Document Outline

• About RoomLink
• Canadian ICES-003
• Contents
• Welcome
  • About RoomLink
    • TV and video
    • Music
    • Photos/Still Images
    • Multimedia compatibility
      • Video and Movie file compatibility
      • Music file compatibility
      • Photo/Still Image file compatibility
  • Unpacking your RoomLink
    • Manuals
• Locating Controls, Jacks, and Ports
  • Front panel
  • Back panel
  • Remote Commander
• Setting Up RoomLink
  • VAIO Computer Compatibility
    • System requirements
  • Setting Up RoomLink
    • Connecting the power cord
    • Attaching the ferrite core
    • Setting up the Remote Commander unit
      • To program the Remote Commander
  • Evaluating your Home Network Environment
    • ENVIRONMENT 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switch ports
      • Environment 1 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports
      • Environment 2 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 3: DSL/cable modem without a built-in router
      • Environment 3 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 4: Network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a residential complex
      • Environment 4 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 5: The VAIO® computer is connected to the Internet using the built-in modem
      • Environment 5 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 6: VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet*
      • Environment 6 — Connection method:
    • ENVIRONMENT 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (Under conditions similar to Environment 5 and 6)
      • Environment 7 — Connection method:
    • Connecting RoomLink to a TV
    • Connecting RoomLink and TV through a video recorder
    • Connecting RoomLink to digital sound system equipment
    • Assigning a fixed IP address
      • To assign a fixed IP address
      • Additional Information
  • Operating RoomLink
    • To begin using RoomLink
    • To stop using RoomLink
• Configuring Software for Use with RoomLink
  • Configuring VAIO Media software
    • Preparing your multimedia content.
    • Setting up a VAIO Media server computer
  • Configuring Giga Pocket Software
• Configuring RoomLink
  • Configuring Default Settings
    • Connecting to a server automatically
      • To cancel the default server settings
    • Configuring a default startup screen
    • Configuring your VAIO computer to start automatically
      • To change the system Standby setting
  • Setting Up RoomLink
    • Specifying an IP address
    • Updating RoomLink firmware
    • Resetting to the original factory settings
    • Registering RoomLink and your VAIO computer
      • To register the network media receiver
      • To register RoomLink to your VAIO computer
      • To complete registration
• Watching and Recording TV Programs
  • Watching TV programs
    • Watching TV programs
      • To view a TV program received from a different VAIO computer (server)
      • To change the audio mode
      • To view video content using the Video IN or S-video In jack on your VAIO computer
      • Additional Information
    • Changing your TV display quality
  • Recording TV programs
    • Starting a recording session
      • To view or hide the information display
      • To record a TV program received from a different VAIO computer (server)
      • Additional Information
    • Recording TV programs using the digital timer
      • Canceling a timer recording
      • Changing a timer recording
      • Additional information
• Viewing Video
  • Playing Video
    • Watching video content
      • To view the Video Capsule while rewinding or fast-forwarding
      • To view a video or movie stored on another VAIO computer (server)
      • To stop playback of a Video Capsule
      • To pause playback of a Video Capsule
      • To sort Video Capsules
      • To delete Video Capsules
      • To protect Video Capsules
      • To cancel the protection on Video Capsules:
    • Changing the video settings
    • Using the film roll feature
    • Using the time search feature
    • Resuming video playback from the original frame
• Listening to Music
  • Playing Music
    • Listening to music
      • To play music files stored on another VAIO computer (server)
      • To navigate within a Playlist during playback
      • To rewind or fast-forward the music track
      • To stop playback
      • To pause playback
      • To loop a music track
      • To choose a PLAY mode
      • To sort folders or Playlists
• Viewing Photos
  • Viewing Photos/Still Images
    • About PictureGear Studio software
    • Viewing Photos
      • To view photos stored on another VAIO computer (server)
      • Additional information
    • Using index view (thumbnails)
      • Starting the slide show from a specific photo
      • Viewing a single photo
    • Changing the slide show settings
    • Adding background music to a slide show
• Troubleshooting
  • About Power Connections
    • RoomLink does not start or operate
    • The RoomLink unit doesn’t turn off
    • The VAIO computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate mode
  • About the Remote Commander
    • The Remote Commander does not control TV functions
  • About Visual and Audio Reception
    • There is no visual displayed on the TV screen
    • Visual and audio reception is interrupted or distorted
  • About Connecting to a Server
    • Cannot connect to a server
    • The server is listed as “Unknown”
    • The “Select a server” screen always appears
  • About Recording and Playback
    • The recording stops after 30 minutes
    • It takes a long time to start or stop recording
    • RoomLink does not access TV programs
    • The Remote Commander works slowly
    • TV viewing is delayed
• Support Options
  • Immediate Help and Support
    • Your RoomLink™ device is supplied with these support options:
    • Your VAIO® computer is supplied with these support options:
  • Contacting Sony for Help and Support
    • Sony Computing Support Web site
    • Sony Customer Information Services Center
• Specifications PCNA-MR10
• Index