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...United States. Certain product(s) included with this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer... financial institutions. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge.
...United States. Certain product(s) included with this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer... financial institutions. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge.
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... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. VAIO® VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO...
... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. VAIO® VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO...
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...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Digital Living System, and iLINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of their respective owners. marks of Sony Electronics. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. DualDisc™ media...AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/ Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trade- Certain ...
...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Digital Living System, and iLINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of their respective owners. marks of Sony Electronics. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. DualDisc™ media...AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/ Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trade- Certain ...
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... 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 17 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features 18 Manage Discs 19 Manage Discs Tools 19 Managing Your Media Library...
... 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 17 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features 18 Manage Discs 19 Manage Discs Tools 19 Managing Your Media Library...
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My Changer 25 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 35 Disconnecting/Moving the Changer 35 Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows Vista 36 Media Issues 36 Hardware Issues 36 Software Issues 40 vi VGP-XL1B User Guide
My Changer 25 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 35 Disconnecting/Moving the Changer 35 Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows Vista 36 Media Issues 36 Hardware Issues 36 Software Issues 40 vi VGP-XL1B User Guide
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... are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B User Guide Please copy responsibly. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to 1000 disc capacity with...an IEEE1394 connection. Optical Drive Internal optical drive allows for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with the following features: Feature Description Ease of Use • Simple i.LINK...
... are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B User Guide Please copy responsibly. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to 1000 disc capacity with...an IEEE1394 connection. Optical Drive Internal optical drive allows for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with the following features: Feature Description Ease of Use • Simple i.LINK...
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Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items: VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable 2xUser Guide Safety Guide 2xSony® Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide
Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items: VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable 2xUser Guide Safety Guide 2xSony® Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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... into the second i.LINK® port of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to restart the host computer. Operating System The operating system for the host computer must be used (burning, ripping... port functions as a normal 1394 port with one exception: DO NOT connect/disconnect a second 1394 device on the changer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to two different host computers at the same time. •...
... into the second i.LINK® port of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to restart the host computer. Operating System The operating system for the host computer must be used (burning, ripping... port functions as a normal 1394 port with one exception: DO NOT connect/disconnect a second 1394 device on the changer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to two different host computers at the same time. •...
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... Damage may cause a disc to come loose or cause damage to the host computer. Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to avoid damage. • Always turn off the power before moving. • Do not tip or hit this device. areas... the ventilation holes or place heavy objects on the host computer. Install the Changer Software CD on top of the following locations: - near a heater - Even a slight vibration or small impact may be placed. Installing VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the device. • If the host computer...
... Damage may cause a disc to come loose or cause damage to the host computer. Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to avoid damage. • Always turn off the power before moving. • Do not tip or hit this device. areas... the ventilation holes or place heavy objects on the host computer. Install the Changer Software CD on top of the following locations: - near a heater - Even a slight vibration or small impact may be placed. Installing VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the device. • If the host computer...
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... this process, if a required system software component is outdated or not found, you will be presented with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate to control the Changer/Recorder. After all required programs are... system software before continuing. Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD The Sony® Changer Software CD contains a software program that when installed, works with a series of basic installations screens. You should also visit your computer manufacturer's Web site to properly run the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. VGP-...
... this process, if a required system software component is outdated or not found, you will be presented with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate to control the Changer/Recorder. After all required programs are... system software before continuing. Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD The Sony® Changer Software CD contains a software program that when installed, works with a series of basic installations screens. You should also visit your computer manufacturer's Web site to properly run the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. VGP-...
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The Welcome dialog box appears. Note: During the software installation process, please carefully read the contents of each screen before continuing. 3 Click Next to continue. The End User License Agreement dialog box appears. 12 VGP-XL1B User Guide
The Welcome dialog box appears. Note: During the software installation process, please carefully read the contents of each screen before continuing. 3 Click Next to continue. The End User License Agreement dialog box appears. 12 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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.... If this point, the install program checks the host computer for the required operating system program/utilities and one of the license agreement, and then click Next. VGP-XL1B User Guide 13 At this screen appears, the Sony® Software CD cannot be updated to exit the installation program. 4 Read the license agreement. Once... of the following two events should occur: Event 1 • If Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate is not detected on your operating system, begin the Sony® Software CD installation again.
