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Evaluating your Home Network Environment

Environment 1 — Connection method:

Connect RoomLink™ to your DSL/cable modem

(sold separately), using

the network cable (supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO® computer to a jack(s) on the
DSL/modem, using additional network cables (sold separately).

This connection method may vary, depending on specific factors in your
environment.

* See the manual supplied with your DSL or cable modem to verify that it is equipped with a

built-in router and network switch ports.

Summary of Contents for ROOMLINK PCNA-MR10

Page 1: ...RoomLink User Guide Guide Network Media Receiver PCNA MR10 ...

Page 2: ...ES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and license...

Page 3: ...and other materials may be copyrighted Such materials recorded with this device are for your personal use only Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The law prohibits adding any modification to the recorded materials including but not limited to motion pictures images and audio without authorization from the copyright holder Some of these m...

Page 4: ...nk in the following locations In direct sunlight or near heat sources Operate this equipment at temperatures between 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit On or near equipment that generate electromagnetic fields such as speakers or televisions On or near a microwave oven In a dusty or dirty location On an insecure or uneven surface In a location that is subject to vibration Stop operating the unit immedia...

Page 5: ...etergent solution Avoid getting the terminals wet Do not use cleaners that contain thinner benzene or alcohol as these compounds may damage the surface of the equipment Avoid connecting these phone lines to the Network connector on the unit Private Branch Exchange PBX lines Network cable that do not meet the 100Base TX standards Home or business phone lines About the AC adapter Use the AC adapter ...

Page 6: ...ite core and place the core approximately 3 to 4 inches from the end of the network cable 2 Wrap the network cable twice around the ferrite core lengthwise with the cable running directly through the center groove of the core 3 Close the ferrite core tightly around the network cable until the core locks The network cable must be compatible with the 100BASE TX standard To attach the ferrite core Fe...

Page 7: ...ther than those suggested in this manual may cause fire or electric shock Do not allow water or any foreign objects to enter the interior This may cause fire or electric shock In the event that water or other foreign objects enter the interior immediately unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and contact the VAIO Customer Support for inspection and or repair Do not disassemble the equip...

Page 8: ...rovoquer un incendie ou une décharge électrique Ne laissez pas l eau ou des corps étrangers pénétrer à l intérieur de ce matériel Cela pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une décharge électrique Au cas où de l eau ou un autre corps étranger pénètrerait à l intérieur débranchez immédiatement l adaptateur AC de la prise de courant et contactez l assistance clientèle VAIO pour qu elle vienne inspecter ...

Page 9: ...rference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCNA MR10 Responsible ...

Page 10: ...rals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception Canadian ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Tout changement ou toute modification à ce matériel qui ne so...

Page 11: ...nt panel 20 Back panel 21 Remote Commander 22 Setting Up RoomLink 25 VAIO Computer Compatibility 26 Setting Up RoomLink 27 Evaluating your Home Network Environment 32 Operating RoomLink 50 Configuring Software ware for Use with RoomLink 51 Configuring VAIO Media software 52 Configuring Giga Pocket Software 55 ...

Page 12: ...s 76 Recording TV programs 80 Viewing Video 87 Playing Video 88 Listening to Music Music 97 Playing Music 98 Viewing Photos 103 Viewing Photos Still Images 104 Troubleshooting 111 About Power Connections 112 About the Remote Commander 114 About Visual and Audio Reception 114 About Connecting to a Server 115 About Recording and Playback 117 ...

Page 13: ...Contents 13 Support Options 119 Immediate Help and Support 120 Contacting Sony for Help and Support 122 Specifications 125 Index 127 ...

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Page 15: ...ng your Sony RoomLink Your new network media receiver is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality The information provided in this user guide is designed to help you become familiar with RoomLink and its features ...

Page 16: ...uilt in or standard network switch or a network switch device This enables you to switch between computers to locate your favorite audio or video files TV and video Record and watch your favorite TV programs at the same time Set up recording of TV programs using the digital timer Play previously recorded programs stored on your VAIO computer Search for a specific place in your recorded program usi...

Page 17: ...er For details on how to use SonicStage software see your VAIO Computer User Guide or go to the SonicStage Help Photo Still Image file compatibility If PictureGear Studio software is not installed on your VAIO computer store folders and still images in C Documents and Settings All Users Photo Server VAIO Media folder Photo files stored in any other location are not detected by RoomLink The name of...

Page 18: ...es for technical support safety guidelines and supporting software Quick Reference Guide Provides information to help evaluate your home network environment This quick reference also provides quick and easy instructions to set up RoomLink and your VAIO computer RoomLink and accessories RoomLink Stand Spacers AC adapter Network cable Audio Video cable Crossover cable AA batteries 2 Ferrite core Rem...

