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).
STEP 2 Setup to watch TV away from home STEP 2-1 Check your Internet connection (1 page 18). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup settings to watch TV away from home (1 page 18). If the NetAV Check is incomplete (1 page 20).

Base Station Modes

The base station has a normal mode and a setup mode.
Press the base station power switch

SETUP MODE LED Off

Normal mode (SETUP MODE LED off)
You can use NetAV at home and away from home. You can make base station settings via a wireless connection. You cannot make base station settings.*
* You can make settings via a router if you set [Security] in the [Advanced Setup] page (1 page 36) to [Enable at all times (Security Level: Low)]. You can also make base station settings via a wireless connection. SETUP MODE button
Press the SETUP MODE button on the rear panel of the base station. Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking.
When the base station reboots. When the base station settings page has not been accessed for 15 minutes.
Setup mode (SETUP MODE LED on)
You cannot use NetAV at home and away from home. You can make base station settings.*
* Use the SSID and WEP key on the sticker of the base station for a wireless connection in setup mode. Also, a wireless LAN uses a channel in the 2.4 GHz band when the base station is in setup mode.
Status for registration (SETUP MODE LED blinking)
You can register LocationFree devices only during the first 5 minutes after the base station is in setup mode. (The base station is still in setup mode after this 5-minute state.) If the 5-minute registration state ends before you finish, switch to the registration status by pressing and holding the SETUP MODE button again until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking.

Blinking

STEP 1 Setup to Watch TV at Home
This section describes the setup for using NetAV to watch TV and videos at home.
STEP 1-1 Turn on the base station
Connect the Power Cord to the Base Station
Connect the power cord after you finish making all other connections.
Turn on the Base Station Power
Press the POWER button on the front panel of the base station to turn it on.

Base station rear panel

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.
Select the same SSID as printed on the sticker of the base station from the list of wireless networks and then click [Connect].
Enter the WEP key printed on the sticker of the base station and then click [Connect].
STEP 1-3 Display TV on your LocationFree device
Before you register your computer with the base station and display TV on the computer, you need to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32).
Proceed to STEP1-3 (1 page 16).
With the base station powered on, press the [SETUP MODE] button on the rear panel of the base station. Keep pressing until the SETUP MODE LED starts blinking.
The SETUP MODE LED blinks.

SETUP MODE LED

When using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to the base station by DHCP. The base station does not appear in the window shown in Step 2 until the IP address has been assigned. Proceed to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on.
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]. LocationFree Player starts, and the [NetAV Connection] window appears.
pressing the SETUP MODE button until the LED starts blinking.
Open a connection with the base station.
Base station registration begins automatically.
Depending on the security software installed on the computer, a confirmation message may be displayed at startup to confirm whether to block LocationFree Player. If a message appears, set to unblock it. If the destination base station cannot be found at startup, a confirmation message appears. For details on changing the settings of the security software, click [Web Support] in the [Base Station Selection] window and refer to the support page that appears.
Click [OK] to connect to the base station.
The base station is restarted automatically after registration. Wait until a connection is established with the base station. Go to page 29 and set the TV channels. To watch TV and videos away from home, proceed to the next section STEP 2 Setup to Watch TV Away from Home.

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*

Operations Allows you to update a LocationFree Player serial key. Devices must be registered again when you update the serial key. Quits the LocationFree Player application.

Quit Application

* This only appears if you did not enter the serial key when you installed LocationFree Player. It allows you to enter the serial key if you did not enter it during installation.

