VAIO User Guide

# Peripheral device

- 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.
- 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).
- 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 an External Microphone<Microphone jack equipped models>
- You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat, etc.
- 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.
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen.
- 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.

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

- About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function)
- About “BRAVIA” Sync
- Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function)
- Enjoying Sounds from Connected Audio System
- Initializing a USB HDD Device for Use with a PC<TV tuner board installed models>
- Operating “Control for HDMI”-Compatible Equipment
- Recording a Program to the USB HDD Device<TV tuner board installed models>
- Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function)
- Viewing Video from Connected Equipment
- Watching a Program Recorded in a USB HDD Device<TV tuner board installed models>