Page 19: ...19 Locating Controls Jacks and Ports This section describes the controls jacks and ports available on your RoomLink unit and the Remote Commander unit ...

Page 20: ...uring firmware updates 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication between the RoomLink unit and the Remote Commander unit Do not block the area in front of the infrared receiver 3 Power button Stand by indicator Turns RoomLink on and off Indicator is dimmed red when the unit is in Stand by mode When the Standby indicator light is red dimmed RoomLink is ready to be turned on The Standby indicator ta...

Page 21: ...ck panel 1 Optical OUT port Supports the digital optical input of an audio device 2 S video jack Connection for an S video cable 3 Video jack Connection for a video cable 4 Audio L jack Connection for an audio cable 5 Audio R jack Connection for an audio cable 6 Ethernet port Connection for a 100BASE TX Ethernet cable RJ 45 ...

Page 22: ...ote Commander 1 TV Channel buttons TV control section Press or to change TV channels 2 MUTE button TV control section Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound MUTE CHANNEL TV POWER POWER 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 AUDIO CLEAR REW OPTIONS MAINMENU FUNCTION TV VOLUME NETWORK MEDIA RECEIVER CHANNEL RETURN PAGE UP PAGE DOWN SELECT STOP PLAY PAUSE FWD PREV NEXT REC REC STOP ENTER 7 8 9 0 T...

Page 23: ...video or music playback 8 OPTIONS button Press to display the available options for TV video music or photo servers 9 Direction Arrow buttons Press a direction arrow button to navigate within the TV video music or photo servers SELECT button Press to select operations settings features or other choices while using the TV video music or photo servers 10 FUNCTION button Press to toggle between RoomL...

Page 24: ... to stop video recording 19 PREV button Press to return to a previous music track NEXT button Press to advance to the next music track 20 PAUSE button Press to pause video music or slide show playback 21 PLAY button Press to begin playback of videos music or slide shows 22 MAIN MENU button Press to return to the main selection screen 23 RETURN button Press to return to the previous screen feature ...

Page 25: ...25 Setting Up RoomLink p RoomLink This section contains information about setting up your RoomLink connections ...

Page 26: ...tp www sony com pcsupport roomlink COMPATIBILITY View and Record TV Video Music Photos DESKTOP MODELS PCV RZ series With Giga Pocket features Yes Yes Yes Yes DESKTOP MODELS PCV RX900 series PCV RX800 series With Giga Pocket features Yes Yes Yes Yes DESKTOP MODELS PCV RZ series PCV RX900 series PCV RX800 series PCV W series PCV RS series Without Giga Pocket features No No Yes Yes NOTEBOOK MODELS PC...

Page 27: ...are Setting Up RoomLink Connecting the power cord 1 Locate the AC Input port on the bottom of the network media receiver and insert the jack end of the AC adapter 2 Insert the connector end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Insert the plug end of the power cord into the wall outlet Operating system requirements include operating systems upgraded to Windows XP TV and Video features are availa...

Page 28: ...rizontally attach the spacers supplied to one side of the network media receiver placing a spacer in each corner 5 When the Stand by indicator light is red press the power button To attach the stand or spacers When the Standby indicator light is red dimmed RoomLink is ready to be turned on The Standby indicator takes approximately 20 seconds to light after the AC adapter is plugged into a wall out...

Page 29: ...ference 1 Open the ferrite core and place the core approximately 3 4 inches from the end of the network cable 2 Wrap the network cable twice around the ferrite core lengthwise with the cable running directly through the center groove of the core 3 Close the ferrite core tightly around the network cable until the core locks The network cable must be compatible with the 100BASE TX standard To attach...

Page 30: ...propriate TV manufacturer code is entered 1 Press and hold the SELECT button 2 Enter your TV code number using the channel number buttons 3 Release the SELECT button after you have entered the TV code number Inserting batteries into the Remote Commander Under normal use the AA batteries may last up to six months If your Remote Commander does not operate properly the batteries may need replacing If...

Page 31: ...his 03 19 23 Radio Shack 02 12 23 24 Daewoo 3 35 36 RCA PROSCAN 02 03 Daytron 13 Samsung 03 12 13 26 Emerson 03 13 15 20 21 22 23 Sanyo 25 Fisher 25 Scott 12 23 GE 02 03 18 Sharp 13 14 15 Goldstar LG 03 12 13 30 Signature 09 14 Hitachi 03 13 31 Sony 01 JC Penney 02 03 30 Sylvania 03 11 12 JVC 28 Symphonic 23 KTV 3 13 23 Toshiba 14 19 LXI Sears 02 03 11 12 19 25 Vidtech 03 12 31 Magnavox 03 11 12 1...

