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Quick Start Guide
LocationFree Base Station LF-V30
For more details about this product, please refer to the LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. This product is available for use in the U.S. and Canada only.
2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Customer Support Information
For Sony Online Registration: www.sony.com/productregistration The Sony Online Registration is also available by selecting [Start Menu][All Programs][Sony LocationFree Player][Sony LocationFree Product Registration] on your PC. For technical support: Please go to the web site and select your model. www.sony.com/lfxsupport We welcome your comments and suggestions on LocationFree. Please feel free to send email to LocationFree Customer Support Center: LocationFreeSupport@am.sony.com For more details about LocationFree go to: www.sony.com/locationfree

Table of Contents

Customer Support Information.. 2 Table of Contents.... 3 Package Contents... 4 Set up the LocationFree Base Station with a Wireless Router. 5 Connect Video Device(s)... 6 Plug in the Power Cord... 8 Connect your PC to a Router.. 9 Position your PC near the Base Station..10 Lets Start the Setup Wizard!...11 Other Client, PSP (PlayStationPortable)..13 Troubleshooting...14

Package Contents

LF-V30 LocationFree Base Station AC-LX1B AC adapter (Ferrite core attached) IR Blaster With the IR Blaster, you can control the video devices remotely on the LocationFree Player using the on-screen remote control feature.

Power cord

LocationFree Base Station stand
LocationFree Player software CD-ROM LocationFree Player software LFA-PC30* * ne serial key for O LocationFree Player (supplied) is printed on the envelope in which the CD-ROM is enclosed. Base Station Operating Instructions (PDF file) License (text file)

LAN cable

AV cable
QSG (Quick Start Guide: This document) (device registration information included) Warranty card Important Notice Important Safeguards Dynamic DNS terms of Use Agreement Important Notice to VAIO Customers
Set up the LocationFree Base Station with a Wireless Router
This is the setup flow for Microsoft Windows Vista users. For Windows XP PC users, please skip to Page 12.

Attach the stand.

Position the Base Station near your video device(s).
Bring the Base Station LF-V30 close to your video devices.

Claws Stand

DVR, set-top box, etc. Note For Windows XP/desktop PC users, be sure to connect the Base Station to a router with the LAN cable temporarily (page12).

Connect Video Device(s)

Connect video devices (e.g. DVR, set-top box) to the Base Station.
After you complete these settings, please turn on the video device(s).

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Video Output Video device

Video input

IR Blaster Remote control infrared transmitter Remote control infrared receiver : Audio/video signal flow

IR Blaster

IR BLASTER 2
Orient the infrared transmitter on the end of the IR Blaster so that it faces the infrared receiver(s) on your DVR, DVD and set-top box.
IR BLASTER port 1 or 2 Both ports are available. Plug in the IR Blaster to configure the on-screen remote control. Make sure the video device also has a remote control.
Connect DVR/DVD/set-top box with the Base Station.

S VIDEO S VIDEO

CLIENT

VIDEO 1 IN

OUT VIDEO 1
VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 IR BLASTER LAN L AUDIO R

Video Output

Video Input

TV, etc.

VIDEO 2 OUT (VIDEO/COMPONENT)
VIDEO 2 IN (VIDEO/COMPONENT)

VIDEO L

DC IN 12V

AUDIO R

Rear panel of the Base Station
Tips If the video device is equipped with component video jacks, connect to COMPONENT of VIDEO 2 IN to receive better picture quality. Be sure to connect audio cables together with component cables to receive audio. If the video device is equipped with an S-Video jack, connect to S VIDEO of VIDEO 1 IN to receive better picture quality than video jack. If the video device has single video output, connect your TV to the VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT terminal which the video device is connected to. Have your remote control ready for the on-screen remote setup at a later stage.

Plug in the Power Cord

Plug in the power cord.
Be sure to have the WLAN switch set to AP.

Turn the POWER on.

VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 IR BLASTER

WIRELESS

NETWORK NET AV

Power cord (supplied)

SETUP MODE

AC adapter (supplied)

The POWER LED will light in green
Rear Panel of the Base Station
Front panel of the Base Station
Connect your PC to a Router
Connect your PC to the Router.

