Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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...; PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is both a powerful computer and a state-of-the-art home entertainment system. The design of VGX-XL2 allows it to easily fit into the exciting world of VAIO where new standards are the Features 4 Getting Started 6 Using the Remote Control .......... 7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center...
...; PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is both a powerful computer and a state-of-the-art home entertainment system. The design of VGX-XL2 allows it to easily fit into the exciting world of VAIO where new standards are the Features 4 Getting Started 6 Using the Remote Control .......... 7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center...
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... pages provide examples of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide provides an overview of how to perform all tasks. This group of available features. 6 Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an...
... pages provide examples of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide provides an overview of how to perform all tasks. This group of available features. 6 Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an...
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..., CD/DVD Player, Internet- This guide will assist you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. With a full range 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 lets you in a single location.
..., CD/DVD Player, Internet- This guide will assist you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. With a full range 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 lets you in a single location.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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...VGX-XL2 User Guide located on the VAIO Documentation screen of screens that provide step-by step instructions for connecting to your existing wireless network settings. You must already have a working wireless local area network to an existing wireless local area network. Join Wireless Network Start Menu | Settings | Media Center... Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media Center and the Digital Living System™ personal computer let you through a series of VAIO Support Central. 44 Media Center will guide you easily connect to...
...VGX-XL2 User Guide located on the VAIO Documentation screen of screens that provide step-by step instructions for connecting to your existing wireless network settings. You must already have a working wireless local area network to an existing wireless local area network. Join Wireless Network Start Menu | Settings | Media Center... Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media Center and the Digital Living System™ personal computer let you through a series of VAIO Support Central. 44 Media Center will guide you easily connect to...
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...system to your home. Media Center and InterVideo helps you set up your speakers and channel mode, and select Environment to choose your speakers and environment to set up your listening experience (Theatre, Normal, Late Night). 71 DVD Audio Start Menu | Settings | DVD DVD Audio Imagine yourself fully immersed in rich Dolby® Digital... surround sound-not in a theatre-but in your living room. Sony, InterVideo, and your Dolby Digital sources for sound bring the theatre experience to experience this feature....
...system to your home. Media Center and InterVideo helps you set up your speakers and channel mode, and select Environment to choose your speakers and environment to set up your listening experience (Theatre, Normal, Late Night). 71 DVD Audio Start Menu | Settings | DVD DVD Audio Imagine yourself fully immersed in rich Dolby® Digital... surround sound-not in a theatre-but in your living room. Sony, InterVideo, and your Dolby Digital sources for sound bring the theatre experience to experience this feature....
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... that gives you the tools you 've previously loaded in a folder on your hard drive. Take control of your digital entertainment experience. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Manage Discs is an important program found in More Programs that you need to ... the episodes you wish. Review this section carefully to get the most out of all the music stored on the hard disk drive recognized by Media Center. 81 Organize, locate, and play your favorite music files in the folder. Create DVDs from your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-...
... that gives you the tools you 've previously loaded in a folder on your hard drive. Take control of your digital entertainment experience. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Manage Discs is an important program found in More Programs that you need to ... the episodes you wish. Review this section carefully to get the most out of all the music stored on the hard disk drive recognized by Media Center. 81 Organize, locate, and play your favorite music files in the folder. Create DVDs from your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-...
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... 106 View the Guide 107 Watching your favorite TV program or movie in Media Center puts you in complete control of this directly from your VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, your TV or monitor, and Media Center. 104 Guide Helpful Hints 108 Record and Schedule Program 109 Record/Schedule Helpful Hints.. 110 What do you can do all... Recorded Programs......... 111 Search for a Program 112 Search for a Featured Movie....... 113 And best of all of your favorite TV program, sporting event, or movie. Media Center makes it easy to do?
... 106 View the Guide 107 Watching your favorite TV program or movie in Media Center puts you in complete control of this directly from your VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, your TV or monitor, and Media Center. 104 Guide Helpful Hints 108 Record and Schedule Program 109 Record/Schedule Helpful Hints.. 110 What do you can do all... Recorded Programs......... 111 Search for a Program 112 Search for a Featured Movie....... 113 And best of all of your favorite TV program, sporting event, or movie. Media Center makes it easy to do?
