Entertainment Guide
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... ...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...
... ...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...
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...VGX-XL1 is composed of two products combined to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows... excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL1? VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers...
...VGX-XL1 is composed of two products combined to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows... excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL1? VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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.... Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is turned on what TV or monitor is connected and that work with each disc you complete Windows Setup and Sony Registration, do the following screen appears. 4. You must be connected...Blu-ray, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.) Warning: Do not insert discs backwards into the Media Changer/Recorder. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end of the cable...
.... Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is turned on what TV or monitor is connected and that work with each disc you complete Windows Setup and Sony Registration, do the following screen appears. 4. You must be connected...Blu-ray, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.) Warning: Do not insert discs backwards into the Media Changer/Recorder. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end of the cable...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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...VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without prior written approval. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. SONY...agreement. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require an additional charge. Certain product(s) included with participating ...
...VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without prior written approval. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. SONY...agreement. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require an additional charge. Certain product(s) included with participating ...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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...they are trademarks of SmartMedia media with IDs. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of the software; Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are NOT authorized to vary or waive this...non-Sony add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without notice. Printed in all locations. 7. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A ...
...they are trademarks of SmartMedia media with IDs. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of the software; Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are NOT authorized to vary or waive this...non-Sony add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without notice. Printed in all locations. 7. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A ...
User Guide
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..., contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 2 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. i.LINK is composed of two products combined to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment.These products include: XL1A XL1B ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system • Storage, archiving, and playback of Sony used only to the XL1A computer through a single i.LINK® a cable a. For information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The VGX- The ...
..., contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 2 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. i.LINK is composed of two products combined to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment.These products include: XL1A XL1B ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system • Storage, archiving, and playback of Sony used only to the XL1A computer through a single i.LINK® a cable a. For information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The VGX- The ...
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...System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is only supported by Sony when bundled with an even greater entertainment value. Note: The primary features of the Media Changer/Recorder are typically controlled and accessed through independent software applications pre-installed on XL1A computer. For a listing of the VGX-XL1 system...VGP-XL1B Media Disc Changer is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 3 Product Specifications VGX-XL1A Personal Computer For complete hardware specifications, go to ...
...System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is only supported by Sony when bundled with an even greater entertainment value. Note: The primary features of the Media Changer/Recorder are typically controlled and accessed through independent software applications pre-installed on XL1A computer. For a listing of the VGX-XL1 system...VGP-XL1B Media Disc Changer is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 3 Product Specifications VGX-XL1A Personal Computer For complete hardware specifications, go to ...
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... Setup To set the resolution for your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on -screen instructions. A new menu option opens. Then follow all on the Windows desktop. 2 From the menu, point to the computer. 3 Click the appropriate display. The following screen displays. 4 From the Directory list, click nView...> Join Wireless Network. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the XL1A personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. 42 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
... Setup To set the resolution for your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on -screen instructions. A new menu option opens. Then follow all on the Windows desktop. 2 From the menu, point to the computer. 3 Click the appropriate display. The following screen displays. 4 From the Directory list, click nView...> Join Wireless Network. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the XL1A personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. 42 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
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Power Saving Functions The VGX-XL1A personal computer offers two power-saving function modes, Standby and Hibernation, which are used to the XL1 computer. 1 Select the Windows Start button. 2 Select Turn Off Computer and then from the Turn Off Computer screen, select Turn Off. WARNING: Any changes that have not ... the following procedure when turning the power off to reduce power consumption when not in use. In a short time the power to the XL1 computer goes off automatically and the power lamp goes off by this procedure, you can turn the power off . VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 47
Power Saving Functions The VGX-XL1A personal computer offers two power-saving function modes, Standby and Hibernation, which are used to the XL1 computer. 1 Select the Windows Start button. 2 Select Turn Off Computer and then from the Turn Off Computer screen, select Turn Off. WARNING: Any changes that have not ... the following procedure when turning the power off to reduce power consumption when not in use. In a short time the power to the XL1 computer goes off automatically and the power lamp goes off by this procedure, you can turn the power off . VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 47
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Check if the expansion card supports Microsoft® Windows® XP before touching the expansion card. • Don't leave the expansion card on a surface that easily produces static electricity such as carpet. This may ... damaged due to static from your body by touching something metallic before purchasing the card. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 There is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card) to install one PCI expansion card in the XL1A computer is 16 cm. The maximum length of static electricity. • Don't touch the connection...
Check if the expansion card supports Microsoft® Windows® XP before touching the expansion card. • Don't leave the expansion card on a surface that easily produces static electricity such as carpet. This may ... damaged due to static from your body by touching something metallic before purchasing the card. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 There is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card) to install one PCI expansion card in the XL1A computer is 16 cm. The maximum length of static electricity. • Don't touch the connection...
