Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX490TV User manual

VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer QuickStart
PCV-RX490TV

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO®computer! Your
new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art
computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information
technology convergence features.
Features
❑Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder — Giga Pocket Personal Video
Recorder is an interactive collection of audio/video hardware and software.
The unique and versatile Giga Pocket features provide a wide array of
television/video viewing, recording and playback capabilities.
❑VAIO®AV Applications — This suite of Sony original applications
includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, OpenMG™ Jukebox,
MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media Bar DVD Player. Using the
i.LINK ports, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images,
then catalog everything for fast, easy storage and retrieval.
❑DVD-RW drive — This new optical storage technology provides increased
storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Your
state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-
RW media and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs. This drive also functions
as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability
to store up to 4.7 GB of removable, rewritable storage on a single, rewritable
DVD or CD media. Save movies, videos and still images to share with
family and friends.
❑CD-ROM drive — You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using
this high-quality CD-ROM drive.
❑i.LINK®(IEEE1394) interface — Two built-in i.LINK ports, located on
the front and rear panels, provide you with digital connection capability. The
i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface,
which allows you to easily connect compatible digital camcorders.

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❑VAIO Smart™keyboard —This PS/2®keyboard has programmable
shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing the
Internet.
❑Sony audio and video quality —Take advantage of today’s advanced
multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with Sony’s
high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3D graphics, and “Sony-Tuned”
MPEG digital video playback.
❑Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition operating system —Your
system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.
❑Preinstalled software titles —All the software on your computer is
preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.
❑Communications —Access popular online services, browse the Internet,
send faxes, and more.
❑Exceptional performance —Your computer includes an Intel®processor,
a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a high-speed
V.90-compatible data/fax modem.*
✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software
applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk
Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regulations.

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Unpacking Your Computer
Computer and Supplied Accessories
Computer and basic accessories
Display (Sold separately)
Power Cord
Mouse
Modem Cable
Keyboard
Speakers
System Unit
i.LINK Cable
AC Adapter (Speaker)

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Manuals
❑VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart — Contains information on
unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, and
software information.
❑VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide — Contains features and
specifications of your computer. It also includes information on the
applications included with your system, how to contact software vendors,
and solve common problems.
❑VAIO® Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder Guide — Contains
information about using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder to view,
record and play back television and video contents.
❑Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started — Explains
how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system.
Recovery CDs
❑System Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to restore the software titles that
shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. SRCDs
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories
Audio cable (1) Video cable (1)
Coaxial cable (1)
Video cable adapter (2)
Remote controller (1)
AA batteries (2)
Infrared receiver (1)

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can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you
purchased.
❑Application Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to reinstall individual
applications if they become corrupted or are erased.
❑Driver Recovery CD —Enables you to restore device drivers if they
become corrupted or are erased.
Other
❑Packet containing special product offers.
Software Library
Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-
user license agreement, and the following CDs:
❑Microsoft®Word
❑Tomb Raider®Chronicles

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Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer
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Setting Up Your VAIO
Digital Studio™
Computer
This section illustrates how to set up and install the Giga Pocke Personal
Video Recorder system, your computer and peripheral equipment. For
details on using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for viewing,
recording and playback of video content, see the VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer User Guide.
Setting up the Giga Pocket Personal Video
Recorder System
This section illustrates how to set up and install your Giga Pocket Personal Video
Recorder system, cables and accessories.
Setting up cable access
The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display,
and cable service access, depending on the type of cable connection available in
your home.
✍Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables.
(See “Unpacking Your Computer.” in this manual) Depending on your in-home cable
access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied
with your computer.

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To connect to standard cable access (CATV)
Option 1
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access.
2Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF jack on the back
panel of your computer.
Option 2
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access.
Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter.
2Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of
the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the back
panel of your computer.
Connecting in CATV mode (Option 1)
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3
2
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LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Cable service access
(wall outlet)
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
VHF/UHF jack

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3Connect a third coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the
splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of
your TV monitor or display.
To connect to a standard antenna (air)
You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system,
using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “To connect to standard cable
access (CATV).”Depending on the type of antenna system in your home, your
connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to
connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system.
Option 1
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your antenna outlet.
Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional).
2Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) from the combiner/transformer to
the VHF/UHF jack on the back panel of your computer.
Connecting in CATV mode (Option 2)
✍If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to reorient the
antenna for best reception.
Cable service access
(wall outlet)
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3
2
1
LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
Splitter
(optional)
Coaxial cable
(optional)
Coaxial cable
(optional)
VHF/UHF jack
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Option 2
3Connect both ends of the antenna’s twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on
the combiner/transformer.
4Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) from the combiner/transformer to
the VHF/UHF jack on the back panel of your computer.
To connect through a cable or satellite set-top box (STB)
You can connect your Giga Pocket system to cable service access that uses a set-
top box (cable or satellite).
Connecting in standard antenna mode (air)
✍Your VAIO Digital Studio™Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables.
(See “Unpacking Your Computer.”in this manual) Depending on your in-home cable
access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied
with your computer.
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3
2
1
LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
Antenna
system
(Air)
300-ohm
Twin lead cable
(optional)
Antenna
System
(Air)
VHF/UHF RF
Combiner/Transformer
(optional)
Coaxial cable
(optional)
VHF/UHF jack
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Option 2

