Using Vaio as dvd player

bollyp — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:00:36 GMT

I'd like to use my VGN-CR11Z as a dvd player with my new Sony Bravia KDL37W5500 tv. Can anyone advise me on which cable(s) I might need?
Thank you!

Re: Using Vaio as dvd player

Blencogo — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:40:38 GMT

Hi bollyp and welcome to Club Vaio.

You have a choice of two connections - but unfortunately you do not have the best connection as you do not have a HDMI output.

You can connect using a normal VGA computer monitor cable like these: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h__1_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=monitor+cable+5m&sprefix=monitor+cable

Or you can connect using a S-Video cable like these: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=S-Video+cable&x=0&y=0

Your Vaio and your Bravia have both these connections.

These both only send the picture - so you will need a cable from the Vaio's headphone socket to the Bravia's stereo sound input to carry sound ...... like these: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=3.5mm+stereo+jack+to+rca+male&x=9&y=18

bollyp — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:39:19 GMT

Thanks! Sounds like a lot of hassle though - may just have to get a DVD player, or better still a PS3 instead!