click [Next], the information required for the Dynamic DNS is saved to the Base Station.
The setup is complete if [Success] appears in the [NetAV Check] page. If the test page does not appear, check the network connection.
Follow the on-screen instructions to wait until the NETAV LED stops blinking (amber) and click [Next] when the NETAV LED turns off.
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] (1 page 35). [Easy Setup] requires the router to be UPnP compatible and the UPnP function of the router 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.
The NETAV LED continues to blink for about 1 minute before turning off. If the NETAV LED turns on amber, check that the router and modem are turned on and the LAN cable is connected properly. When the NETAV LED turns green, another device is connected by NetAV. Wait until the LED turns amber to perform this step. NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server.
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

the Base Station. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the router and Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function (1 page 39). Some UPnP compatible routers are only compatible with specific messenger services and games. For such a router, set port forwarding.
Watching Video on LocationFree Player
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.

Computers

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.
LocationFree Player Basic Window
Overview of the LocationFree Player Window

Normal size

When the window size is small.
A Video indicator B Volume indicator C Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window. D Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Click again to restore the window to its original size. E Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application. F Index (1 page 25) Click Video 1 or Video 2. G Settings (1 page 28) Displays the [Settings] window, which allows you to make several settings. H Volume controls Click [+] to increase the volume, and [-] to decrease it. I 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. J Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for adjusting the video rate (picture quality).
K Remote (1 page 25) Displays the on-screen remote control for Video 1 or Video 2. L Connect/Disconnect Connect: Connects to the Base Station. Disconnect: Disconnects from the Base Station. M , 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 [ ], the volume can only be adjusted by one step at a time.
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 (1 page 31).
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 onscreen remote control for STBs.
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 then click [Video Settings] to enable operations. The button names or button numbers of the onscreen remote control may differ from those of the remote control supplied with your device. 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/.

Click a Base Station from the list, and then click [Connect] on the [Base Station Selection] screen.
The following screen appears and the computer begins establishing a connection to the Base Station.
Quitting the Watching Session
Closing the Connection with the Base Station
Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click [Disconnect] at the bottom left of the window.

Video Operations

Selecting Video 1 or Video 2
Click anywhere inside the LocationFree Player window. The index appears.
If you do not connect to the Base Station, the index does not appear by clicking inside the window.
Click the Video input that you want to see.

[Index]

Quitting LocationFree Player
Click anywhere in the window to display the lower bar, then click (Close) at the top right of the window. The selected video is displayed.
Using the On-Screen Remote Control
After the on-screen remote control is configured (1 page 28), you can control the devices connected to Video 1 and Video 2.
Click [Remote] at the bottom left of the window. The remote control appears. The remote control appears only when you connect to the Base Station.

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.
If you cannot obtain the desired level when adjusting the volume with the [+] and [-] volume buttons, adjust the volume of the computer.

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.
Click [Rate] at the bottom of the window. The [Change Rate] window appears.
Click a rate, and then click [OK].

Manual Rate

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.

Installing and Uninstalling LocationFree Player
Use the procedures in this section to install and uninstall LocationFree Player.
Installing LocationFree Player Software
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 with 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.
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 (1 page 49).
Select your language, and then click [Next].
Type your name, organization and Serial Key, and then click [Next].

Click [Next].

Confirm the installation folder, and then click [Next]. If you want to modify the installation folder, click [Change].
Read the license agreement, select [I have read the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
Verify the installation settings, and then click [Install].
Uninstalling LocationFree 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.

Installation starts.

When the installation ends, click [Finish].
Shortcuts for the LocationFree Player and the Operating Instructions (PDF file) appear on your desktop after the installation.
Advanced Base Station Settings
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.
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 (1 page 11). This is not necessary for a wireless connection.

Before making settings

Check to be sure that the Base Station is powered on.
The Base Station is in setup mode, and the SETUP MODE LED on the front panel starts blinking in amber, and then lights.
If the [Base Station Settings] page is not accessed for 15 minutes, setup mode ends and the Base Station restarts automatically.
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.
Opening the [Advanced Setup] Page

Click [Advanced Setup].

[Advanced Setup]
Double-click the (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].
The [Setup Information] page appears.
Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. Select [Enter], and a password input page opens.
You can select your language by clicking the button in the screen above.
Enter the User Name: lfx (lowercase letters) and password, and then click [OK]. The following page appears when you log in to [Base Station Settings].
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.
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]
Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page
This section explains the operations common to each frame in the [Advanced Setup] page.
To display the latest status, click [Update].
1 Click the item to configure. The information for the clicked item appears in the frame on the right. 2 Make settings or perform operations for the selected item. If you make any settings, be sure to click [Set] to save the changes. 3 Jump to the [Easy Setup] screen. 4 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.
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 Stations 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.

