topic VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1 in PCs & Accessories

VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

globenet — Wed, 03 May 2006 18:28:31 GMT

HI,
I have a A497XP and have just purchased the VGP-PRA1.
I can't seem to be able to the TV tuner in the VaioZone, appreciate some assistance.

In addition, in system devices, the ATK0100 ACPI Utility has a conflict, how can I correct this? Please assist.

When I plug in a USB 2.0 device, there's a pop-up asking user to plug in the device into another port. How do I fix this?

This is my first Vaio appreciate some assistance.

Thanks

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

stephanius — Wed, 03 May 2006 18:47:08 GMT

Hi Globenet,

the VGP-PRA1 does not have a TV tuner, it is the default A-series docking station. The TV-tuner docking station VGP-PRAV2 was never sold seperately and was only available bundled with A217S, A317S, A417S, A517S and A517S.

Sorry, but no clue what the ATK0100 is. Did you fiddle with the OS or drivers?

Does the USB problem occur with basic devices such as mice as well?

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

frmanel95 — Wed, 24 May 2006 09:44:41 GMT

Hi,
I have the same problem whit mine (PRAV1) and a errore code apperar (ID error=1205-0-0-20224-226).
A Speakers and USB port WOrk wery good.
If I try to use a remote control nothing happens.
Pls note then I tried use i PRAV1 whith a vaio Media and a sw runs ( I dont know if work good).
Anyware if I disconnect a Prav1 vaio zone work very well.

Thanks in advance for help

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Fri, 26 May 2006 18:09:58 GMT

I got the same error when I plug my VGN-A317M on my VGP-PRA1 docking station, Vaio Zone does not work ...

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

Blencogo — Fri, 26 May 2006 23:26:31 GMT

Hi everyone,

Have a look in Control Panel>>System>>Hardware>>Hardware Profiles.

Under the current profile, click on properties and make sure "This is a Portable Computer" is checked and select "The computer is Docked".

EDIT: globenet - right-click on the device with a conflict and select "Uninstall". Reboot your computer to reinstall the device and hopefully remove the conflict. I think this is the Advanced Power Management Controller,

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Sat, 27 May 2006 09:23:51 GMT

Hello and thank you Blencogo,
I modified the profile and unfortunately, it didn't seem to change anything. The IR receiver still doesn't appear in the device list ...

BTW : I checked the remote control batteries and they work.

I'm lost ...

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

Blencogo — Sat, 27 May 2006 16:59:43 GMT

Hi benfmv,

I am a little confused. Are you using a Vaio Zone Remote? Does the PRA1 come with a Remote and either a dedicated pair of speakers or a USB IR Receiver? The remote commander only installs if you have an IR Receiver - either stand alone or in the speakers (as the IR Receiver is built into the left speaker).

I wonder if your version of Vaio Zone does not support the remote commander? It is usually only bundled on Vaios that come with a remote. Did the docking station come with a disk?

Check if you have AvRmtCtr.exe and AvRmtRes.DLL in "C:\Program Files\Sony\Vaio Zone Remote Commander"

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Sat, 27 May 2006 18:44:21 GMT

I'm using a RM-VC10U remote control that I bought with the docking station. The package also included a pair of speakers that connect via USB. The USB IR receiver is located on the left speaker.

There was no disk with the docking station.

I checked and this file and DLL is not on my disk

It's weird because this station is supposed to be made for this series

Is there anywhere I can download "Remote Commander" ? My searches gave nothing.

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

Blencogo — Sat, 27 May 2006 19:36:58 GMT

Hi benfmv,

It doesn't sound like you have the PRA1 docking station - yours sounds much more advanced - sounds more like the docking station supplied as a package with the VGN-A317S. If it is, you won't have the correct version of Vaio Zone (TV Version) and won't have all the required drivers and utilities.

You could try downloading Vaio Zone and all the preinstalled drivers and utilities from here -

VGN-A417S Downloads

- I don't know if it will work but it should if you have the correct docking station.