Wireless router

Notes If your PC is already connected to your router, please skip this step. Please prepare your router SSID and encryption key (as needed). For details about setup or registration of your router, refer to your routers operating Instructions.
Position your PC near the Base Station
After connecting your PC to the router, position the PC near the Base Station.
Lets Start the Setup Wizard!
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (LFA-PC30) into the disc drive of your PC, install the LFA-PC30 LocationFree Player software, and launch it. Follow the setup wizard.

Supplied CD-ROM

For Windows XP/desktop PC users, see page12. Be sure to connect the Base Station to a router with the LAN cable.

SERIAL KEY

Setup the following contents with the setup wizard.
PC Client registration Wireless mode setup Confirmation of the connection between the Base Station and video device. On-screen remote control setup Video streaming confirmation (NetAV Check) for use away from home
For the following device or software users
- Desktop PC (with no wireless function) - Windows XP
Place the LF-V30 near the wireless router. Connect a LAN cable from the wireless router to the
Connect your video device(s) to the LF-V30

( pages 6 and 7.)

Plug the LF-V30 into a wall outlet, and turn it on. Follow the setup wizard and complete the setup.

Note If your setup is unsuccessful, please see Troubleshooting ( page 14) or refer to the LocationFree Base Station Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM (LFA-PC30.)
LAN port on the rear of the LF-V30. Plug the LF-V30 into a wall outlet, and turn it on. Turn the computer on. Make sure that it can communicate with the wireless router. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to install the LFA-PC30. Start the LFA-PC30. Follow the setup wizard. When prompted, unplug the LAN cable and set it aside. This cable is no longer needed. Turn the LF-V30 off. Unplug the LF-V30 from the wall outlet. Place the LF-V30 near your video device(s).
Other Client, PSP (PlayStationPortable)
Register PSP with Base Station
Upgrade the PSP system software to the latest version.
For details on system software updates, see www.us.playstation.com/psp).
Turn on the WLAN switch of the PSP system. From the Home menu, move to

then select

Register your PSP system following the on-screen

instructions.

Connect your PSP to the same wireless router your base station is wirelessly connected to before starting the registration process. For PSP setup details, see www.us.playstation.com/psp.
Tips For details about advanced settings and usage, please refer to the Operating Instructions of your PC or PSP

system.

For details about setup or registration of other client device, refer to the operating Instructions of those

devices.

Troubleshooting
Using LocationFree Player Help

Click here.

Problem The automatic NetAV check has failed.
Causes and remedies Open the [Base Station Settings] and perform the NetAV check manually. For more details, refer to the Base Station Operating Instructions. When you wish to watch video at home only, the NET AV LED may remain amber. Verify that the LocationFree Base Station is connected to a single router. If you have multiple routers in your home network, advanced configuration may be required. For more details, see www.sony. com/lfxsupport.
LocationFree Base Station setup to watch video content over the Internet has failed.
Problem How can I perform remote registration to watch video content streamed from the LocationFree Base Station over the Internet?
Causes and remedies PC users: Refer to the client device registration information printed on the sticker on the back cover. PSP system users: If you set the WLAN switch to CLIENT, select the wireless router as a wireless access point for the PSP system instead of LocationFree Base Station. Refer to the setting and usage guide for the PSP system from the web site www.sony. com/lfxsupport. See the MAC address printed on the sticker on the side of the Base Station.

My Home Network requires a MAC address for the network configuration.
Note Please be sure to handle the information, which is necessary for registering your client device(s) to the LocationFree Base Station, with care. Disclosing such information to stranger(s) may result in allowing them to register their client device(s) without your permission.
Sony, LocationFree, VAIO, and their respective logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is a registered trademark and PSP is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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LocationFree Customer Support 1-866-925-SONY(7669)- U.S. & Canada (English only)

LocationFree Base Station LF-V30

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the Important Notice. For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Players Help. This product is available for use in the U.S. and Canada only.

