VAIO User Guide

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# 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.
The “Control for HDMI” function helps communication between “Control for HDMI”-compatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).

## To activate “Control for HDMI”

1. Connect the HDMI INPUT port [Details] of your VAIO computer and HDMI port of HDMI equipment with an HDMI cable (not supplied).

1. Turn on the connected equipment.

1. Press the HOME button on the remote, or the HOME button on the right side of the computer.

1. Select (Settings), External Inputs, HDMI Set-up, Control for HDMI, and On.

Hint

- By using the “BRAVIA” Sync Menu, you can turn on the connected HDMI equipment via the HDMI connection. To use the “BRAVIA” Sync Menu, press the SYNC MENU button on the remote commander.

## To confirm activation of “Control for HDMI”

1. Press the HOME button on the remote or on the right side of the computer.

1. Select (Settings), External Inputs, HDMI Set-up, and HDMI Device List.

When the connected equipment name is displayed on the Device List, then “Control for HDMI” has been activated. However if the name is not displayed, refer to the manual that came with the connected equipment and retry the settings.
Note

- If you turn on connected “Control for HDMI”-compatible equipment while Windows is running, the display may automatically switch to the equipment’s display. To avoid this, turn on the “Control for HDMI”-compatible equipment before starting Windows, or deactivate the “Control for HDMI” function.

Hint

- “Control for HDMI” is only available for connected Sony equipment that is compatible with “Control for HDMI.”

- When Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI” is connected and powered on, and Control for HDMI is set to On, Control for HDMI of the equipment is automatically activated.

Related Topic
About “BRAVIA” Sync