1 If you subscribe to cable TV, select the [ON] option. When [CABLE] is set to [ON], channels 1 to 125 are automatically selected, and when [CABLE] is set to [OFF], channels 2 to 69 are automatically selected. 2 Clear the check boxes for channels that you do not watch.
Click [OK] or [Apply]. Click [OK] to enable the settings and close the [Settings] window. Click [Apply] to enable the settings without closing the [Settings] window.
Configuring the TV Remote Control
You can control the TV using an on-screen remote. The remote settings depend on which TV tuner you use. If you use an external TV tuner, you need to connect a device such as a set-top box first, and then make the settings. For more on how to connect to devices, see Connecting to a Cable Box (STB) (1 page 8). For more on how to connect the IR Blaster, see Connecting the IR Blaster (1 page 10).
4 If the configuration above is correct, each time you click [Power], you can turn on or off your device. After clicking [Power], it takes five seconds or more for the device to respond. If it does not work, make sure that the make and model are correct, and then try again. Also, check the connection between the base station and the connected device, and make sure the IR Blaster is installed properly.
Even if the power turns on and off correctly with [Power], other buttons may not be enabled. If this happens, select [TV] from the Index. With the on-screen remote, confirm that the buttons are enabled. Some devices may not have a [Power] button (e.g. DVR). In this case, as well, use the onscreen remote to display [TV] and confirm that the buttons are enabled.
Click anywhere in the window to display the index, then select [Settings] at the bottom right of the window.
Select [TV/Video Settings], [Remote Settings], and then [TV].
1 Select [Internal TV tuner] or [External TV tuner]. If you selected [Internal TV tuner], proceed to Step 3. If you selected [External TV tuner], select an appropriate channel from the pull-down list. 2 Select the make of the connected device. 3 Select the type of the connected device.

Installing LocationFree Player Software
Tips Setting Up LocationFree Player
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. If LFA-PC1 is installed, LFA-PC2 cannot be installed. Uninstall LFA-PC1 before you install LFA-PC2.
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.

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 accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
Verify the installation settings, and then click [Install].
Type your name, organization and serial key, and then click [Next].

Installation starts.

When the installation ends, click [Finish].
A shortcut to LocationFree Player appears on your desktop after the installation.
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.

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 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].

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.
Before starting the registration (1 page 12), configure the device you are registering so that it is able to connect with the base station.
It is not possible to watch TV or video on more than one of the registered computers, or monitors 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.
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 [Registered 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
Select [Enable] under [Register Devices].
Click [Device Registration] in the left frame. The registration password appears.
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].

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.

Cannot get specific TV channels to appear. Cable TV channels do not display properly. Double images or ghosts.

Snow or dim pictures.

Stripes and noise.
Problem No picture from the connected device. Causes and remedies Firmly attach the connection cables. Check that the connections to the red, white, yellow, and S-Video jacks are correct (1 page 9). Non-interlaced signals from computers or other equipment cannot be displayed. Make sure the device is connected to the correct input terminal (1 page 9). 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 10). Make sure the IR Blaster is positioned so that it faces the infrared receiver correctly (1 page 10). Move the devices infrared receiver 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 30). (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.
The on-screen remote control does not work.

Watching TV at Home

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. 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 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)

Input/output

VHF/UHF S-VIDEO 75-ohm external terminal 4-pin mini DIN
VIDEO INPUT1 Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms VIDEO INPUT2 Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) IR BLASTER Minijack (1)
AC power adapter (AC-LX1B)
Power requirements Rated output Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 12 V DC, 3 A 32F to 95F (0C to 35C) 14F to 140F (10C to 60C) Approx. 2 inches (99.5 25.5 49.5 mm) (w/h/d, excluding protrusions)

Optional Accessories

Audio/video cables YC-810S PC-232S plug adapter RK-G138 IR Blaster extension cable VM-50 IR Blaster VMC-N320TP, VMC-N120TT AV cable These accessories are available as of 8. 2005. Note that these accessories may not be immediately available and that production of them may be stopped at any time. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Access point.. 43 Advanced Setup.. 36 Current settings. 36 Device Registration. 41 Dynamic DNS Settings. 40 Internet Connection. 37 NetAV Check.. 41 NetAV Settings. 38 UPnP Settings.. 39 Wireless Settings. 42 Instal.. 32 IR Blaster.. 10, 55 IR BLASTER port.. 5 SETUP MODE LED.. 5, 12 Specifications. 55 SSID.. 15, 42