Contents

For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, refer to the LocationFree Players Help. Click any part of the LocationFree Player screen and refer to LocationFree Players Help by selecting ? on the upper right of the screen.
What is the LocationFree Base Station?. 4
What is LocationFree?... 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station?... 4 Identifying Parts and Controls... 7
Checking the Package Contents.. 9
Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement.. 10
Setup and Cable Connections.. 11
Attaching the Base Station stand... Connect the power cord to the Base Station... Turn on the POWER of the Base Station.. Connecting video devices... 12 13
Registering LocationFree Client Devices on the Base Station... 18 The Features of the Base Station.. 20
Automatic NetAV check... Receiving remote signals... What is the Wireless Mode.... Wireless Access Point.... 21 21
Base Station Settings.. 22
Opening the [Base Station Settings] page... 22 Performing the NetAV check... 23 Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station.. 24

Others... 33

About Self-Diagnostics Displays... Initializing the Base Station... Troubleshooting.... Specifications... Index.... Trademarks.... 40 41
The screen shots used in this manual are sample images.
What is the LocationFree Base Station?

What is LocationFree?

LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any room in your home, or even away from home. You can stream video from a Base Station connected to a DVD recorder (or other video device) to a device such as a computer or PSP (PlayStationPortable) via a wireless network or the Internet. You can also operate the video device (e.g., record/playback/stop) through on-screen remote control.
The functions of the LocationFree Base Station
To make use of LocationFree, you need a device called the LocationFree Base Station. If you connect video devices such as a DVD Recorder or a set-top box to the Base Station, it will be able to stream the video content over the wireless network to LocationFree client devices. With the Base Station placed in a living room in your house, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home, on your computer with the LocationFree Player, or on other client devices which have the LocationFree client feature. You can also watch video while you are away from home, by connecting the LocationFree Base Station LF-V30 to the Internet via a router. You can make a connection over the Internet from your computer to your LocationFree Base Station LF-V30, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as can be found in cafes) or a 3G network. The Base Station LF-V30 will provide you with the video content from video devices connected to the Base Station, wherever you are. Finally, if you do not have a home wireless network, you can use the LocationFree Base Station LFV30 as a wireless access point for your home, so you can connect your computer or other devices to a home wireless network. If you have a home wireless network already, you can connect your Base Station to your home wireless network.
What you can do with the LocationFree Base Station
z You can stream the video content from video devices connected to the Base Station to LocationFree

Identifying Parts and Controls

WIRELESS NETWORK NET AV

SETUP MODE
1 POWER button/LED (1 page 12) Turns the Base Station power on and off. Green: The power is on. Red: Attempting to be turned off. Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred. Off: The power is off. 2 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless function status. Amber: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz channel (Access Point (AP) mode). Green: Wireless network is available on the 2.4 GHz channel. Green blinking: Attempting to connect (Client mode). 3 NETWORK LED Indicates the connection status to a network. Green blinking: Attempting to connect. Green: Connected to the network. The LED blinks quickly when data is streamed. Off: Not connected (Access Point mode). 4 NET AV LED Indicates the connection status with the LocationFree client devices. Green: Connected to the Base Station. Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is being initialized. 5 SETUP MODE button and LED (1 page 19) Press to register LocationFree client devices. Indicates the SETUP MODE status. Amber blinking: The Base Station is in the Setup mode. 6 RESET button (1 page 34) Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults. 7 Remote sensor for learning and searching remote features (1 page 20) When using the learning or searching remote features or setting the on-screen remote control, this sensor receives signals from the remote of video devices.
1 VIDEO 1 IN (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) terminal (1 page 13) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-Video cable. 2 VIDEO 2 IN (COMPONENT/VIDEO/AUDIO) terminal (1 page 13) Connect audio cables and either component video cables or a video cable. 3 VIDEO 1 OUT (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) terminal (1 page 13) Connect audio cables and either a video or S-Video cable. The VIDEO 1 OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the VIDEO 1 IN terminal. 4 WLAN switch (1 page 21) Changes the Wireless mode of the Base Station. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to a router via a LAN cable and works as a wireless access point. If you set the switch to CLIENT, the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 5 LAN port (1 page 21) Connect a LAN cable. 6 IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1 page 16) Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). You can purchase another IR Blaster to connect to one of the ports. 7 VIDEO 2 OUT (COMPONENT/VIDEO/AUDIO) terminal (1 page 13) Connect audio cables and either component video cables or a video cable. The VIDEO 2 OUT terminal outputs the signals input from the VIDEO 2 IN terminal. 8 DC IN jack (1 page 11) Connect the AC power adapter (supplied).

