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... services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. ii SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Software specifications are subject to change...
... services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. ii SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Software specifications are subject to change...
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Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your speakers and select Next to set up your speakers for the number (or type) of speakers you have and then select the Test button. Media Center will provide you heard sound coming from all your speakers. 22 After the test, select whether or not you with additional setting options. If not...
Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your speakers and select Next to set up your speakers for the number (or type) of speakers you have and then select the Test button. Media Center will provide you heard sound coming from all your speakers. 22 After the test, select whether or not you with additional setting options. If not...
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Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft.
Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft.
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Media Center puts you start Media Center, or download the guide listings at your TV guide listing. Have Media Center automatically download new listings every time you in control! 39 View a channel listing from your TV signal provider where you need to manage your TV channels and your convenience. Guide Start Menu | Settings | TV Guide Edit Channels 40 Add Missing Channels 41 Set Up Guide Listings 42 Additional Guide Information..... 43 The Media Center Guide gives you the control you can add, remove, and even rename channels.
Media Center puts you start Media Center, or download the guide listings at your TV guide listing. Have Media Center automatically download new listings every time you in control! 39 View a channel listing from your TV signal provider where you need to manage your TV channels and your convenience. Guide Start Menu | Settings | TV Guide Edit Channels 40 Add Missing Channels 41 Set Up Guide Listings 42 Additional Guide Information..... 43 The Media Center Guide gives you the control you can add, remove, and even rename channels.
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... (remove a check mark) a channel. Edit Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Edit Channels With Media Center, you can control what channels you select Edit Channels, a list of channels from your TV signal provider shows on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. From here you can add, remove, and if needed, correct a channel number. Use the arrow keys on your screen. Press the OK button to change the channel number, if necessary. If...
... (remove a check mark) a channel. Edit Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Edit Channels With Media Center, you can control what channels you select Edit Channels, a list of channels from your TV signal provider shows on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. From here you can add, remove, and if needed, correct a channel number. Use the arrow keys on your screen. Press the OK button to change the channel number, if necessary. If...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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Front Inputs & Outputs Power Button CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive Wireless Keyboard Remote Control WLAN Antenna Power Cord Coaxial Cable HDMI™ Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Power Cord i.LINK® Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Wireless Keyboard Internet Standby Headphone Volume Email MCE Keyboard Status Point Device/ Touch Pad Left Button Right Button Setting Up Keyboard Insert the Batteries ...
Front Inputs & Outputs Power Button CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive Wireless Keyboard Remote Control WLAN Antenna Power Cord Coaxial Cable HDMI™ Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Power Cord i.LINK® Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Wireless Keyboard Internet Standby Headphone Volume Email MCE Keyboard Status Point Device/ Touch Pad Left Button Right Button Setting Up Keyboard Insert the Batteries ...
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... Support Control Central > Documentation and select the VGX-XL1 DLS User Guide. 1 i.LINK is turned on the Windows desktop. 2. Step 6: Software Setup ✔ Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup The first time you need to Media Center Setup. ✔ Make sure your cable or DSL modem. The following : ✔ Turn power on to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is a trademark of the Media Changer/Recorder. From the Directory list, click nView Display Settings, if necessary. 5. VAIO® Support...
... Support Control Central > Documentation and select the VGX-XL1 DLS User Guide. 1 i.LINK is turned on the Windows desktop. 2. Step 6: Software Setup ✔ Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup The first time you need to Media Center Setup. ✔ Make sure your cable or DSL modem. The following : ✔ Turn power on to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is a trademark of the Media Changer/Recorder. From the Directory list, click nView Display Settings, if necessary. 5. VAIO® Support...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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.... Some of a separate user license agreement. Updates and additions to any time without prior written approval. PS/2 is subject to U.S. reserves the right to make any modification to online service providers may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
.... Some of a separate user license agreement. Updates and additions to any time without prior written approval. PS/2 is subject to U.S. reserves the right to make any modification to online service providers may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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... from that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from supplied wireless devices. All cables used in conjunction with the instructions, may arise from the use of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless-LAN Security Creating security settings for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment...
... from that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from supplied wireless devices. All cables used in conjunction with the instructions, may arise from the use of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless-LAN Security Creating security settings for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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... Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control / IR Blaster (1) Wireless Keyboard HDMI™ Cable/ i.LINK® Cable/ S/PDIF Optical Cable HDMI-DVI Adapter/ Mini DVD Adapter Wireless Antenna AA Batteries (6) Power Cords (2) Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with IDs. Additional telephone support may make any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of Sony. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio...
... Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control / IR Blaster (1) Wireless Keyboard HDMI™ Cable/ i.LINK® Cable/ S/PDIF Optical Cable HDMI-DVI Adapter/ Mini DVD Adapter Wireless Antenna AA Batteries (6) Power Cords (2) Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with IDs. Additional telephone support may make any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of Sony. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio...
User Guide
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... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services...
... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services...
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... is an important program that have been included to DVD. Review this section carefully 4 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Select a DVD to view programing information or to control the discs stored in the folder. Take control of all pictures in the Media Changer/Recorder. For in the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Guide included with the packaging materials. Categorize your enjoyment. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and...
... is an important program that have been included to DVD. Review this section carefully 4 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Select a DVD to view programing information or to control the discs stored in the folder. Take control of all pictures in the Media Changer/Recorder. For in the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Guide included with the packaging materials. Categorize your enjoyment. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and...
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...; - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 5 activation requires Internet access. Audio Mastering & Re-Mastering • DVgate Plus™- Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to the Help file. • Click to the Help file. • Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition - Sony Original Software The following Sony original software programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All Programs > [application...
...; - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 5 activation requires Internet access. Audio Mastering & Re-Mastering • DVgate Plus™- Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to the Help file. • Click to the Help file. • Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition - Sony Original Software The following Sony original software programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All Programs > [application...
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... VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please use any alkaline batteries. If you will use the "same" kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the device even when the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for a while. About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries When replacing batteries, the remote and keyboard will not be using the VAIO® remote control...
... VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please use any alkaline batteries. If you will use the "same" kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the device even when the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for a while. About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries When replacing batteries, the remote and keyboard will not be using the VAIO® remote control...
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...Infrared Transmitter OUT (x2) Controls VCR, Setup box, and other . Power Cord Connection for Audio In. USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a connected i.LINK® device. For information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. i.LINK®a (x2) Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a device which supports the USB standard. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 19 A 6-pin i.LINK port can...
...Infrared Transmitter OUT (x2) Controls VCR, Setup box, and other . Power Cord Connection for Audio In. USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a connected i.LINK® device. For information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. i.LINK®a (x2) Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a device which supports the USB standard. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 19 A 6-pin i.LINK port can...
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... TV for the display. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 • If your TV has a HDMI™ connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends using the HDMI™ connector. • The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. • You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony are used, the image may not be displayed and the audio may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Connecting to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than...
... TV for the display. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 • If your TV has a HDMI™ connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends using the HDMI™ connector. • The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. • You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony are used, the image may not be displayed and the audio may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Connecting to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than...
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... 533 SDRAM DIMM VGP-MM512J. Contact customer support for questions about one hour after the power is turned off the power. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (512MB) 1536MB Standard Bank 0 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 57 The inside connector, insert the memory backward, or not completely...
... 533 SDRAM DIMM VGP-MM512J. Contact customer support for questions about one hour after the power is turned off the power. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (512MB) 1536MB Standard Bank 0 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 57 The inside connector, insert the memory backward, or not completely...
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VAIO® Recovery starts the installation of recovery discs. 124 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System This completes the download instructions for Intel Matrix Storage Console and select the associated check box. The introductory screen for Reconfigure RAID appears and contains the following three links: • Go to complete the installation. Use this link if you want to create a set of recovery discs, click Create Recovery Discs...
VAIO® Recovery starts the installation of recovery discs. 124 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System This completes the download instructions for Intel Matrix Storage Console and select the associated check box. The introductory screen for Reconfigure RAID appears and contains the following three links: • Go to complete the installation. Use this link if you want to create a set of recovery discs, click Create Recovery Discs...
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...; Trouble Shooting • RAID Glossary • Support Resources VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 129 About This Guide This guide provides an overview of RAID arrays and the various RAID levels that stores data along with your Sony® VAIO® computer. Appendix D: RAID Configuration Overview RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) refers to the combining of two or more independent hard disks working...
...; Trouble Shooting • RAID Glossary • Support Resources VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 129 About This Guide This guide provides an overview of RAID arrays and the various RAID levels that stores data along with your Sony® VAIO® computer. Appendix D: RAID Configuration Overview RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) refers to the combining of two or more independent hard disks working...
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... not installed. Note: If you restart the computer using recovery discs, you to go to Intel® Matrix Storeage Console. • VAIO® Recovery detects Windows® is the active tab page. Search the list for the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. 138 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System • VAIO® Recovery detects the Intel® Matrix Storage Console program and automatically starts the program...
... not installed. Note: If you restart the computer using recovery discs, you to go to Intel® Matrix Storeage Console. • VAIO® Recovery detects Windows® is the active tab page. Search the list for the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. 138 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System • VAIO® Recovery detects the Intel® Matrix Storage Console program and automatically starts the program...