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...Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Subscriptions to software may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital...computer, and may be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements ...
...Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Subscriptions to software may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital...computer, and may be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements ...
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...contact your Sony Media Changer/Recorder. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in this product will increase eye hazard. Model Number: Serial Number: Safety Information and Caution Your Media Changer/Recorder installed...Media Changer/Recorder to qualified personnel only. Located on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. DANGER: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
...contact your Sony Media Changer/Recorder. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in this product will increase eye hazard. Model Number: Serial Number: Safety Information and Caution Your Media Changer/Recorder installed...Media Changer/Recorder to qualified personnel only. Located on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. DANGER: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
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...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO,... parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. The software described herein is prohibited. VAIO® VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO,... parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. The software described herein is prohibited. VAIO® VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
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Contents Introduction 1 What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder 1 VGP-XL1B Features 2 System Requirements 3 Update Rollup 2 3 Product Specifications 3 Getting Started 4 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Important 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...
Contents Introduction 1 What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder 1 VGP-XL1B Features 2 System Requirements 3 Update Rollup 2 3 Product Specifications 3 Getting Started 4 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Important 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...
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... not found , the install process will be made for Windows® Update Rollup 2. Product Specifications For complete hardware specifications, go to hard drive capacity. MB means one million bytes when referring to http:// www....Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 with Update Rollup 2. • Additional operating system software: Microsoft®.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. • i.LINK®/FireWire (IEEE1394) port • 500MB1 of free hard disk space Update Rollup 2 During the installation of the included Sony® Software CD, an automatic check will continue. VGP...
... not found , the install process will be made for Windows® Update Rollup 2. Product Specifications For complete hardware specifications, go to hard drive capacity. MB means one million bytes when referring to http:// www....Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 with Update Rollup 2. • Additional operating system software: Microsoft®.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. • i.LINK®/FireWire (IEEE1394) port • 500MB1 of free hard disk space Update Rollup 2 During the installation of the included Sony® Software CD, an automatic check will continue. VGP...
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Button to changer/recorder. See online specifications sheet for optical drive information. Front Panel Feature Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load Button Eject Button Description Turn power on/off to eject or unload media from the changer/recorder VGP-XL1B User Guide 5 Button to load media into the changer/ recorder.
Button to changer/recorder. See online specifications sheet for optical drive information. Front Panel Feature Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load Button Eject Button Description Turn power on/off to eject or unload media from the changer/recorder VGP-XL1B User Guide 5 Button to load media into the changer/ recorder.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... reduced to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ... time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this product. Financial services may apply). Software specifications are subject to current retail versions. This manual and the software described...
... reduced to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ... time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this product. Financial services may apply). Software specifications are subject to current retail versions. This manual and the software described...
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...disc media changer and recorder with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support Ease of CD/DVDs. Note: Sony supports connecting or daisy-chaining up to XL2A. Enjoy a media library...Specific remote-control-friendly operations. For additional information about daisy-chaining, see the VGP-XL1B User Guide that lets you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers...
...disc media changer and recorder with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support Ease of CD/DVDs. Note: Sony supports connecting or daisy-chaining up to XL2A. Enjoy a media library...Specific remote-control-friendly operations. For additional information about daisy-chaining, see the VGP-XL1B User Guide that lets you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers...
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...view additional information. 3 Use the START button to open Media Center. The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button. 2 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to 3 make your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 5 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or... REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to suppress sound. Press STANDBY to place your computer in Standby mode. 1 Control the playback ...
...view additional information. 3 Use the START button to open Media Center. The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button. 2 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to 3 make your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 5 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or... REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to suppress sound. Press STANDBY to place your computer in Standby mode. 1 Control the playback ...
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... object. Highlight, then press OK to Start menu. Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center: Select this ... To do this ... Start Media Center and return to select. Then press OK to a specific command or option. Minus/Plus button - Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. Press an...
... object. Highlight, then press OK to Start menu. Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center: Select this ... To do this ... Start Media Center and return to select. Then press OK to a specific command or option. Minus/Plus button - Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. Press an...
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...you are presented with a setup wizard (a series of Media Center, if desired. 19 This allows you made during the initial setup of screens) that will help you set up preferences in this section allow for direct access to modify any selection you to specific areas covered by the setup wizard. The topics... in Media Center so you . It is best if you complete each screen as it is presented to you could control your...