Keyboard operations. 28

Troubleshooting.. Turn on.. TV channel settings. TV Channels.. TV remote settings.. 30
LAN port.. 5 LAN terminal. 18 LocationFree Base Station. 4 LocationFree device.. 4 LocationFree Player Installing. 32 Uninstalling. 34 LocationFree Player Window.. 23 LocationFree TV.. 4
Uninstall.. 34 Upgrading.. 46
Base Station Modes.. 12 Base Station Selection window. 36 Base Station Status.. 12 Base stations IP address. 37, 38
Video.. 9 Video remote settings. 31
Connecting AC power adapter. 13 AV receiver.. 9 DVD player.. 9 DVD recorder.. 9 DVR... 9 IR Blaster.. 10 LocationFree device. 14 Power Cord.. 13 TV antenna.. 7 VCR... 9 Connecting Cable or Antenna. 7

To operate external 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 devices 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

Remote sensors to IR BLASTER port
For details on setting up a device, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
If the remote sensors on the two devices do not line up like the picture above, you cannot control them with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you need to purchase a 3.5 mm jack splitter, such as Sony Headphone Adapter PC-232S (not supplied), and another IR Blaster. Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on the Base Station and connect each IR Blaster to a port on the adapter plug.
IR Blaster Infrared transmitter

Remote sensor

With reference to the operating instructions of the device, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the remote sensor.
Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 28), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied). Remote sensors on Sony Recorders 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 Video at home STEP 1-1 Turn on the Base Station (1 page 12). STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the Base Station (1 page 13). Connecting with a router (1 page 14) Connecting directly to the Base Station by a wireless connection (1 page 14) Install LocationFree Player Software (1 page 32) STEP 1-3 Display Video on your LocationFree device (1 page 15).

STEP 2 Setup to Watch Video Away from Home
This step explains how to set up your network to connect to your Base Station at home via either wireless or wired public Internet access.
You need to do this setup before you go out. A contract or application may be required to connect to the Internet at some locations.
To determine what kind of LAN cable you use, refer to the operating instructions for your router, cable modem, or DSL modem. For details on setting up the connection, refer to the operating instructions for your router, cable modem, or DSL modem. If you have any questions, contact your service provider. Further information about configurations is also available on the following website. LocationFree Support web site: http://www.sony.net/Products/LocationFree/ support/
STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch Video Away from Home
You need to do this setup before you go out.
STEP 2-1 Check Your Internet Connection
To watch video away from home, you must first connect the Base Station to the Internet. You can connect the Base Station to the Internet over a DSL line or a cable TV line.
Setting Up the NetAV Function to Watch Video Away from Home
When connecting a computer to the Base Station using a router (1 page 13), set the Base Station to setup mode by pressing the SETUP MODE button (1 page 11).
To use the NetAV function to watch video away from home, we recommend that the connection to the Base Station be broadband with upload and download speeds of at least 300 kbps. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about the speed of your communications line. The faster line speeds you use, the better picture quality you get when you watch video using NetAV.
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]. LocationFree Player starts, and the [Base Station Selection] window appears.

Connecting to the router

Using a LAN cable (not supplied), connect the LAN port of the Base Station to your router. The connection method you should use depends on your ISP and equipment. For more information, contact your ISP.
Depending on your Internet service provider, you may not be able to connect multiple devices, such as the Base Station and several computers. For more information, contact your service provider.

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/.
A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on-screen remote control, use this button. C Power button To turn the external device on or off, use this button. D Tabs To display other button sets, use these tabs.
Connecting to the Base Station
You can watch video by starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the Base Station. The procedure to watch video at home is the same as the procedure to watch video away from home.
When the connection is established, a video appears.
Make sure that the external device is turned on. Otherwise, you may see no picture.
About the icons that appear in the list
Green icon: A Base Station in the same LAN always has a green icon, regardless of whether you connect to it. Light green icon: The Base Station which is not in the same LAN but have connected to it once in the past. (e.g., the Base Station is at home). Grey icon: The LocationFree Player for a different country has been installed. Install the software for your country from the LocationFree Player software CD-ROM. For more details, refer to page 49.
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

