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VAIO Digital Studio® Computer VGC-RA820G Series VGC-RA920G Series Quick Start - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 2
or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 3
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® Agency. 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 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 4
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 online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 5
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. Puisque le faisceau laser utilis - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 6
Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A11L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Drive with the instructions, may approved in this manual could void - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 7
by the ACTA. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other problem is resolved. 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 Online Support - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 8
to your telephone directory under 'Privacy Issues' and/or 'Terms of Service.' For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 9
lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a fire - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 10
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5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 42 Connecting the Telephone and Modem 43 Connecting the Power Cords 45 Turning On Your Computer 46 Registering Your Computer 46 Turning Off Your Computer 47 11 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 13
Getting Started 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. 13 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 14
Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Video adapter - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 15
your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide - Provides instructions and helpful information on using the - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 16
Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 17
jacks on your computer and supplied accessories. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 18
Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 19
1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 20
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 21
begin reading the CD. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your computer is equipped with panels that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Do not force the panel covers or handle roughly. Opening the front panel covers Slide the upper front panel cover down - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 22
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. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 23
and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable. DVI-D monitor port Connection for a DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack†† Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 24
In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may supply 5.1 channel speakers as part of the accessory package. See your computer's specifications sheet for details on - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 25
's sound capability. The sub-woofer is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on page 35, for instructions. For information about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet . Go to the Sony online support - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 26
Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. EJECT 2 Opens - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 27
Advances to the next DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. VOLUME knob Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume as you turn the knob. MUTE Turns the sound off. Press again to restore sound. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. Press any key briefly to - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 28
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 29
the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 30
VAIO Digital one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of TV or video. REW button Press to move media backward at two speeds. RECORD My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 31
reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection Center Start menu. MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. 17 DVD MENU button Press to open the main menu - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 32
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. 4 Align the battery cover to the remote control. 5 Press down until the - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 33
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 33 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 34
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port. ✍ Install your equipment so that - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 35
(mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are configured-to-order (CTO), may be supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. For details about using - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 36
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 37
plug the sub-woofer's mini stereo plug into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer. 3 Plug the sub-woofer unit's power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the sub-woofer to the computer Front/Headphones jack Computer Sub-woofer unit AC - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 38
back panel of your computer. ❑ Follow the connection instructions provided with your speaker system. Audio jacks (computer back VAIO® computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ‡ Certain VAIO computers that are configured to order (CTO) may supply - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 39
For 6 channel-analog speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop-down menu on the left, select 6CH - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 40
5 Select Configuration and press OK. 6 From the section, Set sound output to match your system, use +/- to locate the appropriate speaker InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the WinDVD window. A shortcut - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 41
Configuring Software for Your Speaker System 6 From 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. 7 Click Apply, and - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 42
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse 42 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 43
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your telephone wall jack. To connect the modem 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and set aside. 2 Plug another telephone cable ( - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 44
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the telephone's cable into one of 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T cables to the Ethernet port, depending on your computer's Ethernet port specification. Using incorrect cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 45
Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords 45 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 46
VAIO Digital power. To turn on your computer Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support. About the benefits of registering with Sony ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 47
instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO . 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 48
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Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience. Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 50
the online Media Center User Guide You can find more information about using Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition software in the online Media Center User Guide. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 51
service connection available in your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is supplied with certain video - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 52
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection side of the splitter 2) TV coaxial cable (optional) TV coaxial cable (supplied) Splitter (optional) VHF/UHF port Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (optional) VHF/UHF 52 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 53
TV coaxial cable (optional) to your antenna outlet. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional). 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. To connect in standard antenna mode (air) Option - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 54
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 (optional) VHF/UHF IN Set-top box Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF OUT Splitter (optional) TV coaxial cable (optional) - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 55
the back panel of your set-top box. To connect in set-top box mode (Option 2) Audio R-In Audio L-In Composite Video Stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs (optional) Video -Out Audio-Out (L/R) VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF OUT Cable service access TV coaxial cables (1-supplied) VHF/UHF port 55 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 56
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable ( 4 Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the Audio-R (IN), Audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the back panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. ✍ You can connect your - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 57
the remote sensor to enable unobstructed communication with your remote control. Connecting the remote sensor (back panel) WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT Remote sensor (supplied) * Two (2) remote sensor controls are supplied. You can use your remote control to operate two separate set-top boxes. 57 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 58
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the remote sensor control's cable into either jack (1 or 2) located on the back - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 59
port, without covering the port. ✍ If the remote sensor control covers the infrared port on the set-top box, you cannot use the remote control supplied with the set-top box. Attaching the remote sensor control cable to a cable or satellite set-top box Remote sensor control Infrared port (Do not - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 60
Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting Other Devices This section illustrates how to connect other devices to your VAIO Digital Studio® computer. Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel or behind the lower bottom - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 61
or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) FRONT AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - EO INPUT L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) VID VIDEO * The video cable adapter is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's specifications sheet for information - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 62
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Connect the single-jack end of an audio cable (optional) to The Audio-In jacks may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor/display.) ✍ The video cable adapter is not necessary, if you use an S-video cable to connect your TV to the computer's TV out - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 63
Starting Media Center Software Starting Media Center Software You can instantly open Media Center features using the My Videos, My Pictures, My TV, or My Music buttons on your Media Center remote control or keyboard. You can also view recorded TV contents, by using - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 64
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a CD or DVD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using bootable media). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 66
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. 66 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 67
online Computer User Guide and individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. You can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 68
specific information using context-sensitive search features. To access the online user guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide - This online guide provides instructions - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 69
the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony online support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to common problems. ❑ An automated tutorial library that - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 70
feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6 Brief description of the issue. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972 - Sony VGC-RA825GY | Quick Start Guide - Page 71
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For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA *231872301*
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VAIO Digital Studio® Computer
VGC-RA820G Series
VGC-RA920G Series
Quick Start