Sony VGC-RA910G, VGC-RA810G Configuring Media Center software, Configuring WinDVD software

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Configuring Media Center software

Your computer’s factory default audio settings can be changed using the Media Center Settings feature. You can switch between 2-channel, 6-channel, or S/PDIF output modes.

1Use the Media Center remote control, your keyboard, or mouse, to start the Media Center software program.

2Select Settings.

The Settings window appears.

3From the Settings window, select DVD. The DVD Settings window appears.

4Select Audio.

The Properties window appears.

5From the iviaudio tab, select 6 speaker mode.

To enable S/PDIF output, select Enable SPDIF output.

6Click OK.

Configuring WinDVD software

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs.

2Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO.

The WinDVD window opens.

3Right-click in the WinDVD window to open the Setup dialog box.

4Select the Audio tab.

5From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6-channel speaker (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration.

To enable S/PDIF, go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital (S/PDIF) out to External Processor.

6Click OK.

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