S VIDEO

CLIENT

VIDEO 1 IN

OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO L AUDIO R

1 Y Y IR BLASTER VIDEO 2 OUT (VIDEO/COMPONENT) 2
VIDEO 2 IN (VIDEO/COMPONENT)

DC IN 12V

Checking the Package Contents
After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included:
z LocationFree Base z AC power adapter (1) z IR Blaster (1)

Station LF-V30 (1)

z Power cord (1)

z Base Station stand (1)

z LAN cable (1)

z AV cable (1)

z LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1)
LocationFree Player software LFA-PC30* * One serial key for LocationFree Player (supplied) is printed on the envelope in which the CDROM is enclosed. Base Station Operating Instructions (PDF file) License (text file)
z QSG (Quick Start Guide) (1) z Warranty card (1) z Important Notice (1)
Important Safeguards Dynamic DNS terms of Use Agreement z Important Notice to VAIO Customers (1)
Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement
When you connect to the LocationFree Base Station via the Internet, you need to use the Dynamic DNS Service (for free) that Sony Corporation provides. Read carefully Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement in the Important Notice before using this product.
Setup and Cable Connections
Attaching the Base Station stand
To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand.
Connect the power cord to the Base Station

Base Station rear panel

Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall.

S VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 OUT (VIDEO/COMPONENT)
Insert the claws of the stand into the holes on the bottom of the Base Station and slide the stand forward until they click into place. The two claws differ in size. Fit each claw into its respective hole.

VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 LAN

IR BLASTER 2
AC power adapter (supplied)

To DC IN

Power cord (supplied) Claws Stand Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Removing the Base Station stand
Turn the Base Station upside down on a flat stable surface and slide the stand as indicated by the RELEASE mark.
Use only the supplied AC power adapter.
Turn on the POWER of the Base Station
Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station to turn it on.
Manually connecting LocationFree client devices to the Base Station wirelessly for Windows XP users

It is not possible to watch video on more than one registered LocationFree client devices at the same time. At any one time, only one of the devices may view video. For information on what devices you can register to the Base Station, see www.sony.com/locationfree.
Registering a device by using the SETUP MODE button
When you register a device near the Base Station, you need to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station.
Press the SETUP MODE button on the front of the Base Station. The SETUP MODE LED starts blinking amber.
If you are using the LF-V30 in Access Point mode, the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the settings on the sticker on the Base Station.
Disclosing such information to strangers may result in allowing them to register their device(s) without your permission. In case you lost the Quick Start Guide, please select to disable Device Registration in the Base Station settings page and change your registration password (1 page 31). If someone has registered his/her device with the Base Station without your permission, please delete the device from the list of registered devices on the Base Station settings page (1 page 26).
Check the information required for the registration. Checking the information on the sticker attached to the Quick Start Guide You can find a Domain Name, a Port Number and a Registration Password on the sticker on the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. Checking the information in the [Base Station Settings] page You can find a Domain Name, a Port Number and a Registration Password in [Details needed for Device Registration via the Internet] in the [Setting Status] screen (1 page 24).
Register your device to the Base Station by following the Operating Instructions of the device. When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFA-PC30, follow the setup wizard. When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer to the Operating Instructions of the device.
Registering a device via the Internet
When you register a device via the Internet, you do not need to use the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station. Check the required information for registering a device via the Internet. You can find the information on the sticker on the back cover of the Quick Start Guide, or in the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 24).
Please follow the instructions of the Quick Start Guide with care, which is necessary for registering your device(s) with the Base Station.
Register the device by entering the information you obtained. When you are registering a computer installed with the LocationFree Player LFA-PC30, refer to the LocationFree Players Help for detailed instructions. When you are registering a device other than a computer, refer to the Operating Instructions of the device.
If you want to register a PSP via the Internet, you need to download a file for device registration on the [Device Registration] screen of the [Base Station Settings] page (1 page 26).

