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Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal
Video Recorder
The following instructions describe how to set up additional devices, such as a VCR or camcorder, to record information using the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder System. These
instructions supersede those found in the electronic VAIO® Computer User Guide.
Connecting VCR or camcorder using A/V and S-video cables
Your computer has audio and video connection capabilities that support A/V and S-video cables.
Before you begin, verify whether your VCR or camcorder requires a standard video or S-video
connection. Your computer does not support a standard 1/8 mini stereo to RCA cable.
Option 1
1 Connect the mini-jack end of an optional A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (VMCN320TP) to
the AV In jack located on the left side of your computer.
2 Connect the triple RCA plugs into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or
camcorder.
Option 2
1 Connect an optional S-video cable to the S Video In jack located on the left side of your
computer.
2 Connect the other end of the S-video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR
or camcorder.
3 Connect the mini-jack end of an optional A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (VMCN320TP) to
the AV In jack on the left side of the computer.
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4 Connect the composite audio L and R plugs of the A/V cable to the appropriate jacks on your
compatible VCR or camcorder.
✍ If your computer is conn ected to an opt ional port re plicat or, you must connect t he A/V cable to the A V In
jack located on t he left side of t he comput er. The Aud io In jack s (compo site aud io L a nd R j acks) locat ed
on the back of the port replicator are not designed to support the Giga Pocket® Personal Video
Recorder System.
Connecting a VCR or Camcorder to the Computer
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
S Video In
S-video cable
(optional)
Compatible camcorder
A/V cable (optional)
AV In
✍ To order accessory parts for your VAIO computer, visit the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center
(DAPC) at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/web/index.jsp or call them at 1-800-488-SONY (7669).
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