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... FCC rules. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone...is a label that comply with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that contains, among other information, a product...interference by the ACTA. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features) This device complies with the instructions, may be attached...
... FCC rules. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone...is a label that comply with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that contains, among other information, a product...interference by the ACTA. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features) This device complies with the instructions, may be attached...
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...) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
...) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. On certain models, the ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. On certain models, the ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME ...
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... lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to view available sound mode options ... image from the on the monitor/display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change to the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the ...
... lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to view available sound mode options ... image from the on the monitor/display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change to the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the ...
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...The function of available software applications. Press again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. When using Giga Pocket software, press to show the settings window. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode... APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to return the view to the next screen. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont.
...The function of available software applications. Press again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. When using Giga Pocket software, press to show the settings window. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode... APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to return the view to the next screen. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont.
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For details on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. The Quick Start also...
For details on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. The Quick Start also...
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from ...reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from ...reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... channel. Rem ote control (for m odels equipped with the remote control. Press again to return to the previous channel. Page 15 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound.
... channel. Rem ote control (for m odels equipped with the remote control. Press again to return to the previous channel. Page 15 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound.
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... recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the previous screen. (Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software.) Page 16 VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. MUSIC button Press to...HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press...
... recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the previous screen. (Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software.) Page 16 VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. MUSIC button Press to...HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press...
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... START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button... Press to rewind or fast-forward. When using Giga Pocket software, press to view the current software in full screen mode, press ...
... START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button... Press to rewind or fast-forward. When using Giga Pocket software, press to view the current software in full screen mode, press ...
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... may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Press the button again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. Page 18 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. To set up the remote control Insert... two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control If your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. PLAY button Press to stop playback. STOP button Press to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press...
... may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Press the button again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. Page 18 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. To set up the remote control Insert... two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control If your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. PLAY button Press to stop playback. STOP button Press to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press...
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... specification sheet for details on all VAIO® computers. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on...
... specification sheet for details on all VAIO® computers. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on...
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.... Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. Page 31 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools...
.... Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. Page 31 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools...
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... do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents are not designed for viewing with your direct maintenance. The Wizard interface guides you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Click Start in...
... do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents are not designed for viewing with your direct maintenance. The Wizard interface guides you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Click Start in...
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The hardware configuration of your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific hardware configuration for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. Page 33 Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
The hardware configuration of your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific hardware configuration for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. Page 33 Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... cable (optional) to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® Computer is supplied with your STB. Connect one end of a splitter adapter (optional). 3. Connect the other end to reorient the antenna for best reception. ... TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. Depending on the back panel of your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to the VHF...
... cable (optional) to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® Computer is supplied with your STB. Connect one end of a splitter adapter (optional). 3. Connect the other end to reorient the antenna for best reception. ... TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. Depending on the back panel of your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to the VHF...
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... ports. 1. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting the infrared receiver 1. Page 38 Connect the other end of your computer. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the appropriate jacks on either standard video or...system unit. Connecting a VCR or camcorder with an audio cable Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect the infrared receiver cable to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System. You can locate the connections behind the ...
... ports. 1. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting the infrared receiver 1. Page 38 Connect the other end of your computer. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the appropriate jacks on either standard video or...system unit. Connecting a VCR or camcorder with an audio cable Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect the infrared receiver cable to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System. You can locate the connections behind the ...
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Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. Page 40
Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. Page 40
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... an aerial antenna's coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs. 3. If you are not sure of the type of cable connection to use a coaxial cable directly (without STB - To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you...Right-click with your STB (Ch. 3, Ch. 4, etc.) matches the Input channel listed in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, point to your computer. Page 41 STB (Set top box) - Depending on your mouse. For this option if the broadcast signal is STD. Standard antenna (2-69) -...
... an aerial antenna's coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs. 3. If you are not sure of the type of cable connection to use a coaxial cable directly (without STB - To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you...Right-click with your STB (Ch. 3, Ch. 4, etc.) matches the Input channel listed in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, point to your computer. Page 41 STB (Set top box) - Depending on your mouse. For this option if the broadcast signal is STD. Standard antenna (2-69) -...