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... new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to 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. iii Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...
... new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to 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. iii 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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...Controls ...29 Automatic Download Options 30 Optimization ...31 About Media Center ...32 Privacy ...33 TV ...34 Recorder ...35 History ...36 Recorder Storage ...37 Recording Defaults ...38 Guide ...39 Edit Channels ...40 Add ...Missing Channels ...41 Set Up Guide Listings ...42 Additional Guide Information 43 Set Up TV Signal ...44 Configure Your TV or Monitor 45 Audio ...46 Pictures ...47 Music ...48 Visualizations ...49 Visualizations Options ...50 DVD ...51 DVD Language ...52 DVD...
...Controls ...29 Automatic Download Options 30 Optimization ...31 About Media Center ...32 Privacy ...33 TV ...34 Recorder ...35 History ...36 Recorder Storage ...37 Recording Defaults ...38 Guide ...39 Edit Channels ...40 Add ...Missing Channels ...41 Set Up Guide Listings ...42 Additional Guide Information 43 Set Up TV Signal ...44 Configure Your TV or Monitor 45 Audio ...46 Pictures ...47 Music ...48 Visualizations ...49 Visualizations Options ...50 DVD ...51 DVD Language ...52 DVD...
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... Help ...57 Media Center Features 61 Experience Media Center ...62 My DVDs ...64 Loading and Unloading Discs ...65 Viewing DVD Movies ...67 DVD Movie Controls ...68 Online Spotlight ...70 My Videos ...71 Organize Your Videos Media Center 72 Play Your Videos ...73 More Information ...74 Create a DVD/CD ...75 ...Organize Your Pictures ...79 View Your Pictures ...80 Edit Your Pictures ...81 Play a Slide Show ...82 Create a CD/DVD ...83 Picture Details ...84 My TV ...86 My TV Features ...87 Watch Live TV ...88 View the Guide ...89 Record and Schedule Programs 91 Watch Recorded Programs ...93 vii
... Help ...57 Media Center Features 61 Experience Media Center ...62 My DVDs ...64 Loading and Unloading Discs ...65 Viewing DVD Movies ...67 DVD Movie Controls ...68 Online Spotlight ...70 My Videos ...71 Organize Your Videos Media Center 72 Play Your Videos ...73 More Information ...74 Create a DVD/CD ...75 ...Organize Your Pictures ...79 View Your Pictures ...80 Edit Your Pictures ...81 Play a Slide Show ...82 Create a CD/DVD ...83 Picture Details ...84 My TV ...86 My TV Features ...87 Watch Live TV ...88 View the Guide ...89 Record and Schedule Programs 91 Watch Recorded Programs ...93 vii
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...More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages... of two products combined to bring you have come 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.
...More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages... of two products combined to bring you have come 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.
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... advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL1 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. Playback and manage your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality for the optimal entertainment experience. • Packaged Content Music CD's Movie DVD's • Personal Content Digital Pictures...
... advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL1 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. Playback and manage your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality for the optimal entertainment experience. • Packaged Content Music CD's Movie DVD's • Personal Content Digital Pictures...
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The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support 200 Disc capacity. is default) Ease of the discs in the media changer including auto ripping and multi-disc burning, and multi loading/ ejecting. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. gives you do multi-disc...
The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support 200 Disc capacity. is default) Ease of the discs in the media changer including auto ripping and multi-disc burning, and multi loading/ ejecting. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. gives you do multi-disc...
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...the OK 3 button to make your TV. 6 5 Open the following : 1 Start MY TV, MY MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in a specific location. 7 Important Note: The VAIO® remote control will NOT control the sound for your computer in Standby 1 mode. 2 Control the playback for your selection, the BACK button to go...to control the sound for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. Using the Remote Control Press a Remote Control button to do the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to place your TV.
...the OK 3 button to make your TV. 6 5 Open the following : 1 Start MY TV, MY MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in a specific location. 7 Important Note: The VAIO® remote control will NOT control the sound for your computer in Standby 1 mode. 2 Control the playback for your selection, the BACK button to go...to control the sound for TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS, and ends a slide show. Using the Remote Control Press a Remote Control button to do the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to place your TV.
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... XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. together in setting up Media Center for your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player...
... XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. together in setting up Media Center for your distinct entertainment needs, and then provide you with your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player...
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...hardware devices, you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. 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 make sure Media Center has the most ... 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 set up your preferences. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to complete the process.
...hardware devices, you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. 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 make sure Media Center has the most ... 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 set up your preferences. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to complete the process.
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... to move to download manually. Use the arrow keys on your CDs, DVDs, and movies. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. option for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Press the OK button to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 This option must be selected to select (add a check...
... to move to download manually. Use the arrow keys on your CDs, DVDs, and movies. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. option for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Press the OK button to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 This option must be selected to select (add a check...
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...live TV or record your favorite show for your favorite recorded TV series. Manage Discs is an important program found in More Programs that you need to all pictures in the Media Changer/Recorder. You can categorize your hard drive. Enjoy access to control the discs stored in the folder. Watch digital...for later viewing. Manage your media library from your enjoyment. To enhance you wish. Organize, locate, and play your digital entertainment experience. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Review this section carefully to DVD. Select only the episodes ...
...live TV or record your favorite show for your favorite recorded TV series. Manage Discs is an important program found in More Programs that you need to all pictures in the Media Changer/Recorder. You can categorize your hard drive. Enjoy access to control the discs stored in the folder. Watch digital...for later viewing. Manage your media library from your enjoyment. To enhance you wish. Organize, locate, and play your digital entertainment experience. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Review this section carefully to DVD. Select only the episodes ...
