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...the Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are available to U.S. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered... DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO ...
...the Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are available to U.S. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered... DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO ...
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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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... latest technology and excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows®... come to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High...
... latest technology and excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows®... come to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High...
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...access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you control of CD/DVDs. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. is equipped with an impressive ability to XL1A. Customized software features: Manage Discs and My Changer - Specific ...media changer including auto ripping and multi-disc burning, and multi loading/ ejecting. The VGP-XL1B is default) Ease of Use Remote Control Note: This unit does not support DualDisc media. Simple iLINK® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. VGP-XL1B Features The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer...
...access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you control of CD/DVDs. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. is equipped with an impressive ability to XL1A. Customized software features: Manage Discs and My Changer - Specific ...media changer including auto ripping and multi-disc burning, and multi loading/ ejecting. The VGP-XL1B is default) Ease of Use Remote Control Note: This unit does not support DualDisc media. Simple iLINK® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. VGP-XL1B Features The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer...
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... setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Start Menu | Settings Settings General 15 TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 Messenger and Caller ID 56 Help 57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to ...complete all screens. Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete the process.
... setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Start Menu | Settings Settings General 15 TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 Messenger and Caller ID 56 Help 57 Note: The Media Center Radio feature is best to ...complete all screens. Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete the process.
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Press the OK button to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 When finished, select Save. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. This option must be selected to select (add a check mark or dot) or deselect (remove a ...Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you select the Retrieve media information... You also have the option to download Guide information automatically every time you start your computer, ...
Press the OK button to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 When finished, select Save. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. This option must be selected to select (add a check mark or dot) or deselect (remove a ...Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you select the Retrieve media information... You also have the option to download Guide information automatically every time you start your computer, ...
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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. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV...
... 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. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV...
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...DVDs from your favorite music files in Media Center. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you need to get the most out of your hard drive. Then, select a group to additional programs for later viewing. Watch live... TV or record your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you want to burn to all pictures in a folder on your digital entertainment experience. Enjoy access to DVD.... drive recognized by Media Center. 63 Organize, locate, and play your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Manage your media library from your ...
...DVDs from your favorite music files in Media Center. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you need to get the most out of your hard drive. Then, select a group to additional programs for later viewing. Watch live... TV or record your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you want to burn to all pictures in a folder on your digital entertainment experience. Enjoy access to DVD.... drive recognized by Media Center. 63 Organize, locate, and play your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Manage your media library from your ...
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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 a single location. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your DVD movie. Select a movie to 200 discs in Media Center lets you can store and manage up to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your movie experience. Sit back and use the remote control to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject 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 a single location. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your DVD movie. Select a movie to 200 discs in Media Center lets you can store and manage up to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your movie experience. Sit back and use the remote control to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your favorite chair. 64
User Guide
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Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library. VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 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. The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder?
Introduction Congratulations on your CD/DVD media library. VGP-XL1B User Guide 1 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. The VGP-XL1B is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder?
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... any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for loading/ unloading discs. Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for : • burning of content to CDs/DVDs.2 •...on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669 2....DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B...
... any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for loading/ unloading discs. Disc Media Storage • Centralized storage for : • burning of content to CDs/DVDs.2 •...on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669 2....DVD disc library. VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with each other information from your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law. 2 VGP-XL1B...
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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 Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.
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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 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.
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... second i.LINK® port of the VGP-XL1B, both the changer and the second device are reenumerated by the operating system, which could interrupt the current process running on the changer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to accommodate the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Important Changer/Recorder Notes: • There are...
... second i.LINK® port of the VGP-XL1B, both the changer and the second device are reenumerated by the operating system, which could interrupt the current process running on the changer. Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to accommodate the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Important Changer/Recorder Notes: • There are...
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...Please copy responsibly. The guide, in Media Center. Select Help on the various screens to provide you 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. Note: In addition to the ...documentation included with the product, online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in printed format, is designed ...
...Please copy responsibly. The guide, in Media Center. Select Help on the various screens to provide you 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. Note: In addition to the ...documentation included with the product, online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in printed format, is designed ...
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... a item that generates a magnetic field - Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer. areas with excessive heat, dust, and humidity - Connect the VGP-XL1B to the host computer, consider the environment in direct sunlight - Installing VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the device. • If the host computer...
... a item that generates a magnetic field - Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer. areas with excessive heat, dust, and humidity - Connect the VGP-XL1B to the host computer, consider the environment in direct sunlight - Installing VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the device. • If the host computer...
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VGP-XL1B User Guide 17 You are now ready to connect the Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to complete the installation setup. 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.
VGP-XL1B User Guide 17 You are now ready to connect the Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to complete the installation setup. 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.
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...Start from the Window taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab page, select Device Manager. Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer Note: Before you begin, make sure that the ... with the ferrite bead to an i.LINK® connector on the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. 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. To verify that the power has been turned off to the host...
...Start from the Window taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box. 3 From the Hardware tab page, select Device Manager. Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer Note: Before you begin, make sure that the ... with the ferrite bead to an i.LINK® connector on the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. 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. To verify that the power has been turned off to the host...
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... Guide 21 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. This new feature was added to Media Center during the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. Managing...
... Guide 21 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. This new feature was added to Media Center during the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to download the information. Managing...
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... your system has a TV tuner. Whenever using the ripping and burning features of My Changer let you are stored in the Sony® Changer/Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. 1. VGP-XL1B User Guide 27 Please copy responsibly. To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must...
... your system has a TV tuner. Whenever using the ripping and burning features of My Changer let you are stored in the Sony® Changer/Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. 1. VGP-XL1B User Guide 27 Please copy responsibly. To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must...