System Requirements - Sony LFA-PC1 Operating Instructions Manual

System Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to use LocationFree Player.
For details on setting up NetAV, refer to the NetAV Quick Start Guide.
You can view the NetAV Quick Start Guide by opening the Start
menu, selecting [All programs] ([Programs] in Windows 2000), and
then selecting [Sony LocationFree Player].
Home requirements
• A LocationFree TV (LF-X1 or LF-X5) (base station and monitor).
• A broadband Internet connection
We recommend network throughput higher than 300 kbps (both uploading and
downloading).
• A static global IP address or dynamic DNS service
A global IP address* must be assigned to the home network where the base
station is installed.
* A global IP address is also known as a "Public IP address".
Two types of service are available: static global IP address service and dynamic DNS service,
in which a global IP address is assigned dynamically.
Notes
• NetAV cannot be used over a dial-up connection or cellular phone.
• Some other line types may not allow you to connect with NetAV because of
restrictions imposed by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or the connection
devices in use.
• If the connection speed is too slow, the picture and sound may cut out or be
affected by noise, etc.
• If a fire wall is set, you cannot use NetAV.
• You cannot connect with NetAV via proxy server.
Computer requirements (where LocationFree Player is installed)
Sony recommended
• A computer meeting the following requirements:
• Operating system:
Windows 2000 Professional ServicePack 4 or later
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition ServicePack 1 or later
• 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, HighColor (16 bit) or more
• LAN connector or IEEE 802.11a, b or g compatible wireless LAN device
to connect to the Internet
• A LAN cable for wired connections
• An Internet environment whose network throughput higher than 300 kbps
(both uploading and downloading)
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Tip
For details about necessary home (base station location) devices and Internet
environment requirements to use the NetAV function, refer to the LF-X1/LF-X5
operating instructions.
Pre-release version
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