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... are available to U.S. DualDisc used with this product. iii 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 provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services...
... are available to U.S. DualDisc used with this product. iii 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 provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services...
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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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...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® • Storage, archiving, and playback of XP Media Center operating system... your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. What is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL1A computer Sony HD ...
...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® • Storage, archiving, and playback of XP Media Center operating system... your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. What is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL1A computer Sony HD ...
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... and System Recovery. Note: This drive is equipped with the following additional features: Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D, DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, S-ATA drives, RAID enabled, and multitasking. Enhanced Remote Control Control MCE features, including surfing the Internet. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder....device and the remote control. Surf the Internet, download music and movies, record TV, watch videos, make copies of media files, and more- VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your...
... and System Recovery. Note: This drive is equipped with the following additional features: Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D, DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, S-ATA drives, RAID enabled, and multitasking. Enhanced Remote Control Control MCE features, including surfing the Internet. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder....device and the remote control. Surf the Internet, download music and movies, record TV, watch videos, make copies of media files, and more- VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your...
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Simple iLINK® connection to enhanced VAIO software that lets you do multi-disc ripping of CDs and burning of CD/DVDs. Specific remote-control-friendly operations. 5 The VGP-XL1B is equipped with an impressive ability to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Customized software features: Manage Discs and My Changer - is default) Ease of the...
Simple iLINK® connection to enhanced VAIO software that lets you do multi-disc ripping of CDs and burning of CD/DVDs. Specific remote-control-friendly operations. 5 The VGP-XL1B is equipped with an impressive ability to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Customized software features: Manage Discs and My Changer - is default) Ease of the...
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... 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. 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 set up your preferences. Once...
... 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. 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 set up your preferences. Once...
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...keys on your remote control to move to select (add a check mark or dot) or deselect (remove a check mark or dot). Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you select the Retrieve.... You also have the option to download Guide information automatically every time you start your computer, or you can view media information for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. This option must be selected to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 Automatic Download Options Start ...
...keys on your remote control to move to select (add a check mark or dot) or deselect (remove a check mark or dot). Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you select the Retrieve.... You also have the option to download Guide information automatically every time you start your computer, or you can view media information for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. This option must be selected to download and view additional CD and DVD information. 30 Automatic Download Options Start ...
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...use, yet powerful features of VAIO, and you experience the new and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 64 Online Spotlight 70 My Videos 71 My Pictures 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®...
...use, yet powerful features of VAIO, and you experience the new and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 64 Online Spotlight 70 My Videos 71 My Pictures 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®...
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... from your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you want to burn to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you wish. Enjoy access to get the most out of your TV viewing experience. Create DVDs from your remote ...control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. You can categorize your pictures in...
... from your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you want to burn to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you wish. Enjoy access to get the most out of your TV viewing experience. Create DVDs from your remote ...control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. You can categorize your pictures in...
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Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your DVD movie. 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. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64
Sit back and use the remote control to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your DVD movie. 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. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64
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... you buy or create Store any type of data that you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Data discs can access from Devices with...
... you buy or create Store any type of data that you load discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by Media Center before viewing. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Data discs can access from Devices with...
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... My DVDs 4 Click Yes on . You must be scanned by Media Center before they can be blocked until the system is recommended to insert each disc into the changer, and then let them all discs in the changer slots. It is ready for Media Center to scan each disc in the slot one time to... eject the last inserted disc. To eject discs using Media Center. See steps 1 through...
... My DVDs 4 Click Yes on . You must be scanned by Media Center before they can be blocked until the system is recommended to insert each disc into the changer, and then let them all discs in the changer slots. It is ready for Media Center to scan each disc in the slot one time to... eject the last inserted disc. To eject discs using Media Center. See steps 1 through...
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.... 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. Media Changer/Recorder will locate the movie and place it in the optical drive. 67 You can view...
.... 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. Media Changer/Recorder will locate the movie and place it in the optical drive. 67 You can view...
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If you to play video off a disc, from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a network drive. Playing from an External Source Media Center allows you want to appear. Select the Resize button. Change Display View Quality You can only be opened by pressing ...the Windows button on your remote control. Just follow the on-screen instructions. 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 Helpful Hints Resize the Viewing ...
