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.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...Connection for a compatible serial device. 8 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 9 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 10 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display. 12 Modem line jack Connection ...
.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...Connection for a compatible serial device. 8 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 9 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 10 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display. 12 Modem line jack Connection ...
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...your own video clips and still images. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can ...edit clips from the DVD Player monitor as you want to use software interface. 17 Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics ...
...your own video clips and still images. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can ...edit clips from the DVD Player monitor as you want to use software interface. 17 Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics ...
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... take advantage of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to...friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that supports the i.LINK interface. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of an entire folder. SonicStage Sony Electronics...
... take advantage of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to...friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that supports the i.LINK interface. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of an entire folder. SonicStage Sony Electronics...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. You can create a song or video list, ... of media label being created. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. Add your audio or video media.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. You can create a song or video list, ... of media label being created. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. Add your audio or video media.
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...device, turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before your computer. You do not need to turn its power back on the video ... support hard disk compression. The frame you see in a second file. ❑ You can add audio on the same tape. Perform a separate capture for tapes that are automatically continued in captured data may not be...] button is not transferred to tape by the capture progress indicator may be accurate for each audio mode you can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you wish to dust or other particles on . DVgate...
...device, turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before your computer. You do not need to turn its power back on the video ... support hard disk compression. The frame you see in a second file. ❑ You can add audio on the same tape. Perform a separate capture for tapes that are automatically continued in captured data may not be...] button is not transferred to tape by the capture progress indicator may be accurate for each audio mode you can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you wish to dust or other particles on . DVgate...
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... in order to your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use DVgate™ software when the connected ...digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, ...
... in order to your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use DVgate™ software when the connected ...digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, ...
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... protection technology from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. SonicStage...audio CD using EMD services. ❑ An EMD service provider. Sign up with SonicStage, you record from your computer. Contact your computer for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you play and record from Sony...
... protection technology from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. SonicStage...audio CD using EMD services. ❑ An EMD service provider. Sign up with SonicStage, you record from your computer. Contact your computer for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you play and record from Sony...
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...VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - The contents of your computer... to continue. You need Internet access from your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling...
...VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - The contents of your computer... to continue. You need Internet access from your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling...
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... Playlist drop-down using the Playlist switch button. 51 files. 4 File tree view (Playlist view) Displays the folders available on your computer, enabling you to open or close the Tutorial feature. 2 Player control buttons 6 Internet address drop-down list 7 File list view... (Playlist view) (Playlist view) Displays available playlists and audio Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view. SonicStage main window 1 3 SonicStage Software 2 Playlist view 4 56 7 ...
... Playlist drop-down using the Playlist switch button. 51 files. 4 File tree view (Playlist view) Displays the folders available on your computer, enabling you to open or close the Tutorial feature. 2 Player control buttons 6 Internet address drop-down list 7 File list view... (Playlist view) (Playlist view) Displays available playlists and audio Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view. SonicStage main window 1 3 SonicStage Software 2 Playlist view 4 56 7 ...
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...the view the name of your CD and its song titles. Click Start to record. If your Internet connection is performed, recording begins. 1 Insert an audio CD into your system's optical disc drive. 2 Click the CD tab. 3 Use the drop-down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate, CD drive,... for the first time, the "CD Drive Optimization" dialog box appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage. ✍ When you record from an audio CD from the tracks you don't want to verify your optical disc...
...the view the name of your CD and its song titles. Click Start to record. If your Internet connection is performed, recording begins. 1 Insert an audio CD into your system's optical disc drive. 2 Click the CD tab. 3 Use the drop-down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate, CD drive,... for the first time, the "CD Drive Optimization" dialog box appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage. ✍ When you record from an audio CD from the tracks you don't want to verify your optical disc...
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...enhances the window's appearance. SonicStage features are available when you want to listen to use the SonicStage Backup Tool. ❑ Import audio files in various formats - The main SonicStage window viewed in a customized order using the Playlist folders. Manage your songs in ...Media™ Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by SonicStage. SonicStage Software Additional features ❑ SonicStage Tutorial - You can also import audio files that comply with SonicStage software, while using the Combine and Divide features. ❑ Simple mode - The design of the...
...enhances the window's appearance. SonicStage features are available when you want to listen to use the SonicStage Backup Tool. ❑ Import audio files in various formats - The main SonicStage window viewed in a customized order using the Playlist folders. Manage your songs in ...Media™ Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by SonicStage. SonicStage Software Additional features ❑ SonicStage Tutorial - You can also import audio files that comply with SonicStage software, while using the Combine and Divide features. ❑ Simple mode - The design of the...
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.... Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's D partition regularly. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears....you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of your computer's hard disk drive performance, connecting a compatible i.LINK® device, and enabling an Ethernet connection. This prevents large video ...
.... Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's D partition regularly. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears....you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of your computer's hard disk drive performance, connecting a compatible i.LINK® device, and enabling an Ethernet connection. This prevents large video ...
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... I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, ... your Specifications sheet for more information. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ...
... I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, ... your Specifications sheet for more information. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ...
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...selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound...: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with your modem through another phone line, if available. 73 Topics ❑...
...selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound...: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with your modem through another phone line, if available. 73 Topics ❑...
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...the microphone gain by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the ..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options...
...the microphone gain by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the ..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options...
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... Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel...
... Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel...
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...port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 82 Software audio problems 72 CD playback problems 71 driver recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 SonicStage software ...49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 ...
...port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 82 Software audio problems 72 CD playback problems 71 driver recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 SonicStage software ...49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 ...
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... eject 70 printer installation 77 recover applications 67 software audio problems 72 startup problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56...
... eject 70 printer installation 77 recover applications 67 software audio problems 72 startup problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56...
Quick Start Guide
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. ❑ About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ❑ To Unpack Your Computer ❑ To Choose an Ergonomic Location 5 WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer!
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. ❑ About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ❑ To Unpack Your Computer ❑ To Choose an Ergonomic Location 5 WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer!
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...-RW drive writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media, and plays your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on a single DVD... audio and video creations. DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for your system, see the online specifications sheet VAIO AV applications This suite of 2X or lower. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may...
...-RW drive writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media, and plays your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on a single DVD... audio and video creations. DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for your system, see the online specifications sheet VAIO AV applications This suite of 2X or lower. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may...