.... If this point, the install program checks the host computer for the required operating system program/utilities and one of the license agreement, and then click Next. VGP-XL1B User Guide 13 At this screen appears, the Sony® Software CD cannot be updated to exit the installation program. 4 Read the license agreement. Once... of the following two events should occur: Event 1 • If Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate is not detected on your operating system, begin the Sony® Software CD installation again.
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Note:This User Guide and Software CD are for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate only. Event 2 • The installation program has detected all required system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears. 5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and select a new destination folder location. 14 VGP-XL1B User Guide If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, please use the alternate installation media and user's guide that comes with your Sony DVD Changer.
Note:This User Guide and Software CD are for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate only. Event 2 • The installation program has detected all required system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears. 5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and select a new destination folder location. 14 VGP-XL1B User Guide If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, please use the alternate installation media and user's guide that comes with your Sony DVD Changer.
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... Media Center. 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 the top section, which gives you the tools you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software ...CD, the following changes occur: • The DVD Library page will be modified to include a new menu option titled My Changer. • Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start Menu, ...
... Media Center. 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 the top section, which gives you the tools you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software ...CD, the following changes occur: • The DVD Library page will be modified to include a new menu option titled My Changer. • Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start Menu, ...
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... Media Center during the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. 20 VGP-XL1B User Guide Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to load your media library stored in the Changer/Recorder from the changer ...by name or type. Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of the supplied software CD. The Manage Discs main screen shows a list of your disc library. • Eject discs. Remove media from the VAIO®...
... Media Center during the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. 20 VGP-XL1B User Guide Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to load your media library stored in the Changer/Recorder from the changer ...by name or type. Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of the supplied software CD. The Manage Discs main screen shows a list of your disc library. • Eject discs. Remove media from the VAIO®...
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...discs using Media Center 1 From the Media Center Start menu, go to Media Center 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) VGP-XL1B ...changer carousel one time to remove each disc from the Changer/Recorder slot as they emerge and placed in the changer drive. Remember to eject the last inserted disc. Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder Discs should be physically removed from the optical drive slot each disc you installed the included software...
...discs using Media Center 1 From the Media Center Start menu, go to Media Center 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) VGP-XL1B ...changer carousel one time to remove each disc from the Changer/Recorder slot as they emerge and placed in the changer drive. Remember to eject the last inserted disc. Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder Discs should be physically removed from the optical drive slot each disc you installed the included software...
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... properly connected to the host computer. (http:\\www.windowsupdate.com) Then restart the installation with the included software CD. 36 VGP-XL1B User Guide is default) Unsupported Media Types All other media types (Do not insert Blu-ray, HD-DVDs, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.) Note:... Verify that you have downloaded all critical and optional Windows Updates to the host computer and the Changer. • Make sure your PC is not supported. Hardware Issues Event: Changer does not function properly after initial installation. RW, DVD+/- Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows ...
... properly connected to the host computer. (http:\\www.windowsupdate.com) Then restart the installation with the included software CD. 36 VGP-XL1B User Guide is default) Unsupported Media Types All other media types (Do not insert Blu-ray, HD-DVDs, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.) Note:... Verify that you have downloaded all critical and optional Windows Updates to the host computer and the Changer. • Make sure your PC is not supported. Hardware Issues Event: Changer does not function properly after initial installation. RW, DVD+/- Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows ...
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Note: MCE and your system is Microsoft® Windows Vista™. • Verify with Suspend and Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as the Sony® Changer/Recorder. Verify the software version is running Windows Vista™. (Start, select Tasks > Settings > General > About Windows Media Center > Software Version. It is securely inserted to "Never". VGP-XL1B User Guide...
Note: MCE and your system is Microsoft® Windows Vista™. • Verify with Suspend and Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as the Sony® Changer/Recorder. Verify the software version is running Windows Vista™. (Start, select Tasks > Settings > General > About Windows Media Center > Software Version. It is securely inserted to "Never". VGP-XL1B User Guide...
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Software Issues Event: "myFTP.exe" error message appears during identification of discs. Comment" "myFTP.exe" is part of discs. Comment: • The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the host computer. • Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer. 40 VGP-XL1B User Guide Event: Media... Center screen minimizes during identification of the DISCover console. • The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the ...
Software Issues Event: "myFTP.exe" error message appears during identification of discs. Comment" "myFTP.exe" is part of discs. Comment: • The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the host computer. • Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer. 40 VGP-XL1B User Guide Event: Media... Center screen minimizes during identification of the DISCover console. • The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the ...