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Option 1
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access.
Connect the other end to the IN jack on the back panel of your set-top box
(STB).
2Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) to the OUT jack on your STB.
Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter
(optional).
3Connect a third coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the
splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the back
panel of your computer.
4Connect a fourth coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the
splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of
your TV monitor or display.
Connecting in STB mode (Option 1)
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
OUT
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3
2
1
LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
SVIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO1
INPUT
SVIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Cable service access
(wall outlet)
Coaxial cable
(supplied) Set-top box (STB)
Coaxial cable
(optional)
Coaxial cable
(optional) Coaxial cable
(optional)
Splitter
(optional)
VHF/UHF jack
VHF/UHF jack

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Option 2
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access.
Connect the other end to the IN jack on the back panel of your set-top box
(STB).
2Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) to the OUT jack on your STB unit.
Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of your TV monitor
or display.
3Connect one end of the video cable (supplied) to the Video Out port on the
back panel of your STB unit. Connect the other end of the video cable to the
jack end of a video cable adapter (supplied).
4Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter into the Video/S-
video In port on the back panel of your computer.

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5Connect the double-jack end of the audio cable (supplied) into the Audio-
Out (L/R) jacks on the back panel of your STB unit. Connect the single-jack
end of the audio cable into the Audio-In jack on the back panel of your
computer
Setting up additional equipment
To connect a standard or S-video cable to your computer
Your equipment’s connection capability may vary from the illustrations provided
here, depending on the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. Some
equipment has both a video and S-video connection available.
Sony supplies a standard video cable and a video cable adapter to enable you to
make the correct video cable connections to your computer.
Connecting in STB mode (Option 2)
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
OUT
Video cable
(supplied)
Audio cable L/R
(supplied)
Coaxial cable
(1-supplied)
MIC
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TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
SVIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO1
INPUT
SVIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
VHF/UHF jack
Video cable adapter
(supplied)
Audio-OUT (L/R)
Audio-IN (L/R) Video-IN
Video-OUT
Cable
service
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Connecting to your computer with an S-video cable
Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back
panel of your computer.
Using an S-video cable (optional)
MIC
4
3
2
1
LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Video/S-video In
(port)
Video/S-video Out
(port)
S-video cable
(optional)
Connect to Video/S-video port
(on computer)
Connect to device

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Connecting to your computer with the video cable (supplied) and video cable
adapter (supplied)
Connect a standard video cable (supplied) to the jack-end of the video cable
adapter (supplied). Connect the S-video connector end into the S-video port on
the back panel of your computer.
To connect a TV monitor (display)
1Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to the
Video-OUT connection on the back panel of your computer.
2Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of the video
cable (supplied). Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video-IN
jack on your TV monitor or display. (The Video-IN may be located on the
side or rear of your TV monitor/display.)
Using the video cable adapter (supplied)
✍Your VAIO Digital Studio™Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables.
(See “Unpacking Your Computer.”in this manual) Depending on your in-home cable
access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied
with your computer.
Video cable adapter
(supplied)
Video cable
(supplied)
Connect to Video/S-video ports
(on computer)
Connect to device
MIC
4
3
2
1
LINE
TELEPHONE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO VHF
/UHF
VIDEO 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
/ VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR DVI
Video/S-video In
(port)
Video/S-video Out
(port)

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3Connect the single-jack end of the audio cable (supplied) to the Audio-OUT
jack on the back panel of your computer. Connect the double-jack end of the
audio cable to the Audio-IN (L/R) on your TV monitor or display. (The
Audio-IN jacks may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor/
display.)
To connect a VCR or camcorder
Your VAIO Digital Studio™computer has both audio and video connection
capability behind the bottom panel on the front of the system unit. You can
connect a VCR or camcorder, using the audio jacks and video ports.
Connecting an audio cable
1Connect a dual audio cable (optional) to the L and R audio jacks, located on
the front panel of your computer.
2Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder.
Connecting a TV monitor/display
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Connecting a video cable
Your equipment may have either standard video or S-video connection capability.
See the section, “To connect a standard or S-video cable to your computer.”for
more information.
Option 1
1Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the Video/S-video port on
the front panel of your computer.
2Connect the other end of the S-video cable into your VCR or camcorder.
Option 2
1Connect the S-video connector end of the video cable connector (supplied)
into the S-video port on the front panel of your computer. Connect a standard
video cable (supplied) to the jack-end of the video cable adapter (supplied).
2Connect the other end of the video cable into your VCR or camcorder.
Connecting a VCR or camcorder (Option 1 pictured)
Compatible camcorder
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Dual audio cable
(optional) S-video cable
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To connect the infrared receiver
1Connect the infrared receiver cable to a USB port.
2Place the infrared receiver unit in a position that enables it to communicate
with your remote control.
✍The infrared receiver must be visible in a line-of-sight with your remote control in
order to function properly.
Connecting the Infrared receiver
KEYBOARD MOUSE
PRINTER
USB NETWORK
ACT
LINK
SERIAL
i.LINK
S400
Infrared receiver
(supplied)