You can also connect to the IN 2 terminal.
S-video and A/V cable (not supplied) If your VCR is not equipped with an S-video jack, use a standard audio/video cable (e.g., VMC-810S, not supplied).
to the S-video and A/V output jacks
: Audio/video signal flow
Watching video with a connected device
Select [Video 1] in the [Index] window. You can operate the connected device using the on-screen remote control. Open the [Index] window, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] according to the input terminal to which the device is connected.
To operate other devices from the LocationFree device, you must connect the supplied IR Blaster. For details, see the next page.
If you connect a DVD player to the base station via a VCR, the VCRs copy guard function may distort or dim the DVD picture. Connect the DVD player directly to the video input terminal on the base station.
Connecting the IR Blaster
Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to the base station. You can control the device with the LocationFree TVs on-screen remote control via the IR Blaster.
When operating two devices with the IR Blaster, set the devices and the IR Blaster as shown.

IR Blaster

Infrared receivers to IR BLASTER port
For details on setting up a device, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
If the infrared receivers on the two devices do not line up like the picture above, you cannot control them with the single supplied IR Blaster, and you need to purchase a plug adapter (PC-230M, not supplied) and another IR Blaster. Connect the plug adapter to the IR BLASTER port on the base station and connect each IR Blaster to a port on the adapter plug.
IR Blaster Infrared transmitter

Infrared receiver

With reference to the operating instructions of the device, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above the infrared receiver.
Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring LocationFree Player remote control settings (1 page 30), remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use the extension cable (RK-G138, not supplied). Infrared receivers on Sony VCRs and other products are identified with the symbol. You can set up two on-screen remote controls for each video input connector. These on-screen remote controls allow you to operate two devices connected directly to the base station, and to control video input via those devices.

Setup and Connections

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

Base station rear panel

The POWER LED on the front panel of the base station lights green.
AC-LX1B AC power adapter (supplied). POWER LED
To DC IN Wall outlet Power cord (supplied)
Connect the power cord to the base station AC power adapter (AC-LX1B), and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the base station, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Use only the supplied AC power adapter (AC-LX1B). Do not bundle the base station AC power adapter cord and the antenna cable together. It could cause interference while watching TV.
STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the base station
Connect to watch TV at home
Connect to watch TV away from home
Connect to the router by wireless
Modem without router function Modem with internal router Modem without router function Modem with internal router To connect your computer to the base station with a router To connect your computer to the base station by wireless

to Internet

Connect to the router by wired LAN

Router (UPnP compatible)

DSL or cable modem Base station DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible) to Internet
to LAN port Hub or wireless access point (without router function)
to Internet to LAN port Base station Router (UPnP compatible)

DSL or cable modem

to Internet to LAN port Base station
DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible)
* To determine the type of your modem, check with your Internet service provider. * UPnP: Universal Plug and Play
Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station
Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and your computer is set to [Obtain an IP address automatically], then you can connect simply by connecting the computer and base station with a LAN cable.
Click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network Connections].
Double-click [Wireless Network Connection].
Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the base station is turned on. If it is off, make sure the router is on and the LAN cable is connected properly.
Connecting with a wireless router Connect the computer to the wireless router.

Watching TV and Videos on LocationFree Player
What is LocationFree Player?
LocationFree Player is a software that allows you to watch TV and videos on your computer by connecting to a base station at home via a wireless connection or a router. By placing the base station in a central room, you can watch TV and videos from anywhere in your home via a wireless connection or your home LAN. Away from home, you can watch TV and videos via the Internet by accessing the base station from public wireless access points at cafes or the LAN connectors in hotel rooms.
with LocationFree Player Installed

Computer*

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

Normal size

When the window size is small.

A B C D E

TV/Video indicator TV channel number Volume indicator Minimize button Minimizes the LocationFree Player window. Maximize/Restore button Maximizes the LocationFree Player window. Click again to restore the window to its original size. Close button Quits the LocationFree Player application. Index (1 page 26) Click TV, Video 1, or Video 2. Settings (1 page 29) Displays the [Settings] window, which allows you to make TV channel and remote control settings. Volume controls Click [+] to increase the volume, and [-] to decrease it. Muting Turns off the sound. When the sound is off, you can turn it back on by clicking this button again or by clicking the volume [+] button.
K SAP (1 page 27) Switches between STEREO and SAP only when a secondary audio program is available. L Rate (1 page 27) Displays the screen for adjusting the video rate (picture quality). M Remote (1 page 26) Displays the on-screen remote for TV, Video 1, or Video 2. N Connect/Disconnect Connect: Connects to the base station. Disconnect: Disconnects from the base station. O , Appears when the window has been resized to a smaller size, hiding the lower part of the index and the buttons at the bottom right. Click this to display the hidden buttons.