NetAV Check

You can check whether NetAV has been set up correctly.
1 Enter the user name that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service. 2 Enter the password that you registered with the Dynamic DNS service. 3 Enter the URL for updating DNS information. 4 Enter the URL for detecting IP addresses. 5 Enter a renewal time for the IP Address between 10 and 999 minutes. 6 Click this to save changes.
1 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.
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.
You do not normally need to perform the device registration procedure described below because registration can be performed easily from LocationFree Player (1 page 17). Perform the following procedure if you need to enter the registration password when you establish a connection.
1 To enable device registration, select [Enable]. 2 The Base Stations current registration processing status appear here. 3 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. 4 When you click this button, the Base Station confirms the state (Enable/Disable) selected for [Register Devices]. 5 A list of the devices currently registered with the Base Station appears here. 6 If you want to stop connecting to the Base Station from a registered device, check the device in the List of Registered Devices list and click the [Delete] button.
Generating a Registration Password

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.
Select [Enable] under [Register Devices].
Before starting the registration (1 page 11), configure the device you are registering so that it is able to connect with the Base Station.

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. To check whether device registration is complete, click [Update] under [List of Registered Devices]. After configuring the Base Station to accept registration, you need to register your device on the Base Station (1 page 30).
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.)
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.
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 Character input Hexadecimal input 64-bit 5 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 10 characters (0 to 9, A to F, a to f) 128-bit 13 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 26 characters (0 to 9, A to 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, and a to f.
Input method Number of characters 8 to 63 characters (alphanumeric, symbols) 64 characters (0 to 9, A to F, a to f) Character input Hexadecimal input
The updated settings will take effect after restarting the Base Station or clicking [Exit Setup].
1 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. IEEE802.11b wireless LAN device: 2.4 GHz IEEE802.11g wireless LAN device: 2.4 GHz 2 An SSID is already entered here at the time of purchase (the characters shown on the side of the Base Station). If you want to change it, enter a string of up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols. An SSID is an ID that identifies a wireless network. 3 [WEP] and [WPA-PSK with TKIP] are encryption methods. Select one or the other,

Problem No colour, poor colour. Picture appears but there is no sound. Causes and remedies Make sure the scart to A/V cable is connected properly to the Base Station. Make sure the volume of LocationFree Player is not turned all the way down. Make sure the volume of the computer is not set to the minimum level or mute. Check the causes and remedies described in Watching Video at Home (1 page 52) or Watching Video Away from Home (1 page 53). Check the format of the signal inputted to the Base Station, and then select the correct format (PAL, SECAM, PAL60 or NTSC) on [Colour System Settings] screen (1 page 29). Update the graphics driver of your computer to the latest version. For more information on the graphics driver, contact the manufacturer of your computer. Depending on your network, check the causes and remedies described in Watching Video at Home (1 page 52) or Watching Video Away from Home (1 page 53). 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. This is due to video compression processing. It is not a malfunction. It is because of video compression, not a breakdown. Disconnect NetAV and reconnect it again. Check the latest driver of video card (graphic card) on the manufacturers support pages (1 page 32). When you click [Rate] and switch between [Auto] and [Manual], change the rate from [1] (lowest rate) or [6] (highest rate) to another rate, or change from another rate to [1] or [6] while connected, the NetAV connection is disconnected and then reconnected. Others
No picture. Picture shifts vertically and the horizontal black bar is visible. Distorted colour.
Picture freezes frequently.
Block noise appears. When you change the rate, video is not smooth. Compared with usual, the video or sound quality gets worse. Picture is distorted. Disconnected when switching to another rate.
Problem No picture from the connected device.
Causes and remedies Firmly attach the connection cables. Check that the connections to the red, white and yellow jacks and the scart socket are correct (1 page 8). Non-interlaced signals from computers or other equipment cannot be displayed. Make sure the device is connected to the correct input terminal (1 page 8). Make sure that the power of the video device is on. Connect the IR Blaster to the IR BLASTER port on the Base Station (1 page 9). Make sure the IR Blaster is positioned so that it faces the remote sensor correctly (1 page 9). Move the devices remote sensor away from any bright light, such as a fluorescent light or direct sunlight. The on-screen remote control may not work properly when the wireless connection between the device and Base Station is poor. Check whether operation is possible using the buttons of the connected device. Also, reconfigure the remote control settings (1 page 28). (Some devices cannot be operated, or can only be partially operated, by the on-screen remote control.) Make sure the remote control settings for [Video 1] and [Video 2] are configured correctly in the [Remote Settings] window (1 page 28).

The on-screen remote control does not work.

Watching Video at Home

Problem Operations are delayed. Causes and remedies Changing channels and operations performed from the on-screen remote control take place via the network, so response is delayed. This is normal and not a malfunction. When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection, delay is even more likely to occur. Set the rate to [Auto] or lower the rate if you want to use manually. 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. 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 computers wireless LAN settings, it may not be possible to send and receive video smoothly. Check the computers 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. 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.

Video stops or skips.

