Sony VGX-XL3 - Manual (Page 26)

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and on the back panel of the VGX-XL3 computer. In this type of connection,
there will be separate audio connections.
Additional Notes:
• If your TV has a HDMI™ connector and a DVI connector, Sony ®
recommends using the HDMI connector.
• The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
• You cannot use HDMI and Component Video connections at the same
time.
• If device drivers other than the ones provided by Sony are used, the image
may not be displayed and the audio may not be heard. Always use the
device drivers provided by Sony for any updates.
• You can connect the HDMI to an A/V receiver/amp and audio will be heard
through the AV amp and then another HDMI cable can be connected from
the AV amp to the TV for the display. (Some protected video content may
not display with this type of connection. A direct connection is advised.)
VHF/UHF Connector (for Receiving Digital TV Transmission)
If you have an antenna for receiving the over-the-air signals transmitted by a
digital TV broadcasting system, you can connect it to receive these signals for
digital televisions, for example high definition TVs. Refer to the “Connecting to
an Antenna (air) for Digital Television System (ATSC Signal Standard)” in the
next section for more information.
Additional TV Connections
Note: Your VAIO ® VGX-XL3 computer is supplied with certain video cables.
Depending on your in home cable access, you may require extra cables,
adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer..
TV Signal Sources
You can connect your VGX-XL3 to receive TV signals from various TV signal
sources:
• Standard cable access
• Cable access with a cable provider subscription service through a
CableCARD™ (CableCARD not supplied with VGX-XL3).
• Cable access with a cable provider subscription service through a cable or
satellite set-top box (set-top box not supplied with VGX-XL3).