Page 32: ...onnecting in Environment 1 MONITOR USB LINE PHONE HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR LAN LINE Internet DSL cable modem with a built in router sold separately VAIO Computer 1 VAIO Computer 2 To Ethernet port To Ethernet port To Ethernet port Network cable sold separately Network cable sold separately Network cable with ferrite co...

Page 33: ...with the ferrite core supplied 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to a jack s on the DSL modem using additional network cables sold separately This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment See the manual supplied with your DSL or cable modem to verify that it is equipped with a built in router and network switch ports ...

Page 34: ... a built in router Network switch sold separately VAIO Computer 1 VAIO Computer 2 To Ethernet port To Ethernet port To Ethernet port Network cable sold separately Network cable sold separately Network cable with ferrite core supplied Connections may vary depending on your network environment Contact your Internet Service Provider for connection information Use a network switch that is standard Att...

Page 35: ... supplied equipped with the ferrite core supplied 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to a jack s on the network switch using additional network cables sold separately 3 Connect the network switch device to the DSL or cable modem using a network cable sold separately This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment ...

Page 36: ... in network sold separately sold separately VAIO Computer 1 VAIO Computer 2 To Ethernet port To Ethernet port To Ethernet port Network cable sold separately Network cable sold separately Network cable with ferrite core supplied Connections may vary depending on your network environment Contact your Internet Service Provider for connection information Use a router with a built in Attach the supplie...

Page 37: ...ied equipped with the ferrite core supplied 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to a jack s on the router device using additional network cables sold separately 3 Connect the WAN jack on the router device to the LAN jack on the DSL or cable modem using a network cable sold separately This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment ...

Page 38: ...ork sold separately VAIO Computer 1 VAIO Computer 2 To Ethernet port To Ethernet port To Ethernet port Network cable sold separately Network cable sold separately Network cable with ferrite core supplied Connections may vary depending on your network environment Contact your Internet Service Provider for connection information Use a router with a built in with the 100BASE TX standard Attach the su...

Page 39: ...sing the network cable supplied equipped with the ferrite core supplied 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to a jack s on the router device using additional network cables sold separately 3 Connect the WAN jack on the router device to the LAN jack residential complex This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment ...

Page 40: ... jack on the network media receiver This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment In Environment 5 or 6 the VAIO computer requires a fixed IP address for the LAN connection See Assigning a fixed IP address on page 47 Connecting in Environment 5 MONITOR USB LINE PHONE HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO...

Page 41: ...o the connection adapter 4 Insert the other end of this network cable into the Ethernet jack on the network media receiver This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment Connecting in Environment 6 MONITOR USB LINE PHONE HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR Attach the supplied ferrite core to the...

Page 42: ...o Ethernet port To Ethernet port Network cable sold separately Network cable sold separately Network cable with ferrite core supplied Connections may vary depending on your network environment Contact your Internet Service Provider for connection information Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable before connecting the cable to the network media receiver Network switch or Ro...

Page 43: ...te core supplied 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to a jack s on the router device using additional network cables sold separately 3 When using a router device with a built in network switch a WAN connection is not necessary This connection method may vary depending on specific factors in your environment If using a multiple port network switch device your VAIO computer requires a...

Page 44: ... your TV Connect the cable by matching the connector colors to the jack colors on the TV s audio video jacks Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect RoomLink TV and VAIO computer depending on your connection environment Connecting to a TV S video L R VideoInput 1 Video Audio Signal direction S video cable sold separately ...

Page 45: ...d to connect the network media receiver and your video recorder Connect the cable by matching the connector colors to the jack colors on the TV s audio video jacks Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect RoomLink and VAIO computer depending on your connection environment Connecting through a video recorder Signal direction ...

Page 46: ... Insert one end of an optical digital cable sold separately into the optical OUT port on the network media receiver 2 Insert the other end of the optical digital cable into the optical IN port on the sound system equipment Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect RoomLink and VAIO computer depending on your connection environment Connecting through digital sound system equipment Si...

Page 47: ... computer using a network switch device as in Environment 7 or the network switch device is not connected to a router device To assign a fixed IP address 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 In the Other Places section click My Network Places The My Network Places window appears 3 Click View Network Connection The View Network Connection wind...

Page 48: ...ortcut menu The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears 5 From the General tab select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box appears Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box ...

Page 49: ...Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Use this number for the subnet mask 7 Click OK The IP address is fixed as specified Close the Local Area Connection Properties and the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog boxes Additional Information When you set up RoomLink the IP address must be specified See Specifying an IP address on page 65 for details Use different numbers when specifying the IP address for Ro...

