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...holder. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Giga Pocket, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, Remote Commander, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, and RoomLink are ...Sony Service Center. Java is a trademark of their respective owners. Such materials recorded with this device are for your Network Media Receiver. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Some of these materials may be contrary to disable unlawful recording. Model Number: Serial Number: PCNA-MR10...
...holder. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Giga Pocket, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, Remote Commander, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, and RoomLink are ...Sony Service Center. Java is a trademark of their respective owners. Such materials recorded with this device are for your Network Media Receiver. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Some of these materials may be contrary to disable unlawful recording. Model Number: Serial Number: PCNA-MR10...
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... the unit requires more cleaning, use a soft cloth that is slightly moistened with RoomLink™. Using different AC adapter may cause damage to the network media receiver. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter from the VAIO® computer and TV for extended periods of the equipment. ❑ Avoid connecting...time. ❑ In a location that is subject to moisture or rapid temperature change in temperature, condensation (water droplets) may form in RoomLink™, causing it is not in the Remote Commander® unit. ❑ Remove the batteries from the Remote Commander when it to...
... the unit requires more cleaning, use a soft cloth that is slightly moistened with RoomLink™. Using different AC adapter may cause damage to the network media receiver. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter from the VAIO® computer and TV for extended periods of the equipment. ❑ Avoid connecting...time. ❑ In a location that is subject to moisture or rapid temperature change in temperature, condensation (water droplets) may form in RoomLink™, causing it is not in the Remote Commander® unit. ❑ Remove the batteries from the Remote Commander when it to...
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... connections by using the film roll feature. The network media receiver can record and view TV programs simultaneously or set up recording of TV programs, using the digital timer. ❑ Play previously recorded programs stored on your TV screen, when RoomLink™ is connected to a VAIO computer with a built-in your favorite TV programs at...
... connections by using the film roll feature. The network media receiver can record and view TV programs simultaneously or set up recording of TV programs, using the digital timer. ❑ Play previously recorded programs stored on your TV screen, when RoomLink™ is connected to a VAIO computer with a built-in your favorite TV programs at...
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... designated folder may not be viewed using the network media receiver. 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 use SonicStage software, see your computer, you can be compatible with RoomLink™ can use Giga Pocket features, see your...
... designated folder may not be viewed using the network media receiver. 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 use SonicStage software, see your computer, you can be compatible with RoomLink™ can use Giga Pocket features, see your...
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... AA batteries (2) Remote Commander® unit Power cord Ferrite core Connection adapter Manuals ❑ RoomLink™ User Guide - Contains information about setting up RoomLink and your VAIO® computer. 18 Provides information to set up and using the network media receiver. The user guide also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and supporting software. ❑...
... AA batteries (2) Remote Commander® unit Power cord Ferrite core Connection adapter Manuals ❑ RoomLink™ User Guide - Contains information about setting up RoomLink and your VAIO® computer. 18 Provides information to set up and using the network media receiver. The user guide also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and supporting software. ❑...
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... Home Edition or Professional Edition operating system installed.* ❑ Have VAIO Media™ software (Platform and servers) preinstalled. ❑ Be equipped with Giga Pocket features. 27 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 power cord into...
... Home Edition or Professional Edition operating system installed.* ❑ Have VAIO Media™ software (Platform and servers) preinstalled. ❑ Be equipped with Giga Pocket features. 27 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 power cord into...
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... scenarios can connect RoomLink™ to your VAIO® computer(s) using the Ethernet port on your network media receiver and VAIO® computer(s). ENVIRONMENT 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switch ports Connecting in Environment 1 VAIO® Computer #1 Internet DSL/cable modem with a built-in network switch, or a network switch device. Contact your network media receiver and VAIO computer(s). Optional...
... scenarios can connect RoomLink™ to your VAIO® computer(s) using the Ethernet port on your network media receiver and VAIO® computer(s). ENVIRONMENT 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switch ports Connecting in Environment 1 VAIO® Computer #1 Internet DSL/cable modem with a built-in network switch, or a network switch device. Contact your network media receiver and VAIO computer(s). Optional...
