Sony LF-X1 - Manual (Page 4)

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4 What is LocationFree Player?
Pre-release version
Introduction
What is LocationFree Player?
LocationFree Player is a software application that enables video streaming over
the internet, what is known as "NetAV" on the Sony LocationFree TV. The
NetAV function allows you to stream live TV, VCR or DVDs from your home
to your computer over a broadband internet connection.
Features of LocationFree Player
Watch TV, VCR or DVDs on your computer remotely (NetAV
function (
1 below))
With an Internet connection, you can use the NetAV function to watch TV, VCR
or DVDs on your computer as you would at home.
Compatible with wireless and wired LAN
You can use either a wireless or a wired LAN to establish a connection with your
base station with the NetAV function. NetAV function allows you to watch TV,
VCR or DVDs from the base station through a hotel or public wireless access LAN.
• If your base station is connected to the Internet through an analog phone line
using a dial-up router or cellular phone, the NetAV function is not accessible.
• The functions of the LocationFree Player are limited to the NetAV functions
(TV, VCR and DVDs).
* Make sure that you respect copyright laws when enjoying TV, VCR or DVDs.
* Depending on the copyright protection methods used, you may not be able
to view some materials.
What is the NetAV Function?
While you are away from home, you can connect the registered computer to your
base station via the Internet, enjoy TV, and control the VCR or the DVD player
in your home. This is the “NetAV” function.
For example, by connecting it to a public wireless access, you can enjoy NetAV
at a cafe via the Internet. You can also enjoy NetAV at a hotel by connecting it
to the Internet via wired LAN.
Notes
Monitor
Computer A
NetAV
Base station
NetAV
Computer B