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Select a movie to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your DVD movie. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your movie experience. 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. Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your favorite chair. 64
Select a movie to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your DVD movie. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your movie experience. 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. Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your favorite chair. 64
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...creating your own personal media library that you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Go to More Programs and select the Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs to view the following types of media: DVDs CDs Data Discs ... from Windows Media Center with Removable Storage. For example, when archiving or copying recorded TV shows to disc, a message will inform you of the number of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Click Yes...
...creating your own personal media library that you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Go to More Programs and select the Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs to view the following types of media: DVDs CDs Data Discs ... from Windows Media Center with Removable Storage. For example, when archiving or copying recorded TV shows to disc, a message will inform you of the number of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Click Yes...
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... Manage Discs or to My DVDs 4 Click Yes on . This will not eject the engaged disc in the slot. See steps 1 through 2 of the slot. 2 To load a single disc, press the Load button once and insert the disc in the changer drive. Note: When loading discs... eject the last inserted disc. Loading Media Note: It will be blocked until the system is ready for Media Center to scan each disc into the changer, and then let them all discs in My Changer. 66 Loading Media Changer Unloading Media Changer 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the Personal Computer...
... Manage Discs or to My DVDs 4 Click Yes on . This will not eject the engaged disc in the slot. See steps 1 through 2 of the slot. 2 To load a single disc, press the Load button once and insert the disc in the changer drive. Note: When loading discs... eject the last inserted disc. Loading Media Note: It will be blocked until the system is ready for Media Center to scan each disc into the changer, and then let them all discs in My Changer. 66 Loading Media Changer Unloading Media Changer 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the Personal Computer...
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... disc in My DVDs with the disc and then select Watch from the personal computer by title, year, or genre and then select a movie. Movies in the drive for viewing. Viewing DVD Movies Start Menu | My DVD Once you have loaded your DVD movies into the Media Changer/ Recorder, and they have ...been identified by Media Center, you can also view a movie from the MOVIE INFO screen. Select the movie...
... disc in My DVDs with the disc and then select Watch from the personal computer by title, year, or genre and then select a movie. Movies in the drive for viewing. Viewing DVD Movies Start Menu | My DVD Once you have loaded your DVD movies into the Media Changer/ Recorder, and they have ...been identified by Media Center, you can also view a movie from the MOVIE INFO screen. Select the movie...
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...that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport window. View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. Start Menu... | My Videos My Videos Organize Your Videos 72 Play Your Videos 73 More Information/View Details.... 74 Create a DVD/CD 75 Import/Edit Video 76 Helpful Hints 77 Watch your home movies and digital videos stored...
...that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport window. View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. Start Menu... | My Videos My Videos Organize Your Videos 72 Play Your Videos 73 More Information/View Details.... 74 Create a DVD/CD 75 Import/Edit Video 76 Helpful Hints 77 Watch your home movies and digital videos stored...
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...video off a network drive. Just follow the on your TV and monitor from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a disc, from Settings | General | Media Center Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Change Display View Quality You can only be opened by pressing the Windows...to appear. Supported File Types Windows Media file - .wm, .asf Windows Media A/V - .wmv, Video file - .avi Movie file - .mpeg, mpg, mpe, .mp1, mp2, mpv2 77 Select the Resize button. Separate My Videos Folders If you want to work and watch your DVD movie in an viewport screen, ...
...video off a network drive. Just follow the on your TV and monitor from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a disc, from Settings | General | Media Center Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Change Display View Quality You can only be opened by pressing the Windows...to appear. Supported File Types Windows Media file - .wm, .asf Windows Media A/V - .wmv, Video file - .avi Movie file - .mpeg, mpg, mpe, .mp1, mp2, mpv2 77 Select the Resize button. Separate My Videos Folders If you want to work and watch your DVD movie in an viewport screen, ...
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... TV shows will continue to record your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD, go to Create DVD located on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Copying Recorded Programs to DVD or CD If you begin. Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space Quality Space ...if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you would like to stop or cancel a current recording. Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Media Center will also continue even if Media Center is closed. Make sure you can define or ...
... TV shows will continue to record your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD, go to Create DVD located on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Copying Recorded Programs to DVD or CD If you begin. Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space Quality Space ...if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you would like to stop or cancel a current recording. Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Media Center will also continue even if Media Center is closed. Make sure you can define or ...
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... option or program. Go To My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the onscreen instructions. Watch Recorded Programs Start | My TV | Recorded TV Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window, you may want to save the program to a DVD. You can sort your programs by...
... option or program. Go To My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the onscreen instructions. Watch Recorded Programs Start | My TV | Recorded TV Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window, you may want to save the program to a DVD. You can sort your programs by...
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... or is unreadable. 22 VGP-XL1B User Guide For additional features, links directly to Media Center's My Music by selecting the viewport window. For additional features, links directly to Media Center's My DVDs by selecting the viewport window. The changer's drive appears as Data CDs in My Computer. Blank CD/DVD Record videos, pictures, recorded TV, or music to...
... or is unreadable. 22 VGP-XL1B User Guide For additional features, links directly to Media Center's My Music by selecting the viewport window. For additional features, links directly to Media Center's My DVDs by selecting the viewport window. The changer's drive appears as Data CDs in My Computer. Blank CD/DVD Record videos, pictures, recorded TV, or music to...