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.... † Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable, before connecting the cable to the network media receiver. * Use equipment and network cable(s) that support 100BASE-TX. 34 RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports* Connecting in Environment 2 VAIO® Computer #1 Internet LAN LINE DSL/cable modem with...
.... † Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable, before connecting the cable to the network media receiver. * Use equipment and network cable(s) that support 100BASE-TX. 34 RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports* Connecting in Environment 2 VAIO® Computer #1 Internet LAN LINE DSL/cable modem with...
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... to the network media receiver. * Use equipment and cables that supports 100BASE-TX. 36 VHF/UHF PHONE LINE WAN LAN To Ethernet port Network cable (sold separately) To Ethernet port VAIO® Computer #2 Network cable (sold separately) Router device with a built-in network switch** (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ * Connections...
... to the network media receiver. * Use equipment and cables that supports 100BASE-TX. 36 VHF/UHF PHONE LINE WAN LAN To Ethernet port Network cable (sold separately) To Ethernet port VAIO® Computer #2 Network cable (sold separately) Router device with a built-in network switch** (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ * Connections...
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... and cables that is connected to the network media receiver. VIDEO OUTPUT - - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE WAN LAN To Ethernet port Network cable (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ To Ethernet port VAIO® Computer #2 Network cable (sold separately) * Use a router with a built-in network switch** (sold separately) MONITOR USB MIC...
... and cables that is connected to the network media receiver. VIDEO OUTPUT - - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE WAN LAN To Ethernet port Network cable (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ To Ethernet port VAIO® Computer #2 Network cable (sold separately) * Use a router with a built-in network switch** (sold separately) MONITOR USB MIC...
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... built-in modem* Connecting in Environment 5 Connected to the network media receiver. RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 5: The VAIO® computer is equipped with ferrite core (supplied) MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO - See "Assigning a fixed IP address" on the network media receiver. VIDEO OUTPUT - - Network cable To Ethernet port with the ferrite core (supplied...
... built-in modem* Connecting in Environment 5 Connected to the network media receiver. RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 5: The VAIO® computer is equipped with ferrite core (supplied) MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO - See "Assigning a fixed IP address" on the network media receiver. VIDEO OUTPUT - - Network cable To Ethernet port with the ferrite core (supplied...
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... specific factors in Environment 6 Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable, before connecting the cable to the network media receiver. VHF/UHF PHONE LINE VAIO® Computer Crossover Connection cable adapter To Ethernet port RoomLink™ Environment 6 - MONITOR To Ethernet port USB Network cable with the ferrite core (supplied), into the connection adapter. 4 Insert...
... specific factors in Environment 6 Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable, before connecting the cable to the network media receiver. VHF/UHF PHONE LINE VAIO® Computer Crossover Connection cable adapter To Ethernet port RoomLink™ Environment 6 - MONITOR To Ethernet port USB Network cable with the ferrite core (supplied), into the connection adapter. 4 Insert...
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...to Environment 5 and 6)* Connecting in network switch** (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ *If connecting with a multiple port network switch device (sold separately) Network switch* or Router device with a built-in Environment 7 VAIO® Computer #1 MONITOR USB MIC ... on fixed IP addresses, see "Assigning a fixed IP address" on page 47. 42 Contact your network environment. RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (Under conditions similar to the network media receiver.
...to Environment 5 and 6)* Connecting in network switch** (sold separately) To Ethernet port Network cable with ferrite core† (supplied) RoomLink™ *If connecting with a multiple port network switch device (sold separately) Network switch* or Router device with a built-in Environment 7 VAIO® Computer #1 MONITOR USB MIC ... on fixed IP addresses, see "Assigning a fixed IP address" on page 47. 42 Contact your network environment. RoomLink User Guide ENVIRONMENT 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (Under conditions similar to the network media receiver.
