Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 5
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)
Page 9
... ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center .... 9 Adding Files to Media Center ..... 10 Using the Search Feature 11 Support Resources 12 The VGX-XL2 is VGX-XL2 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are established for digital content management. VAIO® PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is both a powerful computer and a state-of your home theatre-all in...
... ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center .... 9 Adding Files to Media Center ..... 10 Using the Search Feature 11 Support Resources 12 The VGX-XL2 is VGX-XL2 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are established for digital content management. VAIO® PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is both a powerful computer and a state-of your home theatre-all in...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 13
...+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers/ Recorders. Note: Sony supports connecting or daisy-chaining up to XL2A. Enjoy a media library where you do multi-disc ripping of CDs and burning ...changer and recorder with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the Sony CD/DVD Changer/Recorder packaging. 5 is default) Note: This unit does not support DualDisc™ media. Customized software features include Manage Discs and My Changer. For additional ...
...+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers/ Recorders. Note: Sony supports connecting or daisy-chaining up to XL2A. Enjoy a media library where you do multi-disc ripping of CDs and burning ...changer and recorder with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the Sony CD/DVD Changer/Recorder packaging. 5 is default) Note: This unit does not support DualDisc™ media. Customized software features include Manage Discs and My Changer. For additional ...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 20
... the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft To access VAIO Support Central, do the Update. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides ... All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 4 Select VAIO Documentation in the left pane. Keep your wireless keyboard with a single location for all of your support needs and allows you to access some of the VAIO Support Central features. 12 Note: You...
... the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft To access VAIO Support Central, do the Update. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides ... All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 4 Select VAIO Documentation in the left pane. Keep your wireless keyboard with a single location for all of your support needs and allows you to access some of the VAIO Support Central features. 12 Note: You...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 22
... security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. Please...
... security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. Please...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 30
It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. The following Setup Wizard will configure both your television set up...
It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. The following Setup Wizard will configure both your television set up...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 49
Just read the on setting up your video viewing. Select Watch Video or Next to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 41 For additional information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your TV, please refer to configure ... Center does the rest! Go to continue. Configure Your TV or Monitor Configure Your TV or Monitor Settings Media Center makes it easy to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central.
Just read the on setting up your video viewing. Select Watch Video or Next to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 41 For additional information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your TV, please refer to configure ... Center does the rest! Go to continue. Configure Your TV or Monitor Configure Your TV or Monitor Settings Media Center makes it easy to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 52
... | 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 an existing wireless local area network.... Note: For additional information about connecting to use this feature. Selections made on these screens may overwrite your existing home network, see Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Network in the VGX-XL2...
... | 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 an existing wireless local area network.... Note: For additional information about connecting to use this feature. Selections made on these screens may overwrite your existing home network, see Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Network in the VGX-XL2...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 60
...Connect your TV signal and set up your up Note: An ATSC digital antenna connected to the your sound system. 52 Each of these topics provide you to Start | All • Locate a show and review a brief Programs | VAIO Support Central and select description. Choose TV settings in this section to: Note... analog or digital. ATSC tuner in VAIO Support Central. Start Menu | Settings | TV TV Recorder 53 Guide 57 Set Up TV Signal 62 Configure Your TV or Monitor..... 63 Audio 64 You can control your TV, please refer to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in the XL2 computer is required...
...Connect your TV signal and set up your up Note: An ATSC digital antenna connected to the your sound system. 52 Each of these topics provide you to Start | All • Locate a show and review a brief Programs | VAIO Support Central and select description. Choose TV settings in this section to: Note... analog or digital. ATSC tuner in VAIO Support Central. Start Menu | Settings | TV TV Recorder 53 Guide 57 Set Up TV Signal 62 Configure Your TV or Monitor..... 63 Audio 64 You can control your TV, please refer to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in the XL2 computer is required...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 61
... following: IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . TV programs that have been encrypted (protected) by copyright law. Note: For additional information on any player other than the one recorded to the ATSC digital tuner in VAIO Support Central. Go to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in the XL2 computer and be copied... and played back on setting up your TV, please refer to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 53...
... following: IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . TV programs that have been encrypted (protected) by copyright law. Note: For additional information on any player other than the one recorded to the ATSC digital tuner in VAIO Support Central. Go to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in the XL2 computer and be copied... and played back on setting up your TV, please refer to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 53...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 70
... be installed to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer and be properly configured through Media Center. • For additional information on setting up your TV, please refer to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in Media Center Setup on page 21. Go to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation... Up TV Signal Media Center makes it easy to set up your standard resolution (analog) TV signal and your over-the-air high-definition resolution (digital) TV signal, go to Set Up TV Signal located in VAIO...
