Sony LocationFree LF-B10 User manual

Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before reading this Operating Instructions, be sure to read the
“Important Safeguards” on the back of the “Quick Start Guide”.
For detailed information on how to use the LocationFree Player,
refer to the LocationFree Player Operating Instructions provided
in the latter part of this document.
2-889-815-11(1)
LF-B20
LF-B10
© 2006 Sony Corporation
LocationFree Base Station

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Contents
What is the LocationFree Base Station?..................... 4
What is LocationFree?........................................................................................... 4
What is the LocationFree Base Station?................................................................ 4
Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20)............................................................... 6
Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10)............................................................... 7
Checking the Package Contents.................................. 8
Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement .............................................................. 9
Setup and Connections .............................................. 10
Preparation:Connecting the Base Station to a network ....................................... 10
Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand .......................................................... 13
Setup 2: Connecting Other Devices..................................................................... 14
Registering LocationFree Devices on the Base Station .... 16
Registering a LocationFree device to the Base Station ....................................... 17
The features of the Base Station ............................... 19
Automatic NetAV check ..................................................................................... 19
Receiving remote signals..................................................................................... 19
Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only) ................................................................. 20
Base Station Settings ................................................. 21
Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page ........................................................... 21
Performing the NetAV check .............................................................................. 22
Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station ................................................. 23
xPart 1: LocationFree Base Station
For detailed information on how to use LocationFree Player, see “Part 2: LocationFree Player” on the
latter part of this Operating Instructions.

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Others........................................................................... 32
About Self-Diagnostics Displays......................................................................... 32
Initializing the Base Station................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 34
Specifications....................................................................................................... 36
Index .................................................................................................................... 38
Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 39
Note
The screen shots used in this manual are only example images.

What is the LocationFree Base Station?
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What is the LocationFree Base Station?
LocationFree allows you to watch TV programs or recorded video from any room in your home, or even
away from home. You can transmit video from a Base Station which is connected to a DVD recorder (or
other devices) to a device such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree TV Box via a wireless network or
the Internet.
You can also operate the device (e.g., record/playback/stop) from remote sites.
To make use of LocationFree, you need a device called the LocationFree Base Station. If you connect
video devices such as a DVD Recorder, VCR or set-top box to the Base Station, it will be able to stream
the video content over the wireless network to LocationFree devices. With the Base Station placed in a
central room in your house, you can then enjoy video from anywhere in your home, on your computer
installed with the LocationFree Player, or on other devices which have the LocationFree client feature.
You can also watch video while you are away from home, by connecting the LocationFree Base Station
LF-B20/LF-B10 to the Internet via a router. You can make a connection over the Internet from your
computer to your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access
point, such as can be found in cafes) or a 3G network. The Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 will provide
you with the video content from devices connected to the Base Station, wherever you are.
Finally, if you do not have a home wireless network, you can use the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20
as a wireless access point for your home, so you can connect your computer or other devices to a home
wireless network. If you have a home wireless network already, you can connect your Base Station to
your home wireless network.
When the BaseStation is turned on, it performs an automatic NetAV check, which tests to see if a
LocationFree device can connect to the Base Station away from home. If the test failed, the SETUP
MODE/NET AV LED lights amber. If the SETUP MODE/NET AV LED does not light, you can connect
to the Base Station away from home without any settings.
zYou can stream the video content from video devices connected to the Base Station to LocationFree
devices.
zBy using the Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you can connect to the
Internet to browse or read e-mail from anywhere in your house.
What is LocationFree?
What is the LocationFree Base Station?
The functions of the LocationFree Base Station
What you can do with the LocationFree Base Station

What is the LocationFree Base Station?
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z Tips
• You may not be able to watch some video, DVDs,
and other media that are copyright protected with the
software.
• When the power is turned on, the Base Station
continuously emits a wireless signal.
• To use the NetAV function, we recommend a
broadband connection with upload and download
speeds of at least 300 kbps.
• NetAV cannot be used via a proxy server.
Notes
• The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station
LF-B20 is set to Access Point Mode at the time of
purchase, and you can select either 2.4 GHz or 5
GHz frequency band in the mode.
• The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. If other
devices in the vicinity emit electrical waves, such as
a wireless LAN device or microwave oven, the
strength of the wireless signal may decrease. The
materials used in the construction of a building’s
walls and floors may also affect the signal strength.
• When you set the wireless mode to the Client, the
Base Station transmits on the 2.4 GHz wireless
channel.
• When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and
connected devices at home also need to be left on
when you are away from home so that you can
connect to them via the Internet.
• Use of the NetAV function for purposes other than
personal enjoyment is prohibited.
LocationFree devices
On the go
External device Base Station Home
Router
LocationFree devices
*
*
* You can only connect Base Station LF-B20 to a wireless
router or LocationFree devices wirelessly.

Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20)
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Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20)
1WIRELESS LED
Indicates the wireless function status.
Amber light: Wireless network is available on the 5 GHz channel
(Access Point (AP) mode.)
Green light: Wireless network is available on the 2.4 GHz channel.
Green blink: Attempting to connect (CLIENT mode.)
2NETWORK LED
Indicates the connection status to a network.
Green blinking: Attempting to connect.
Green: Connected to the network. The LED blinks quickly when
data is transmitted.
Off: Not connected. (in Access Point Mode)
3SETUP MODE/NET AV LED
Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with
the LocationFree device.
Green: Connected to the Base Station.
Amber blinking: The Base Station is in Setup mode.
Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed.
Off: Not connected.
Red: The Base Station is being initialized.
4SETUP MODE button
Press to register LocationFree devices.
5POWER LED (1page 11)
Green: The power is on.
Red: Attempting to be turned off.
Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred.
Off: The power is off.
6POWER button (1page 11)
Turns the Base Station power on and off.
7RESET button (1page 33)
Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults.
8Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1page 19)
When setting the on-screen remote control or using the learning
remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the remote of
devices.
9IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1page 15)
Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). You can purchase another IR
Blaster to connect to one of the ports.
0LAN port (1page 10)
Connect a LAN cable.
qaIN 1 (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable.
qsIN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and a video cable.
qdDC IN jack (1page 11)
Connect the AC power adapter (supplied).
qfOUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. The OUT
terminal outputs the signals input from the IN 1 terminal.
qgWireless mode switch (1page 10)
Changes the Wireless mode of the Base Station. If you set the
switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in
which the Base Station connects to a router via a LAN cable and
works as a Wireless Access Point. If you set the switch to CLIENT,
the Base Station works in the Client mode, in which the Base
Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly.
Front
WIRELESS
NETWORK
SETUP MODE/
NET AV
SETUP MODE
RESET
Rear
IR BLASTER
LAN
12
S VIDEO
IN 1
INOUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
DC IN 12V AUDIO
L
R
IN 2
OUT
CLIENTAP WLAN
Bottom
Front

Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10)
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Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10)
1NETWORK LED
Indicates the connection status to a network.
Green blinking: Attempting to connect.
Green: Connected to the network. The LED blinks quickly when
data is transmitted.
Off: Not connected.
2SETUP MODE/NET AV LED
Indicates the SETUP MODE status and the connection status with
the LocationFree device.
Green: Connected to the Base Station.
Amber blinking: The Base Station is in Setup mode.
Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed.
Off: Not connected.
Red: The Base Station is being initialized.
3SETUP MODE button
Press to register LocationFree devices.
4POWER LED (1page 11)
Green: The power is on.
Red: Attempting to be turned off.
Red blinking: A malfunction has occurred.
Off: The power is off.
5POWER button (1page 11)
Turns the Base Station power on and off.
6RESET button (1page 33)
Initializes all settings on the Base Station to the factory defaults.
7Remote sensor for the learning remote feature (1page 19)
When setting the on-screen remote control or using the learning
remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the remote of
devices.
8IR BLASTER 1/2 port (1page 15)
Connect the IR Blaster (supplied). You can purchase another IR
Blaster to connect to one of the ports.
9LAN port (1page 10)
Connect a LAN cable.
0IN 1 (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable.
qaIN 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and a video cable.
qsDC IN jack (1page 11)
Connect the AC power adapter (supplied).
qdOUT (S-VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO) terminal (1page 14)
Connect audio cables and either a video or S-video cable. The OUT
terminal outputs the signals input from the IN 1 terminal.
Front
NETWORK
SETUP MODE/
NET AV
SETUP MODE
RESET
Rear
IR BLASTER
LAN
12
S VIDEO
IN 1
INOUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
DC IN 12V AUDIO
L
R
IN 2
OUT

Checking the Package Contents
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Checking the Package Contents
After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included:
zBase Station (1) zAC power adapter (1) zIR Blaster (1)
zPower cord (1) zBase Station stand (1)
zLocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1)
• LocationFree Player software LFA-PC20*
* One serial key for LocationFree Player is supplied.
• Operating Instructions (PDF file)
• License (text file)
zQuick Start Guide (1)
• Important Safeguards
• Dynamic DNS Terms of Use Agreement
zWarranty card (1)

Checking the Package Contents
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When you connect to the LocationFree Base
Station via the Internet, you need to use the
Dynamic DNS Service (for free) which Sony
Corporation provides. Read carefully “Dynamic
DNS Terms of Use Agreement” on the back of
the “Quick Start Guide” before using this
product.
Dynamic DNS
Terms of Use
Agreement

Setup and Connections
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Setup and Connections
The wireless communication function of the Base
Station LF-B20 works in one of the two wireless
modes; Access Point mode or Client mode. You
can change the mode with the Wireless mode
switch on the bottom of the LF-B20 (1page 6).
Change the wireless mode to an appropriate
mode for your network before using the LF-B20.
Access Point mode
When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless
Access Point and connect your LocationFree
device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want
to connect your LF-B20 to your router via a LAN
cable, set the wireless mode to the Access Point
mode.
Client mode
If you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance
from your router and cannot connect a LAN cable
between them, set the wireless mode to the Client
mode. You can install your LF-B20 anywhere
within the signal range of your wireless router. In
this case, you cannot use your LF-B20 as a
Wireless Access Point.
You need to connect your LF-B20 to your
wireless router via a LAN cable temporarily
before you set the wireless settings of your LF-
B20 by using a computer installed with the
LocationFree Player.
When you want to connect your Base Station to
your router via a LAN cable, follow the
instructions below.
1 Check to make sure that the wireless mode
switch on the bottom of the Base Station is
set to “AP” (LF-B20 only). (1page 6)
You can use the LF-B20 in Access Point
mode as an Wireless Access Point.
If your Base Station is LF-B10, proceed to
Step 2.
2 Connect a LAN cable between the Base
Station and the router.
Insert a connector of the LAN cable to the
LAN port on the rear of the Base Station, and
then insert the other connector of the cable to
a LAN port of your router.
Note
If your connector has a potential for an
overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the
Base Station. Follow the instructions of this
Operating Instructions when connecting.
Preparation:
Connecting the
Base Station to a
network
Changing the wireless mode
(LF-B20 only)
Using the Base Station LF-
B20 in Access Point mode/LF-
B10