When the volume buttons [+] and [-] are hidden and then displayed by clicking [ ], the volume can only be adjusted by one step at a time.
You can use your mouse or keyboard to display the settings dialog box and to make various adjustments. For details, see Mouse and Keyboard Operations (1 page 28).
G Jump To jump between the current channel and the last channel, use this button.
Index and remote control operations are only possible when you connect to a base station. Before establishing a connection, select [Properties] in the [Base Station Selection] window and then click [Channel/Remote Settings] to enable operations.
Overview of the on-screen remote
Depending on your settings and the devices connected to your system, the on-screen remote may vary from the one illustrated here. The explanations in this section refer to the on-screen remote for TV when using the LocationFree base stations internal tuner.
A Remote control name B Close button To hide the on-screen remote, use this button. C Channel display D Number buttons To select a channel, use these buttons. After you enter a channel, click the [Enter] button or wait 3 seconds to confirm. E Enter To confirm the channel entered with the number buttons. F CH +/To display the next channel, use the + button. To display the previously channel, use the button.
Connecting to the Base Station
You can watch TV, videos, and DVDs by starting LocationFree Player and connecting to the base station. The procedure to watch TV at home is the same as the procedure to watch TV away from home.
When the connection is established, a TV picture appears.
About the icons that appear in the list
Green icon: The base station is located within the same LAN. A base station in the same LAN always has a green icon, regardless whether you connect to it. Light green icon: The base station is on the Internet but you have connected to it in the past (e.g., the base station is at home).
Before starting LocationFree Player
Check that the base station is turned on. Also, make sure that your computer is connected to your home LAN, when watching at home, or to the Internet, when watching away from home.

Starting NetAV

If you have connected to your base station at home before, and then connect to it away from home, the color of the icon is light green.

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.

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 remote control on the screen. 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. Change channels. Each press of the up or down arrow key selects the channel. 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 remote control on the screen. 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. Switches between audio channels for broadcasts with a secondary audio program. 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.

Base Station Advanced Settings (Only with a Router Connection)
If you are connected via a router, you need to put the base station into setup mode before making base station settings (1 page 12). This is not necessary for a wireless connection.

Before making settings

Check to be sure that the base station is powered on.
The base station is in setup mode, and the SETUP MODE LED on the front panel starts blinking in umber, and then lights.
If the [Base Station Settings] page is not accessed for 15 minutes, setup mode ends and the base station restarts automatically.
When using a router to connect to the base station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to the base station via DHCP. The base station does not appear in the window shown in Step 2 until the IP address has been assigned. Proceed to Step 2 after the NETWORK LED turns on.
Opening the [Advanced Setup] Page
Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the computer to start LocationFree Player, select the base station you want to set in the [Base Station Selection] window that appears, and then click [Base Station Settings].
Checking the Current Base Station Status
You can use the [Setup Information] page to check the current settings and status of the base station.
[Setup Information] [Update]
Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. Select [Enter], and a password input page opens.
Enter the user name lfx (lowercase letters) and password, and then click [OK]. The following page appears when you log in to [Base Station Settings].
The initial password at the time of purchase is printed on the sticker on the base station. You can change the WebPassword by selecting [Change Password] in the [Advanced Setup] page.
To display the latest status, click [Update].

Click [Advanced Setup].

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

Internet Connection

The [Internet Connection] frame allows you to set an IP address for your base station, according to your network environment. You can also check the base stations MAC address for the wired LAN. To determine the address to set, contact your contracted ISP to the operating instructions of your modem or router.

1 If there are multiple base stations and 5021 is already being used, change the port number of the NetAV server. You can specify port numbers in the range 5021 to 5999. At the time of purchase this item is set to 5021. 2 Click this to save the changes.
Setting a Router Incompatible with the UPnP Function
When port forwarding needs to be set on the router, follow the procedure below to set the base stations IP address.
The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway used in the procedure below are only examples. Before you configure these settings, check the IP address settings of the router.
Set [IP Address Settings] to [Manual] in the [Internet Connection] frame and then enter the following information. IP Address: 192.168.0.64*1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1*2 *1 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.64 for the IP address. If you are using multiple base stations, set a different setting for each base station, such as 64 and 65. *2 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.1 for the default gateway.

