Sony PCV-RZ49 Quick Start Manual

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Page 2 The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States.
Page 3 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
Page 4 Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Page 5 ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux.
Page 6: Regulatory Information
All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception. SONY PCV-1132 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-930-6972...
Page 7 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Page 8 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Page 9 Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ...13 Unpacking your Computer ...14 Locating Controls And Ports ...17 7 About the Front Panel ...18 About the Back Panel ...21 About the Sub-woofer ...24 About the Keyboard ...25 About the Remote Control ...28 Setting Up Your Computer ...33 Connecting a Display (Monitor) ...34 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ...36 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse ...39...
Page 12 Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition ...45 5 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition... 46 Setting Up TV Connections ... 48 Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box ... 52 Connecting the Remote Sensor... 55 Setting Up Additional Equipment... 58 Getting Started with Media Center ...
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started d 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 features.
Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍...
Page 15 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Unpacking your Computer...
Page 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports
Locating Controls And Ports And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Page 18: About The Front Panel
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel GUIDE MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO...
Page 19 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.
Page 20 Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 21: About The Back Panel
About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer. The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased.
Page 22 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
Page 23: Ethernet Port
Line In jack Connection for an audio device. continued Analog/Digital Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet.
Page 24: About The Sub-Woofer
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your system’s sound capability. Sub-woofer unit Right side Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit.
Page 25: About The Keyboard
About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Windows®...
Page 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION HELP Opens the Media Center Help guide. Records TV programs. PREV Press once to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press twice to return to the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track.
Page 27 DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
Page 28: About The Remote Control
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The Windows® XP Media Center Edition features are controlled with the supplied remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control.
Page 29: Start Button
MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press OK to activate the channel selection.) CLEAR button Use as a backspace key to delete entered text. REW button Press to move media backward at two speeds.
Page 30: Back Button
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start BACK button Press to return to the previous window VOLUME button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to reduce power consumption. Press any key briefly to resume normal operation. ENTER button Press to stop recording.
Page 31 To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ If your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to replace the batteries. If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Page 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
Page 33: Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer g Up Your Computer er This section describes how to set up your computer and peripheral equipment. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown.
Page 34: Connecting A Display (Monitor)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display play (Monitor) MONITOR...
Page 35 Connecting a Display (Monitor) To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Page 36: Connecting The Speakers And Sub-Woofer Unit
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack (yellow) on the back of the right speaker.
Page 37 Insert the RCA plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer unit Connect to Line Out jack on computer’s back panel AC Power (wall outlet)
Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit’s cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.
Page 39: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse Using an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking.
Page 40: Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located on the back panel of your computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack, located on the back panel of your computer.
Page 41: Connecting The Power Cords
Connecting the Power Cords Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords Connecting the Power Cords wer Cords KEYBOARD MOUSE...
Page 42: Turning On Your Computer
Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. For detailed instructions, see “Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,” on page 45, Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
Page 43: Turning Off Your Computer
Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.
Page 44 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
Page 45: Setting Up Microsoft Windows Xp Soft Windows Xp
Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP osoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition. Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
Page 46: Microsoft Windows Xp Media Center Edition
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition combines the multimedia features of a personal computer with the convenience of a home entertainment center. Media Center enables you to view, organize, store, and browse your photos, video/movie libraries, music playlists, and recorded TV programs, while running other software programs.
Page 47: Before You Begin Using Media Center
Connect the remote sensor control between your cable or satellite set-top box, and the remote sensor unit. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using these options to fully experience Media Center. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition...
Page 48: Setting Up Tv Connections
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your home. Your computer’s hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Page 49 Option 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection side of the splitter adapter.
Page 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)” on page 48. The antenna system in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system.
Page 51 To connect in standard antenna mode (air) Option 1 Antenna system TV coaxial cable VHF/UHF RF (optional) Combiner/Transformer (optional) Option 2 300-ohm Twin lead cable (optional) Antenna system (Air) ✍ 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.
Page 52: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Set-Top Box X
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box x You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set-top box. Option 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access.
Page 53 To connect in set-top box mode (Option 1) TV coaxial cable (optional) Cable service access (wall outlet) Splitter (optional) TV coaxial cable (optional) VHF/UHF port Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Set-top box VHF/UHF VHF/UHF TV coaxial cable (optional) TV coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF port...
Page 54 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Option 2 Connect one end of the TV 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. Connect a second TV coaxial cable (optional) to the Out jack on your set-top box.
