Sony VGC-RA820G, VGC-RA920G quick start Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Option 2

1Connect both ends of the antenna’s twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on the combiner/transformer.

2Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer.

✍Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.

Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box

You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set-top box.

Option 1

1Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box.

To connect in set-top box mode (Option 1)

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TV coaxial cable

	(optional)		Set-top box
			Set-top box
		VHF/UHF
		IN
	Cable service	VHF/UHF
	access	OUT
	access
	(wall outlet)
	Splitter		TV coaxial cable
	Splitter		(optional)
	(optional)		(optional)
			TV coaxial cable
			(supplied)
	TV coaxial cable
	(optional)

VHF/UHF port

VHF/UHF port

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Contents VGC-RA820G Series VGC-RA920G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Industry Canada Notice Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Avis de L’Industrie CanadaDisposal of Lithium Battery Page Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your ComputerManuals Online DocumentationHard Disk Drive Recovery OtherLocating Controls And Ports About the Front Panel Front panelOptical drive Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports To open and close the optical disc drive doors To open the upper and lower front panel coversOpening the front panel covers About the Back Panel Back panelMouse port Speaker DC Out jack About the Sub-woofer Sub-woofer unitVaio keyboard with Media Center features About the KeyboardVaio keyboard MY Videos KEY Description About the Remote Control Remote ControlMY Music button Standby button Setting up the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayConnecting the Speakers To connect the 2-channel speakers suppliedTo connect the computer and speakers To connect a sub-woofer unit To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer Connecting 5.1 6-Channel Speaker Systems Jack color Description/ConnectionFor 6 channel-analog speakers Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemTo configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-digital speakersTo configure Media Center software To configure WinDVD softwareConfiguring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse To connect the keyboard and mouseTo connect the telephone and modem Connecting the Telephone and ModemTo connect the modem To connect the telephone and modemVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsAbout the benefits of registering with Sony Turning On Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer To turn on your computerAbout the power button Turning Off Your ComputerTo turn off your computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center Getting Started with Media Center To locate the online Media Center User GuideTo connect in Catv mode Option Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionVHF/UHF Connecting to a standard antenna air system To connect in standard antenna mode airConnecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box To connect in set-top box mode OptionTV coaxial cables 1-supplied VHF/UHF port Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Remote Sensor Remote Sensor Controls Connecting the remote sensor back panelTo connect the remote sensor Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the remote sensor controlRemote sensor Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with an audio cableConnecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable Connecting a TV monitor displayConnecting a TV monitor or display Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To use the keyboard To use the remote controlStarting Media Center Software To use the mouseVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start My computer does not start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?How do I set up a dial-up connection? Support Options Immediate Help and SupportVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Resources for Additional Help and Support Sony online support Web siteSony Customer Information Services Center ExamplePage 231872301