UPnP Settings

To connect to the base station via your router at home and to use NetAV when you are away from home, port forwarding needs to be set on the router. When your router is compatible with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), you can use UPnP to configure port forwarding on the router dynamically.
For details about router settings, refer to the operating instructions for your router.
Set [Manual] for [DNS Configuration] and enter the following information. DNS1: 192.168.0.1*3 DNS2: It is OK to leave the field blank. *3 Example when the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1. If the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.1 for the DNS1.

Click [Set].

Set port forwarding on the router. Enter the Port Number that you set while making NetAV Settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your router.
1 Select whether to enable or disable automatic router configuration (UPnP). When [Disable UPnP] is set, port forwarding needs to be set on the router. At the time of purchase, this is set to [Enable UPnP]. 2 Click this and save changes.

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

*1 For details on your routers security functions, contact the maker of your router. *2 Changing the password does not guarantee that an intruder cannot log in. *3 Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any such damages arising from the customers actions. The customer assumes personal responsibility for making these settings.

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.
1 Enter the new password here. 2 Click this to save changes.
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 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. Nor can changes be made to the base station settings. The base station restarts automatically after the version upgrade ends.

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 your Sony dealer.

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 your Sony

dealer.

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

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.

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

Mouse operations.. 28

WEP... 43 WEP key.. 16 Wired LAN.. 14 Wireless channel. 42 Wireless connection. 14 Wireless LAN devices.. 42 WIRELESS LED.. 5 Wireless router.. 14 WPA-PSK with TKIP.. 43

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 STEP 2-1 Check Your Internet Connection (1 page 17). STEP 2-2 Make Easy Setup Settings to Watch Video Away from Home (1 page 17). If the NetAV Check is incomplete (1 page 19).

Base Station Modes

The Base Station has a normal mode and a setup mode. Press the Base Station POWER button
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)] (1 page 45).

SETUP MODE LED Off

POWER button

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.
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 Video at Home
This section describes the setup for using NetAV to watch video at home.
STEP 1-1 Turn on the Base Station
Connect the Mains Lead to the Base Station
Connect the mains lead 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

The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station lights green.
AC-LX1B AC power adapter (supplied) POWER LED
To DC IN Mains socket Mains lead (Type BF) (supplied)
Mains lead (Type C-6) (supplied)
Connect the mains lead to the Base Station AC power adapter (AC-LX1B), and the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the Base Station, then plug the mains lead into a mains socket.
Use only the supplied AC power adapter (AC-LX1B).
STEP 1-2 Connect a LocationFree device to the Base Station
Connection to watch video at home (1 pages 14 to 16) Connection to watch video away from home (1 pages 17 to 20)
Connect to the router by wireless Setup and Connections
Modem without router function Modem with internal router Modem without router function Modem with internal router

* To determine the type of your modem, check with your Internet service provider. * UPnP: Universal Plug and Play
To connect your computer to the Base Station with a router To connect your computer to the Base Station by wireless

to the Internet

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

to LAN port

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

DSL or cable modem

to the Internet to LAN port Base Station DSL or cable modem with internal router (UPnP compatible)
Using a Router to Connect a LocationFree Device to the Base Station
Connecting with a wired router If your router is configured to assign IP addresses by a DHCP function, and your computer is set to [Obtain an IP address automatically], then you can connect simply by connecting the computer and Base Station with a LAN cable (not supplied).
Click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu of Windows and then double-click [Network Connections].
Double-click [Wireless Network Connection].
Make sure the NETWORK LED on the front of the Base Station is turned on. If it is off, make sure the router is on and the LAN cable is connected properly.
Connecting with a wireless router Connect the computer to a wireless router.
Connecting a LocationFree Device to the Base Station by a Wireless Connection
To make a wireless connection between a computer and the Base Station, set up the wireless network connection of the computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your computer and wireless LAN devices, such as a wireless LAN card. The instructions in this section are based on a Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.
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 Video on your LocationFree device
Before you register your computer with the Base Station and display video on the computer, you need to install LocationFree Player on the computer (1 page 32).
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.

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.
If the LocationFree Player is already running, disconnect by clicking [Disconnect] in the lower left of the window, then click [Connect] again.

[Disconnect]

Select a Base Station with a green icon, and click [Base Station Settings].
Select a green icon. Click this button.
The following page appears when you log in to [Base Station Settings].

Click [Easy Setup].

