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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # ....8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # ....8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
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Contents Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL1? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound...
Contents Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL1? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound...
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... Again 27 Restore Start Page Defaults 28 Parental Controls ...29 Automatic Download Options 30 Optimization ...31 About Media Center ...32 Privacy ...33 TV ...34 Recorder ...35 History ...36 Recorder Storage ...37 Recording Defaults ...38 Guide ...39 Edit Channels ...40 Add Missing Channels ...41 Set ...
... Again 27 Restore Start Page Defaults 28 Parental Controls ...29 Automatic Download Options 30 Optimization ...31 About Media Center ...32 Privacy ...33 TV ...34 Recorder ...35 History ...36 Recorder Storage ...37 Recording Defaults ...38 Guide ...39 Edit Channels ...40 Add Missing Channels ...41 Set ...
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... My DVDs ...64 Loading and Unloading Discs ...65 Viewing DVD Movies ...67 DVD Movie Controls ...68 Online Spotlight ...70 My Videos ...71 Organize Your Videos Media Center 72 Play Your Videos ...73 More Information ...74 Create a DVD/CD ...75 Import/Edit Video ...76 My Pictures ...78 Organize Your Pictures ...79 View Your... Pictures ...80 Edit Your Pictures ...81 Play a Slide Show ...82 Create a CD/DVD ...83 Picture Details ...84 My TV ...86 My TV Features ...87 Watch Live TV ...88 View the Guide ...89 Record and Schedule Programs 91 Watch Recorded Programs ...93 vii
... My DVDs ...64 Loading and Unloading Discs ...65 Viewing DVD Movies ...67 DVD Movie Controls ...68 Online Spotlight ...70 My Videos ...71 Organize Your Videos Media Center 72 Play Your Videos ...73 More Information ...74 Create a DVD/CD ...75 Import/Edit Video ...76 My Pictures ...78 Organize Your Pictures ...79 View Your... Pictures ...80 Edit Your Pictures ...81 Play a Slide Show ...82 Create a CD/DVD ...83 Picture Details ...84 My TV ...86 My TV Features ...87 Watch Live TV ...88 View the Guide ...89 Record and Schedule Programs 91 Watch Recorded Programs ...93 vii
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... home theatre-all in the comfort of your living room. 1 VAIO® PC VGX-XL1 Welcome to the VGX-XL1: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is VGX-XL1 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are the Features 4 Getting Started 6 Using the Remote Control .......... 7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center .... 9 Adding Files to Media Center ..... 10 Using the Search Feature 11 Support Resources...
... home theatre-all in the comfort of your living room. 1 VAIO® PC VGX-XL1 Welcome to the VGX-XL1: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is VGX-XL1 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are the Features 4 Getting Started 6 Using the Remote Control .......... 7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center .... 9 Adding Files to Media Center ..... 10 Using the Search Feature 11 Support Resources...
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...; 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. What is VGX-XL1?
...; 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. What is VGX-XL1?
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... by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. This guide provides an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of how to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. The next few pages provide examples of available features. 6
... by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. This guide provides an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of how to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. The next few pages provide examples of available features. 6
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...PG) on the 4 right of the START button. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, 2 REW, and RECORD. Press STANDBY to open Media Center. Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK 3 button to make your selection, the BACK button to go to the 3 previous...a slide show. Using the Remote Control Press a Remote Control button to do the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to 5 suppress sound. A MUTE button is active.) 6 Use these buttons to change channels and enter...
...PG) on the 4 right of the START button. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, 2 REW, and RECORD. Press STANDBY to open Media Center. Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK 3 button to make your selection, the BACK button to go to the 3 previous...a slide show. Using the Remote Control Press a Remote Control button to do the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to 5 suppress sound. A MUTE button is active.) 6 Use these buttons to change channels and enter...
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... object. Press OK. Options for more options in a list. Green Highlight - Minus/Plus button: Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. To do this ... Start Media Center and return to a specific command or option. Press an arrow to move to Start menu. Option button: Highlight, then press...
... object. Press OK. Options for more options in a list. Green Highlight - Minus/Plus button: Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. To do this ... Start Media Center and return to a specific command or option. Press an arrow to move to Start menu. Option button: Highlight, then press...
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... allow you must place the files in the My Documents directory. You can add media files to recognized folders in the following folders located in a folder recognized by Media Center. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Each time you open My Pictures, My Videos...add folders, not individual files for Media Center to recognize. Adding files to Media Center In order to access your hard drive. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video...
