Sony PCV-RS710G - Vaio Desktop Computer, User Manual

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You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous
section,
Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) . Depending on the type of antenna system in your home, your
connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor
antenna system.
If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception.
Option 1
1.
Connect one end of a 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.
Option 2
1.
Connect both ends of the antenna's twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on the combiner/transformer.
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 m ode (air)
Your VAIO
®
computer is supplied with an certain cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require
extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.
Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB)
You can connect your Giga Pocket
®
system to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using
the set-top box (STB) setup, you can only change channels through the STB, using its controls or supplied remote control.
When using the STB setup:

The Giga Pocket remote control cannot be used to change TV channels. You can use the Giga Pocket remote control
to set Giga Pocket software to the appropriate channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or to the direct video input
specified by your cable or satellite service provider.
 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.
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