Page 50: ... pressing the TV Video button on the Remote Commander See Remote Commander on page 22 for details on button functions 5 Turn on the network media receiver by pressing the POWER button on the Remote Commander The Power Rec indicator lights and the Main Menu screen appears To stop using RoomLink 1 Turn off RoomLink by pressing the POWER button on the Remote Commander The Power Rec indicator turns of...

Page 51: ...51 Configuring Software for Use with RoomLink This section provides information on configuring the media server video music and photo still image software on your VAIO computer ...

Page 52: ...iles To make your still image files available to VAIO Media users on your network place the still image files JPEG GIF BMP or TIFF format into the folder C Documents and Settings All Users Photo Server VAIO Media For specific information about this folder and location 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media point to Server Administration and then click Ph...

Page 53: ... Media Console dialog box appears 3 In the section Access Control Settings select the option Access this computer from other computers on the network A warning message appears 4 Read the message and click OK 5 Select the option No device registration needed in a secure network environment The music Playlists video cabinets and photo collections are available for network sharing only when the VAIO ...

Page 54: ...54 6 In the section Start and Stop Servers verify that all available servers are shown as Started If any servers are shown as Stopped click Start All 7 Click Close in the VAIO Media Console window VAIO Media Console detail ...

Page 55: ...a Pocket Server The Giga Pocket Server password setting dialog box appears Click Set password and follow the on screen instructions to set up your password 3 From the Giga Pocket Server dialog box click Hide Do not use as this closes Giga Pocket Server You can now tune into TV programs using Giga Pocket Giga Pocket Server password setting Giga Pocket Server must be running with a set password in o...

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Page 57: ...57 Configuring RoomLink This section provides information on configuring your network media receiver and VAIO computer server ...

Page 58: ...tch 3 Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button in the TV control section of the Remote Commander unit 4 Switch the input connection to the network media receiver by pressing the TV VIDEO button on the Remote Commander 5 Turn on the network media receiver by pressing the POWER button on the Remote Commander The network media receiver s Power Rec indicator lights and the Main Menu screen appears...

Page 59: ...T 2 Press the OPTIONS button on the Remote Commander Use the up or down arrow keys on the Remote Commander to select Refresh Press OK Configuring a default startup screen 1 Turn on your VAIO computer by pressing the power button located on the front panel 2 If applicable turn on the router device using the power button or switch 3 Turn on your TV by pressing the TV Power button on the Remote Comma...

Page 60: ...nder unit to highlight Settings Press SELECT The Settings screen appears Main Menu screen When the Standby indicator light is red dimmed RoomLink is ready to be turned on The Standby indicator takes approximately 20 seconds to light after the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet TV Watch and record TV programs Video Watch video clips Music Listen to music Photo View photos Settings SELECT M...

Page 61: ...der unit to highlight one of the following Main Menu TV TV Broadcasting screen Video Video Capsule Cabinets Music Playlist folders Photo Photo collections and folders Last Function Used The first screen of the feature used previously System Settings screen Startup Menu screen Settings Device Registration Startup Menu IP Address Firmware Update SELECT Select RETURN Return System Settings Factory De...

Page 62: ...ical location from the network media receiver This setting requires your computer to be in Standby or hibernate mode 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears The factory default setting is Last Funct...

Page 63: ... adapter that connects the computer to RoomLink The network adapter s Properties dialog box appears Device Manager Network Adapter Properties A Power Management tab should be available for the selected network adapter If more than one network adapter is listed select the device that has the Power Management tab available in the Properties dialog box ...

Page 64: ...g 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Power Schemes tab in the sections System standby and System hibernates select an option from each drop down list and click OK Network Adapter Properties detail Power Options Properties It may take a while to connect ...

Page 65: ...tton The Main Menu screen appears 2 Highlight Settings then press the SELECT button The Settings screen appears 3 Press to highlight System Settings then press the SELECT button The System Settings screen appears Settings screen Settings System Settings TV Settings Video Settings Photo Settings SELECT Select RETURN Return ...

Page 66: ...and the subnet mask then press the SELECT button 8 Use direction arrow buttons to highlight OK then press the SELECT button 9 Turn the RoomLink unit off then restart it to enable the changes to take effect IP Address screen If you are not using a router device select Obtain the IP address automatically An IP address and subnet mask is generated automatically Settings IP Address Current Settings OK...

Page 67: ... or down arrow buttons to highlight Firmware update then press the SELECT button The Firmware Update screen appears Check the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for future firmware updates Firmware Update screen Settings Firmware Update OK Cancel IMPORTANT Once the update starts the operation cannot be canceled It takes a few minutes to complete the update Please wait u...

