* Includes 17” Sony SDM-HS73 LCD Display
Personal Video
Video Audio Integrated Operation
Recorder &
DVD±RW Recorder
FEATURES
• Giga PocketTMPersonal Video Recorder
• Analog Video Input for 8mm or VHS
Camcorders
• Watch Live TV / Record Shows for Later Playback
• IR Remote Control and Receiver
• Internet TV Programming Guide
• DVD±RW / CD-RW Drive
TM
Software
DVD
***
- With Click to
• Sony Exclusive Software:
•
Click to DVD
create your own DVDs
• PictureGear Studio
• SonicStage
• DVgate Plus
TM
- DVD Creation Software - Easily
TM
- Digital Photo Software
TM
- Digital Music Software
TM
- Digital Video Software
• ATI Radeon™9200
• 64MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
• 8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
• Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.80C GHz† with
Hyper-Threading Technology
• 512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
• 120GB
††3
7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
• Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK
1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections
• Multi-Media Card Reader
Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of
varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured
to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with
respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may
choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you
and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer.
Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate
Plus, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and
Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks
are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice. Weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 10/03
With
®
(IEEE
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
PCV-RS422X
D
ISPLAY
Sony SDM-HS73 Flat Panel 17” LCD
P
ROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.80C GHz†with
®
Intel
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
RONT SIDE BUS SPEED
F
800MHz
S
TANDARD RAM
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
HARD DRIVE
††3
120GB
DVD±RW / CD-RW DRIVE***
DVD±RW
(4X max. write / 2X max. rewrite / 2X max. read)
-RW
+RW
read)
CD-RW
DVD-ROM
16X max. DVD-ROM Read / 40X max. CD-ROM
read
LOPPY DISK DRIVE
F
3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
V
IDEO & GRAPHICS
ATI Radeon™9200 64MB Video Memory
VGA-out / DVI-Out
/
TV-Out
8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
Giga Pocket
board with TV Tuner
THERNET
E
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
M
ODEM
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
E
XPANSION SLOTS
One 8x AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (two occupied)
Multi-Media Card Reader (Memory Stick
Compact Flash
TM
Drive
E
XPANSION BAY S
Two 5.25" Half-Height (occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
1
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
ORT CONNECTORS
P
Seven USB 2.0 (three front/four rear)
Two PS/2
One VGA/DVI Monitor Port / TV-Out
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port / One Line In
One 6pin i.LINK Port (rear)/ One 4pin (front)
One Headphone / One Microphone
S-Video: Two Inputs (front and rear)
Composite Video / Audio Inputs (front and rear)
Stereo Line Input/Output
Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)
UPPLIED ACCESSORIES
S
Speakers (Stereo)
IR Remote Control and Receiver
®
VAIO
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz)
P
OWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
D
IMENSIONS & WEIGHT (CPU)
7.7"(W) x 15"(H) x 15.4"(D)
30.86 lbs.
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™PC
¾
Giga PocketTMPersonal Video Recorder
¾
Import Analog Content - Watch and Record TV Programs
¾
DVD±RW / CD-RW - With Click to DVD
¾
17” Sony SDM-HS73 Flat Panel LCD Display
¾
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR / 120GB
¾
ATI RadeonTM9200 64MB with VGA, DVI, and TV-out
¾
Ethernet / i.LINK®1(IEEE 1394) / USB 2.0 / Multi-Media Card Reader
Hyper-Threading Technology
(expandable to 2.0GB)
7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
(4X max. write / 2.4X max. rewrite / 2.4X max.
(16X max. write / 10X max. rewrite / 32X max. read)
(DVI output:1280x1024x60Hz max.)
TM
MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder
TM
TM
Type I and Type II, IBM Micro
, and Smart Media
®
(Mouse/Keyboard)
TM
)
Keyboard / PS/2®Mouse
,
PCV
PCV
-RS422X
-RS422X
TM
Software
††3
7200rpm HD
***
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
RE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
P
S
ONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
Giga Pocket
Click to DVDTMPictureGear Studio
DVgate Plus
SonicStage
VAIO Media
TM
-
Personal Video Recorder
DVD Creation
TM
- Digital Photo
TM
- Digital Video
TM
- Digital Music
TM
- Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
VAIO®recommends Microsoft
®
Windows®XP
OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Microsoft®Works®7.0 -
Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact
Management, and Database
Microsoft®Age of Empires®II
MoodLogic®2.5 Trial
Intuit Quicken®2004
Microsoft®Money®2004
Microsoft®Encarta®Online
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader
Apple QuickTime
®
6
5
**
2
New User Edition
5
4
®
RealNetworks®RealOneTMPlayer
NTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
A
Norton®Internet SecurityTM90 Day Trial
VAIO®Recovery Wizard
3
3
**5
VAIO®Support Agent
NLINE CENTER
O
America Online
Netscape®Navigator
EarthLink TotalAccess
MSN®8
®**
®
**
™**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service
L
IMITED WARRANTY
One Year Parts and Labor
T
ELEPHONE SUPPORT
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
† GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect appli-
cation performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to Hard Drive capacity. Accessible
capacity may vary.
* Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
*** DVD compatibility is not universal.
1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.
2 Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
3 A portion of Hard Disk space is reserved for the recovery partition.
4 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online version. Internet
access required; additional fees (including telephone/long distance charges) may
also apply.
5 Certain features are time limited.
6 Teen content may be suitable for persons age 13 and older. May contain violent
content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.