Connecting through a video recorder | Sony PCNA-MR10 manual

Evaluating your Home Network Environment

Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorder

Use the audio/video connection cable (supplied) 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

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Contents

RoomLink User Guide Page Owner’s Record About RoomLink Safety Information About the AC adapter Attaching the ferrite core Page Précautions Declaration of Conformity Regulatory Information Canadian ICES-003 Contents TV Programs Viewing VideoListening to Music Specifications Support OptionsIndex Page Welcome TV and video About RoomLinkMusic Photos/Still Images Video and Movie file compatibility Multimedia compatibilityMusic file compatibility Photo/Still Image file compatibility RoomLink and accessories Unpacking your RoomLinkManuals Locating Controls, Jacks, and Ports Network media receiver front panel Front panel Network media receiver back panel Back panel Remote Commander Remote Commander Clear button Power button Setting Up RoomLink Vaio Computer Compatibility Video Music PhotosYes Connecting the power cord Setting Up RoomLinkConnecting the AC adapter System requirements To attach the stand or spacers To attach the ferrite core Attaching the ferrite core Setting up the Remote Commander unit Inserting batteries into the Remote CommanderTo program the Remote Commander AOC TV Manufacturer Code Number Evaluating your Home Network Environment Connecting in Environment Environment 1 Connection method Use equipment and network cables that support 100BASE-TX Environment 2 Connection method Environment 3 DSL/cable modem without a built-in router Environment 3 Connection method Use equipment and cables that support 100BASE-TX Environment 4 Connection method Environment 5 Connection method Environment 6 Connection method Environment 6 Vaio computer is not connected to the Internet Wanlan Environment 7 Connection method Connecting to a TV Connecting RoomLink to a TV Connecting through a video recorder Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorder Connecting through digital sound system equipment Connecting RoomLink to digital sound system equipment Assigning a fixed IP address To assign a fixed IP addressNetwork Connections window Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties dialog box Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Additional Information To begin using RoomLink To stop using RoomLinkOperating RoomLink Configuring Software for Use with RoomLink Configuring Vaio Media software Preparing your multimedia contentSetting up a Vaio Media server computer Vaio Media Console Vaio Media Console detail Giga Pocket Server password setting Configuring Giga Pocket Software RoomLink User Guide Configuring RoomLink Connecting to a server automatically Configuring Default Settings To cancel the default server settings Configuring a default startup screen Main Menu screen Startup Menu screen System Settings screen System Properties Configuring your Vaio computer to start automatically Network Adapter Properties Device Manager To change the system Standby setting Power Options PropertiesNetwork Adapter Properties detail Specifying an IP address Settings screen IP Address screen Updating RoomLink firmware Firmware Update screen Resetting to the original factory settings Default settings screen Registering RoomLink and your Vaio computerTo register the network media receiver Registration in process screen appears Device registration screen To register RoomLink to your Vaio computer Device Registration Registered Devices To complete registration RoomLink User Guide Watching and Recording TV Programs Watching TV programs Watching TV programsMain Menu TV screen TV program screen To change the audio mode Changing your TV display quality TV Settings screen Starting a recording session Recording TV programs TV program recording screen To view or hide the information display Options menu pop-up Recording TV programs using the digital timer Timer programming screen Changing a timer recording Canceling a timer recording RoomLink User Guide Viewing Video Playing Video Watching video content To view the Video Capsule while rewinding or fast-forwarding Video Capsule screen To stop playback of a Video Capsule To pause playback of a Video CapsuleTo sort Video Capsules To delete Video Capsules Video Sort options screen To protect Video Capsules To cancel the protection on Video Capsules Video Settings screen Changing the video settings Using the film roll feature Using the time search featureFilm roll view screen Resuming video playback from the original frame RoomLink User Guide Listening to Music Listening to music Playing Music Music All Libraries screen To navigate within a Playlist during playback To play music files stored on another Vaio computer serverTo rewind or fast-forward the music track To stop playback Options screen To loop a music track To sort folders or Playlists To choose a Play mode Viewing Photos About PictureGear Studio software Viewing Photos/Still Images Viewing Photos Main Menu Photo screenPhoto All Libraries screen From the Photo All Libraries screen To view photos stored on another Vaio computer server Photo Index submenu screen Using index view thumbnails Starting the slide show from a specific photo Thumbnail view screen Changing the slide show settings Photo Settings screenViewing a single photo Background Music All Libraries screen Adding background music to a slide show Troubleshooting About Power Connections RoomLink does not start or operateRoomLink unit doesn’t turn off Vaio computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate mode Remote Commander does not control TV functions About the Remote CommanderAbout Visual and Audio Reception There is no visual displayed on the TV screen About Connecting to a Server Visual and audio reception is interrupted or distortedCannot connect to a server 116 Server is listed as Unknown About Recording and PlaybackSelect a server screen always appears Recording stops after 30 minutes Remote Commander works slowly RoomLink does not access TV programsTV viewing is delayed It takes a long time to start or stop recording Support Options Immediate Help and Support Your RoomLink device is supplied with these support optionsYour Vaio computer is supplied with these support options 121 Sony Computing Support Web site Contacting Sony for Help and Support Example Sony Customer Information Services Center 124 Specifications 126 Index 128 129 130 131 132