The NetAV connection is disconnected suddenly.
Watching Video Away from Home
Problem The video keeps stopping and starting, and frames are dropped. Causes and remedies As NetAV uses the Internet for communication, the video may not be able to be transmitted smoothly depending on whether the connection is overloaded. Click [Rate] and 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 performed from the on-screen remote control take place via the network, so response is delayed. This is normal and not a malfunction. When the rate is too high for the actual speed of your connection, delay is even more likely to occur. Set the rate to [Auto] or lower the rate if you want to use manually. Have never once been able to connect: Is the setting for watching video away from home enabled? (1 page 17) 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: A communication connection with a download speed at least 300 kbps is recommended. Check your communication connection. Is the computer you are using away from home connected to the Internet? Did you click [Connect] on the bottom left of the LocationFree Player screen? 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. Others

Advanced Setup.. 36 Changing the Password. 46 Current settings. 37 Device Registration. 42 Dynamic DNS Settings. 40 Internet Connection. 38 NetAV Check.. 41 NetAV Settings. 39 Security.. 45 UPnP Settings.. 40 Version Information. 46 Wireless Settings. 43

Keyboard operations. 31

Specifications. 55 SSID.. 14, 43
LAN port.. 5, 17 Language. 18, 33, 36 LocationFree Base Station. 4 LocationFree device.. 4 LocationFree Player Installing. 32 Uninstalling. 34 LocationFree Player Window.. 22
Troubleshooting.. 49 Turn on.. 12
Uninstall.. 34 Upgrading.. 46
Video.. 8 Video remote settings. 28
Base Station Modes.. 11 Base Station Selection window. 36 Base Station Status.. 11 Base Stations IP address. 38, 39

Mouse operations.. 31

WEP... 43 WEP key.. 15 Wired LAN.. 13 Wireless Access Point.. 44 Wireless channel. 43 Wireless connection. 13 Wireless LAN devices.. 43 WIRELESS LED.. 5 Wireless router.. 14 WPA-PSK with TKIP.. 43
NetAV Quit.. 25 Start.. 24 NETAV LED.. 5 NETWORK LED. 5 NTSC.. 29
Colour system. 29 Connecting AC power adapter. 12 IR Blaster.. 9 LocationFree device. 13 Mains lead.. 12
Overview of the on-screen remote control.. 23

DC IN... 5 DHCP.. 14, 38

PAL.. 29 PAL60.. 29 Password.. 18, 42, 46 POWER button.. 5 POWER LED.. 5, 12 Pre-shared key.. 43 Public Internet access. 17
Easy Setup.. 17 Dynamic DNS.. 19 Encryption key.. 43 External device.. 8, 25
Identifying Parts and Contents LocationFree Player Window.. 22 On-screen remote control. 23 Identifying Parts and Controls Base Station.. 5 IN 1/2 (AUDIO/VIDEO).. 5 Initializing.. 48 Initializing the Base Station. 48 Instal... 32 IR Blaster.. 9 IR BLASTER port. 5
Register Your Computer. 15 Remote. 23, 28 RESET button.. 48 Right click menu. 31 Router.. 13
Scart.. 8 SECAM.. 29 Self-Diagnostics Displays. 47 Setup mode.. 11 SETUP MODE button. 5, 11 SETUP MODE LED.. 5, 11

Trademarks

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.
Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO THE DYNAMIC DNS SERVICE (hereinafter referenced as the Service) THAT ACCOMPANIES THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR SONY LOCATION FREE PRODUCT (LF-PK1(LF-B1): [list models/ names] hereinafter referred to as the Product). BY CLICKING ACCEPT AT THE END OF THIS AGREEMENT; YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRINT AND RETAIN A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. 1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF USE All services provided by Sony and its licensors are delivered to you (hereinafter referenced as User, You or Your) under the rules set forth in these Terms of Use (TOU) and any other policies set forth by Sony and its licensors. All services provided under this TOU shall be read in concert to the fullest extent possible with the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE that were also provided with Your Product, and the rights and obligations of each such Agreement shall apply with full force and effect, notwithstanding this TOU. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND ACCEPTABLE USE Sony and its licensors are providing User with various DNS-based aliasing and hosting services. User must (1) provide all equipment necessary for their own Internet connection, including computer and modem, and (2) provide for Users own access to the Internet and pay any fees related with such connection. User agrees to provide and maintain certain current, 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 Users 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. Users 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, You may be required to provide personally identifiable information to Sony and/or its licensors. If You choose not to provide such information, You may not be able to utilize and access the Service. Personally identifiable data means any data related to a person that allows that person to be identifiable such as Your name, telephone number and email address. Sony would like to collect, maintain and use Your personal information to fulfill its obligations under any sale and purchase contract and any other contract between You and Sony, provide customer care, ask Your opinions about Sony products and services and conduct product surveys, facilitate and process Your searches and requests for information on Sony, provide You

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/
LocationFree Web site http://www.sony.net/Products/LocationFree/support/