... be installed to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer and be properly configured through Media Center. • For additional information on setting up your TV, please refer to the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in Media Center Setup on page 21. Go to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation... Up TV Signal Media Center makes it easy to set up your standard resolution (analog) TV signal and your over-the-air high-definition resolution (digital) TV signal, go to Set Up TV Signal located in VAIO...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 71
Go to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu | Settings | TV Configure Your TV or Monitor Media Center makes it easy to set up your TV ... setting up your desktop and select nVIDIA DISPLAY. A video is provided that contains additional information on your TV, please refer to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 63 From here, select Adjust Display Controls, then select Next to be refined using the nVIDIA® utiltiy program. Note...
Go to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu | Settings | TV Configure Your TV or Monitor Media Center makes it easy to set up your TV ... setting up your desktop and select nVIDIA DISPLAY. A video is provided that contains additional information on your TV, please refer to Start | All Programs | VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation. 63 From here, select Adjust Display Controls, then select Next to be refined using the nVIDIA® utiltiy program. Note...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 84
... • Remote Control - VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web To access VAIO Support Central: Support and Microsoft Update. 1 Click the Windows ...Support Central. 76 Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the screen. Then click the Help icon. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. • Remote Mouse - Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
... • Remote Control - VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web To access VAIO Support Central: Support and Microsoft Update. 1 Click the Windows ...Support Central. 76 Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the screen. Then click the Help icon. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. • Remote Mouse - Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 85
... Computers & Peripherals, then Desktops. Finally, click Detect my model. Follow the on-screen instructions. To start the Windows Update utility, connect to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. If you do is go to Sony's Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer.
... Computers & Peripherals, then Desktops. Finally, click Detect my model. Follow the on-screen instructions. To start the Windows Update utility, connect to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. If you do is go to Sony's Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 102
.... (For help, press the F1 key or click Help on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer, refer to the manufacturer's documentation supplied with your camera or see the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. To access DVgate Plus, click Start, point to All Programs, DVgate Plus, and...
.... (For help, press the F1 key or click Help on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer, refer to the manufacturer's documentation supplied with your camera or see the VGX-XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. To access DVgate Plus, click Start, point to All Programs, DVgate Plus, and...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 103
... can only be opened by pressing the Windows button on your remote control. Playing from Settings | General | Media Center Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Supported File Types Windows Media file - .wm, .asf Windows Media A/V - .wmv, Video file - .avi Movie file - .mpeg, mpg, mpe, .mp1, mp2, mpv2 95 Select the Resize...
... can only be opened by pressing the Windows button on your remote control. Playing from Settings | General | Media Center Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Supported File Types Windows Media file - .wm, .asf Windows Media A/V - .wmv, Video file - .avi Movie file - .mpeg, mpg, mpe, .mp1, mp2, mpv2 95 Select the Resize...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 111
... magnify 150%. Press OK again to return the picture to its original size Adding Music to watch as a slide show. Play a CD or select a Playlist. Supported File Types Joint Photographic Experts Group .jpg, .jpeg Tagged Image File - .tif Graphics Interchange Format - .gif Bitmap - .bmp Windows Meta File - .wmf Portable Networks Graphics...
... magnify 150%. Press OK again to return the picture to its original size Adding Music to watch as a slide show. Play a CD or select a Playlist. Supported File Types Joint Photographic Experts Group .jpg, .jpeg Tagged Image File - .tif Graphics Interchange Format - .gif Bitmap - .bmp Windows Meta File - .wmf Portable Networks Graphics...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 128
... Music, select an album, artist, song, or playlist. Select Create CD/DVD and follow the on the remote control, and select the Edit menu option. Supported File Types CD Audio - .cda MP3 - .mp3, .m3u Windows Audio File - .wav Windows Media Audio Files - .asx, .wm, .wma, .wmv, .wmp, .wmx 120 Go to...
... Music, select an album, artist, song, or playlist. Select Create CD/DVD and follow the on the remote control, and select the Edit menu option. Supported File Types CD Audio - .cda MP3 - .mp3, .m3u Windows Audio File - .wav Windows Media Audio Files - .asx, .wm, .wma, .wmv, .wmp, .wmx 120 Go to...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 129
... other than those permitted by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to More Programs. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . TV programs and commercial DVDs that have been encrypted (protected) by copyright law. lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the...
... other than those permitted by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to More Programs. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . TV programs and commercial DVDs that have been encrypted (protected) by copyright law. lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 136
Note: Archive TV Show supports Dual-Layer DVDs (DVD+R DL). Required Blank Discs When archiving TV shows, My Changer provides an estimate of the number of blank DVDs into the ...
Note: Archive TV Show supports Dual-Layer DVDs (DVD+R DL). Required Blank Discs When archiving TV shows, My Changer provides an estimate of the number of blank DVDs into the ...