Connection Examples | Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 specs

Connection Examples

This section offers examples of some typical methods for connecting to the Internet. The connection method you should use depends on your ISP. For more information, contact your ISP.

• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem

Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on the base station to a cable or DSL modem. If your apartment building is equipped with Ethernet wall jacks, directly connect the base station to a wall jack.

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Labels such as ETHER, 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, LAN, and ENET are used to identify the Ethernet port on a cable or DSL modem.

Cable or DSL modem

to Internet

To complete the connection, refer to the operating instructions that came with your cable or DSL modem.

Rear of base station

LAN cable (not supplied)

to LAN port

Signal flow

Notes

•LAN cables come in two kinds: straight-wired and cross-wired. The type of cable you should use depends on what kind of cable modem or DSL modem you have. For more information, see the operating instructions for your modem.

•For more information on setting up the connection to your cable or DSL modem, see the operating instructions for your modem. If you are still unsure of how to connect your modem, contact your cable TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP.

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Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 operating instructions Connection Examples, Connecting to a cable or DSL modem

Contents

LocationFreeTV Owner’s Record FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Recycling Lithium ION Rechargeable Batteries Table of Contents Mail Basics OperationsWeb Entering Characters Functions and SettingsAlbum Others 139 What is a LocationFreeTV? Tips For the LF-X1 Right side Identifying Parts and ControlsMonitor Rear Left sideTop For the LF-X5 Right side Capture button 1 Base Station Front Rear Checking the Package Contents Page Basic Guide to On-screen Icons Basic Installing and ConnectingBasic Basic Setting Advance Making Use of NetAV Advance Watching A/V via Home-Wired LANAdvance Selecting a Connection Type for the Monitor Attaching the Base Station Stand Connecting to the antenna cable Connecting to a TV AntennaConnecting to an External TV Tuner STB Connecting to the video input terminal Connecting Other Devices Watching video on a connected device Using a VCR and TV Turning On Power Connecting the Power Cord to the Base Station For the LF-X1 Inserting the BatteryRemoving the battery For the LF-X5 Connecting the Power Cord to the Monitor Slide Power on top of the monitor to turn it on Turning on the powerPress Power on the front of the base Turning off the monitor power Battery charging time Charging the BatteryBattery Life Approximate life of a fully charged battery Make the monitor upright using the stand on the bottom Using the Monitor Handle LF-X1 OnlyAdjusting the Monitor Stand Carrying Positioning Monitor Adjusting the Viewing Angle Auto Program for the Built-in Setting Up TVChannels Tuner Select an Internal TV tuner, and then select Back When you are finished…For CABLE, select on or OFF, then select Auto Program TV channel you selected appears Auto Program for External TV Tuner Using the On- screen Remote Control Setting Up and Connecting the IR Blaster Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet Select the type of the on-screen remote Setting up multiple external devicesConnecting two devices to a single input terminal ControlPage Connecting to Internet Necessary Equipment Connecting to a cable or DSL modem Connection Examples Configuring router settings Connecting several devices to a modem with a routerWhat is a router? Select Back Internet Connection window reappears Before Configuring Network SettingsConnecting via LAN Dhcp Setting Connecting via LAN Assigning an IP Address ManuallyConnecting Via LAN PPPoE Select LAN DHCP/Manual IP address Select OK This sets the configuration for LAN PPPoE Access ID*1Internet connection password*2 DNS1*3 and DNS2*4 parameters LocationFreeTV to access your mail account Setting Up MailTo send and receive mail, you must configure Password *2 E-mail window reappears Select Settings, then select Exit Guide to On-screen Icons Basic Guide to On-screen IconsPage Wireless Connection at Home Select Back Connection mode is changed Wired LAN Connection at Home Wired LAN Connection On Following is an example of how to establish a Wireless Connection OnSetting Up to Use Public Wireless Access Encryption Authentication schemeAlias Security About WirelessSecurity settings of the LocationFreeTV Page Enable Wired LAN Advance Watching A/V via Home-Wired LAN Base station Address Connecting via Home-WiredConnecting the monitor Line types not supported by NetAV Connecting to the Internet using the NetAV functionWhat’s NetAV Start up the NetAV server on the base station Setting Up NetAVMaking the base station accessible by NetAV Registering Other Monitors Configuring the monitor to connect using NetAVSetting the Dynamic DNS client on the base station Port number for the NetAV Configuring base station settings Setting up for additional monitors Registering other monitors to the base station Configuring additional monitor settingsSetting up to connect to the base station via the Internet For the LF-X1 For the LF-X5 Connecting