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... your music discs directly from the Media Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple discs from the Media Changer to your hard drive (Auto-ripping). • Create (Burn) multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series with Sony's VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. To verify/change access rights...VGX-XL2A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must have Administrator access rights to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts. 123 Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 124 Copy Music 125 Archive TV Series 126 My Changer is a Sony feature added to Media Center...
... your music discs directly from the Media Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple discs from the Media Changer to your hard drive (Auto-ripping). • Create (Burn) multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series with Sony's VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. To verify/change access rights...VGX-XL2A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must have Administrator access rights to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts. 123 Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 124 Copy Music 125 Archive TV Series 126 My Changer is a Sony feature added to Media Center...
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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...multiple demanding applications simultaneously. from the sofa. CONSOLIDATE YOUR MEDIA LIBRARY The VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ merges Sony's industry-leading home theater expertise with Intel® ...XL2 Digital Living System™ is the ultimate A/V entertainment center, but it 's all the PC you to your sofa. The XL2 has the ability to power through your living room. SLEEK DESIGN With its 200-disc Media Changer/Recorder, the VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ allows you need. TRADITIONAL PC FUNCTIONALITY The VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System...
...multiple demanding applications simultaneously. from the sofa. CONSOLIDATE YOUR MEDIA LIBRARY The VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ merges Sony's industry-leading home theater expertise with Intel® ...XL2 Digital Living System™ is the ultimate A/V entertainment center, but it 's all the PC you to your sofa. The XL2 has the ability to power through your living room. SLEEK DESIGN With its 200-disc Media Changer/Recorder, the VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ allows you need. TRADITIONAL PC FUNCTIONALITY The VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System...
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...Digital Output(s): 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000Base-T Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g9 Power Power Management: ACPI 1.0 Compliant Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 297W (max.) Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center...8226; San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated: 02/10/2006 VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Microsoft Corporation. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD+RW Write...
...Digital Output(s): 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000Base-T Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g9 Power Power Management: ACPI 1.0 Compliant Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 297W (max.) Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center...8226; San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated: 02/10/2006 VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Microsoft Corporation. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD+RW Write...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. 2 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System For a listing of the VGX-XL2A computer are designed to VAIO® Support Central and select Product Specifications. [Start > All Programs > VAIO Support Central] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, with...
...-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. 2 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System For a listing of the VGX-XL2A computer are designed to VAIO® Support Central and select Product Specifications. [Start > All Programs > VAIO Support Central] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, with...
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...you wish. For in Media Center. Take control of your favorite music files in -depth information about each feature, go to view the movie or review specific movie information. Create DVDs from your hard drive. Review this section carefully VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 3 Feature Play DVDs...a group to the latest entertainment news and events. Enjoy access to all pictures in the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ Entertainment Guide included with the packaging materials. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of all the...
...you wish. For in Media Center. Take control of your favorite music files in -depth information about each feature, go to view the movie or review specific movie information. Create DVDs from your hard drive. Review this section carefully VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 3 Feature Play DVDs...a group to the latest entertainment news and events. Enjoy access to all pictures in the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ Entertainment Guide included with the packaging materials. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of all the...
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... MCE remote control for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 VAIO® Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Start MY TV, MY MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in Standby mode. 2 Control the... code no. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to place your computer in Media Center. Press STANDBY to suppress sound. MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba:...
... MCE remote control for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 VAIO® Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Start MY TV, MY MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in Standby mode. 2 Control the... code no. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to place your computer in Media Center. Press STANDBY to suppress sound. MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba:...
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... software programs require setting changes to the OPTICAL IN connector on your sound system. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 29 Your computer's factory default settings for setting up digital TV functionality using Microsoft® Media Center. Additional Notes • An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than two channels, use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back...
... software programs require setting changes to the OPTICAL IN connector on your sound system. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 29 Your computer's factory default settings for setting up digital TV functionality using Microsoft® Media Center. Additional Notes • An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than two channels, use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back...
