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... Your new Media Changer/ Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. DualDisc™ media used with this product. VGP-XL1B User Guide iii Attention Regarding DualDisc™ media: This product ...trademarks of disc holders or in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Digital Living System, and iLINK, are trademarks or registered trade- USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END...
... Your new Media Changer/ Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. DualDisc™ media used with this product. VGP-XL1B User Guide iii Attention Regarding DualDisc™ media: This product ...trademarks of disc holders or in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Digital Living System, and iLINK, are trademarks or registered trade- USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END...
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... Changer/Recorder Notes 7 Operating System 7 Support Resources 9 Documentation 9 User Guide 9 VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety Guide 9 Installing VGP-XL1B 10 Step 1: Before You Begin 10 Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD 11 Important Installation Note 11 Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer 18 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features 19 Manage Discs 20 Manage Discs Tools 20 Managing Your Media...
... Changer/Recorder Notes 7 Operating System 7 Support Resources 9 Documentation 9 User Guide 9 VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety Guide 9 Installing VGP-XL1B 10 Step 1: Before You Begin 10 Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD 11 Important Installation Note 11 Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer 18 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features 19 Manage Discs 20 Manage Discs Tools 20 Managing Your Media...
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Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder 26 My Changer 26 My Changer Music 27 Copy Music 28 Important Notes 29 Helpful Hints 30 Archive TV 31 Important Notes 32 Helpful Hints 33 Connecting Multiple Changers 34 Multiple Changer Limitations 34 Helpful Hint 36 Disconnecting/Moving the Changer 36 Trouble Shooting 37 Media Issues 37 Hardware Issues 37 Software Issues 41 vi VGP-XL1B User Guide
Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder 26 My Changer 26 My Changer Music 27 Copy Music 28 Important Notes 29 Helpful Hints 30 Archive TV 31 Important Notes 32 Helpful Hints 33 Connecting Multiple Changers 34 Multiple Changer Limitations 34 Helpful Hint 36 Disconnecting/Moving the Changer 36 Trouble Shooting 37 Media Issues 37 Hardware Issues 37 Software Issues 41 vi VGP-XL1B User Guide
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library. What is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.
VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library. What is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.
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... to designate that comes with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. Please copy responsibly. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you with the... (Non-HD TV tuner). 1. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B User Guide Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
... to designate that comes with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. Please copy responsibly. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you with the... (Non-HD TV tuner). 1. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B User Guide Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
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Button to changer/recorder. Front Panel Feature Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load Button Eject Button Description Turn power on/off to load media into the changer/ recorder. Button to eject or unload media from the changer/recorder VGP-XL1B User Guide 5 See online specifications sheet for optical drive information.
Button to changer/recorder. Front Panel Feature Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load Button Eject Button Description Turn power on/off to load media into the changer/ recorder. Button to eject or unload media from the changer/recorder VGP-XL1B User Guide 5 See online specifications sheet for optical drive information.
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... is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to five VGP-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to four additional VGPXL1B changers. Operating System The operating system for the host computer ...Laser Product. VGP-XL1B User Guide 7 Important Changer/Recorder Notes: • There are two i.LINK® ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to...
... is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to five VGP-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to four additional VGPXL1B changers. Operating System The operating system for the host computer ...Laser Product. VGP-XL1B User Guide 7 Important Changer/Recorder Notes: • There are two i.LINK® ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to...
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...information about the installation and operation of your XL1B, please be sure you with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. User Guide: The user guide is contained in the packaging materials. VGP-XL1B User Guide 9 The guide, in Media Center. Copy Protection Notice Please copy responsibly.... Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product, online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in printed format, ...
...information about the installation and operation of your XL1B, please be sure you with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. User Guide: The user guide is contained in the packaging materials. VGP-XL1B User Guide 9 The guide, in Media Center. Copy Protection Notice Please copy responsibly.... Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product, online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in printed format, ...
