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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 ......
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 ......
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The VGX-XL1 is VGX-XL1? More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc ... playback of the latest technology and excellence you have come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is composed of two products combined to expect from Sony. VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is...
The VGX-XL1 is VGX-XL1? More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc ... playback of the latest technology and excellence you have come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is composed of two products combined to expect from Sony. VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is...
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... Changer My Changer Music 106 Copy Music 107 Archive TV Series 109 My Changer is a Sony feature added to the VGX-XL1 Digital Entertainment System. 105 To access the new My Changer features, the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must be connected. The advanced features of My Changer let you: •...). • Create (Burn) multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series with intervention. • Access a Help file unique to Media Center that is only available with Sony's VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™.
... Changer My Changer Music 106 Copy Music 107 Archive TV Series 109 My Changer is a Sony feature added to the VGX-XL1 Digital Entertainment System. 105 To access the new My Changer features, the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must be connected. The advanced features of My Changer let you: •...). • Create (Burn) multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series with intervention. • Access a Help file unique to Media Center that is only available with Sony's VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™.
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...or monitor. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO® remote control, remember to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Playback Play, Record, Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Replay, & Skip for .../ Line-out Volume Composite Audio/Video IN VGX-XL1A - Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the second port of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as ...
...or monitor. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO® remote control, remember to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Playback Play, Record, Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Replay, & Skip for .../ Line-out Volume Composite Audio/Video IN VGX-XL1A - Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the second port of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as ...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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...(24x MAX) Port Connectors i.LINK®4 6-pin x 2 Weight 86 lbs. (for both XL1A and XL1B) Dimensions 17"(W) x 13.8"(H) x 19.5"(D) (for themselves the suitability and compatibility of their respective owners. ...Sony used only to DVD™ - Features and specifications are trademarks of the hardware and software in all locations. 7. DVD Media/Formats are approximate. When available. Onsite Service will be available in each other factors may not be detailed during initial launch of the software; VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX...
...(24x MAX) Port Connectors i.LINK®4 6-pin x 2 Weight 86 lbs. (for both XL1A and XL1B) Dimensions 17"(W) x 13.8"(H) x 19.5"(D) (for themselves the suitability and compatibility of their respective owners. ...Sony used only to DVD™ - Features and specifications are trademarks of the hardware and software in all locations. 7. DVD Media/Formats are approximate. When available. Onsite Service will be available in each other factors may not be detailed during initial launch of the software; VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX...
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...digital home entertainment.These products include: XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system • Storage, archiving, and playback of Sony... on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 2 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to designate that comes with each other. XL1 System is a trademark of your CD/DVD library •...
...digital home entertainment.These products include: XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system • Storage, archiving, and playback of Sony... on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 2 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to designate that comes with each other. XL1 System is a trademark of your CD/DVD library •...
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... Programs > VAIO Support Central] Note: The VGP-XL1B Media Disc Changer is only supported by Sony when bundled with Media Center to work with the VAIO VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. For a listing of the VGX-XL1 system is designed to accommodate the Media Changer/Recorder. Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Programs > VAIO Support Central] Note: The VGP-XL1B Media Disc Changer is only supported by Sony when bundled with Media Center to work with the VAIO VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. For a listing of the VGX-XL1 system is designed to accommodate the Media Changer/Recorder. Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Insert the Batteries On the back of Sony used only to designate that...
VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Insert the Batteries On the back of Sony used only to designate that...
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Eject Button Button to load media into the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. Optical Drive Slot See online specifications sheet for supplied power cable. Media Changer/Recorder Front Panel The XL1B Media Changer/Recorder Front Panel Power Button Connection for optical drive information. Load Button Button to eject or unload media from the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. 20 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
Eject Button Button to load media into the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. Optical Drive Slot See online specifications sheet for supplied power cable. Media Changer/Recorder Front Panel The XL1B Media Changer/Recorder Front Panel Power Button Connection for optical drive information. Load Button Button to eject or unload media from the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. 20 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
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.../Recorder Back Panel The XL1B Media Changer/Recorder Back Panel i.LINK®a S400 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is equipped with each other. a. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices... the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to designate that comes with a 6-pin connector. A 6-pin i.LINK® port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK® device. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 21
.../Recorder Back Panel The XL1B Media Changer/Recorder Back Panel i.LINK®a S400 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is equipped with each other. a. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices... the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to designate that comes with a 6-pin connector. A 6-pin i.LINK® port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK® device. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 21
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... is plugged into the second i.LINK®1 port of the VGP-XL1B; Note: The VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder is a trademark of Sony used (burning, ripping, or playing back any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 22 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to designate that comes with each other. For information on...
... is plugged into the second i.LINK®1 port of the VGP-XL1B; Note: The VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder is a trademark of Sony used (burning, ripping, or playing back any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 22 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to designate that comes with each other. For information on...
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... the device is sufficient airflow. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 27 Even a small impact or vibration may cause some damage to your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™, consider the environment in which it is not secure. • Do not place an object over the ventilation holes. • If the XL1A computer and the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder are placed in...
... the device is sufficient airflow. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 27 Even a small impact or vibration may cause some damage to your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™, consider the environment in which it is not secure. • Do not place an object over the ventilation holes. • If the XL1A computer and the XL1B Media Changer/Recorder are placed in...
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... or all of your data, depending on the selected recovery program. TIP: Always use a poor quality of media. 110 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Recovery operations can choose to use the optical drive in the XL1B Media Chnager/Recorder and the create DVD process in the changer to complete the process. Note: If you back up... options in VAIO® Recovery, please review the following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up Your Data WARNING -
... or all of your data, depending on the selected recovery program. TIP: Always use a poor quality of media. 110 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Recovery operations can choose to use the optical drive in the XL1B Media Chnager/Recorder and the create DVD process in the changer to complete the process. Note: If you back up... options in VAIO® Recovery, please review the following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up Your Data WARNING -
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... your choice of a hard disk failure. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 113 To create the recovery discs using CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R media. Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. The optical drive door opens and a message appears informing you begin, turn off the VGP-XL1B Media Changer / Recorder and use the CD...
... your choice of a hard disk failure. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 113 To create the recovery discs using CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R media. Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. The optical drive door opens and a message appears informing you begin, turn off the VGP-XL1B Media Changer / Recorder and use the CD...
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.... 8 After the last disc is complete. Create Recovery Media using the discs for all discs have been removed from the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. Click Finish to VAIO Recovery and then click VAIO Recovery. The Manage Discs screen displays with the New Discs Found...(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Once the disc is full, a message appears requesting that the creation process is created, the Create Recovery Discs (Step 3 of 3) screen appears informing you begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned...
.... 8 After the last disc is complete. Create Recovery Media using the discs for all discs have been removed from the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder. Click Finish to VAIO Recovery and then click VAIO Recovery. The Manage Discs screen displays with the New Discs Found...(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Once the disc is full, a message appears requesting that the creation process is created, the Create Recovery Discs (Step 3 of 3) screen appears informing you begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned...
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... disk. 158 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Comment: The eject button will change the VGXXL1A optical drive letter to be read and not written to insert 8cm discs but the disc can be used to . This will not work . Hard Disk Event: An error occurred in the initialization of the XL1B drive (ie: XL1B = D:\ and XL1 = E:\). Event: The...
... disk. 158 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Comment: The eject button will change the VGXXL1A optical drive letter to be read and not written to insert 8cm discs but the disc can be used to . This will not work . Hard Disk Event: An error occurred in the initialization of the XL1B drive (ie: XL1B = D:\ and XL1 = E:\). Event: The...