2-671-880-21(1) LocationFree Player Setting and Usage Guide for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System This manual contains instructions for setting up the LocationFree Base Station for use with the PSP® system. For full details on the LocationFree Base Station, refer to the Operating Instructions document created when installing the CD-ROM supplied with the LocationFree product on your PC. © 2006 Sony Corporation © 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Contents What Is the LocationFree Base Station?................................................................ 3 Getting Started .............................................................. 4 Setting Up to Watch Video at Home ..................................................................... 4 Watching Video on the LocationFree Player .............. 7 Displaying Video on the PSP® system................................................................... 7 Using the Control Panel......................................................................................... 9 Operating with the PSP® system Buttons ............................................................ 12 Watching Video Away From Home ............................ 13 Using "Easy Setup" to Watch Video Away From Home .................................... 13 Setting Up the LocationFree Player........................... 16 Adjusting Settings for Video ............................................................................... 16 Creating Advanced Settings for the LocationFree Player ................................... 19 Advanced Base Station Settings ............................... 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings] Screen ........................................................ Checking the Current Base Station Status ........................................................... Basic Operations in the [Advanced Setup] Screen .............................................. Setting Up Your Internet Connection .................................................................. Setting Up to Watch Video Away From Home................................................... Changing the Wireless Settings of the Base Station............................................ Other Settings ...................................................................................................... 21 22 22 23 24 26 27 Other............................................................................. 29 Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 29 z Tip The screenshots used in this manual are only example images. 2 What Is the LocationFree Base Station? What Is the LocationFree Base Station? You can watch video on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system using the LocationFree Base Station. With the Base Station placed in a central room, such as your living room, you can enjoy video from anywhere in your home by using the PSP® system's wireless networking feature. You can also view the same video available in your home on your PSP® system while away from home by accessing your Base Station over the Internet. PSP® system PSP® system On the go External device Base Station Router Home NetAV NetAV is the name of the process that is used to transmit video output from the Base Station to devices such as the PSP® system. By using NetAV, you can view your home video over the Internet using a public Wireless LAN service such as a hotspot. Routers A router is a type of network device that allows users to connect multiple PCs or other devices for simultaneous access to the Internet using a single Internet connection. DSL modems and other network devices often include the same functions as a router. UPnP UPnP, short for "Universal Plug and Play", is a system that allows users to connect devices such as PCs and audio/ video equipment to each other via a network. To access your Base Station and view video on the PSP® system from outside the home, it is recommended that you use a router that supports UPnP. If you use a router that does not support UPnP, you will need to enter advanced settings for the Base Station and the LocationFree Player (1 page 19, 1 page 21). To determine whether your router is UPnP compatible, refer to the instructions supplied with your router. z Tips · You cannot use NetAV when connected to the Internet via an analog phone line that uses a dial-up router or mobile phone. · You may not be able to watch some videos, DVDs, or 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 · You must have system software version 2.70 or later on your PSP® system to be able to use the LocationFree Base Station to watch video. · When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and modem at home 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. 3 Getting Started Setting Up to Watch Video at Home This section describes the setup for using NetAV to watch video at home. Turn on the Base Station Getting Started For details about preparing the Base Station for use, refer to the Operating Instructions document supplied with the Base Station. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Base Station to turn it on. The POWER LED on the front panel of the Base Station will light up green. POWER LED Checking the Network Setup for the Base Station Connection to watch video at home Connection to watch video away from home * To determine the type of your modem, check with your Internet Service Provider. * UPnP: Universal Plug and Play Modem without router function Modem with internal router to the Internet 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) 4 Creating Basic Settings for the LocationFree Player You can register your PSP® system with the Base Station and make settings for connection to a Wireless LAN. 3 Select [Start], and then press the button. Getting Started 1 2 Turn on the WLAN switch of the PSP® system. Select under from the Home Menu, and then press the button. 