The Features of the Base Station

Automatic NetAV check

Automatic NetAV check tests the settings of your Base Station and your router to see if LocationFree client devices can connect to the Base Station via the Internet. When you turn your Base Station on, the NET AV LED starts blinking green, and then the automatic NetAV check starts. If the NET AV LED goes off, the test has finished successfully. If the NET AV LED lights amber, the check has failed. In this case, open the [Base Station Settings] page and perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem (1 page 23). Automatic NetAV check starts when the Base Station is turned on. Also, it starts at regular intervals.

Receiving remote signals

Learning remote control
With LocationFree Player LFA-PC30, the Base Station can learn signals of the remote of a video device to control the video devices with the onscreen remote control. For more details, refer to the LocationFree Players Help.
Searching remote control data
When you make settings of the on-screen remote control with LocationFree Player LFA-PC30, you can search the remote control data of your video device from the list of the available models by sending out the signal from the remote of your video device to the Base Station. For more details, refer to the LocationFree Players Help.
Hold the remote within 2 inches of the Remote (IR) sensor (1 page 7) of the Base Station.
What is the Wireless Mode
The wireless communication function of the Base Station LF-V30 works in one of the two wireless modes; Access Point mode or Client mode. You can change the mode with the WLAN switch on the rear panel of the LF-V30 (1 page 8).

Wireless Access Point

You can use the Base Station as a wireless access point to connect your wireless device to the Internet via the Base Station.

z Tip Access Point mode

When you want to use the LF-V30 as a wireless access point and connect your LocationFree client devices to the LF-V30 directly, or when you want to connect your LF-V30 to your router with a LAN cable, set the wireless mode to the Access Point mode.
To use the Base Station as a wireless access point for computers, the computers must be equipped with integrated wireless LAN functions or wireless LAN cards that conform to the IEEE802.11a/b/g standards.

Not all wireless LAN devices are guaranteed to connect to the Base Station. You can connect a maximum of 16 wireless LAN devices by using the Base Station as a wireless access point. In some cases, however, the number of connecting devices may cause the communication speed to decrease. For example, you may not be able to send or receive video smoothly if other wireless LAN devices connect and communicate with the Base Station.

Client mode

If you want to position your LF-V30 at a distance from your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between them, set the wireless mode to the Client mode. You can position your LF-V30 anywhere within the signal range of your wireless router. In this case, you cannot use your LF-V30 as a wireless access point. For the following device or software users; - Desktop PC (with no wireless function) - Windows XP You need to connect your LF-V30 to your wireless router with a LAN cable temporarily before you set the wireless settings of your LFV30 by using a computer installed with the LocationFree Player.

Base Station Settings

The appearances and the available setting items differ depending on the LocationFree client devices connected to the Base Station. This section explains the settings by using a computer installed with LocationFree Player (LFAPC30).
Click of the Base Station you want to set in the list. The procedure to open the [Base Station Settings] page depends on the device. For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the device.
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 [Base Station Settings] page.

[Properties]

Click [Base Station Settings].

Before making settings

Check to be sure that the Base Station is powered on.
After you turn the Base Station on, it takes a while for a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the Base Station. Your Base Station does not appear in the Base Station list until the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the Base Station. Wait until the NETWORK LED lights, and then proceed to 1.

[Base Station Settings]

You cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page via the Internet. At the time of purchase, you can open the [Base Station Settings] page with a device which has a private IP address only.
Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens.