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... > Marvell® Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility. Further access point settings are required to connect to Windows Help. or When the icon is turned on the back panel of the XL1A computer. For details, please refer to the manual included with the access point you have connected ....11a) technology and 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) technology do not work via an access point. To connect to different frequencies. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 75 This device and a wireless LAN access point (sold separately) can be connected using the following procedure.
... > Marvell® Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility. Further access point settings are required to connect to Windows Help. or When the icon is turned on the back panel of the XL1A computer. For details, please refer to the manual included with the access point you have connected ....11a) technology and 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) technology do not work via an access point. To connect to different frequencies. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 75 This device and a wireless LAN access point (sold separately) can be connected using the following procedure.
User Guide
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...Manage Discs screen displays with the New Discs Found message. 5 Click Yes on and that you begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned on the New Discs Found message to perform a disc scan....Windows Start menu, point to avoid confusion when using DVD media Before you insert the next disc, if necessary. The VAIO Recovery main menu screen displays. 9 Click Create Recovery Discs and carefully read the onscreen information. 10 Click Next. To create recovery discs using 2 DVD(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
...Manage Discs screen displays with the New Discs Found message. 5 Click Yes on and that you begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned on the New Discs Found message to perform a disc scan....Windows Start menu, point to avoid confusion when using DVD media Before you insert the next disc, if necessary. The VAIO Recovery main menu screen displays. 9 Click Create Recovery Discs and carefully read the onscreen information. 10 Click Next. To create recovery discs using 2 DVD(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
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... and press F4. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 147 Once the "Windows Task Manager" screen displays, click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu. • When "Saving the settings" or "Shutting down Windows" displays and does not change, follow the procedures below. • Quit all software you are using, then try to shutdown the XL1A computer. If the...
... and press F4. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 147 Once the "Windows Task Manager" screen displays, click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu. • When "Saving the settings" or "Shutting down Windows" displays and does not change, follow the procedures below. • Quit all software you are using, then try to shutdown the XL1A computer. If the...
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...are creating or editing may return from Standby mode or Hibernation as a result of a wireless packet from the XL1A computer if there is enabled, it may not be checked using the battery indicator located on Wireless LAN) function ...XL1A computer. However, the file you . Comment: The level of the keyboard. Note: Please turn off the power to turn the power off . Event: Windows operation becomes unstable. Comment: Quit the software you replace the batteries for at least four seconds. Comment: When using the wireless LAN of supported device. 150 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
...are creating or editing may return from Standby mode or Hibernation as a result of a wireless packet from the XL1A computer if there is enabled, it may not be checked using the battery indicator located on Wireless LAN) function ...XL1A computer. However, the file you . Comment: The level of the keyboard. Note: Please turn off the power to turn the power off . Event: Windows operation becomes unstable. Comment: Quit the software you replace the batteries for at least four seconds. Comment: When using the wireless LAN of supported device. 150 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
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... than 4 seconds. When the power lamp is connected to the PC (antenna icon on the keyboard display). The Windows Task Manager screen displays. 2 Select the software application that displays as "Not responding" in the "Windows Task Manager" screen, and click End Task. 3 Click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu. The power... on the screen are creating or editing may not be usable using this device for at least four seconds. Restart this device according to the XL1A computer has been off the power to the XL1A computer. 152 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
... than 4 seconds. When the power lamp is connected to the PC (antenna icon on the keyboard display). The Windows Task Manager screen displays. 2 Select the software application that displays as "Not responding" in the "Windows Task Manager" screen, and click End Task. 3 Click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu. The power... on the screen are creating or editing may not be usable using this device for at least four seconds. Restart this device according to the XL1A computer has been off the power to the XL1A computer. 152 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
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... headphone jack output) from my XL1A computer. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 161 DVD Playback Limitations Event: What resolution does my DVD playback? MCE Live TV Issues Event: Can the XL1A computer support High Definition broadcast stations? Comment: Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 cannot... component video connection with a higher resolution than 480i/480p due to High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Comment: The VGX-XL1A TV tuner does not support HD broadcast stations. Windows/MCE will only control the volume of HDMI, Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF, and Line...
... headphone jack output) from my XL1A computer. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 161 DVD Playback Limitations Event: What resolution does my DVD playback? MCE Live TV Issues Event: Can the XL1A computer support High Definition broadcast stations? Comment: Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 cannot... component video connection with a higher resolution than 480i/480p due to High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Comment: The VGX-XL1A TV tuner does not support HD broadcast stations. Windows/MCE will only control the volume of HDMI, Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF, and Line...