...you are presented with a setup wizard (a series of Media Center, if desired. 19 This allows you made during the initial setup of screens) that will help you set up preferences in this section allow for direct access to modify any selection you to specific areas covered by the setup wizard. The topics... in Media Center so you . It is best if you complete each screen as it is presented to you could control your...
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.... When finished, select Save. 47 Parental Controls Start Menu | Settings | General Parental Controls Media Center provides a process by selecting Advanced, you can choose more restrictive ratings than TV-MA for specific types of content. Resets the Parental Control back to select (add a check mark) or deselect... (remove a check mark). To change the access code, enter and then confirm a new code. If you turn on your remote control to move to enter, and then confirm a new four digit...
.... When finished, select Save. 47 Parental Controls Start Menu | Settings | General Parental Controls Media Center provides a process by selecting Advanced, you can choose more restrictive ratings than TV-MA for specific types of content. Resets the Parental Control back to select (add a check mark) or deselect... (remove a check mark). To change the access code, enter and then confirm a new code. If you turn on your remote control to move to enter, and then confirm a new four digit...
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When finished, select Save. 56 Press the OK button to change the option. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or (-) buttons associated with your choice. Recording Defaults Start Menu | Settings | TV | Recorder Recording Defaults Media Center lets you create a list of defaults or conditions that determine the actions Media Center takes with the option of your recorded programs. There are also specific defaults or conditions that pertain only to the recording of a TV series.
When finished, select Save. 56 Press the OK button to change the option. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or (-) buttons associated with your choice. Recording Defaults Start Menu | Settings | TV | Recorder Recording Defaults Media Center lets you create a list of defaults or conditions that determine the actions Media Center takes with the option of your recorded programs. There are also specific defaults or conditions that pertain only to the recording of a TV series.
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For detailed information about these settings, select Help. Media Center makes this easy. Remote Control Options Main Menu | Settings | DVD Remote Control Options When watching your remote control options, select the appropriate buttons. Once ... exactly what you might want to the desired option, then press the OK button. Note: For additional information on your remote control, go to locate a specific scene. When finished, select Save. Use the arrows on using your remote control to move to . You can set your remote control to skip chapters...
For detailed information about these settings, select Help. Media Center makes this easy. Remote Control Options Main Menu | Settings | DVD Remote Control Options When watching your remote control options, select the appropriate buttons. Once ... exactly what you might want to the desired option, then press the OK button. Note: For additional information on your remote control, go to locate a specific scene. When finished, select Save. Use the arrows on using your remote control to move to . You can set your remote control to skip chapters...
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VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Sony Support will show you information specific to the Products menu and select Computers & Peripherals, then Desktops. ...go to your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476-6972 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. To...
VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Sony Support will show you information specific to the Products menu and select Computers & Peripherals, then Desktops. ...go to your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476-6972 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. To...
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The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the Media Center help file. View all the DVDs in Media Center. Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in your media library. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the specific topic in this book or to the latest entertainment news and events. 80 Select a DVD to view programing information or to watch.
The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the Media Center help file. View all the DVDs in Media Center. Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in your media library. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the specific topic in this book or to the latest entertainment news and events. 80 Select a DVD to view programing information or to watch.
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... your digital video camera to your computer, refer to import and edit videos from an external device or from recorded TV programs created with Media Center's My TV feature. To access DVgate Plus, click Start, point to play back with My Videos. You can edit the video and export it into specific folders...
... your digital video camera to your computer, refer to import and edit videos from an external device or from recorded TV programs created with Media Center's My TV feature. To access DVgate Plus, click Start, point to play back with My Videos. You can edit the video and export it into specific folders...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Intel...PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory ...
..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Intel...PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other office ...Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is a U.S. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of products with the interoperability specifications...
... business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other office ...Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is a U.S. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of products with the interoperability specifications...
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... located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for details on the system configuration purchased. Disposal of this product may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the... de dispositifs médicaux de cause au défaut de fonctionnement. 4 Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. See the online specifications sheet for any other antenna, or the like. For customers in the United States. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM/CD-RW: Danger...
... located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for details on the system configuration purchased. Disposal of this product may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the... de dispositifs médicaux de cause au défaut de fonctionnement. 4 Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. See the online specifications sheet for any other antenna, or the like. For customers in the United States. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM/CD-RW: Danger...