Can you find the code number for the docking station - does it look like THIS VGN-PRA2 ?

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Sat, 27 May 2006 21:46:15 GMT

Got it (thanks to you) !

1 - Indeed, it's not a VGN-PRA1 but a VGN-PRAV1 (I learned this by looking under it).
2 - When you mentionned the "Remote Commander" program I did a research and learned that this software was probably in the .pac files of my recovery CD, and that I needed a software called "KCAP.EXE" to extract these .PAC files.
I found it, extracted the whole files and finally found the Remote Commander program.

An install and a reboot later, I pushed faithfully the Vaio button of the remote control, and VAIO Zone popped up !

You're the man !

At first I thought the remote control could be used in other software than Vaio Zone but it seems that it is proprietary and can't. Or am I wrong again ?

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

Blencogo — Sat, 27 May 2006 23:21:02 GMT

Congratulations benfmv !

Really pleased that you have managed to sort the problem. Sounds like you did it mainly for yourself, Well done!

Although the Remote Commander is designed for use with Vaio Zone, I think things like Volume Control work in other programs. You may have to add it to your Startup group so it loads on boot-up.

Have a look at page 100 onwards in your USER GUIDE

:smileygrin:

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

globenet — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:48:09 GMT

HI,

Where can I find the kcap.exe file?
I have the recover disks and remote that does not work as well.

My dock looks like the prav2 and has the TV tuner.

Appreciate some assistance.

Thanks

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

globenet — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:48:18 GMT

HI,

Where can I find the kcap.exe file?
I have the recover disks and remote that does not work as well.

My dock looks like the prav2 and has the TV tuner.

Appreciate some assistance.

Thanks

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:03:01 GMT

Hello,

Send me an e-mail at this adress : menkaapois -at- yahoo.fr.

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

Thalamus. — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:19:12 GMT

globenet posted:
Where can I find the kcap.exe file?
I have the recover disks and remote that does not work  as well.

Hi globnet,

You can download the file from here

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

frmanel95 — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:35:40 GMT

Hi,
unfortunaly I had the same problem Whit my PRAV1 docking station. I Made all you wrote but nothing change.
I Have a VGN A 217M Vaio bought in Italy (pls note there are a VGN A 217S sell here in italy whit a PRA1) and a VGN PRAV1 bought in USA, becouse someone of US sony guys on esupport said me that VGN PRAV1 (don't sell in europe) it's compatible whit ALL VGN A Sony Vaio!!
After see your post I tried to:
Download all NATIVE DRIVER OF VGN A 317s; nothing changes
Download a VAIO ZONE for VGN A 317s upgrade: I CAN'T install it becouse system say " I can't upgrade a Vaio Zone whit this installed version".
I don't know whta can I do... pls help me
Thanks in advance

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:47:09 GMT

Did you located and installed the Remote Commander program ?

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

globenet — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:10:50 GMT

benfmv

Thanks for your assistance with the remote commander.
After installing, the remote worked.

However, I was still unable to get the TV tuner to work.
What is the driver for the TV-tuner?

Were you able to get yours to work?

Please advise,
REgards.

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

frmanel95 — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:05:37 GMT

Did you located and installed the Remote Commander program ?

no I didn't.....

Re: VGN-A497GP & VGP-PRA1

benfmv — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:52:39 GMT

benfmv

Thanks for your assistance with the remote commander.
After installing, the remote worked.

However, I was still unable to get the TV tuner to work.
What is the driver for the TV-tuner?

Were you able to get yours to work?

Please advise,
REgards.

In fact I found the culprit it seems that it's the "Vaio TV Tuner Library" that prevents Vaio Zone from launching properly. At first I thought I simply had to re-install Vaio Zone but I was wrong.

It might be because my software version is intended for french computers and my docking station is a US one. Also I can't seem to be able to connect it to my antenna I'll give it another try tonight.

It's weird because I remember when I first succeeded to open Vaio Zone the TV option was present (but didn't work since not connected to an antenna).