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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:
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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)
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When you connect your computer to a set-top box, use a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs on one end and the straight plug on the other end. You
cannot use a stereo A/V cable with the L-shaped plug.
1
Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end
to the VHF/UHF input 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 output port on the set-top box (STB) (3). Connect
the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your TV monitor or display.
3
Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks
(7) and the Video output jack (8) on the back panel of your set-top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors.
Connect the other end to the
A/V INPUT
jack (9) on the computer.
4
If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video output port (11)
on the back panel of the set-top box (STB) (3). Connect the other end to the
S VIDEO
input port (12) on the computer.
