
* 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
Creation Software
DVD
®
• Intel
Pentium®4 Processor 3GHz
***
- With Click to
†
with HT
Technology
• SonicStageTMwith MP3 Encoder & SonicStage
Mastering Studio
Software
TM
- Advanced Audio Mastering
• Adobe®Premier LE®- Video Editing Software
• nVIDIA®GeForce™FX5200 128MB
• TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out
• 8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
• GigaBit Ethernet - Ready for the Network
Future
•
High-Speed Internet Ready with
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX Fast Ethernet
®
• Sony
Subwoofer and Stereo Speakers
• 1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR
• 160GB
• Memory Stick
††3
7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
®
Media Slot
• Optical Mouse
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
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™PC
¾
Giga PocketTMPersonal Video Recorder
¾
SonicStage Mastering StudioTMAudio Software
¾
DVD±RW / CD-RW - With Click to DVD
¾
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3GHz†with HT Technology
¾
1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR / 160GB
¾
128MB nVIDIA®GeForce™FX5200 Graphics w/TV-out
¾
Sony®Subwoofer and Stereo Speakers / GigaBit Ethernet
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
PCV-RZ36G
P
ROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3GHz†with Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology
C
ACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
F
RONT SIDE BUS SPEED
800MHz
S
TANDARD RAM
1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR
HARD DRIVE
160GB
3
††3
7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
DVD±RW / CD-RW D
DVD±RW
(4X max. write / 2X max. rewrite / 2X max. read)
-RW
+RW
(4X max. write / 2.4X max. rewrite / 2.4X max. read)
CD-RW
(16X max. write / 10X max. rewrite / 32X max. read)
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
nVIDIA®GeForce™FX5200 w/TV-Out
128MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI Output:
1280x1024x60Hz max.)
8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
Giga Pocket
board with TV Tuner
THERNET
E
GigaBit Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-
TM
MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder
TX/1000Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
ODEM
M
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
E
XPANSION SLOTS
One 8x AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (two occupied)
Memory Stick
E
XPANSION BAY S
®
Media Slot
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
One VGA/DVI Monitor Port / TV-Out Port
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port / One Line In
(Mouse/Keyboard)
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) w/Subwoofer
IR Remote Control and Receiver
®
Keyboard / PS/2®Optical Mouse
VAIO
P
OWER REQUIREMENTS
295 watts max. / 100-120V ~4.7A (50/60Hz)
P
OWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
D
IMENSIONS (CPU)
7.7"(W) x 15"(H) x 15.4"(D)
EIGHT (CPU)
W
30.86 lbs.
(expandable to 2.0GB)
RIVE***
PCV
PCV
-RZ36G
-RZ36G
TM
Creation Software
††3
7200rpm HD
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
S
ONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
Giga Pocket
®
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Click to DVDTMPictureGear Studio
DVgate Plus™
SonicStage
VAIO Media
TM
-
Personal Video Recorder
DVD Creation
TM
- Digital Photo
- Digital Video
™
- Digital Music
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
Microsoft®Encarta®Online
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader
Apple QuickTime
®
**5
2.5
2
New User Edition
TM
5
®
®
RealNetworks®RealOneTMPlayer
NTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
A
McAfee®Security Center
VAIO®Recovery Wizard
3
3
TM**5
VAIO®Support Agent
NLINE CENTER
O
America Online
Netscape®Navigator
EarthLink TotalAccess
® 8**
MSN
®**
®
™**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service
LIMITED WARRANTY
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 application performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to Hard Drive capaci-
ty. 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 prod-
uct 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 tele-
phone/long distance charges) may also apply.
5 Certain features are time limited.
i.LINK
(IEEE 1394)
TM
-
Audio Mastering
®
®
4
***
®
*