Even if the power turns on and off correctly with [Power], other buttons may not be enabled. If this happens, select [Video 1] or [Video 2] from the Index. With the on-screen
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.
After configuring the remote control for Video 1 and Video 2, the [Video 1] and [Video 2] options in the [Index] window change to their set remote control names.
Configuring the Colour System for Video 1 and Video 2
If you want to watch SECAM/PAL60/NTSC video, you need to configure the colour system settings. The default setting is PAL.
Select [Video Settings] and then [Colour System Settings].
Select a colour system, and then click [OK].
Select the colour system.
After you change the colour system settings and close the [Video Settings] screen, the NetAV connection will be disconnected and then it will be reconnected automatically.
Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station via the Internet
You can register LocationFree devices on the Base Station via the Internet.
You need to configure the Base Station to accept registration (1 page 42) before registering the device on the Base Station.
Click [Connect], [properties], and then [Add]. Input the following items that you noted in Step 1: Base Station Nickname (optional) Domain Name / Static IP Address Port Number
The following items are needed to register the devices on the Base Station via the Internet. Note them down before registration. Domain Name (1 page 40 1) or Static IP Address Port Number (1 page 39 1) Registration Password (1 page 42 3)
Click [Connect]. A message appears asking you to enter the Registration Password that you noted in Step 1.
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.

Remote

Settings Rate

Muting

Alt + spacebar
Vol + Vol Always on top Operating Instructions Version Information
Setting Up LocationFree Player
LocationFree Player System Requirements
Computer requirements (where LocationFree Player is installed)
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack 2 Processor: Pentium 4, 1 GHz or more RAM: 256 MB or more Available hard disk space: 300 MB or more Monitor resolution: 800 x 600 pixels or more, HighColour (16 bit) or more Other: A wireless LAN card that complies with IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g. The card must support WEP encryption. (Required to connect directly to the Base Station via a wireless LAN.) A 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX LAN connector. (Required to connect via a wired LAN.)

Some video cards (graphic cards) may distort the video picture while using the LocationFree Player. If you see distorted images while using, please be sure to check your PC manufactures web site for the latest driver software.
Installing and Uninstalling LocationFree Player
Use the procedures in this section to install and uninstall LocationFree Player.
Installing LocationFree Player Software
LocationFree Player is compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 2) and Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4). It cannot run on other operating systems. LocationFree Player must be installed from a user account with administrator privileges. Before performing the installation, log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges. If Microsoft DirectX 9.0 is not installed on the computer where you choose to install LocationFree Player, it is installed at the same time you install LocationFree Player.
3ivx is installed at the same time as LocationFree Player. 3ivx is essential to the proper operation of LocationFree Player and it should not be removed.
Insert the LocationFree Player software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation wizard starts. If the installation wizard does not start, find the setup.exe file on the CD-ROM, and then double-click it (1 page 49).
Select your language, and then click [Next].
Type your name, organization and Serial Key, and then click [Next].

Click [Next].

Confirm the installation folder, and then click [Next]. If you want to modify the installation folder, click [Change].
Read the license agreement, select [I have read the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
Verify the installation settings, and then click [Install].
Uninstalling LocationFree Player from Your Computer
Click [All programs] ([Programs] in Windows 2000), [Sony LocationFree Player], and then click [Uninstall LocationFree Player] on the [Start] menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.
3ivx is not removed automatically when LocationFree Player is uninstalled. Remove it manually. You can do so by using [Add or Remove Programs] ([Add or Remove Applications] in Windows 2000) in the Control Panel.

Installation starts.

When the installation ends, click [Finish].
Shortcuts for the LocationFree Player and the Operating Instructions (PDF file) appear on your desktop after the installation.
Advanced Base Station Settings
Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page
The [Base Station Settings] page is accessed and set from your web browser. You can make more detailed settings, such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key, in the [Advanced Setup] page. Open the [Advanced Setup] page with your web browser, by accessing the settings for a selected Base Station.
Base Station Advanced Settings (Only with a Router Connection)
If you are connected via a router, you need to put the Base Station into setup mode before making Base Station settings (1 page 11). This is not necessary for a wireless connection.

Before making settings

Check to be sure that the Base Station is powered on.
The Base Station is in setup mode, and the SETUP MODE LED on the front panel starts blinking in amber, and then lights.
If the [Base Station Settings] page is not accessed for 15 minutes, setup mode ends and the Base Station restarts automatically.
When using a router to connect to the Base Station, it takes a while for the IP address to be assigned to the Base Station via DHCP. The Base Station does not appear in the window shown in Step 1 of the next page until the IP address has been assigned. Proceed to the next page after the NETWORK LED turns on.
Opening the [Advanced Setup] Page

Click [Advanced Setup].