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...to install the missing operating system software before continuing. During this process, if a required system software component is outdated or not found, you will be presented with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 to properly run the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. The first part...Start button, and then click Run. VGP-XL1B User Guide 11 Important Installation Note Before beginning the software CD installation process, go to update any drivers or firmware that your optical drive) and click OK. To install the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD 1 From the ...
...to install the missing operating system software before continuing. During this process, if a required system software component is outdated or not found, you will be presented with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 to properly run the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. The first part...Start button, and then click Run. VGP-XL1B User Guide 11 Important Installation Note Before beginning the software CD installation process, go to update any drivers or firmware that your optical drive) and click OK. To install the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD 1 From the ...
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 15 f Once all Software updates have been ...system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears. Event 3 • The installation program has detected all critical updates have been installed, begin the Sony® Software CD installation again. When complete, insert the Sony Changer.../Recorder Software CD into the optical drive and restart the installer. d From the list of available optional software updates, select the associated check box for the updates to take affect. Make sure that Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media...
VGP-XL1B User Guide 15 f Once all Software updates have been ...system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears. Event 3 • The installation program has detected all critical updates have been installed, begin the Sony® Software CD installation again. When complete, insert the Sony Changer.../Recorder Software CD into the optical drive and restart the installer. d From the list of available optional software updates, select the associated check box for the updates to take affect. Make sure that Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media...
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To verify using Media Center 1 Start Media Center. 2 From the Start menu, select More Programs and then look for VGP-XL1B under Medium Changers. To verify using Device Manager 1 Click Start from the Window taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab...
To verify using Media Center 1 Start Media Center. 2 From the Start menu, select More Programs and then look for VGP-XL1B under Medium Changers. To verify using Device Manager 1 Click Start from the Window taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab...
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 19 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features Once you need to control the discs stored in the Changer/Recorder. • Load discs to make room for viewing in Media Center. Unload the disc from the Changer/ Recorder from Media Center or manually. • The Media Center Start ...tools you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD, the following changes occur: • The More Programs main page will be modified to include a new menu option titled My Changer. • Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start ...
VGP-XL1B User Guide 19 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features Once you need to control the discs stored in the Changer/Recorder. • Load discs to make room for viewing in Media Center. Unload the disc from the Changer/ Recorder from Media Center or manually. • The Media Center Start ...tools you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD, the following changes occur: • The More Programs main page will be modified to include a new menu option titled My Changer. • Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start ...
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... ask if you to update the library with the new disc(s). • Sort the changer library by selecting the Eject button. Remove media from Windows Explorer or My Computer. 20 VGP-XL1B User Guide This is found, the volume name displays. Note: Any disc in the library. Type allows ...you want to verify the number of discs in the changer for each type of all media in the Changer/Recorder. Manage ...
... ask if you to update the library with the new disc(s). • Sort the changer library by selecting the Eject button. Remove media from Windows Explorer or My Computer. 20 VGP-XL1B User Guide This is found, the volume name displays. Note: Any disc in the library. Type allows ...you want to verify the number of discs in the changer for each type of all media in the Changer/Recorder. Manage ...
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 21 Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. You can access and manage that portion of your disc library. The Manage Discs main.... Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to load your media library stored in the changer sorted by name or type. This new feature was added to Media Center during the installation of all media in the Changer/Recorder from the VAIO® feature Manage Discs located on the More Programs main page.
VGP-XL1B User Guide 21 Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. You can access and manage that portion of your disc library. The Manage Discs main.... Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to load your media library stored in the changer sorted by name or type. This new feature was added to Media Center during the installation of all media in the Changer/Recorder from the VAIO® feature Manage Discs located on the More Programs main page.
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...main page showing the title and type of media that can be stored in the changer include: Select this ... Note: Data DVDs show up as DVD-RAM in the drive. Error Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is unreadable. 22 VGP-XL1B User Guide For additional features, links directly ...to blank discs. Audio CD Plays CDs. Note: Only Redbook Audio Cds are scanned and identified, they appear on the Manage Discs screen. Media Disc(s) "Types" Once new discs are supported....
