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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, ... been engineered to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD ... be used with this product. iii Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
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, ... been engineered to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD ... be used with this product. iii Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
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... the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A 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 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17...
... the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A 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 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17...
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... you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL1? The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest...
... you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL1? The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest...
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...® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with 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 Sony HD Camcorder • Simplified TV series archiving through sequential copying to DVD. 3 Playback and manage your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality...
...® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with 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 Sony HD Camcorder • Simplified TV series archiving through sequential copying to DVD. 3 Playback and manage your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality...
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...-XL1 uses the Mircosoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. This group of your ...entertainment sources together in Media Center. Then, you into the world of digital home entertainment, bringing all of the features and capabilities of how to get around and perform tasks in a single location, easily managed by the VAIO...
...-XL1 uses the Mircosoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. This group of your ...entertainment sources together in Media Center. Then, you into the world of digital home entertainment, bringing all of the features and capabilities of how to get around and perform tasks in a single location, easily managed by the VAIO...
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...the Don't ask me this again check box, you must add media files by Media Center. 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 continue. You can add media files to recognize by pressing the MORE...
...the Don't ask me this again check box, you must add media files by Media Center. 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 continue. You can add media files to recognize by pressing the MORE...
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...valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you... to access some of your support needs and allows you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2...
...valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you... to access some of your support needs and allows you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2...
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... location. 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 an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of the major features...
... location. 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 an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of the major features...
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...computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Once you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. You may return to ...Settings at any additional hardware devices, you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows ...
...computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Once you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. You may return to ...Settings at any additional hardware devices, you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows ...
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You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 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 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might improve your computer.
You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 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 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might improve your computer.
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...finished, select Save. 16 Use the arrow keys on your environment. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior 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. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task ...
...finished, select Save. 16 Use the arrow keys on your environment. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior 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. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task ...
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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. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Select Next to select the option. 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. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
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Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to use when you with 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 you and your family. 57
Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to use when you with 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 you and your family. 57
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... pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 58 To access VAIO Support Central: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Additional Help Start Menu | Settings | Help You can access Media's Center's Help areas...
... pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 58 To access VAIO Support Central: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Additional Help Start Menu | Settings | Help You can access Media's Center's Help areas...
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... to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Finally, click Detect my model. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need to do not know your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http...
... to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Finally, click Detect my model. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need to do not know your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http...
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...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...
...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...
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... button, then My Computer, and finally selecting the drive 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 data that ... Store any type of discs required to copy the selected recordings When you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Store blank discs for creating your own personal media library that you have a CD or DVD. Your library can contain the following message. Go to...
... button, then My Computer, and finally selecting the drive 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 data that ... Store any type of discs required to copy the selected recordings When you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Store blank discs for creating your own personal media library that you have a CD or DVD. Your library can contain the following message. Go to...
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...begins to the DVD movie's title or beginning menu. Returns to play in Media Center and wish to change the viewing screen size. 68 Ejects the DVD .... Select the language preference for the Subtitle, Audio track, and Menu for the DVD movie. Select the Windows Resize button to view a DVD movie, simply insert the DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from...the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to Movie Info and editing as it appears in a viewport window. Restarts the DVD movie from the stopping point. Notes: (1) For DVDs, you can edit the movie ...
...begins to the DVD movie's title or beginning menu. Returns to play in Media Center and wish to change the viewing screen size. 68 Ejects the DVD .... Select the language preference for the Subtitle, Audio track, and Menu for the DVD movie. Select the Windows Resize button to view a DVD movie, simply insert the DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from...the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to Movie Info and editing as it appears in a viewport window. Restarts the DVD movie from the stopping point. Notes: (1) For DVDs, you can edit the movie ...
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...the DVD languages in a small viewport screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control. If you are watching by pressing the Windows button on the remote control and then select DVD Languages. Select the + or - ..., length and current position. If the movie is playing, press Stop on your DVD movie displays for the Windows resize buttons to work and watch your DVD movie in Media Center. More Movie Information View additional information about the DVD movie you want to appear. Change DVD Languages Change...
...the DVD languages in a small viewport screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control. If you are watching by pressing the Windows button on the remote control and then select DVD Languages. Select the + or - ..., length and current position. If the movie is playing, press Stop on your DVD movie displays for the Windows resize buttons to work and watch your DVD movie in Media Center. More Movie Information View additional information about the DVD movie you want to appear. Change DVD Languages Change...
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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. Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs. 71 Start Menu | My Videos My ... 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 on your hard drive that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport...
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. Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs. 71 Start Menu | My Videos My ... 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 on your hard drive that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport...