Sony PCNA-MR10 User Manual Page 1

RoomLink™ User GuideGuideNetwork Media ReceiverPCNA-MR10

10Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer pro

RoomLink User Guide100To play music files stored on another VAIO computer (server)You can select a specific server to use, if more than one computer i

Playing Music101To loop a music trackThe Repeat function enables you to repeat the playback of a single music track or an entire Playlist. 1 Press the

RoomLink User Guide102To choose a PLAY modeThe Play Mode enables you to play all tracks in a Playlist (normal playback), play a specific music track,

103Viewing PhotosThis section provides information on using RoomLink™ to view photos in slide show format or as individual still images, using your VA

RoomLink User Guide104Viewing Photos/Still ImagesRoomLink™ enables you to use your TV to view still images (photos), stored on your VAIO® computer, in

Viewing Photos/Still Images105Viewing Photos1 On the Remote Commander® unit, press the MAIN MENU button.The Main Menu - Photo appears.2 Press the up o

RoomLink User Guide1065 Press to highlight the folder that contains the desired photo collection or photos, then press the SELECT button. The folder

Viewing Photos/Still Images107Using index view (thumbnails)The Index View enables you to view still image files (photos), stored on your photo server,

RoomLink User Guide1085 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight Show Index, then press the SELECT button.The photos are displayed in thumbnail

Viewing Photos/Still Images109Viewing a single photo1 From the Index view, press the direction arrow buttons to highlight the desired photo, then pres

11ContentsWelcome...15About RoomLink...16Unpacki

RoomLink User Guide1104 In the Slide Show Repeat section, use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight ON or OFF, then press the SELECT button.5 P

111TroubleshootingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems.

RoomLink User Guide112About Power ConnectionsRoomLink does not start or operate❑ Connect the AC adapter securely. The standby indicator light is red (

About Power Connections113The VAIO computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate mode❑ Verify that the computer, server and network settings are

RoomLink User Guide114About the Remote CommanderThe Remote Commander does not control TV functions❑ Verify that fresh batteries are properly installed

About Connecting to a Server115Visual and audio reception is interrupted or distorted❑ The network may not have enough bandwidth. Check the following,

RoomLink User Guide116❑ To use the automatic resume feature*, the VAIO computer must be in the Standby or the Hibernate mode. See “Configuring your VA

About Recording and Playback117The server is listed as “Unknown”When is shown for a server, RoomLink™ does not recognize the computer’s availability

RoomLink User Guide118It takes a long time to start or stop recordingIt takes 20 seconds for recording to start or stop after pressing the REC or the

119Support OptionsThis section provides information on locating support resources for your RoomLink™ unit.

12Configuring RoomLink ...57Configuring Default Settings ... 58Setting Up RoomLink...

RoomLink User Guide120Immediate Help and SupportYou can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements or

Immediate Help and Support121❑ Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, tha

RoomLink User Guide122Contacting Sony for Help and SupportIf the information provided with your RoomLink™ or VAIO® computer does not provide an immedi

Contacting Sony for Help and Support123Sony Customer Information Services CenterIf other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a

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125SpecificationsPCNA-MR10The following table details the file compatibility and hardware specifications for the RoomLink unit.Hardware MPEG2 DecoderM

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127IndexAAC adapterNotes on Use 5accessories 125assigning an IP address 47audiobutton 24distortion 115modes 78audio L jack 21audio R jack 21Bback pane

RoomLink User Guide128EElectronic Music Distribution (EMD) 17Enter button 24Ethernet port 21Ffast-forward 23, 89, 100ferrite core 6, 29Notes on Use 6f

Index129Oonline documentationVAIO Computer User Guide 120online Help 121operating temperature 125optical OUT port 21Options button 23PPage UP/Page Dow

Contents13Support Options ...119Immediate Help and Support...120Contacting Sony for

RoomLink User Guide130FWD button 23MAIN MENU button 24MUTE button 22NEXT button 24Notes on Use 5OPTIONS button 23overview 22PAUSE button 24performance

Index131SSafety and legal informationCanadiancustomers 3regulations, ICES-003 10Cautions 7ferrite core 6Notes on Use 4Notice 2Owner’s record 3Regulato

RoomLink User Guide132Tthumbnails 107time search 94timer recording 83changing 85to cancel 85Troubleshooting 111Audio and Visual 114Connecting to a Ser

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15WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony® RoomLink™! Your new network media receiver is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functiona

RoomLink User Guide16About RoomLinkThe network media receiver enables you to display still images, play video contents, or music files on your TV scre

About RoomLink17Multimedia compatibilityVideo and Movie file compatibilityOnly Video Capsules recorded on a VAIO® computer with Giga Pocket™ Personal

RoomLink User Guide18Unpacking your RoomLinkWhen you unpack your RoomLink™ device, verify that you have all supplied accessories.Manuals❑ RoomLink™ Us

19Locating Controls, Jacks, and PortsThis section describes the controls, jacks, and ports available on your RoomLink™ unit and the Remote Commander®

2Notice© 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

RoomLink User Guide20Front panelThe front panel contains the power button, infrared receiver, and status indicators.Network media receiver (front pane

Back panel21Back panelThe back panel contains ports and jacks for supplied and optional cables.Network media receiver (back panel)1Optical OUT portSup

RoomLink User Guide22Remote CommanderThe RoomLink™ unit is controlled using the Remote Commander® unit. The Remote Commander can start and stop video

Remote Commander233 Channel number buttonsPress to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate the channel selection.)4 CLEAR button

RoomLink User Guide2413 POWER buttonPress to turn RoomLink™ on or off.14 TV/VIDEO button (TV control section)Press to select TV or Video mode.15 DISPL

25Setting Up RoomLinkp RoomLinkThis section contains information about setting up your RoomLink™ connections.

RoomLink User Guide26VAIO Computer CompatibilityRoomLink™ supports certain Sony® VAIO® computers. Verify that your VAIO computer is compatible with Ro

Setting Up RoomLink27System requirementsYour compatible VAIO computer(s) must:❑ Have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Professional Edition o

RoomLink User Guide284 You can set up RoomLink™ to stand in an upright or horizontal position.Option 1: Slide the network media receiver onto the stan

Setting Up RoomLink29Attaching the ferrite coreIn accordance with FCC Rules, Part 15, a ferrite core is supplied with the network media receiver. The

3Important information for Canadian customers: Your new device may include certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that

RoomLink User Guide30Setting up the Remote Commander unit1 Open the battery cover on the back of the Remote Commander® unit.2 Insert two AA batteries

Setting Up RoomLink31TV Manufacturer Code Number TV Manufacturer Code NumberAdmiral 02, 09, 14 Panasonic 16, 18AOC 12 Philco 03, 11, 13Bell & Howe

RoomLink User Guide32Evaluating your Home Network EnvironmentYou can connect RoomLink™ to your VAIO® computer(s) using the Ethernet port on your VAIO

Evaluating your Home Network Environment33Environment 1 — Connection method: 1 Connect RoomLink™ to your DSL/cable modem* (sold separately), using the

RoomLink User Guide34ENVIRONMENT 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports** Use equipment and network cable(s) that suppo

Evaluating your Home Network Environment35Environment 2 — Connection method: 1 Connect RoomLink™ to a network switch device (sold separately), using t

RoomLink User Guide36ENVIRONMENT 3: DSL/cable modem without a built-in router** Use equipment and cables that supports 100BASE-TX.Connecting in Enviro

Evaluating your Home Network Environment37Environment 3 — Connection method: 1 Connect RoomLink™ to a router device with network switch (sold separate

RoomLink User Guide38ENVIRONMENT 4: Network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a residential complex** Use equipment and cables that support 100BA

Evaluating your Home Network Environment39Environment 4 — Connection method: 1 Connect RoomLink™ to a router device with a built-in network switch (so

4Safety InformationThis Sony product is designed and tested to comply with the safety regulations. Use of this equipment in a manner not approved in t

RoomLink User Guide40ENVIRONMENT 5: The VAIO® computer is connected to the Internet using the built-in modem*Environment 5 — Connection method: 1 Inse

Evaluating your Home Network Environment41ENVIRONMENT 6: VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet*Environment 6 — Connection method: 1 Insert on

RoomLink User Guide42ENVIRONMENT 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (Under conditions similar to Environment 5 and 6)** For information on fixed IP

Evaluating your Home Network Environment43Environment 7 — Connection method: 1 Connect the network media receiver to a router device with a built-in n

RoomLink User Guide44Connecting RoomLink to a TVUse the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to connect the network media receiver and your TV. Con

Evaluating your Home Network Environment45Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorderUse the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to connec

RoomLink User Guide46Connecting RoomLink to digital sound system equipmentUse an optical digital connection cable (sold separately) to connect the net

Evaluating your Home Network Environment47Assigning a fixed IP addressEach VAIO® computer in your network requires a fixed IP address in some environm

RoomLink User Guide484 Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the shortcut menu.The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box

Evaluating your Home Network Environment496 Select “Use the following IP address” and specify an IP address and subnet mask, using the following forma

5❑ In a location that is subject to moisture or rapid temperature change.❑ Near obstacles that shield or block electrical signals, such as metal or co

RoomLink User Guide50Operating RoomLinkStart the network media receiver after you have finished setting up the hardware connections to your VAIO® comp

51Configuring Software for Use with RoomLinkThis section provides information on configuring the media server, video, music and photo/still image soft

RoomLink User Guide52Configuring VAIO Media softwareVAIO Media™ software manages the interaction between RoomLink™ and your VAIO® computer(s), by enab

Configuring VAIO Media software53See “To register RoomLink to your VAIO computer” on page 71 for more information.1 Click Start on the Windows® taskba

RoomLink User Guide546 In the section, Start and Stop Servers, verify that all available servers are shown as Started.If any servers are shown as Stop

Configuring Giga Pocket Software55Configuring Giga Pocket Software1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs2 Point to Giga Pocket,

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57Configuring RoomLinkThis section provides information on configuring your network media receiver and VAIO® computer (server).

RoomLink User Guide58Configuring Default SettingsDefault SettingsYou can conveniently access certain RoomLink features and functions by customizing th

Configuring Default Settings597 Use the up or down arrow keys on the Remote Commander® unit to select a server. Press SELECT.8 Use the up or down arro

6Attaching the ferrite coreTo comply with FCC Rules, Part 15, a ferrite core is supplied with RoomLink™. The ferrite core should be attached to the ne

RoomLink User Guide605 Turn on the network media receiver by pressing the POWER button on the Remote Commander.The Power/Rec indicator lights and the

Configuring Default Settings617 Use the up or down arrow keys on the Remote Commander to highlight System Settings. Press SELECT.The System Settings s

RoomLink User Guide6210 Use the up or down arrow keys on the Remote Commander to select a Startup screen. Highlight OK, then press the SELECT button.C

Configuring Default Settings634 Click + next to Network Adapter. The drop-down tree displays all available network adapters.5 Double-click the network

RoomLink User Guide646 From the Power Management tab, select the options, “Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby” and “Only allow man

Setting Up RoomLink65Setting Up RoomLinkSpecifying an IP address1 On the Remote Commander® unit, press the MAIN MENU button.The Main Menu screen appea

RoomLink User Guide664 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight IP Address, then press the SELECT button.The IP Address screen appears.5 Press

Setting Up RoomLink67Updating RoomLink firmwareThe network media receiver enables you to use your VAIO® computer to update RoomLink™ firmware. 1 On th