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].
If you have connected to your Base Station at home before, and then connect to it away from home, the colour of the icon is light green. During installing the LocationFree Player, your security software may display a message asking if you want to block the software. In such case, choose unblock. If your Base Station does not appear on the [Base Station Selection] screen, your security software or browser may be blocking the communication between the LocationFree Player and the Base Station. Check the settings of the security software and the browser to see whether it is blocking the LocationFree Player or not. Refer to the instruction manuals of your security software or the online help of your browser to configure them not to block the communication.
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.

Making Video Settings

This section explains how to set up the remote control and colour system settings. For the latest version of the on-screen remote control data, see the LocationFree Support web site at http://www.sony.net/Products/ LocationFree/support/.
Configuring the Remote Control for Video 1 and Video 2
remote control, confirm that the buttons are enabled. Try all items of the type in [Type] box to select the most suitable on-screen remote control for the connected devices. If you want to configure the remote control while disconnecting from the Base Station, click [Connect], [Properties], and then [Video Settings]. The button names or button numbers of the onscreen remote control may differ from those of the remote supplied with your device. Some devices may not have a [Power] button. In this case, also use the on-screen remote control to display [Video 1] or [Video 2] and confirm that the buttons are enabled.
Click anywhere in the window to display the index, then select [Settings] at the bottom right of the window.
Select [Video Settings], [Remote Settings], and then [Video 1] or [Video 2].
Connecting two devices to a single input terminal If you have connected a second device via a first device, continue by selecting the [Make] and [Type] of the second device from the list in the lower part of the window, and then check whether it can be turned on and off. To switch the on-screen remote control display, click at the top right of the onscreen remote control. When connecting an all-in-one video device, such as a VCR+DVD player The second remote is automatically set when you select a device displayed as an all-in-one device from the [Type] list (e.g., Sony VCR+DVD player). Select the [Switch] button on the on-screen remote control to switch between the remote control of the VCR and that of the DVD player.

Enter the Registration Password that you noted, and then click [Start].
Mouse and Keyboard Operations
You can perform the following LocationFree Player operations with your computers mouse and keyboard.

Items Update Serial Key*

Operations Allows you to update a LocationFree Player serial key. Devices must be registered again when you update the serial key. Quits the LocationFree Player application.

Quit Application

* This only appears if you did not enter the serial key when you installed LocationFree Player. It allows you to enter the serial key if you did not enter it during installation.

Mouse operations

Operations Click Right click Clicking anywhere inside the window displays the index. Right clicking anywhere inside the window displays a context menu as described below.

Keyboard operations

Shortcut keys Ctrl + W or Alt + F4 F1 F5 or Ctrl + S Operations F6 or Ctrl + R F7 or Ctrl + L F8 or Ctrl + M F12 or Ctrl + P T, t Operations Quits the LocationFree Player application. Displays the Operating Instructions. Connects to or disconnects from the Base Station. When you have set up a remote control, displays the on-screen remote control. Displays the screen for changing the rate. Turns off the sound. To turn the sound back on, click [Muting] again or click the volume [+] button. Displays the [Settings] window for making various settings. Adjust the volume. The left arrow key turns the volume down, and the right arrow key turns the volume up. Displays a menu relevant to the display.

Right click menu

Items Connect/ Disconnect Connect: Connects to the Base Station. Disconnect: Disconnects from the Base Station. When you have set up a remote control, displays the on-screen remote control. Displays the [Settings] window for making various settings. Adjusts the streaming rate according to the bandwidth available on your communications connection, so that you can watch video with the optimum quality. Turns off the sound. To turn the sound back on, select this again or adjust the volume. Turns the volume up. Turns the volume down. Displays the LocationFree Player window in front of other windows. Displays Operating Instructions. Displays the version of LocationFree Player.

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.
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.

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.
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

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.

