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... x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio... CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
... x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio... CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
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...PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are ...Gigabit Ethernet, serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are registered trademarks of Sony. VGP-PRSZ1: 3 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D...
...PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are ...Gigabit Ethernet, serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are registered trademarks of Sony. VGP-PRSZ1: 3 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D...
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...versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to U.S. iii customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media... SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
...versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to U.S. iii customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media... SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
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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
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... like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is VGX-XL2? What is VGX-XL2? The VGX-XL2 is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL2A XL1B • Controls the combined ...optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of the latest technology and excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition ...
... like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is VGX-XL2? What is VGX-XL2? The VGX-XL2 is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL2A XL1B • Controls the combined ...optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of the latest technology and excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition ...
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.../monitor and your home theatre, using the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL2 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with the VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. Benefits of your media library through sequential copying to...
.../monitor and your home theatre, using the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL2 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with the VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. Benefits of your media library through sequential copying to...
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... features unique to perform all tasks. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This guide provides an overview of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. Then, you into the world of...
... features unique to perform all tasks. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This guide provides an overview of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. Then, you into the world of...
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... the following folders located in the My Documents directory. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video) directly to recognized folders. • Add additional folders, or shared folders for Media Center to add...
... the following folders located in the My Documents directory. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video) directly to recognized folders. • Add additional folders, or shared folders for Media Center to add...
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following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your support needs and allows you to access some of your wireless keyboard with a single...You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All...
following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your support needs and allows you to access some of your wireless keyboard with a single...You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All...
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... all of your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with 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 do amazing things with...
... all of your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with 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 do amazing things with...
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...to Settings at any additional hardware devices, you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires an Internet connection to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security updates....time you are ready to set up your preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. ...
...to Settings at any additional hardware devices, you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires an Internet connection to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security updates....time you are ready to set up your preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. ...
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Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer.
Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer.
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...environment. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn you if a file or action is not designed for each ...option. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark)....
...environment. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn you if a file or action is not designed for each ...option. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark)....
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It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. You can only be viewed in a standard resolution image. however, the resulting recordings can still record high-definition programming... of high-definition programming through Media Center; Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select The Media Center Setup Wizard appears. • High-Definition Note: Media Center currently supports...
It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. You can only be viewed in a standard resolution image. however, the resulting recordings can still record high-definition programming... of high-definition programming through Media Center; Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select The Media Center Setup Wizard appears. • High-Definition Note: Media Center currently supports...
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Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
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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. Select Next to select the option. 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. . 43 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. Select Next to select the option. 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. . 43 Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
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Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you with your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you follow the on-screen instructions.
Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you with your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you follow the on-screen instructions.
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...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 Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 ...From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 76 Then click the Help icon. Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the screen. Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
...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 Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 ...From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 76 Then click the Help icon. Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the screen. Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
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...do not know your model number, go to Sony's Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer. 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. VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to the Internet, click Start, All Programs,...
...do not know your model number, go to Sony's Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer. 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. VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to the Internet, click Start, All Programs,...
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... My TV 104 My Music 114 Create DVD 121 My Changer 123 More Programs 129 -Manage Discs 130 VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you experience the new and exciting world of VAIO, and you can enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment... experience. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 79
... My TV 104 My Music 114 Create DVD 121 My Changer 123 More Programs 129 -Manage Discs 130 VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you experience the new and exciting world of VAIO, and you can enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment... experience. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 79