If you to play video off a disc, from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a network drive. Playing from an External Source Media Center allows you want to appear. Select the Resize button. Change Display View Quality You can only be opened by pressing ...the Windows button on your remote control. Just follow the on-screen instructions. 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 Helpful Hints Resize the Viewing ...
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... them in the My Pictures folder. For you save pictures from your digital camera or downloaded from the Internet. If an image file is easy to store and organize pictures that you have access to the folder list that Media Center looks in. From your files. First, copy and organize the ... new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your remote control, press the MORE INFO button, Select Add Pictures and follow the on media in the Changer will not have created with others, copy the files to the Shared Pictures folder. Note: Pictures stored on -screen instructions.
... them in the My Pictures folder. For you save pictures from your digital camera or downloaded from the Internet. If an image file is easy to store and organize pictures that you have access to the folder list that Media Center looks in. From your files. First, copy and organize the ... new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your remote control, press the MORE INFO button, Select Add Pictures and follow the on media in the Changer will not have created with others, copy the files to the Shared Pictures folder. Note: Pictures stored on -screen instructions.
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... Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Select Stop if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you begin. The recording of TV shows will continue to record your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD, go to stop or ..., select Settings, General, TV, and then Recorder. Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Media Center will also continue even if Media Center is closed. Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space Quality Space Best 2.7 GB/hr Better 2.4 GB/hr Good 1.4 GB/hr Fair 1.2 GB/hr ...
... Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Select Stop if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you begin. The recording of TV shows will continue to record your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD, go to stop or ..., select Settings, General, TV, and then Recorder. Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Media Center will also continue even if Media Center is closed. Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space Quality Space Best 2.7 GB/hr Better 2.4 GB/hr Good 1.4 GB/hr Fair 1.2 GB/hr ...
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... program, and then select Play. You can sort your programs by name, date, or category. Use the arrows on your selection. 93 Go To My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the OK button to make your remote control to move to a DVD. Watch...
... program, and then select Play. You can sort your programs by name, date, or category. Use the arrows on your selection. 93 Go To My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the OK button to make your remote control to move to a DVD. Watch...
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... instructions. If you can add that folder(s) to the folder list that Media Center looks in. For you to listen to music in Media Center, the files must be stored in a location that Media Center looks in. Note: CDs stored in the Changer are connected to a home network and wish to share your music... control, press the MORE INFO button, or right click using your mouse anywhere in My Music. 97 Organize Your Music Files Start | My Music With Media Center, it is downloaded or stored in a folder other folders to better organize your files.
... instructions. If you can add that folder(s) to the folder list that Media Center looks in. For you to listen to music in Media Center, the files must be stored in a location that Media Center looks in. Note: CDs stored in the Changer are connected to a home network and wish to share your music... control, press the MORE INFO button, or right click using your mouse anywhere in My Music. 97 Organize Your Music Files Start | My Music With Media Center, it is downloaded or stored in a folder other folders to better organize your files.
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... your remote control and then selecting Add Music. • Locate and select the folder where you downloaded the music files and then select Finish. Media Center will automatically make the files available to you. • If you download your music files to any location on your computer, you must ...select your music library. 5 Select Copy CD. Follow the on -screen instructions from the Media Changer. As each song finishes copying, a icon appears next to the My Music library. 100 Add Music Start | My Music From a CD 1 Press the...
... your remote control and then selecting Add Music. • Locate and select the folder where you downloaded the music files and then select Finish. Media Center will automatically make the files available to you. • If you download your music files to any location on your computer, you must ...select your music library. 5 Select Copy CD. Follow the on -screen instructions from the Media Changer. As each song finishes copying, a icon appears next to the My Music library. 100 Add Music Start | My Music From a CD 1 Press the...
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... VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must be connected. Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 106 Copy Music 107 Archive TV Series 109 My Changer is a Sony feature added to the VGX-XL1 Digital Entertainment System. 105 The advanced features of My Changer let you: • Play your music discs directly from the Media Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple discs from the Media Changer...
... VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder must be connected. Start Menu | My Changer My Changer My Changer Music 106 Copy Music 107 Archive TV Series 109 My Changer is a Sony feature added to the VGX-XL1 Digital Entertainment System. 105 The advanced features of My Changer let you: • Play your music discs directly from the Media Changer/Recorder. • Copy multiple discs from the Media Changer...