May i ask what type of vaio PC do you have??

If i'm not mistaken what you have mentioned that u have S-Video Connection ( also should have the Video & Audio input - those which have Yellow, Red and White Connection ). If that case then you can use ur freeview box to plug inside the PC to see the digital channel ( but still not so very digital because you are using the S-Video connection . )

Go to Vaio Zone. there should be a channel for Video Input.. then u have to use your Freeview box tv output ( either S-video or the Yellow, Red White connection to your VAIO PC). You should be able to see those digital pictures .

The socket SPDIF - is for the digital sound. If you have the digital sound system then you might able to use it. but not in your computer.. hehe..

Please let me know if still stuck up.. Remember once u connect your free view box to your PC, you can only change the channel by using ur free view digital box not the Vaio Zone remote control. Simple as that..

Hi I have an A417S with analogue tv tuner.  Couldn't find a compatible freeview box so I bought a Nebula digitv box - with usb connection.  Brilliant - tiny little box - just plugs into a usb port and you get all the channels - good reception too!