Page 68: ...the original factory settings You can reset these features to the original factory default settings Initial screen IP address Recording mode Live mode Default server VAIO computer Slide Show intervals Slide Show looping continuous play To reset the original factory settings 1 On the Remote Commander unit press the MAIN MENU button The Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Settings then press the SELECT bu...

Page 69: ...ter RoomLink enables you to restrict access to your VAIO computer accepting access from the network media receiver only To register the network media receiver 1 On the Remote Commander unit press the MAIN MENU button The Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Settings then press the SELECT button The Settings screen appears Default settings screen Settings Default Settings OK Cancel Reset to default factor...

Page 70: ...ress the SELECT button The Registration in process screen appears Device registration screen If the registration of RoomLink and the VAIO computer are cancelled you need to begin the registration again Settings Registration OK Cancel This device may be required to register to a server when accessing the services Please verify your server settings enable this device to access the services Please re...

Page 71: ... click Console The VAIO Media Console dialog box appears 3 In the Access Control Settings section select the option Access this computer from other computers on the network A warning message appears 4 Read the message and click OK 5 From the VAIO Media Console select the option Register the devices accessing this computer recommended VAIO Media Console VAIO Media Console detail ...

Page 72: ...tion The Receiving Registration Request dialog box appears showing the registration progress 10 When the Registration Confirmation message box appears respond to the prompt Do you want to add the device Sony Network Media Receiver by clicking Yes The Sony Network Media Receiver is added to the List of Registered Devices 11 Click Close in the Devices dialog box 12 Click Close in the VAIO Media Cons...

Page 73: ...ion When Registration Completed is displayed on the TV screen 1 Use the on the Remote Commander unit to highlight Close 2 Press the SELECT button RoomLink is registered to your VAIO computer The TV screen displays the System Settings screen again ...

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Page 75: ...75 Watching and Recording TV Programs This section provides information on using RoomLink to watch and record your favorite TV programs using your VAIO computer and TV ...

Page 76: ...ress the SELECT button 3 Highlight a server that has Giga Pocket features and press the SELECT button Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software must be set up on your VAIO computer in order to view TV programs Refer to the Giga Pocket information supplied with your computer for details on setting up for TV viewing Some VAIO models do not support the Picture in Picture feature for v...

Page 77: ...e computer is connected to RoomLink From the TV program screen 1 On the Remote Commander press the OPTIONS button 2 Highlight Select a server then press the SELECT button 3 From the Select a server screen use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a server then press the SELECT button 4 Highlight Connect from the submenu then press the SELECT button TV program screen It may take 3 5 seconds fo...

Page 78: ...ed to RoomLink you cannot switch connection to a different server while one computer is receiving TV programming While a VAIO computer is recording a TV program using Giga Pocket software the network media receiver cannot connect to it If your VAIO computer has a timer recording that is scheduled to start while you are watching a different TV program using RoomLink the recording starts and the TV ...

Page 79: ...ngs screen appears 3 In Live mode use to specify High Quality High Standard Medium or Low Bandwidth Low 4 Highlight OK then press the SELECT button The TV display quality changes and the TV program screen resumes TV Settings screen Selecting High Quality High may exceed the bandwidth on the network causing your TV program or audio reception to be interrupted Settings TV Settings OK CANCEL High Qua...

Page 80: ...light a server that has Giga Pocket features and press the SELECT button Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software must be set up on your VAIO computer to view TV programs Refer to Giga Pocket information supplied with your computer for details on setting up for TV viewing Some VAIO models do not support the Picture in Picture feature for viewing TV programs See P 15 for details Ma...

Page 81: ...riefly interrupted then recording begins The POWER REC indicator on the network media receiver lights up during recording TV program screen It may take 3 5 seconds for each channel change after pressing the ENTER button or pressing the CHANNEL buttons TV program recording screen TV LIVE Standard 2 ch TVStation RECORD Stereo OPTIONS Options TV 00 45 04 Standard 1 29 12 00 PM TVStation Start 00 90 2...

Page 82: ...rent VAIO computer server You can select a specific server to use if more than one computer is connected to RoomLink From the TV program screen 1 On the Remote Commander press the OPTIONS button 2 Highlight Select a server then press the SELECT button 3 From the Select a server screen highlight the server to use then press the SELECT button 4 Highlight Connect from the submenu then press SELECT bu...

Page 83: ...ander It takes 20 seconds for the TV to resume TV broadcast after a recording session is stopped Recording TV programs using the digital timer The RoomLink has a digital timer that enables you to make timed recordings of TV programs without operating your VAIO computer 1 While viewing a TV program on your TV using RoomLink press the OPTIONS button on your Remote Commander unit The OPTIONS menu app...

Page 84: ... 4 and 5 specify the following The day hour and minute of Start Date Time The hour and minute of Length Channel and Recording Modes 7 To record the same program at the same time every week use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight Recurrence ON then press the SELECT button 8 Highlight the desired day of the week then press the SELECT button Timer programming screen You can also use the chan...

Page 85: ...ress the SELECT button The recording is canceled Changing a timer recording 1 From the Timer programming screen press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the timer recording you want to cancel and press the SELECT button A submenu appears 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Change Timer Programming then press the SELECT button A confirmation message appears 3 Change the timer p...

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Page 87: ...87 Viewing Video This section provides information on using RoomLink to watch Video Capsules with your VAIO computer and TV ...

Page 88: ...Capsule names as identified in Giga Pocket software For details on how to use Giga Pocket features refer to your VAIO Computer User Guide or the Giga Pocket Help Watching video content 1 On the Remote Commander press the MAIN MENU button The Main Menu appears 2 Select the Video Feature and press the SELECT button 3 Press to highlight Video Watch video clips then press the SELECT button 4 Highlight...

Page 89: ...o Capsule to play then press the SELECT button 8 Press the up or down arrows to highlight PLAY then press SELECT The network media receiver starts playing the selected Video Capsule To view the Video Capsule while rewinding or fast forwarding 1 Using the Remote Commander unit press the REW or the FWD button 2 Press the FWD button once to fast forward video playback Press the FF button twice to fas...

Page 90: ...utton Highlight Connect from the submenu then press the SELECT button To stop playback of a Video Capsule To stop playback press the STOP button on the Remote Commander The TV screen displays the Video cabinet Video Capsule screen To pause playback of a Video Capsule 1 To pause playback press the PAUSE button 2 To resume playback press the PLAY button To sort Video Capsules The Video Capsules scre...

Page 91: ...appears 2 Press to highlight Delete then press the SELECT button A confirmation message appears 3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight OK then press the SELECT button The selected Video Capsule is deleted from the server Video Sort options screen Protected Video Capsules cannot be deleted through RoomLink Video 6 10 6 9 6 6 6 3 6 2 5 30 Thu Fri European Vacation Susan s Graduation Grand...

Page 92: ... Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight OK then press the SELECT button A appears next to the Video Capsule title The Video Capsule is protected from deletion To cancel the protection on Video Capsules 1 From the Video Capsules screen highlight a protected Video Capsule then press the SELECT button A submenu appears 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Read only OFF then pres...

Page 93: ...o highlight Video Settings then press the SELECT button The Video Settings screen appears 3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the Yes or No option then press the SELECT button 4 Press the up or down arrow button to highlight OK then press the SELECT button The display returns to the Video Cabinets Video Capsules screen Video Settings screen Settings Video Settings OK Cancel When connect...

Page 94: ... move the cursor to a specific frame then press the SELECT button The playback starts from the specified frame 3 To hide the film roll press the up or down arrow buttons Using the time search feature The time search feature enables you to find a specific frame to start the playback by specifying a playback time 1 Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause A submenu appears 2 Highlight Time ...

Page 95: ...t the Video Capsule to play then press the SELECT button A submenu appears 2 Press to highlight Resume then press the SELECT button The media player starts playing the Video Capsule from the frame where playback was previously stopped If you entered a wrong number press the CLEAR button to erase the entry The Resume function maintains a history of the last 5 playback actions along with frame where...

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Page 97: ...97 Listening to Music This section provides information on using RoomLink to listen to music with your VAIO computer and TV ...

Page 98: ... in SonicStage software For details on how to use SonicStage software see your VAIO Computer User Guide or the specific software s Help Listening to music 1 On the Remote Commander press the MAIN MENU button The Main Menu appears 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Music Listen to music then press the SELECT button 3 Highlight a server that contains the desired Playlists or music tra...

Page 99: ...contains the desired Playlist then press the SELECT button 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the desired Playlist then press the PLAY button The Playlist opens and RoomLink starts playing from the first track in the Playlist Music All Libraries screen If the Playlist cover art is available in the SonicStage software it is displayed on your TV screen Otherwise default Playlist cover...

Page 100: ...e SELECT button To navigate within a Playlist during playback 1 On the Remote Commander press the PREV button once The current music track plays from the beginning 2 Press the PREV button twice The previous music track begins to play 3 Press the NEXT button once The next track begins to play To rewind or fast forward the music track 1 Using the Remote Commander press the REW or the FWD button 2 Pr...

Page 101: ... 2 Press to highlight Repeat then press the SELECT button A submenu appears 3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight ON then press the SELECT button Options screen 00 02 Smooth Operator Singer 00 02 2 54 Women in Music I Don t Know Why Respect Last Farewell Big Yellow Taxi Sound of Music Boyfriend Dancing in the Street Good to Go 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Music MyMusicServer RETURN Return OPTIONS O...