Dynamic DNS Settings

To use the NetAV function to watch video away from home, you need to use the Dynamic DNS service. If you want to use your Dynamic DNS service, refer to the following description to configure the settings. You do not need to configure the following settings if you performed the [Easy Setup].
For details about router settings, refer to the operating instructions for your router.
Checking Registered Dynamic DNS Information
The [Dynamic DNS Settings] frame appears when you click [Dynamic DNS Settings].
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.
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 you set the Base Station security level to Low, port 80 of the Base Station is always open on the wired LAN, even if the Base Station is not in setup mode.

Changing the Password

You can change the password needed to log into the Base Stations web page.
If you forget the new password, the Base Station will need to be initialized before you can log in.
Upgrading the Base Station Software (Version Information)
You can check the version of the Base Station software. You can also upgrade the software when a new version is released.
1 Enter the new password here. 2 Click this to save changes.
1 The Base Station software version appears here. 2 Click this to upgrade to a newer version of the Base Station software. An upgrade page appears in the right frame when you click this button. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade.
Do not turn off the Base Station or computer, close the Web browser, or operate other items while the Base Station software is being upgraded to a newer version. It is not possible to register a device or use the NetAV function while the Base Station software is being upgraded to a newer version. Also, no changes can be made to the Base Station settings while the upgrade process. The Base Station restarts automatically after the version upgrade ends. For the latest information on the software, please visit our web site (http://www.sony.net/Products/ LocationFree/support/).

Others

About Self-Diagnostics Displays
If an error occurs during use, the POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station alerts you to the problem. Refer to the following table for descriptions of problems and possible solutions. If the problem persists, contact Sony Customer Information Centre.

Self-diagnostics LED

Base Station front panel

POWER LED

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 network and wireless settings

(1 page 48).

3 If the problem persists, contact Sony
Customer Information Centre.
Initializing the Base Station
If you initialize the Base Station, all settings are reset to factory default.
Turn off the Base Station.
While pressing the BASE STATION RESET button on the rear of the Base Station, turn on the POWER. Hold down the BASE STATION RESET button until the NETAV LED on the front of the Base Station lights red.
Rear of Base Station Front of Base Station
BASE STATION RESET button

NETAV LED

Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during use, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, contact Sony Customer Information Centre. For more contact information, refer to the EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION DOCUMENT (separate document). Also, see the LocationFree Support web site at http://www.sony.net/Products/LocationFree/support/ for more support information.
LocationFree Player Software Installation
Problem Installation fails. Causes and remedies 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 non-alphanumeric characters are entered for [User Name] or [Organization] on the [Customer Information] screen during installation, the software cannot be installed. If non-alphanumeric characters are included in the destination folder name specified on the [Destination Folder] screen during installation, the software cannot be installed. Does the computer meet all the system requirements for installing LocationFree Player (1 page 32). If the shortcut icon name of the LocationFree Player on your desktop does not contain any one of GB, FR, or DE, you need to install the correct software manually from the LocationFree Player software CDROM. Double click one of the following icons on the CD-ROM: LocationFree Player GB icon (for English) LocationFree Player FR icon (for French) LocationFree Player DE icon (for German)
Messages are displayed in a foreign language. / Registration has been denied by the Base Station. / Cannot find any green icons but grey one(s) in the [Base Station Selection] window.
Problem Cannot turn the Base Station power off. Cannot switch to setup mode. The NETAV LED is always blinking 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 or turned on. When you are using a Dynamic DNS service for a NetAV connection, the Base Station needs to periodically connect to the DNS server to update the information. If you performed an [Easy Setup], the Dynamic DNS is updated every 5 minutes and the NETAV LED blinks amber during the update (which takes about 1 minute). The power turns off if the installation environment of the Base Station becomes very hot. Check the installation location. This is the sound of the cooling fan inside the Base Station. It is not a malfunction.
The power turned off. Base Station makes noise.
Problem NETWORK LED on the Base Station does not turn on.

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

Operations are delayed.

Cannot use NetAV.

Base Station Settings

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. 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.

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