VAIO User Guide

# Peripheral device

- About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function)
- This topic explains the settings for the “Control for HDMI” function.
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the device for sound output.
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- You can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection.
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied).
- Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function)
- Use the menu screen to customize the settings and change the input source.
- 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.
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen.
- 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.
- Selecting Display Modes
- You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer.
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays.
- Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function)
- Use the settings menu to customize the settings such as the display and sound settings.

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

- About Media Remote
- About “BRAVIA” Sync
- Connecting a VCR or DVD Player
- Connecting an Audio System
- Connecting an External Microphone<Microphone jack equipped models>
- Connecting to a Home Network
- Enjoying Sounds from Connected Audio System
- Viewing Video from Connected Equipment
- Watching a Program Recorded in a USB HDD Device<TV tuner board installed models>