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The Speaker Connection Type screen displays. 30 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System To change speaker settings, do the following: This procedure will demonstrate how to set up 5.1 surround sound speakers. The Speaker Setup screen displays. 2 Select Next. The Choose number of speakers. 1 From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings > General > Media Center Setup, Set Up Your Speakers. Your selections may differ depending on your type of speakers screen displays. 3 Select 5.1 surround speakers.
The Speaker Connection Type screen displays. 30 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System To change speaker settings, do the following: This procedure will demonstrate how to set up 5.1 surround sound speakers. The Speaker Setup screen displays. 2 Select Next. The Choose number of speakers. 1 From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings > General > Media Center Setup, Set Up Your Speakers. Your selections may differ depending on your type of speakers screen displays. 3 Select 5.1 surround speakers.
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... 9 Select Configuration. Select Windows Start > Control Panel. 2 From the Category view, select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 32 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System InterVideo opens and displays the Welcome to the Windows Control Panel. 1 Open the Control Panel. 8 Return to match your... system text box. Note: Even if you are using a S/PDIF connection, ALWAYS choose Analog 5.1 Channel. The Speaker Configuration screen displays. 10 Verify that Analog - 5.1 Channel displays in the Set sound output to the Media Center Start menu and select Settings > DVD >...
... 9 Select Configuration. Select Windows Start > Control Panel. 2 From the Category view, select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 32 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System InterVideo opens and displays the Welcome to the Windows Control Panel. 1 Open the Control Panel. 8 Return to match your... system text box. Note: Even if you are using a S/PDIF connection, ALWAYS choose Analog 5.1 Channel. The Speaker Configuration screen displays. 10 Verify that Analog - 5.1 Channel displays in the Set sound output to the Media Center Start menu and select Settings > DVD >...
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..., point to or click NVIDIA® Display. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 37 Step 7: Resolution Setup To set the resolution for your TV or monitor, do the following: 1 Using the pointing device on your Internet connection is connected to General > Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. The menu option ...name depends on -screen instructions. Then follow all on what TV or monitor is working properly. • Media Center Setup: The first time Media Center starts, you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you wish to add the XL2A computer to...
..., point to or click NVIDIA® Display. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 37 Step 7: Resolution Setup To set the resolution for your TV or monitor, do the following: 1 Using the pointing device on your Internet connection is connected to General > Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. The menu option ...name depends on -screen instructions. Then follow all on what TV or monitor is working properly. • Media Center Setup: The first time Media Center starts, you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you wish to add the XL2A computer to...
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Some features may require a fee." 38 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the DLS computer and the other end to your TV from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. Wired Network Use an RJ-45 connector cable. Requires compatible wireless access point(s). The following screen displays. 4 From the Directory...
Some features may require a fee." 38 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the DLS computer and the other end to your TV from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. Wired Network Use an RJ-45 connector cable. Requires compatible wireless access point(s). The following screen displays. 4 From the Directory...
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... can be placed in MP3, WAV, OpenMG™ (ATRAC3®), and WMA formats. VAIO® computers equipped with Media Center. Note: A DIVX encoder program must be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server. Still images can be installed on your network. Supporting music files in folders and registered to the... in JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF formats. VAIO Computer Network The VAIO® computer that is designated as a VCR, through the TV server. 80 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
... can be placed in MP3, WAV, OpenMG™ (ATRAC3®), and WMA formats. VAIO® computers equipped with Media Center. Note: A DIVX encoder program must be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server. Still images can be installed on your network. Supporting music files in folders and registered to the... in JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF formats. VAIO Computer Network The VAIO® computer that is designated as a VCR, through the TV server. 80 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
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...your XL2A computer, and then using Media Center are: • Screen Resolution - Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV This appendix guides you through the steps to place the outdoor antenna as high as possible. • Analog and Digital Recording - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 93 You can also refer to ...the following link to the Microsoft website for step by step instructions on how to setup Media Center PC with the ATSC digital TV tuner: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...
...your XL2A computer, and then using Media Center are: • Screen Resolution - Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV This appendix guides you through the steps to place the outdoor antenna as high as possible. • Analog and Digital Recording - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 93 You can also refer to ...the following link to the Microsoft website for step by step instructions on how to setup Media Center PC with the ATSC digital TV tuner: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...