Page 102: ...p or down arrow buttons to highlight a Play mode then press the SELECT button To sort folders or Playlists The Folders and Playlist screen enables you to sort folders or Playlists by name in ascending or descending order 1 Press the OPTIONS button while the Folders and Playlist screen is displayed The OPTIONS menu appears 2 Press the up or down arrows to highlight Sort then press the SELECT button...

Page 103: ...103 Viewing Photos This section provides information on using RoomLink to view photos in slide show format or as individual still images using your VAIO computer and TV ...

Page 104: ...ot installed on your VAIO computer you can store your photos in a specific location to make the images available to the Photo server Photo files stored in any other location are not available for RoomLink 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Go to Local Disk C and click Show the contents of this folder 3 Select Documents and Settings select All Users select Photo Server an...

Page 105: ...button 4 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button The Photo All Libraries screen appears displaying available folders and photo collections Main Menu Photo screen Photo All Libraries screen Settings SELECT Main Menu Scroll Up Down Select TV Watch and record TV programs Video Watch video clips Music Listen to music Photo View photos Photo MyPhotoServer European Vacation Soccer Practice BMPs Su...

Page 106: ...oto All Libraries screen 1 On the Remote Commander press the OPTIONS button 2 Highlight Select a server then press the SELECT button 3 From the Select a server screen highlight the server to use then press the SELECT button Highlight Connect from the submenu then press the SELECT button Additional information To hide the on screen information text press the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander T...

Page 107: ...ighlight the folder that contains the desired photo collection or photos then press the SELECT button The folder opens and a list of available collections and still images is displayed 4 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the collection or still image to view then press the OPTIONS button A submenu appears Photo Index submenu screen Photo MyPhotoServer European Vacation Soccer Practic...

Page 108: ...ide show from a specific photo 1 From the Index view press to highlight the desired photo then press the SELECT button A submenu appears 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Start Slide Show then press the SELECT or PLAY button RoomLink starts playing the slide show from the selected photo Thumbnail view screen Photo MyPhotoServer European Vacation 300 shot s 1 4 7 2 5 8 6 9 3 ...

Page 109: ...e slide show settings You can set the time interval between the photos in a slide show or set the photos to display in a loop repeat 1 Press the OPTIONS button while the Photo All Libraries screen is displayed The OPTIONS menu appears 2 Press to highlight Photo Settings then press the SELECT button The Photo Settings screen appears 3 In the Slide Show Interval section use the right or left arrow b...

Page 110: ...ubmenu appears 2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Background music on then press SELECT 3 Highlight a server that contains the desired Background music Playlist and press the SELECT button 4 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button A Background Music All Libraries screen appears 5 Select a Playlist for the background music then press SELECT Background Music All Libraries screen...

Page 111: ...111 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems ...

Page 112: ...urn off If the displayed screen is frozen or unresponsive or you cannot turn the network media receiver off the unit may have become unstable To reset the unit 1 Press the POWER button on the network media receiver for more than five seconds or disconnect the AC adapter from the network media receiver 2 Wait 20 seconds for the standby indicator to light in red then turn the network media receiver ...

Page 113: ... the VAIO computer have been configured to obtain the IP address automatically Verify that the correct server name appears in the Select a server screen The Select a server screen lists all current and previous servers connected to RoomLink When connecting to RoomLink for the first time the network media receiver does not automatically bring a VAIO computer out of Standby mode Subsequent connectio...

Page 114: ...Link and the TV are connected properly The TV is connected to the network media receiver using the Video S video In jack Giga Pocket Server is running To start Giga Pocket Server follow the steps below 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to All Software and click Giga Pocket Server The Giga Pocket Server window appears If your VAIO computer has...

Page 115: ...figured correctly Check the following if applicable to your network environment A crossover cable is used for a direct connection between RoomLink and a single VAIO computer The network switch or the router device is turned on See the information supplied with your network switch or router device for details The router device is turned on before turning on the network media receiver The network me...

Page 116: ...he VAIO computer may have become unstable Turn off and restart the VAIO computer and then follow the previous steps to start Giga Pocket Server The desired server is not displayed in the Select a server screen To refresh the Select a server list follow these steps 1 Press the OPTIONS button on the Remote Commander unit then select Refresh 2 Press the SELECT button Refreshing the list may take long...

Page 117: ...a router device with a built in network switch verify that the equipment is turned on Verify the network status is up The Select a server screen always appears You can set RoomLink to stop displaying the Select a server screen every time you access a feature such as TV Video Music or Photo Preset a default server for each feature See Connecting to a server automatically on page 58 for details Abou...