4 Press the SETUP MODE button on the rear of the Base Station. With the Base Station turned on, press and hold the button until the SETUP MODE LED starts to blink. The setting screen for use of LocationFree Player is displayed. Press the right button to go to the next screen. The SETUP MODE LED blinks. SETUP MODE LED z Tip To re-register your PSP® system with the Base Station or to register your system with another Base Station, you must perform [Basic Settings] again (1 page 18). Wait while the PSP® system registers with the Base Station and the network settings required for establishing a connection are completed. This is an automatic process. 5 Notes · Depending on the condition of the Base Station and the PSP® system, it may take a few minutes to complete the settings. · If more than 5 minutes pass from when the SETUP MODE LED started to blink, the LED will go from blinking to fully lit and the Base Station will no longer register the PSP® system. In this case, press the SETUP MODE button on the Base Station rear again and hold the button down until the SETUP MODE LED starts to blink. 7 The video screen is displayed. When a connection to the Base Station is established, the video screen will be displayed. Getting Started 5 Check the settings list. Press the button to finish the settings. A network settings list is displayed. You can close the LocationFree Player by pressing the button. Note Make sure that the external device is turned on. Otherwise, you may see no picture. 6 Connect to the Base Station. Select [LocationFree AP], and then press the button. To control video from the PSP® system, you must first set the external device's remote control. (1 page 16). If you need to set the broadcast standard for video, proceed to "Setting the Video Signal Settings" (1 page 20). A connection to the Base Station is established. 6 Watching Video on the LocationFree Player Displaying Video on the PSP® system You can display video on the PSP® system's screen by starting the LocationFree Player from the Home Menu. Connecting to the Base Station From Inside Your Home 5 The video screen is displayed. When a connection is established, the video screen is displayed. Watching Video on the LocationFree Player 1 2 3 Check that the Base Station is turned on. Turn on the WLAN switch of the PSP® system. Select under from the Home Menu, and then press the button. Notes · Make sure that the external device is turned on. Otherwise, you may see no picture. · To control video from the PSP® system, you must first set the external device's remote control (1 page 16). A list of network settings is displayed. Connecting to the Base Station From Outside Your Home You can connect to the Base Station from outside your home by using a hotspot (public Wireless LAN service) or a similar service. 4 Select [LocationFree AP] from the connections list, and then press the button. A connection is established with the Base Station. z Tip To connect to the Base Station from outside your home, you must first create settings (1 page 13). z Tip You can change the name of the connection. With [LocationFree AP] highlighted, press the button, and then select [Edit] from the options menu. Usually, you do not need to change any other items. 1 Check that an access point from a public Wireless LAN service is available nearby. Depending on the service provider, access point availability or connection method may vary. 7 Also, to use the public Wireless LAN service it is necessary to first complete network settings on the PSP® system. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the PSP® system. Closing the LocationFree Player 1 Press the button during video playback. A confirmation screen is displayed. 2 3 Turn on the WLAN switch of the PSP® system. 2 Select under from the Home Menu, and then press the button. A list of network settings is displayed. Select [Yes], and then press the button. The LocationFree player closes. Watching Video on the LocationFree Player 4 Select a connection from the list of network connections, and then press the button. Select the connection for the public Wireless LAN service to be used. Connection to the Base Station over the Internet begins. 5 The video screen is displayed. When a connection is established, the video screen is displayed. Notes · Make sure that the external device inside your home is turned on. Otherwise, you may see no picture. · To control video from the PSP® system, you must first set the external device's remote control (1 page 16). · No connection will be established if the Base Station, router, modem and other devices are not turned on. 8 Using the Control Panel Displaying the Control Panel Audio Options You cannot select this option if the Base Station does not have a built-in TV tuner. Press the button during video playback. The control panel is displayed. Input Options Watching Video on the LocationFree Player 1 Switches the on-screen image to Video Input. Connect Establishes a connection with the Base Station. Use if the connection with the Base Station is dropped while the LocationFree Player is in use. 2 Select an icon, and then press the button. Settings (1 page 16) Allows the user to adjust various Base Station settings. Remote Control (1 page 10) Displays the on-screen remote control for controlling video playback. To use this function, you must first set the external device's remote control (1 page 16). Rate (1 page 11) Allows the user to adjust the video rate (image quality). Screen Mode (1 page 11) Changes the size of the image displayed on the screen. Connection Status Displays the connection status of the Base Station. Volume Adjustment Allows the user to select among three volume settings for video. Display (1 page 11) Displays information about the Video Input in use. Help Displays the functions that can be performed using the PSP® system buttons. 9 Clearing the Control Panel Press the button or the button. Using the Remote Control To use this function, you must first set the external device's remote control (1 page 16). 1 Select from the control panel, and then press the button. The on-screen remote control is displayed. Remote control Watching Video on the LocationFree Player 1 Used to switch the function to be controlled by the remote control for multifunction devices such as hard disk/ DVD combined video recorders. 2 Used to turn the ...