[Advanced Setup]
Double-click the (LocationFree Player) icon on the desktop of the computer to start LocationFree Player, select the Base Station you want to set in the [Base Station Selection] window that appears, and then click [Base Station Settings].
The [Setup Information] page appears.
Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. Select [Enter], and a password input page opens.
You can select your language by clicking the button in the screen above.
Enter the User Name: lfx (lowercase letters) and password, and then click [OK]. The following page appears when you log in to [Base Station Settings].
The initial password at the time of purchase is printed on the sticker on the Base Station. You can change the WebPassword by selecting [Change Password] in the [Advanced Setup] page.
Checking the Current Base Station Status
You can use the [Setup Information] page to check the current settings and status of the Base Station.
[Setup Information] [Update]
Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Page
This section explains the operations common to each frame in the [Advanced Setup] page.
To display the latest status, click [Update].
1 Click the item to configure. The information for the clicked item appears in the frame on the right. 2 Make settings or perform operations for the selected item. If you make any settings, be sure to click [Set] to save the changes. 3 Jump to the [Easy Setup] screen. 4 Exits settings and automatically reboots the Base Station. The remainder of this section explains the specific settings and operations of each frame in the [Advanced Setup] page.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To access the Base Station via the Internet, you need to set its IP address and make DNS settings.

Internet Connection

The [Internet Connection] frame allows you to set an IP address for your Base Station, according to your network environment. You can also check the Base Stations MAC address for the wired LAN. To determine the address to set, contact your contracted ISP to the operating instructions of your modem or router.

*1 For details on your routers security functions, contact the manufacturer of your router. *2 Changing the password does not guarantee that an intruder cannot log in. *3 Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any such damages arising from the customers actions. The customer assumes personal responsibility for making these settings.
1 You can select the security level to use when the Base Station and computers are connected via a wired LAN. If you select [Enable at all times. (Security Level: Low)], you can configure settings even when the Base Station is not in setup mode because the Web port for the wired LAN is always open. At the time of purchase, this setting is set to [Enable only in the SETUP MODE. (Security Level: Normal)]. 2 Click this to save changes.

Warning

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)

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.

For questions about Internet connections, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. LocationFree Support web site: http://www.sony.net/Products/LocationFree/support/

Specifications

System
Colour system PAL/SECAM/NTSC/PAL60 VIDEO INPUT1/2 Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio:500 mVrms, Impedance: 10 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 0C to 35C (32F to 95F) 10C to 60C (14F to 140F) Approx. 99.5 25.5 49.5 mm (2 inches) (w/h/d, excluding protrusions) Approx. 180 g (6 oz.)
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11b/g Frequency range 2.4 GHz band: 1, 6, and 11 channels Modulation DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem Power AC power adapter: 100 - 240 requirements V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied AC power adapter AC-LX1B accessories (1) Mains lead (1) IR Blaster VM-50 (1) Scart to A/V cable (1) A/V cable (RCA pin cable) (1) Base Station stand (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM LFA-PC2 (1) (LocationFree Player, Operating Instructions PDF, and License (text file)) Quick Start Guide EUROPEAN GUARANTEE INFORMATION DOCUMENT (1)

Optional Accessories

LocationFree Player LFA-PC2 IR Blaster VM-50 Headphone Adapter PC-232S Note that these accessories may not be immediately available and that production of them may be stopped at any time. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Power consumption Approx. 13 W (watching video) Approx. 0.7 W (power off, using AC power adapter) Operating 0C to 35C (32F to 95F) temperature Storage 10C to 45C temperature (14F to 113F) Dimensions Approx. 46 182.8 128.3 mm (inches) (excluding rear protrusions) Mass Approx. 400 g (14 1/8 oz.)
Advanced Setup.. 36 Changing the Password. 46 Current settings. 37 Device Registration. 42 Dynamic DNS Settings. 40 Internet Connection. 38 NetAV Check.. 41 NetAV Settings. 39 Security.. 45 UPnP Settings.. 40 Version Information. 46 Wireless Settings. 43

Keyboard operations. 31

Specifications. 55 SSID.. 14, 43
LAN port.. 5, 17 Language. 18, 33, 36 LocationFree Base Station. 4 LocationFree device.. 4 LocationFree Player Installing. 32 Uninstalling. 34 LocationFree Player Window.. 22
Troubleshooting.. 49 Turn on.. 12
Uninstall.. 34 Upgrading.. 46

Video.. 8 Video remote settings. 28
Base Station Modes.. 11 Base Station Selection window. 36 Base Station Status.. 11 Base Stations IP address. 38, 39

Mouse operations.. 31

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

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

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

Trademarks

LocationFree is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 3ivx MPEG-4 audio and video compression technologies by 3ivx Technologies. Copyright 3ivx Technologies Pty. Ltd., 1999-2006, All rights reserved. 3ivx is an international trademark. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. In this manual, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The symbols for and are omitted in these instructions.
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