Page 118: ...network media receiver to view TV programs while a Giga Pocket recording session is in progress You cannot connect the network media receiver to a VAIO computer that is providing TV programs to another media receiver or through PicoPlayer The Remote Commander works slowly The Remote Commander unit takes 3 5 seconds to change channels TV viewing is delayed When viewing TV programs with RoomLink the...

Page 119: ...119 Support Options This section provides information on locating support resources for your RoomLink unit ...

Page 120: ...nformation to help evaluate your home computing environment This quick reference also provides quick and easy instructions to set up your RoomLink VAIO computer and TV Your VAIO computer is supplied with these support options VAIO Computer User Guide Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system To access the online manual 1 Click Start in th...

Page 121: ...nd locate troubleshooting support should problems occur To access software Help files 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs A submenu appears listing all preinstalled software applications 2 Click the desired software application The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The Help file appears You can locate Sony software Help by pointing to a specif...

Page 122: ...ter such as 1 hardware and software specifications 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures 3 safety and legal information 4 quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Links that enable you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2 arrange for repairs o...

Page 123: ...on Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 Model number 2 Serial number Example 3 Purchase date RoomLink unit 4 Hardware feature or software application issue 5 Brief description of the issue For RoomLink devices purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 866 307 7669 The serial number is located on the bottom of the RoomLink unit The serial ...

Page 124: ...RoomLink User Guide 124 ...

Page 125: ... collections BMP TIF GIF JPEG PNG Jacks Ports Video Output S video Out S MiniDIN x1 Composite Video Out RCA Pin x 1 Audio Output Line Out RCA Pin L R x1 Optical Digital Audio Out Square type x1 Ethernet 100BASE TX x1 RJ 45 Power Requirements AC 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Power Use 6 5 W Operating 2 W Stand by Dimensions 2 3 w x 5 5 h x 6 1 d 59 mm w x 141 m...

Page 126: ...RoomLink User Guide 126 ...

Page 127: ... 24 clear button 23 compatible file formats 125 Configuring default settings 58 Giga Pocket Software 55 Standby mode 64 TV screen resolution 79 VAIO computer 62 video settings 93 Connecting RoomLink and digital sound system 46 RoomLink to a TV 44 RoomLink TV and video recorder 45 to a server automatically 58 connection environments 32 44 connector 19 copyright protection 78 D Declaration of Confor...

Page 128: ...ng with VAIO Media software 52 Video and movie playback 88 Video Capsule Cabinets 61 Watching TV programs 76 H High Quality 82 High Quality mode 79 Home Computing Environment 32 I index view 107 information display 82 inserting batteries 30 IP address 47 specifying 65 J jack 19 125 audio L 21 audio R 21 S video 21 video 21 L Last Function Used 61 Line In jack 78 listening to music 98 Live mode Hig...

Page 129: ...rent server 100 Playing video 88 Playlist 61 99 changing music tracks 100 to sort 102 Playlists 98 background music 110 port 19 125 Ethernet 21 optical OUT 21 power connections 112 cord 27 requirements 125 usage 125 Power button 23 Prev button 24 Protect Video Capsules 92 Q Quick Reference Guide 120 R random playback 102 REC button 23 REC Stop button 24 recording controls 23 length of time 117 sta...

Page 130: ... Changing video settings 93 connection environment 32 44 controls and connections 19 digital timer 83 film roll 94 front panel 20 Help and Support 120 Last function used 61 Live mode 79 manuals 18 Music features 16 Notes on Use 4 original factory settings 68 Overview of 16 playing music 98 playing video 88 Quick Reference Guide 120 Recording TV 80 registration 69 specifications 125 starting a reco...

Page 131: ...cket 16 17 27 52 55 76 80 85 88 89 114 125 Locating Help files 121 PictureGear Studio 17 104 SonicStage 17 VAIO Media 52 VAIO Media Console 52 SonicStage software 17 listening to music 98 Playlist 61 Sony Customer Information Services Center 123 Support Web site 122 sort Playlists 102 Video Capsules 90 sound control 22 spacers 28 specifications 125 MPEG2 125 Specifying an IP address 65 stand 28 St...

Page 132: ...ons 125 weight 125 unit won t turn off 112 User Guide 120 V VAIO computer configuring to start automatically 62 online User Guide 120 Quick Start 120 registration 69 troubleshoot 113 using Line IN jack 78 VAIO Media client computer 52 Console 52 Music Server 52 Photo Server 52 server 52 software 52 Using with Giga Pocket software 52 Video Server 52 VAIO Media Console 52 video jack 21 settings 93 V...

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