Page 55: Connecting The Remote Sensor
Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can connect the remote sensor control to the remote sensor, which enables you to control the set-top box with the remote control.
Page 56 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Plug the remote sensor control’s cable into a jack (1 or 2) located on the back of the remote sensor. ✍ When you attach the remote control sensor to a cable or satellite set-top box, you can control the set-top box functions with your remote control.
Page 57 Place the remote sensor control above the set-top box’s infrared port: Attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the top of the set-top box. Press the remote sensor control onto the tape, ensuring that the front edge extends over the front of the box, as shown in the following illustration.
Page 58: Setting Up Additional Equipment
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Additional Equipment This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer. Connecting a VCR or camcorder with an audio cable Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the appropriate connections behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer or on the back panel.
Page 59 To connect a VCR or camcorder (Option 1) Video cassette recorder (VCR) Compatible camcorder Option 2 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer.
Page 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a TV monitor (display) Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your computer. Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of a video cable (optional).
Page 61: Getting Started With Media Center
Getting Started with Media Center You can start Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center edition and switch between different functions by pressing a button on the remote control, using your computer’s keyboard, or clicking the mouse. You can also record TV, watch videos, play music, and use other software programs.
Page 62 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Media Center Start Media Center Start Menu Returns Media Center to the Start menu. Back button Returns Media Center to the previous window. Media Center Help Opens the Media Center Help guide. Minimize button Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon and name on the taskbar.
Page 63 Close Window button Closes the Media Center window. My Videos Plays and sorts home videos. My Pictures Displays and sorts digital images and slide shows. My TV Plays and records TV programs. My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs. Create DVD Creates and writes videos to DVD media.
Page 64: Exploring Media Center
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Exploring Media Center You can use several options to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls, and start functions. Selecting items in Media Center Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border.
Page 65 Media Center — Media Playback Controls Channel Up and Down buttons Changes the TV channel up (+) or down (-). Play button Plays the selected media. Stop button Stops playback of selected media. Record button Records TV programs and stores them on the hard disk. Replay/Rewind button Moves TV programs and selected media backward.
Page 66: Starting The Media Center Setup Wizard
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your equipment and home environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. For more ❑...
Page 67: Using The Setup Wizard
Using the setup wizard The first time you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Follow the steps in Media Center setup wizard to properly activate and configure Media Center. The setup wizard tests your remote control, configures your Internet connection and TV broadcast signal, and sets up the Television Program Guide for your local area.
Page 68 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Check Remote Control — The Media Center uses this interactive step to ❑ verify that the remote control is communicating with the remote sensor. The LED on the remote control blinks when a button is pressed. Media Center - Check Your Remote Control ✍...
Page 69 Set up Internet Connection — The Media Center setup wizard uses an ❑ active Internet connection to set up and update your local Television Program Guide. If you have already established an Internet connection, you are asked to choose a download method. Select the appropriate download option, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 70 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Set up Television Signal — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that ❑ your computer is receiving the correct TV signal and local TV Program Guide. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, this step programs your remote to the box, enabling you to view premium channels.
Page 71 Set up Television Program Guide — The Media Center setup wizard ❑ enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to update your Television Program Guide. The Guide displays available channels, network, and program information. Media Center - Program Guide The message, “No data available”...
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Page 73: Using The Sound Blaster
Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card y ES Sound Card Congratulations! You’ve purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO®...
Page 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start From the InstallShield Wizard, click a check box to select software program(s) you want to install, or clear a checkbox to stop installation of an application. Click Next. After installation, you are prompted to restart your computer. ✍...
Page 75: About Creative Software Programs
About Creative Software Programs The Creative CD contains many software programs that make it easy for you to create, customize and listen to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for audio devices, and record sounds or music from various sources. The following programs are most important for the operation of your audio card.
Page 76 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Creative Audio HQ — View, audition, or set up the audio properties for ❑ one or more audio devices, using this software control center. Creative Audio HQ contains these features: SoundFont Control — Configure audio files and instruments. ❑...
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
Page 78 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”...
Page 79: Digital Output
Why can’t I hear sound when using the SP/DIF option for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card Play Control settings must be changed to support digital sound. Follow these steps to change the settings: From the Windows taskbar notification area, double-click on The Play Control dialog box appears.
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Page 81: Support Options Pport Options
Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support...
Page 82: Resources For Additional Help And Support
❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to common problems. ❑ * You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual application’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu. The software’s main window...
Page 83 Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available.

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