Connecting AV Devices

To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder® integrated device

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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 Computer manual for more information.

Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector.

 

TV

Mini Docking Station

 

To OPTICAL OUT

 

TO S VIDEO

To S Video Input

 

Video cable (not supplied)

Digital Surround Headphone

 

(not supplied)

 

To Digital IN

Optical digital cable

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-XG9 manual To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device, To connect a TV or a Video Deck

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