
* Display sold separately.
With
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
• SonicStage
TM
with MP3 Encoder &
SonicStage Mastering Studio
***
- With Click to
TM
- Advanced
Audio Mastering Software
• Adobe®Premier LE®- Video Editing Software
• Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40C GHz† with
HT Technology
• GigaBit Ethernet - Ready for the Network
Future
• High-Speed Internet Ready with
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• 800MHz Front Side Bus
• nVIDIA
®
GeForce4™MX 440-8x 64MB
• 64MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
• 8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
• Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK®(IEEE
1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections
• Optical Mouse
• Memory Stick
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 add-on 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, SonicStage Mastering Studio, 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. 5/03
®
Media Slot
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
PCV-RZ30GN2
P
ROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40C GHz†with
Intel
C
ACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
F
RONT SIDE BUS SPEED
800MHz
S
TANDARD RAM
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
HARD DRIVE
80GB
DVD-RW / CD-RW D
DVD-RW
max. DVD-RW read / 12x max. DVD-ROM read)
CD-RW
max. CD-RW read / 32X max. CD-ROM read)
CD-ROM
40X max. CD-ROM read / 24X Max. CD-RW read
LOPPY DISK DRIVE
F
3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
V
IDEO & GRAPHICS
nVIDIA®GeForce4™MX440-8x
64MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
VGA-out / DVI-Out
8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
Giga Pocket
board with TV Tuner
THERNET
E
GigaBit Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
ODEM
M
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
EXPANSION SLOTS
One 8x AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (two occupied)
Memory Stick
E
XPANSION BAY S
Two 5.25" Half-Height (occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
ORT CONNECTORS
P
Eight USB 2.0 (four front/four rear)
Two PS/2
1
One VGA/DVI Monitor Port
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
P
OWER REQUIREMENTS
295 watts max. / 100-120V ~4.7A (50/60Hz)
POWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
D
IMENSIONS (CPU)
7.7"(W) x 15"(H) x 15.4"(D)
EIGHT (CPU)
W
30.86 lbs.
!
Giga PocketTMPersonal Video Recorder
!
Import Analog Content - Watch and Record TV Programs
!
DVD-RW / CD-RW - With Click to DVD
!
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40C GHz†with HT Technology
!
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR / 80GB
!
64MB nVIDIA®GeForce4™MX 440-8x Graphics
!
GigaBit Ethernet / i.LINK
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
(expandable to 2.0GB)
††3
7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
(2X max. write / 1X max. rewrite / 4.8X
RIVE***
(8X max. write / 4X max. rewrite / 20X
(DVI output:1280x1024x60Hz max.)
TM
MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder
®
Media Slot
®
(Mouse/Keyboard)
®
Keyboard / PS/2®Optical Mouse
PCV
PCV
-RZ30GN2
-RZ30GN2
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™PC
TM
Software
††3
7200rpm HD
®
(IEEE 1394) / 8 USB 2.0 Connectors
RE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
P
S
ONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
Giga Pocket
TM
-
Personal Video Recorder
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Click to DVDTMPictureGear Studio
DVgate Plus™
SonicStage™ w/MP3 Encoder
VAIO Media
DVD Creation
TM
- Digital Photo
- Digital Video
TM
- Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
VAIO®recommends Microsoft
Windows®XP
OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Adobe®Premier®LE
®
Photoshop Elements
Adobe
Microsoft®Works®7.0 -
Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact
Management, and Database
Microsoft®Age of Empires®II
MoodLogic
Intuit Quicken®2003
Veritas®RecordNow
Microsoft®Money®2003
®
**5
2.5
2
New User Edition
TM
5
Microsoft®Encarta®Online
Screenblast®Acid® LE
®
Acrobat®Reader
Adobe
Apple QuickTime
RealNetworks®RealOneTMPlayer
NTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
A
McAfee®Security Center
VAIO®Recovery Wizard
®
®
TM**5
3
3
VAIO®Support Agent
NLINE CENTER
O
America Online
Netscape®Navigator
EarthLink TotalAccess
® 8**
MSN
ERVICE
S
®**
™**
One Year Limited Express Repair Service
IMITED WARRANTY
L
One Year Parts and Labor
TELEPHONE 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 5GB 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.
***
i.LINK
(IEEE 1394)
TM
-
Audio Mastering
- Digital Music
®
®
4
*
®
*
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