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... a router device with a built-in network switch, or a multiple port network switch* device, using the network cable (supplied) equipped with the ferrite core (supplied). 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO® computer to a router device with a built-in network switch, a WAN connection is not necessary. Connection method: 1 Connect the network media receiver to a jack(s) on the router...
... a router device with a built-in network switch, or a multiple port network switch* device, using the network cable (supplied) equipped with the ferrite core (supplied). 2 Connect the Ethernet jack on each VAIO® computer to a router device with a built-in network switch, a WAN connection is not necessary. Connection method: 1 Connect the network media receiver to a jack(s) on the router...
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Connecting to connect RoomLink™, TV, and VAIO computer, depending on the TV's audio/video jacks. RoomLink User Guide Connecting RoomLink to a TV Use the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to connect the network media receiver and your connection environment. Connect the cable by matching the connector colors to the jack colors on your TV. Optional equipment and cables may be required to a TV S-video cable (sold separately) Video Input 1 S-video Signal direction Video L Audio R 44
Connecting to connect RoomLink™, TV, and VAIO computer, depending on the TV's audio/video jacks. RoomLink User Guide Connecting RoomLink to a TV Use the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to connect the network media receiver and your connection environment. Connect the cable by matching the connector colors to the jack colors on your TV. Optional equipment and cables may be required to a TV S-video cable (sold separately) Video Input 1 S-video Signal direction Video L Audio R 44
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Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect RoomLink™ and VAIO computer, depending on the TV's audio/video jacks. Connect the cable, by matching the connector colors to connect the network media receiver and your video recorder. Evaluating your Home Network Environment Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorder Signal direction 45 Connecting through a video recorder Use the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to the jack colors on your connection environment.
Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect RoomLink™ and VAIO computer, depending on the TV's audio/video jacks. Connect the cable, by matching the connector colors to connect the network media receiver and your video recorder. Evaluating your Home Network Environment Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorder Signal direction 45 Connecting through a video recorder Use the audio/video connection cable (supplied) to the jack colors on your connection environment.
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... digital sound system equipment Use an optical digital connection cable (sold separately) to connect RoomLink™ and VAIO computer, depending on the sound system equipment. Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect the network media receiver and your digital sound system equipment. 1 Insert one end of an optical digital cable (sold separately) into...
... digital sound system equipment Use an optical digital connection cable (sold separately) to connect RoomLink™ and VAIO computer, depending on the sound system equipment. Optional equipment and cables may be required to connect the network media receiver and your digital sound system equipment. 1 Insert one end of an optical digital cable (sold separately) into...
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... Start in the section, "Configuring Software for details on button functions. 5 Turn on the network media receiver by pressing the TV Power button on page 51. To stop using RoomLink™ with RoomLink" on the Remote Commander. 3 Turn off your VAIO® computer and TV. The Power/Rec indicator turns off and the Main Menu screen...
... Start in the section, "Configuring Software for details on button functions. 5 Turn on the network media receiver by pressing the TV Power button on page 51. To stop using RoomLink™ with RoomLink" on the Remote Commander. 3 Turn off your VAIO® computer and TV. The Power/Rec indicator turns off and the Main Menu screen...
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Configuring RoomLink This section provides information on configuring your network media receiver and VAIO® computer (server). 57
Configuring RoomLink This section provides information on configuring your network media receiver and VAIO® computer (server). 57
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... button on the Remote Commander. ✍ When the Standby indicator light is red (dimmed), RoomLink™ is shown as , try selecting Connect from the submenu, the press the SELECT button on the Remote Commander. 58 The network media receiver's Power/Rec indicator lights and the Main Menu screen appears on your network media receiver and VAIO® computer.
... button on the Remote Commander. ✍ When the Standby indicator light is red (dimmed), RoomLink™ is shown as , try selecting Connect from the submenu, the press the SELECT button on the Remote Commander. 58 The network media receiver's Power/Rec indicator lights and the Main Menu screen appears on your network media receiver and VAIO® computer.