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... for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks ... product may jam in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product. 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 DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo...
... for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks ... product may jam in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product. 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 DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo...
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Search for a Program ...94 Search for a Feature Movie ...95 My Music ...96 Organize Your Music Files ...97 Play Music ...98 Queue Music ...99 Add Music ...100 Create and Organize Playlists ...101 Create DVD ...103 Main Screen ...104 My Changer ...105 My Changer Music ...106 Copy Music ...107 Archive TV ...109 More Programs ...111 Manage Discs ...112 Manage Discs: Media Types 113 Loading & Unloading Media Discs 114 viii
Search for a Program ...94 Search for a Feature Movie ...95 My Music ...96 Organize Your Music Files ...97 Play Music ...98 Queue Music ...99 Add Music ...100 Create and Organize Playlists ...101 Create DVD ...103 Main Screen ...104 My Changer ...105 My Changer Music ...106 Copy Music ...107 Archive TV ...109 More Programs ...111 Manage Discs ...112 Manage Discs: Media Types 113 Loading & Unloading Media Discs 114 viii
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... operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to 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. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer...
... operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to 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. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer...
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...® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Enjoy a media library where you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you control of Use Remote Control Note: This unit does not support DualDisc media. VGP-XL1B Features The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with the following additional...
...® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Enjoy a media library where you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you control of Use Remote Control Note: This unit does not support DualDisc media. VGP-XL1B Features The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with the following additional...
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...TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 Messenger and Caller ID 56 Help 57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to check for Windows updates before you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. You may return ...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. To enjoy the full benefit of...
...TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 Messenger and Caller ID 56 Help 57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to check for Windows updates before you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. You may return ...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. To enjoy the full benefit of...
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Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. This option must be selected to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to ...
Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. This option must be selected to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to ...
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... 78 My TV 86 My Music 96 Create DVD 103 My Changer 105 More Programs 111 -Manage Discs 112 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. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 61 Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music,...
... 78 My TV 86 My Music 96 Create DVD 103 My Changer 105 More Programs 111 -Manage Discs 112 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. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 61 Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music,...
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To enhance you 've previously loaded in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you want to burn to get the most out of your pictures in Media Center. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your hard drive. Select only the episodes you...that you entertainment experience, links have been included to additional programs for later viewing. Create DVDs from your favorite music files in as many folders as you wish. Review this section carefully to DVD. Organize, locate, and play your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk ...
To enhance you 've previously loaded in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you want to burn to get the most out of your pictures in Media Center. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your hard drive. Select only the episodes you...that you entertainment experience, links have been included to additional programs for later viewing. Create DVDs from your favorite music files in as many folders as you wish. Review this section carefully to DVD. Organize, locate, and play your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk ...
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The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64 Start Menu | My DVD My DVDs Loading and Unloading DVDs..... 65 Viewing DVD Movies 67 DVD Movie Controls 68 Helpful Hints 69 Watching DVD movies in Media Center lets you can store and manage up to 200 discs in a single location. Select a movie to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your movie experience. Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your DVD movie.
The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64 Start Menu | My DVD My DVDs Loading and Unloading DVDs..... 65 Viewing DVD Movies 67 DVD Movie Controls 68 Helpful Hints 69 Watching DVD movies in Media Center lets you can store and manage up to 200 discs in a single location. Select a movie to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your movie experience. Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your DVD movie.
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? What is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library.
VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? What is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library.
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... may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you with the following features:... . Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669 2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only ... to 1000 disc capacity with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD ...
... may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you with the following features:... . Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669 2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only ... to 1000 disc capacity with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for a 200 CD/DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD ...