...main page showing the title and type of media that can be stored in the changer include: Select this ... Note: Data DVDs show up as DVD-RAM in the drive. Error Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is unreadable. 22 VGP-XL1B User Guide For additional features, links directly ...to blank discs. Audio CD Plays CDs. Note: Only Redbook Audio Cds are scanned and identified, they appear on the Manage Discs screen. Media Disc(s) "Types" Once new discs are supported....
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..., are not supported and any damage caused will not by covered by your Sony® warranty applicable service agreements. • Identifying information (metadata), may cause damage to move the Changer/Recorder if there are discs in thickness. • Discs that are the ...be between 1.2 and 1.5 mm in the carousel. Note: The VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder does not support DualDisc™ media. These discs must be available for all discs before moving. Supported Media CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+-R/RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer) media, Redbook audio CDs, DVD-Video movie discs [Region 1 = U.S./...
..., are not supported and any damage caused will not by covered by your Sony® warranty applicable service agreements. • Identifying information (metadata), may cause damage to move the Changer/Recorder if there are discs in thickness. • Discs that are the ...be between 1.2 and 1.5 mm in the carousel. Note: The VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder does not support DualDisc™ media. These discs must be available for all discs before moving. Supported Media CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+-R/RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer) media, Redbook audio CDs, DVD-Video movie discs [Region 1 = U.S./...
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... with loading discs into the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder for the first time, please do the following: 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the host computer and is turned on. 2 Make sure the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet connection is working properly. 3 Start Media Center Setup and verify that...
... with loading discs into the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder for the first time, please do the following: 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the host computer and is turned on. 2 Make sure the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet connection is working properly. 3 Start Media Center Setup and verify that...
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...and categorized by Media Center to update your entertainment system and offer separate features. Note: DVD media can take up to 60 seconds to update your media library with new disc information. After new discs are distinct areas in your media library before viewing in the Changer's drive. ...scanned. VGP-XL1B User Guide 25 The Found New Discs message appears on to the new account, and then reload and rescan the audio CDs again. • My Changer Music (Sony® Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are loaded, do the following. The only Media Changer/Recorder ...
...and categorized by Media Center to update your entertainment system and offer separate features. Note: DVD media can take up to 60 seconds to update your media library with new disc information. After new discs are distinct areas in your media library before viewing in the Changer's drive. ...scanned. VGP-XL1B User Guide 25 The Found New Discs message appears on to the new account, and then reload and rescan the audio CDs again. • My Changer Music (Sony® Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are loaded, do the following. The only Media Changer/Recorder ...
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... in their appropriate carriers for safe keeping. or • Press the Eject button on the Changer/Recorder one disc at a time. If the disc is a Sony® feature added to Media Center when you wish to remove each disc you installed the included software CD. You must... on the Changer/Recorder two times to eject all discs in the changer drive. Remember to eject. The My Changer feature contains three components: • My Changer Music • Copy Music • Archive TV (Displays only if your system has a TV tuner) 26 VGP-XL1B User Guide To eject discs using Media Center.
... in their appropriate carriers for safe keeping. or • Press the Eject button on the Changer/Recorder one disc at a time. If the disc is a Sony® feature added to Media Center when you wish to remove each disc you installed the included software CD. You must... on the Changer/Recorder two times to eject all discs in the changer drive. Remember to eject. The My Changer feature contains three components: • My Changer Music • Copy Music • Archive TV (Displays only if your system has a TV tuner) 26 VGP-XL1B User Guide To eject discs using Media Center.
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... Rollup2. Event: Media Center screen minimizes during identification of Update Rollup2 for Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Event: Problems occur with the communication between the changer and the host ...computer. • Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer. Comment: • The DISCover Console conflicts with Media Center after installing Update Rollup2 for Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. VGP-XL1B...
... Rollup2. Event: Media Center screen minimizes during identification of Update Rollup2 for Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Event: Problems occur with the communication between the changer and the host ...computer. • Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer. Comment: • The DISCover Console conflicts with Media Center after installing Update Rollup2 for Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. VGP-XL1B...
