VAIO User Guide

# Peripheral device

- About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function)
- This topic explains the settings for the “Control for HDMI” function.
- About Media Remote
- Media Remote allows another device (for example, smartphone, PC) to control an input state other than PC such as HDMI input function via the network.
- About “BRAVIA” Sync
- With the “BRAVIA” Sync function, you can use the computer’s remote to operate “Control for HDMI”-compatible equipment that is connected to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable.
- Changing Settings from the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function)
- Use the settings menu to customize the display and sound settings, etc.
- Connecting a VCR or DVD Player
- Connect a VCR or DVD player to your VAIO computer to watch video on the computer screen.
- Connecting an Audio System
- Connect an audio system such as an AV amplifier or a home theater system to your VAIO computer.
- Connecting to a Home Network
- You can enjoy various content (for example, photo/music/video files) stored on DLNA-certified media servers. The home network feature allows you to enjoy network content in other rooms.
- Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function)
- Use the menu screen to customize the settings and change the input source.
- Enjoying Sounds from Connected Audio System
- Change the sound setting on your VAIO computer to output an audio signal to a connected audio system.
- Initializing a USB HDD Device for Use with a PC<TV tuner board installed models>
- It is necessary to initialize a USB HDD device recorded with programs in order to use it with a PC.
- Operating “Control for HDMI”-Compatible Equipment
- With the “Control for HDMI” function, you can operate “Control for HDMI”-compatible equipment that is connected to your VAIO computer.
- Recording a Program to the USB HDD Device<TV tuner board installed models>
- Your VAIO computer can record a program to a USB HDD device connected to the MONITOR ONLY USB port.
- Viewing Video from Connected Equipment
- Switch the input selector of your VAIO computer so that the signal from a connected VCR or DVD player appears on the computer screen.
- Watching a Program Recorded in a USB HDD Device<TV tuner board installed models>
- The following explains how to play back the programs recorded in a USB HDD device.

### You might be looking for the following topics:

- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Connecting an External Microphone<Microphone jack equipped models>
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function