with NetAVWhen Connecting via Wired LAN Changing TV channels Establishing the NetAV connectionQuitting NetAV Changing the TV picture size Select a speed Basics Operations Select a function LF-X5 has no Monitor Video In option Corresponding screen appearsIndex window appears LF-X1 LF-X5 Changing channels with the on- screen remote controlWatching TV and Video Changing channels with the stylus Parts and controls on the TV/Video screen Using the TV/Video ScreenSettings button Displays the Settings window For the LF-X1 Selecting a Secondary Audio Program SAP Optimizing Picture Quality Using the Sub- Screen LF-X1 only Press Capture when a scene appears that you want to save Capturing Images Using the Wide Screen Mode LF-X5 only Page Web Viewing Web Pages Basics Using the Web Window Parts and controls on the Web window Viewing Web Pages Useful Functions Using the Fav. ListAfter viewing a web page that requires user authentication Adding a web page to the Fav. list Select Add Viewing a web page in the Fav. listRenaming a web page in the Fav. list Selected web page begins downloading Deleting web pages from the Fav. list Saving a Web Page SaveCopying web pages to or from an external memory card Enter a new title in the Title field and select OK Copying saved web pages to or from an external memory card Viewing a saved webRenaming a saved web Deleting saved web pages Web Capturing a Web Page AlbumSearching for Text on a Web Copying and Pasting Text To stop searching, select Exit Default Configuring OtherOn the Web Settings Enable Java Applet Enable JavaScriptEnable Flash Erase Saved PasswordsPage Mail Inbox and Outbox Windows Using Mail BasicsUsing the Mail Window Sending mail that you have Reply, Resend, or EditReply Displays the window for Replying to mail 1 Resend Already sent Compose Mail window Composing Mail Composing and Sending Mail Selected picture is displayed in the Compose E-mail window Attaching a Picture or MovieFrom the Outbox Removing attached pictures Verifying attached picturesAttaching multiple pictures Saving a drawing in the Photo Album Attaching a DrawingAttaching multiple drawings Reading Mail Content of the mail is displayedReading, Replying to, and Forwarding Mail Select Save Drawing is saved in the album Following links in mail Displaying mail in full-screen modeDeleting mail Enlarging an attached picture Replying to multiple recipients Replying to MailForwarding Mail Adding addresses to the address book Using Mail Useful FunctionsUsing the Address Book Enter the mail address of the recipient, and select Send Entering addresses directly in the Address Book Selecting a recipient from Address BookMail window shown in reappears Editing the address book Moving Mail to Memory Stick or CompactFlash Card Renaming a folder Auto-checking for New Mail LF-X1 Only Configuring Other Mail SettingsSelect Settings Settings window reappears Select Exit Searching for Mail Setting an E-mail Protection Password 100 101 Page Album Using the Album Window 104 105 Viewing Images in the AlbumDisplaying the Album Open the Index window, and select Album Stretching a small picture to full- screen LF-X1 only Viewing Enlarged Pictures106 Displaying selected pictures in a selected order Viewing a Slide Show107 Changing the slide show screen- change interval Saving a drawing in progress Drawing on Screen108 Starting from scratch Pen panel Using the Drawing Palette109 Stamp panel Watching Movies110 To use stamps Compose E-mail window appears Sending a Picture by Mail111 112 Compose and send the mail 1 Information window appears Displaying Picture Information113 Select OK Picture List window reappearsPage Entering Characters Entering Characters 116 Alphabetic keyboard Using the On-screen Keyboard117 Symbol keyboard 118 Using an External Keyboard LF-X1 only 119Page Memory Stick LF-X1 CompactFlash LF-X5 Inserting a Memory Stick Supported Media Types122 Removing the Memory Stick About data Memory Stick Media123 Inserting a CompactFlash card Using a CompactFlash Card LF-X5 Only124 Removing a CompactFlash Card Using a Memory Stick Duo125 Initializing a Memory Stick CompactFlash Card 126 Functions and Settings 128 Basic SettingsPower Save Timer Backlight shuts off and the screen goes dark 129 Deleting Unwanted ChannelsRestoring a Deleted Channel Manually Channels this product can receive 130 While checking the wireless signal Changing Wireless Channel ManuallyAdjust the necessary items Select Manual Quality, select the optimum wireless Channel Using another wireless device nearby Using the Base Station as a Wireless Access PointWhat Is Wireless LAN? 132 133 Setting Up a Wireless LANSetting up the LocationFreeTV Setting up your computer 134 Initializing Internet Connection/Wireless Resetting Factory DefaultsResetting All Settings Initializing the Base Station Initializing Mail Settings 136 137 Settings window is restored Select BackChecking Available Memory Increasing available memoryPage Others 140 Status IndicatorsStatus indicators General Troubleshooting141 TV and video 142External Keyboard LF-X1 only 143 No picture 144TV/video Poor picture 145 Web 146 147 Mail Album Public Wireless Access148 149 NetAV Others 150Registered monitors Specifications 151 152 AC power adapterBP-LX1A Battery AC-LX1M for the monitor 153 Optional Accesories 154 For the LF-X5 System 155 BP-LX5A BatteryBP-LX5B Battery AC-LX5M for the monitor 156 Monitor Approx lbs oz g Including the battery BPRequirements 50/60 Hz Battery 2,200 mAh Index 157 158 Trademarks 159