RoomLink User Guide685 Use the direction arrow buttons to highlight OK, then press the SELECT button. RoomLink™ prepares to download the firmware upda

Setting Up RoomLink693 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight System Settings, then press the SELECT button.The System Settings screen appear

7CautionsUnplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet during a lightning storm. Lightning may cause electric shock or damage to the equipment. Whe

RoomLink User Guide703 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight System Settings, then press the SELECT button.The System Settings screen appear

Setting Up RoomLink71To register RoomLink to your VAIO computer1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs.2 Point to VAIO Media, point

RoomLink User Guide726 Click Registered Devices. The Registered Devices dialog box appears. 7 Click Register.The Device Registration dialog box appear

Setting Up RoomLink73To complete registrationWhen Registration Completed is displayed on the TV screen:1 Use the on the Remote Commander® unit to hi

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75Watching and RecordingTV ProgramsThis section provides information on using RoomLink™ to watch and record your favorite TV programs, using your VAIO

RoomLink User Guide76Watching TV programsThe network media receiver enables you to view TV programs, received through your VAIO® computer that is equi

Watching TV programs774 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button.The TV program screen appears.5 On the Remote Commander, use the CHANNEL +/- but

RoomLink User Guide78To change the audio modeEach time you press the AUDIO button, the audio mode switches in the following cycle: Main (Stereo) -->

Watching TV programs79Changing your TV display qualityYou can change your TV display quality by following these steps:From the TV program screen:1 On

8PrécautionsDébranchez l'adaptateur AC de la prise de courant pendant les orages. Les éclairs peuvent provoquer des décharges électriques ou endo

RoomLink User Guide80Recording TV programs The network media receiver enables you to view TV programs, received through your VAIO® computer, on your T

Recording TV programs814 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button.The TV program screen appears.5 On the Remote Commander® unit, use the CHANNEL

RoomLink User Guide82By default, the RoomLink recording feature is preset to automatically stop 30 minutes after pressing the REC button. The length o

Recording TV programs83❑ You cannot switch features while recording a TV program.❑ The length of a recording session can be extended by 30-minute incr

RoomLink User Guide842 Press to highlight Timer programming, then press the SELECT button.The Timer programming screen appears.3 Press the SELECT bu

Recording TV programs859 Highlight OK, then press the SELECT button. The timer recording is programmed, and the recording starts automatically accordi

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87Viewing VideoThis section provides information on using RoomLink™ to watch Video Capsules with your VAIO® computer and TV.

RoomLink User Guide88Playing VideoThe RoomLink™ enables you to view Video Capsules, recorded with Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, on your TV scr

Playing Video895 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button.The Video Capsule screen appears.6 Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the

9Regulatory InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

RoomLink User Guide90To view a video or movie stored on another VAIO computer (server)You can select a specific server to use, if more than one comput

Playing Video912 Press to highlight Sort, then press the SELECT button.A submenu appears.3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to specify the sort ord

RoomLink User Guide92To protect Video CapsulesThe Video Capsules screen enables you to protect Video Capsules so that they cannot be deleted.1 From th

Playing Video93Changing the video settingsWhen you use different servers as the default for the Video and TV features, all recorded TV programs are st

RoomLink User Guide94Using the film roll featureThe network media player has a thumbnail view (film roll) feature that enables you to select the frame

Playing Video953 Use the number buttons to enter a specific time and press SELECT. The playback starts at the specified playback time. Resuming video

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97Listening to MusicThis section provides information on using RoomLink™ to listen to music with your VAIO® computer and TV.

RoomLink User Guide98Playing MusicRoomLink™ enables you to play music files stored on your VAIO® computer with SonicStage™ software, using your TV’s s

Playing Music994 Highlight Connect and press the SELECT button.The Music - All Libraries screen appears, displaying both folders and Playlists.5 To pl