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Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box STB, To connect in STB mode Option 1

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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using the set-top box (STB) setup, you can change channels only through the STB, using its controls or the supplied remote commander. When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels. You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels, if the device is capable of controlling the STB. To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF IN port on the back panel of your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set-top box (STB) (3). Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter device (5) (not supplied). 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable (6) (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter device (5). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (7) on the computer. 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (8) (not supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter device (5). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (9) on the rear of your TV monitor or display.

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Using Your VAIO Computer
Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB)
You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using the set-top
box (STB) setup, you can change channels only through the STB, using its controls or the supplied remote commander.
When using the STB setup:
A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels. You can use your TV remote control to set the TV
to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider.
You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels, if the device is capable of
controlling the STB.
To connect in STB mode (Option 1)
1
Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other
end to the VHF/UHF IN port on the back panel of your set-top box (STB) (3).
2
Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set-top box (STB) (3). Connect
the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter device (5) (not supplied).
3
Connect a third TV coaxial cable (6) (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter device (5). Connect the other
end to the
VHF/UHF
input port (7) on the computer.
4
Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (8) (not supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter device (5). Connect the
other end to the VHF/UHF input port (9) on the rear of your TV monitor or display.