Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... fast disk access and System Recovery. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder. all managed using the wireless keyboard w/intragrated pointing device and the remote control. The XL2A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living room or den. VGX-XL2A Features The XL2A is equipped with the...
... fast disk access and System Recovery. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder. all managed using the wireless keyboard w/intragrated pointing device and the remote control. The XL2A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living room or den. VGX-XL2A Features The XL2A is equipped with the...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... rights, go to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts. 123 Note: You must be connected. To access My Changer features, the VGX-XL2A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must have Administrator access rights to access the features and functionality in My Changer. The advanced...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™. Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 124 Copy Music 125 Archive TV Series 126 My Changer is...
... rights, go to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts. 123 Note: You must be connected. To access My Changer features, the VGX-XL2A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must have Administrator access rights to access the features and functionality in My Changer. The advanced...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™. Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 124 Copy Music 125 Archive TV Series 126 My Changer is...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL2A personal computer allows you to search the Internet from the comfort of your remote control, you need to complete your remote control, must perform the... following setup procedures: • From Internet Explorer, go to exit Internet Explorer. To use your desired tasks. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. 133 More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the screen.
... navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL2A personal computer allows you to search the Internet from the comfort of your remote control, you need to complete your remote control, must perform the... following setup procedures: • From Internet Explorer, go to exit Internet Explorer. To use your desired tasks. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. 133 More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the screen.
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... may not necessarily be completed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation... AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to current retail versions. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO ...
... may not necessarily be completed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation... AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to current retail versions. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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...ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the... Sony Service Center. It is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi ...
...ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the... Sony Service Center. It is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... use any interference that you may experience or that may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration purchased. Safety Information Safety Information and Caution The type of optical drive(s) installed in your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to... not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. To change the backup battery, please contact your VGX-XL2A to disassemble the drive cabinet. Doing so many cause medical devices to beam. Avoid direct exposure to ...
... use any interference that you may experience or that may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration purchased. Safety Information Safety Information and Caution The type of optical drive(s) installed in your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to... not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. To change the backup battery, please contact your VGX-XL2A to disassemble the drive cabinet. Doing so many cause medical devices to beam. Avoid direct exposure to ...
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of hard disk space is reserved as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. DVD-R Write: 8x max. DVD±RW: yes3 CD Read: 24x max. Digital Video Capturing Image Converter - ...week)7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year6 Online and Email Support: Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com Dimensions Weight: 86 lbs (for both XL2A and XL1B) Measurements: 17" x 13.8" x 19.5" (for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the software;...
VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of hard disk space is reserved as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. DVD-R Write: 8x max. DVD±RW: yes3 CD Read: 24x max. Digital Video Capturing Image Converter - ...week)7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year6 Online and Email Support: Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com Dimensions Weight: 86 lbs (for both XL2A and XL1B) Measurements: 17" x 13.8" x 19.5" (for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the software;...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear are subject to change without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to ..., or reduced to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may not be identical to U.S. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY ...
...logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear are subject to change without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to ..., or reduced to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may not be identical to U.S. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... of VAIO® where new technologies are established for digital content management. Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ User Guide. The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 1 Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user guide information by opening...
... of VAIO® where new technologies are established for digital content management. Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ User Guide. The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 1 Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user guide information by opening...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... of these and other pre-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...
... of these and other pre-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...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...the music stored on any player other than the one recorded to view the movie or review specific movie information. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than ... favorite recorded TV series. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Review this section carefully VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 3 Categorize your pictures in Media Center. Watch live TV or record your digital entertainment experience. Select only the episodes you want to burn to the latest entertainment news and...
...the music stored on any player other than the one recorded to view the movie or review specific movie information. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than ... favorite recorded TV series. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Review this section carefully VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 3 Categorize your pictures in Media Center. Watch live TV or record your digital entertainment experience. Select only the episodes you want to burn to the latest entertainment news and...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... it. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to the constraints of using Component ...; (Play Station® Portable) hand held entertainment system Other Software Applications The following Sony original software programs can use , at 1080i resolutions. • SonicStage® - Sony Original Software The following Sony original software programs can be detailed during initial launch ...
... it. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to the constraints of using Component ...; (Play Station® Portable) hand held entertainment system Other Software Applications The following Sony original software programs can use , at 1080i resolutions. • SonicStage® - Sony Original Software The following Sony original software programs can be detailed during initial launch ...
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...; VAIO® Control Center • VAIO® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL2A DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL2A Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL2A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device...you need to move or ship the XL2A computer at a later time. For DVD Playback • Roxio® DigitalMedia SE - • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) • InterVideo® WinDVD® - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5
...; VAIO® Control Center • VAIO® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL2A DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL2A Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL2A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device...you need to move or ship the XL2A computer at a later time. For DVD Playback • Roxio® DigitalMedia SE - • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) • InterVideo® WinDVD® - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... the battery compartment cover. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the keyboard, you must activate communications between the XL2A computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications. 1 On the front of the keyboard, slide the Power button...integrated pointing device. Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Insert the Batteries On the back of the XL2A computer, press the connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds. 4 Test the keyboard and the point device to make sure both are functioning properly. 6 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
... the battery compartment cover. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the keyboard, you must activate communications between the XL2A computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications. 1 On the front of the keyboard, slide the Power button...integrated pointing device. Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Insert the Batteries On the back of the XL2A computer, press the connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds. 4 Test the keyboard and the point device to make sure both are functioning properly. 6 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
User Guide (Computer Component)
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Then type the input 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 suppress sound. Buttons include: STOP... are on the left and Channel (CH) or Page (PG) on the right of the START button. MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2 On...MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in Standby mode. 2 Control the playback for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 Press STANDBY to open Media Center.
Then type the input 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 suppress sound. Buttons include: STOP... are on the left and Channel (CH) or Page (PG) on the right of the START button. MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2 On...MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in Standby mode. 2 Control the playback for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 Press STANDBY to open Media Center.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...the remote and keyboard will use the "same" kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Please use any alkaline batteries. Mixing new batteries and... not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for a while. If you will not be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 8 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Note: When using the battery indicator located on the upper right of manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can cause "leaking and...
...the remote and keyboard will use the "same" kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Please use any alkaline batteries. Mixing new batteries and... not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for a while. If you will not be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 8 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Note: When using the battery indicator located on the upper right of manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can cause "leaking and...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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DVD-RW Combo Drive (Double layer recording capable) 2 It will be used. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 9 WLAN (wireless Lan lamp The wireless LAN lamp turns green when the wireless LAN1 is ready to be turned off Power Lamp The power lamp ...-R DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and write data to DVD+R DL, DVD+R DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW. XL2A Personal Computer Front Panel The XL2A Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs Power Button Press to turn orange when it will enter a hibernation state and the power lamp will...
DVD-RW Combo Drive (Double layer recording capable) 2 It will be used. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 9 WLAN (wireless Lan lamp The wireless LAN lamp turns green when the wireless LAN1 is ready to be turned off Power Lamp The power lamp ...-R DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and write data to DVD+R DL, DVD+R DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW. XL2A Personal Computer Front Panel The XL2A Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs Power Button Press to turn orange when it will enter a hibernation state and the power lamp will...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... the USB 2.0 standard and can also be removed from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 10 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System CompactFlash® & Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from the drive. Memory Stick Pro™/Memory Stick Duo™ Data from and...
... the USB 2.0 standard and can also be removed from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 10 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System CompactFlash® & Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from the drive. Memory Stick Pro™/Memory Stick Duo™ Data from and...