... allow you must place the files in the My Documents directory. You can add media files to recognized folders in the following folders located in a folder recognized by Media Center. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Each time you open My Pictures, My Videos...add folders, not individual files for Media Center to recognize. Adding files to Media Center In order to access your hard drive. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video...
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... to find the character you want, press the ENTER button on the remote. 11 Using the Search Feature In Media Center, you can also do the following: • To switch between words, press the (0) button on the remote. • When you find just the right TV ...
... to find the character you want, press the ENTER button on the remote. 11 Using the Search Feature In Media Center, you can also do the following: • To switch between words, press the (0) button on the remote. • When you find just the right TV ...
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...Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. together in setting up Media Center for your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- With VAIO and Media Center, you can bring all of powerful, yet easy-to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony... VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 ...
...Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. together in setting up Media Center for your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- With VAIO and Media Center, you can bring all of powerful, yet easy-to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony... VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 ...
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..., you are ready to complete the process. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. Once you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete all screens. Start Menu ...57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to change your Media Center preferences. Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. The first time you begin to make sure Media Center has the most ...
..., you are ready to complete the process. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. Once you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete all screens. Start Menu ...57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to change your Media Center preferences. Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. The first time you begin to make sure Media Center has the most ...
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Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might improve your computer. You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might improve your computer. You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
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... task bar notification. • shows TV tips. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn you if a file or action is not designed for each option. When finished, select Save.... 16 You can decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). Use the arrow keys on ...
... task bar notification. • shows TV tips. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn you if a file or action is not designed for each option. When finished, select Save.... 16 You can decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). Use the arrow keys on ...
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.... Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu | Settings | General Visual and Sound Effects Adding visual and sound effects can add transition animations, play sounds when navigating Media Center, and even change the video background color, select the (+) or (-) button and press the OK button. When finished, select Save. 17 Here you can add...
.... Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu | Settings | General Visual and Sound Effects Adding visual and sound effects can add transition animations, play sounds when navigating Media Center, and even change the video background color, select the (+) or (-) button and press the OK button. When finished, select Save. 17 Here you can add...
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...and Internet sites to not only make your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. You can control the media experience in Media Center and which application you can access within Media Center. Use the arrow keys on your entertainment experience better, but to also make it easier to create... media, and to have access to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). When finished, select Save. 18 Press the OK ...
...and Internet sites to not only make your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. You can control the media experience in Media Center and which application you can access within Media Center. Use the arrow keys on your entertainment experience better, but to also make it easier to create... media, and to have access to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). When finished, select Save. 18 Press the OK ...
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... 21 Set Up Your Speakers 22 Configure Your TV or Monitor... 23 Set Up Remote Desktop 24 Automatic Updates 25 Join Wireless Network 26 Run Media Center Setup Again... 27 Restore Start Page Defaults....... 28 Media Center Setup takes you to the basic level of screens) to make it easier for you to use...
... 21 Set Up Your Speakers 22 Configure Your TV or Monitor... 23 Set Up Remote Desktop 24 Automatic Updates 25 Join Wireless Network 26 Run Media Center Setup Again... 27 Restore Start Page Defaults....... 28 Media Center Setup takes you to the basic level of screens) to make it easier for you to use...
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Just read the on ". The first thing you . If you do, the computer will detect the signal and finish most of the setup for you need to know is "always on -screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Select Next to set up your Internet connection. Use the arrow keys on your Internet connection is if your remote control to select the option. Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Media Center makes it easy to continue. 20 Press the OK button to move the Yes or No option.
Just read the on ". The first thing you . If you do, the computer will detect the signal and finish most of the setup for you need to know is "always on -screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Select Next to set up your Internet connection. Use the arrow keys on your Internet connection is if your remote control to select the option. Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Media Center makes it easy to continue. 20 Press the OK button to move the Yes or No option.
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If you choose Yes to let Media Center configure your TV signal, make sure you want Media Center to automatically configure your TV signal for Automatic Configuration screen carefully before continuing. 21 Just read the Prepare for viewing. You will need to confirm the region that you live in and then decide if you want do it easy to set up your TV signal (recommended) or if you read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Set Up TV Signal Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Set Up TV Signal Media Center makes it yourself.
If you choose Yes to let Media Center configure your TV signal, make sure you want Media Center to automatically configure your TV signal for Automatic Configuration screen carefully before continuing. 21 Just read the Prepare for viewing. You will need to confirm the region that you live in and then decide if you want do it easy to set up your TV signal (recommended) or if you read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Set Up TV Signal Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Set Up TV Signal Media Center makes it yourself.