To connect a TV or a video deck | Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 instruction

Connecting AV Devices

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To connect a Dolby Digital™ Decorder integrated device

Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay and connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic sound.

To connect a TV or a video deck

Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. You also need to set up the TV configuration system. See “To select the display” in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for more information.

✍Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector.

	TV
	Mini Docking Station
	Power
	To S Video Input
	To Digital IN
To OPTICAL	TO S VIDEO
OUT

Video cable (not supplied)	Optical digital cable

To Headphone

✍You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector.

Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not support Dolby Digital, otherwise, the speakers or your hearing may be damaged by the increased volume. Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station.

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Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device, To connect a TV or a video deck

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Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Welcome Features Vaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Vaio Notebook Other Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsPage Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Left Back Locating the Controls and ConnectorsRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery Power Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer To close the intercooler flap Closing the Front Panel Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide mode Vaio Action Setup Launcher mode Using the Jog Dial Control Action Description Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial Control Vaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Internal TimerLink Interface Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Vaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Light Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Vaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the Touchpad To Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive To insert a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gently To insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert a PC card Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Link cables Using Smart ConnectUsing Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication Devices Approximately 15 degrees Infrared port To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle Mode To activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving Modes To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone Line Back Connecting the Mini Docking StationConnecting the Mini Docking Station Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Docking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station To connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting AV DevicesConnecting AV Devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display Press Result Connecting an External Display To connect a projectorTo select a display To connect external speakers Connecting External Speakers To connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand My computer does not start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Vaio Notebook User Guide My software program locks up or crashes Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCan’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station My computer locks up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROMPointer does not move My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My touchpad does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work My mouse does not work Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down My PC card is not working Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power Management Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Changing the Window design of Sony Software Enter Key Replacing a KeycapTo replace a keycap Replacing a Keycap To remove a memory module Adding Memory Adding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding Memory Specifications Limited Warranty Specifications ModelAccessories Service Temperature BatteryDimensions Weight Index USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15