1 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 routers 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)]. 2 Enter an IP address. 3 Enter a subnet mask. 4 Enter a default gateway. 5 Enter a host name for the Base Station, as required.
The host name can be specified only when [Automatic IP Address Configuration (DHCP)] is selected.
6 The Base Stations MAC addresses appear. 7 Depending on the operating environment, the domain name appears.
1 Wireless LAN devices that conform to the IEEE802a/b/g standards can be used on the following channels. When connecting your computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection, select a channel supported by the LAN device. IEEE802.11a wireless LAN device: 5 GHz 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 To hide the SSID from outsiders, check this box (Stealth SSID). 4 Select one of the three following encryption methods: [WEP], [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] and [WPA2-PSK (AES)]. If you select [WEP], enter an encryption key. If you select [WPAPSK (TKIP)] or [WPA2-PSK (AES)], enter a pre-shared key. When using WEP: As the encryption key, enter a string of characters or a string of hexadecimal numbers. You can use any string of characters as the key, but the number of required characters differs depending on the length of the key. The following table shows the number of required characters and the characters that can be used in encryption keys.
Key length 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)
6 Click this to initialize all wireless LAN settings.
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. The information set here is only used in normal mode. In setup mode, the initial settings shown on the side of the Base Station are used, and the Base Station works on the 2.4 GHz frequency band (1 page 24). The initial setting for the wireless channel in normal mode is a channel in the 2.4 GHz band. To use a wireless device that is only compatible with the 5 GHz band, change the wireless channel of the Base Station to a channel in the 5 GHz band.

Also you can use the Base Station as a wireless access point. If you use the Base Station as a wireless access point, you can connect to the Internet via the Base Station from a device equipped with a wireless LAN function.
When using WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES): Enter a pre-shared key from 8 to 64 characters in length. When you enter 64 characters, the available characters are limited to 0 to 9, 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)
5 Click this to confirm and save the information you have entered. After clicking, a screen asking you to reboot the Base Station appears. Click [Restart] to update the settings.
Wireless Settings (Client)
When you set the WLAN switch to CLIENT, you can change the wireless settings for the Client mode of the Base Station.
When you use the Base Station in Client mode, you can use a channel in the 2.4 GHz band only. Use a wireless access point that supports channels in the 2.4 GHz band.
About Wireless LAN Security
When choosing encryption keys and pre-shared keys, you should avoid words and phrases that are easy for other people to guess. For better security, you should change your encryption key or pre-shared key periodically.
For precautions about wireless LAN security, refer to About Wireless Security of Important Safeguards (a separate sheet). Configuring the wireless settings on a computer connected to the Base Station via a wired LAN is recommended to ensure security.
1 Click [Scan] to make a list of SSIDs of wireless access points in the vicinity of the Base Station. It takes a while for the list to be made after clicking [Scan]. You can select one of the SSIDs from the list. 2 If the SSID of the wireless access point is hidden, you cannot find it in the list. In this case, enter the SSID manually. 3 Select [No Encryption] when you connect to the wireless access point without encryption. 4 When you connect to the wireless access point with WEP, select [WEP] and enter the encryption key. 5 Select an authentication method that is used with WEP. 6 When you connect to the wireless access point with WPA, select [WPA] and enter the preshared key. 7 Select an authentication method that is used with WPA ([WPA-PSK (TKIP)], [WPA-PSK (AES)], [WPA2-PSK (TKIP)], [WPA2-PSK (AES)]). 8 Click this to confirm and save the information you have entered. After clicking, a screen asking you to reboot the Base Station appears. Click [Restart] to update the settings. 9 Click this to initialize all wireless LAN settings.
About Wireless LAN Security of the Base Station
The Base Station supports security functions [WEP], [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] and [WPA2-PSK (AES)] in Access Point mode, and supports [No Encryption], [WEP], [WPA-PSK (TKIP)], [WPA-PSK (AES)], [WPA2-PSK (TKIP)] and [WPA2-PSK (AES)] in Client mode. The following explains the features of these security functions.