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Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items: VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable User Guide Safety Guide Sony® Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide
Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items: VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable User Guide Safety Guide Sony® Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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Back Panel Feature i.LINK® S400 (x2) Power Cord Description Your VGP-XL1 CD/DVD Changer/ Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back panel) i.LINK® ports. Supply electrical power to the device. 6 VGP-XL1B User Guide
Back Panel Feature i.LINK® S400 (x2) Power Cord Description Your VGP-XL1 CD/DVD Changer/ Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back panel) i.LINK® ports. Supply electrical power to the device. 6 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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... the back of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later. Note: Sony supports up to accommodate the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to five VGP-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Important Changer/Recorder Notes: •...; port of the changer while the device is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to five changers to the host computer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is limited when multiple Changers are reenumerated by the operating system, which could interrupt the...
... the back of the VGP-XL1B can be Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later. Note: Sony supports up to accommodate the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Additional software features have been added to Media Center to five VGP-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Important Changer/Recorder Notes: •...; port of the changer while the device is being used to combine or daisy-chain up to five changers to the host computer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is limited when multiple Changers are reenumerated by the operating system, which could interrupt the...
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User Guide: The user guide is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in the packaging materials. Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product, online help is designed to ...features of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. The guide, in printed format, is contained in Media Center. Support Resources. Documentation The following support documents are packaged with detailed information about the installation and operation of your XL1B, please be sure you with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. VGP-XL1B User Guide 9 VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety ...
User Guide: The user guide is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in the packaging materials. Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product, online help is designed to ...features of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. The guide, in printed format, is contained in Media Center. Support Resources. Documentation The following support documents are packaged with detailed information about the installation and operation of your XL1B, please be sure you with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. VGP-XL1B User Guide 9 VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety ...
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... damage. • Always turn off the power before moving. • Do not tip or hit this device. Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer, consider the environment in an enclosed cabinet, make sure there is not physically secure. • Do not obstruct the ventilation...
... damage. • Always turn off the power before moving. • Do not tip or hit this device. Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer, consider the environment in an enclosed cabinet, make sure there is not physically secure. • Do not obstruct the ventilation...
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Once all files have been successfully copied to your computer, the Installation Complete dialog box displays. 7 Select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish to the host computer. You are now ready to connect the Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to complete the installation setup. VGP-XL1B User Guide 17
Once all files have been successfully copied to your computer, the Installation Complete dialog box displays. 7 Select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish to the host computer. You are now ready to connect the Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to complete the installation setup. VGP-XL1B User Guide 17
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... the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect the end without the ferrite bead (a large node close to one of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. 2 Turn the power to the host computer and any peripheral equipment. To verify using Device Manager 1 Click Start...System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab page, select Device Manager. Check for the Manage Discs option. 18 VGP-XL1B User Guide To verify using Media Center 1 Start Media Center. 2 From the Start menu, select More Programs and then look for VGP-XL1B under Medium Changers...
... the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect the end without the ferrite bead (a large node close to one of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. 2 Turn the power to the host computer and any peripheral equipment. To verify using Device Manager 1 Click Start...System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab page, select Device Manager. Check for the Manage Discs option. 18 VGP-XL1B User Guide To verify using Media Center 1 Start Media Center. 2 From the Start menu, select More Programs and then look for VGP-XL1B under Medium Changers...
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.... You can access and manage that portion of all media in the Changer/Recorder from the VAIO® feature Manage Discs located on the More Programs main page. Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to Media Center during the installation of the supplied software CD...
.... You can access and manage that portion of all media in the Changer/Recorder from the VAIO® feature Manage Discs located on the More Programs main page. Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to Media Center during the installation of the supplied software CD...
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The advanced features of My Changer let you are stored in the Sony® Changer/Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. 1. My Changer Music My Changer Music is a gallery or list of your system has a TV tuner. VGP-XL1B User Guide 27 Whenever using the ripping and... copyright law. To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must be sure you : • Play your music discs directly from the Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple audio CDs from the Changer to your hard drive (Auto-ripping). ...
The advanced features of My Changer let you are stored in the Sony® Changer/Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. 1. My Changer Music My Changer Music is a gallery or list of your system has a TV tuner. VGP-XL1B User Guide 27 Whenever using the ripping and... copyright law. To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must be sure you : • Play your music discs directly from the Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple audio CDs from the Changer to your hard drive (Auto-ripping). ...