Bunk Room TV + Chromecast with Google TV
Procedures for Use of Sony TV and Chromecast with Google TV
Note: The Chromecast Remote cannot turn on this TV and operate the volume control
Connections
To turn on TV and start streaming service:
For Live TV Streams
Use of DVD
Troubleshooting
Note: The Chromecast Remote cannot turn on this TV and operate the volume control
Connections
- If the TV does not come on connected to the HDMI-2 source, use the TV remote Source button to scroll through input sources to the HMDI-2 port
- The Chromcast is plugged into an HDMI splitter device which in turn is plugged into HDMI 2 port.
- There is a button on the Splitter that will cycle through the inputs. Each button push causes it to cycle to next input. Use this button to select the input to the Chromecast - the associated LED will light;
- The Chromecast is plugged into the HMDI Splitter which is connected to the TV HDMI-2 port.
- The TV should be left with the HDMI-2 port connected as the Source.
To turn on TV and start streaming service:
- Use TV Remote to turn on TV
- Use Chromecast Remote to turn on Chromecast unit.
- TV should come on with the Chormecast - Google TV Home screen showing
- Use Chromecast Remote selector control to move to the desired App in the top list
- Push center of controller to select desired App
For Live TV Streams
- Select YouTubeTV App on the Chomecast
- Use remote selector control to move right on top line of options to Live and Select
- A list of live streaming options appears.
- Use controller to move down to the desired channel and Select
Use of DVD
- Press Power button on DVD to turn on the player.
- Use TV remote to power on the TV
- Use the HDMI input select button to scroll through to the DVD input.
- Insert DVD to begin watching video
- When done use the HDMI Splitter button to scroll through input sources to the Chromecast
- Power off TV and DVD units
Troubleshooting
- If TV does not work as indicated above, unplug the GoogleTV device, wait about 30 second, reconnect, then follow the above instructions.