z No Encryption

Although you can easily make settings, anyone can intercept wireless communication or intrude into your wireless network without any sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of unauthorized access or interception of data.
WEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802.11. It applies encryption to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network. There are two types of encryption key length: 64-bit key and 128-bit key. The 128-bit encryption key assures a higher security level. Because many wireless devices support WEP conventionally, WEP has high compatibility. However, a decryption technique exists, so using the same encryption key for an extended period of time is not recommended.

z TKIP

Access Control
You can select whether to permit or deny access to the [Base Station Setting] page from a device that has a global IP address. Usually, only devices that are in the same LAN and have a private IP address can access the [Base Station Settings] page. However, some routers allow you to assign a global IP address to a device, and if you do so, the device cannot access the [Base Station Settings] page. If you want to access the [Base Station Settings] page from a device with a global IP address, you need to make access control settings as follows.
TKIP is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP.
AES is a security technology which uses an advanced encryption method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP. AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP.
About Wireless LAN Security settings of the Base Station
z Access Point mode Base Station Settings
The security for wireless LAN communication is set to [WEP] at the time of purchase. To increase the security level, switching to [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] or [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is recommended, depending on the security technology supported by your wireless device.

z Client mode

1 Select this if you want to permit access from only devices that have a private IP address. 2 Select this if you want to permit access from devices that have a global IP address. 3 Click this to save changes.

Warning

When security is provided from the Internet side (WAN side), make sure it also covers this port 80, such as by means of a firewall function on the router.*1 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 (1 page 31), and change the password periodically to prevent an intruder from logging in to the [Base Station Settings] page.*2 If an intruder accesses and logs in to the [Base Station Settings] page, the following dangers exist:*3 - The Base Station settings may be changed.

Self-diagnostics LED

Base Station front panel

POWER LED

POWER LED on the Base Station Blinks red
Problem There may be a hardware malfunction or a settings file error.

Causes and remedies

1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on

again.

2 Initialize the Base Station (1 page 34). 3 If the problem persists, contact Sony
LocationFree Customer Support (1 the back cover).
Initializing the Base Station
If you initialize the Base Station, all settings are reset to factory default.
After initializing, all of the settings you made will be deleted, including the device registration information.
If you want to initialize the wireless settings, initialize them from the Wireless Settings screen (1 page 27 and 29) rather than initializing the Base Station.
Turn off the Base Station.
While pressing the RESET button with a sharp-pointed object (e.g., a pen) on the front of the Base Station, turn on the POWER. Hold down the RESET button until the NET AV LED on the front of the Base Station lights red.

POWER button

NET AV LED

RESET button

Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during use, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support (1 the back cover).
Problem Cannot turn the Base Station power off. Cannot switch to setup mode. The NET AV LED lights amber. Causes and remedies Keep the POWER button pressed for 3 seconds or longer. This forcibly turns the power off. Make sure that the Base Station is powered on. Check whether the SETUP MODE LED is blinking amber. The automatic NetAV check has failed. Start the LocationFree Player, click of the Base Station you want to set, click [Base Station Settings], and then perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem by following the instructions on the screen (1 page 23). Check whether the connection type is correct. When you connect the Base Station to the wireless router by wireless, refer to Wireless Settings (Client) (1 page 29) to check the settings. 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. Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected. 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. 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. Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected. Make sure the routers DHCP server is enabled. Others Bring the Base Station closer to the wireless router, and then check the WIRELESS LED on the Base Station. If the WIRELESS LED lights: The settings are correct, but the wireless signal of the router may not reach to the install location of the Base Station. Check to see if something is interfering with the wireless signal, or the distance between the Base Station and the wireless router is too far for the wireless signal to reach. If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking: The Wireless Settings (Client) may be incorrect. Set them correctly (1 page 29). Is the wireless LAN set up properly? Configure the same information on the computer as you set on [Wireless Settings (AP)] screen (1 page 27). Check the frequency band (2.4 GHz band or 5 GHz band) supported by your computer or wireless LAN card and set the Base Station to operate at that frequency band. Set the WLAN switch on the rear panel of the Base Station LF-V30 to AP. If you set the WLAN switch of the Base Station to CLIENT, select the wireless router as a wireless access point for the PSP instead of LocationFree Base Station.

The NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on.
Cannot automatically receive an IP address (no value displayed). The WIRELESS LED on the Base Station keeps blinking and does not stay lit.
Cannot connect a computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection.
Cannot connect PSP to the Base Station.
Problem Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] screen. Causes and remedies [Base Station Settings] cannot be clicked when the Base Station and computer are not on the same LAN. If a global IP address is assigned to your device, you cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with the device at the time of purchase. Assign a private IP address, such as 192.168.1.xx, to your device, and then click [Base Station Settings]. 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. 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 (1 page 34). Did you enter the correct user name? The user name is lfx (lowercase letters). Did you enter the correct password? The default LoginPassword is printed on the label on the side of the Base Station and on the sticker on the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. Did you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters, or vice versa? The Base Station distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters. The default password is printed on the label on the side of the Base Station and on the sticker on the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. If you changed the password and forgot the new password, the Base Station will need to be initialized (1 page 34). After initializing the Base Station, enter the password printed on the label on the side of the Base Station. Click [Base Station Settings] of LocationFree Player again to open the [Base Station Settings] page. Check 2 of Device Registration (1 page 26), and delete the registered information of the PC assigned the same serial key.
Authentication of the user name and password for opening the setup screen fails.
Forgot the password for opening the setup screen.
Cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page right after setting. Cannot delete the registered information of a PC which is assigned the same serial key as another device from the Base Station.

NetAV check

Problem The NETWORK LED of the Base Station does not light up. The NET AV LED lights amber. Causes and remedies Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on. (1 page 35) section of Base Station. The automatic NetAV check has failed. Start the LocationFree Player, click of the Base Station you want to set, click [Base Station Settings], and then perform NetAV check manually to check the cause of the problem by following the instructions on the screen (1 page 23). Check the NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on. (1 page 35) section of Base Station. Another device is connected to the Base Station. Follow the instructions on the NetAV check screen to check the settings, and then perform NetAV check again.

The [NetAV Check] page does not appear. The NET AV LED stays green. NetAV check has failed.
For questions about Internet connections, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. LocationFree Support web site: www.sony.com/locationfree/faq/

Specifications

VIDEO 1 IN S-VIDEO 4-pin mini DIN Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms VIDEO 2 IN YPBPR (Component Video) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative PB/PR:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms VIDEO 1 OUT S-VIDEO 4-pin mini DIN Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 4.7 kilohms VIDEO 2 OUT YPBPR (Component Video) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative PB/PR:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 4.7 kilohms

DC IN ETHERNET

12 V DC 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) Minijack (2)
Wireless Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode IEEE802.11a/b/g (IEEE802.11b/g in Setup mode) Client Mode IEEE802.11b/g Frequency range Access Point mode 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1, 6, and GHz band: Channels 36, 40, 44, and 48 Client mode 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 to 11 Modulation DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem

General

Power consumption Approx. 7.7 W (watching video) Approx. 1.8 W (power off, using AC power adapter) Operating 32F to 95F (0C to 35C) temperature Storage 14F to 140F temperature (10C to 60C) Dimensions Approx. 2 1/7/5/16 inches (135 mm) (excluding stand and protrusions) Approx. 5 5/3/5/16 inches (135 208.mm) (including stand, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 18 11/16 oz. (530 g) (excluding stand) Approx. 20 1/8 oz. (570 g) (including stand) Power AC power adapter: 100 - 240 requirements V AC, 50/60 Hz

Supplied accessories

Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree Base Station LF-V30 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LAN cable (1) AV cable (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree Player LFAPC30, Base Station Operating Instructions (PDF file), and License (text file)) Warranty card (1) Important Notice (1) (Important Safeguards & Dynamic DNS terms of Use Agreement) Important Notice to VAIO Customers (1)

LocationFree Customer Support 1-866-925-SONY(7669) -U.S. & Canada (English only) LocationFree Website www.sony.com/locationfree
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