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...Corporation. 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 DVD, DVgate Plus, ...Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to U.S. Intel and Pentium are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer...
...Corporation. 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 DVD, DVgate Plus, ...Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to U.S. Intel and Pentium are available to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer...
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... come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. The VGX-XL1 is composed 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 What is VGX-XL1? VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is VGX-XL1? XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • ...
... come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. The VGX-XL1 is composed 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 What is VGX-XL1? VGX-XL1 works just like any other computer, EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE! What is VGX-XL1? XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • ...
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..., use the Media Changer/Recorder. Improved Web Surfing Remote Control navigation and alphanumeric input. 4 Combination Optical Drive Allows for fast disk access and System Recovery. The XL1A is read only, not write. VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living room or...
..., use the Media Changer/Recorder. Improved Web Surfing Remote Control navigation and alphanumeric input. 4 Combination Optical Drive Allows for fast disk access and System Recovery. The XL1A is read only, not write. VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living room or...
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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. Simple iLINK® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Specific remote-control-friendly operations. 5 Enjoy a media library where you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO...
... The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support 200 Disc capacity. Simple iLINK® connection to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Specific remote-control-friendly operations. 5 Enjoy a media library where you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO...
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... most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you begin to set up your Media Center preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Once you have set up your preferences. You may ... 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. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to change your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete the process....
... most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you begin to set up your Media Center preferences. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. Once you have set up your preferences. You may ... 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. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to change your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to complete the process....
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option for each option. Press the OK button to download manually. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. Automatic Download Options Start Menu | Settings | General Automatic Download Options With Media Center and your Internet connection, you can choose to select (add a check mark or ...and DVD information. 30 When finished, select Save. This option must be selected to the buttons for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Use the arrow keys on your CDs, DVDs, and movies. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you...
option for each option. Press the OK button to download manually. Media Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you listen to and watch. Automatic Download Options Start Menu | Settings | General Automatic Download Options With Media Center and your Internet connection, you can choose to select (add a check mark or ...and DVD information. 30 When finished, select Save. This option must be selected to the buttons for proper functioning of the Media Changer/Recorder. Use the arrow keys on your CDs, DVDs, and movies. Learn interesting new details about the music and movies you...
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... have been included to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you 've previously loaded in a folder on your hard drive. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Manage your media library from your TV viewing experience. Manage Discs is an...
... have been included to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you 've previously loaded in a folder on your hard drive. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Manage your media library from your TV viewing experience. Manage Discs is an...
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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 Media Center lets you can store and manage up to 200 discs in a single location. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64 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.
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. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you take control of your favorite chair. 64 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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... any type of data that you can be recognized by selecting the Windows Start 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 ...Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs to continue. 65 Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Your library can contain the following message. Data discs can access from Devices with the touch of...
... any type of data that you can be recognized by selecting the Windows Start 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 ...Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs to continue. 65 Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Your library can contain the following message. Data discs can access from Devices with the touch of...
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... Media Changer 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to scan each disc in the slot one at a time. To eject discs manually: 1 Press the Eject button one after the other. This will be blocked until the system is ready for Media Center to the Personal Computer and is turned on the ...NEW DISCS FOUND message to update your library with the disc you want to the Manage Discs topic in My Changer. 66 To load multiple discs, press the Load...
... Media Changer 1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to scan each disc in the slot one at a time. To eject discs manually: 1 Press the Eject button one after the other. This will be blocked until the system is ready for Media Center to the Personal Computer and is turned on the ...NEW DISCS FOUND message to update your library with the disc you want to the Manage Discs topic in My Changer. 66 To load multiple discs, press the Load...
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... you can also view a movie from the MOVIE INFO screen. Media Changer/Recorder will locate the movie and place it in the drive of Media Changer or the Personal Computer appear with your DVD movies into the Media Changer/ Recorder, and they have been identified by Media Center, you have loaded your remote control. Movies in the...
... you can also view a movie from the MOVIE INFO screen. Media Changer/Recorder will locate the movie and place it in the drive of Media Changer or the Personal Computer appear with your DVD movies into the Media Changer/ Recorder, and they have been identified by Media Center, you have loaded your remote control. Movies in the...
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... Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Change Display View Quality You can adjust your TV and monitor from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a network drive. Just follow the on your computer, each user will have a separate My Videos folder that can only be ... an viewport screen, which allows you set up multiple users on -screen instructions. Separate My Videos Folders If you access to other areas of Media Center, by that user and a Shared Videos folder for the Windows resize buttons to appear. Select the Resize button. Helpful Hints Resize the ...
... Setup | Configure Your TV or Monitor. Change Display View Quality You can adjust your TV and monitor from a external storage device (such as the Media Changer/ Recorder), or off a network drive. Just follow the on your computer, each user will have a separate My Videos folder that can only be ... an viewport screen, which allows you set up multiple users on -screen instructions. Separate My Videos Folders If you access to other areas of Media Center, by that user and a Shared Videos folder for the Windows resize buttons to appear. Select the Resize button. Helpful Hints Resize the ...
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... GB/hr 92 Set Up Recording Preferences From Media Center, select Settings, General, TV, and then Recorder. From Recorder you would like to copy or archive your scheduled TV shows even if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you need to Create DVD located ...on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Make sure you load blank discs in hibernation state. ...
... GB/hr 92 Set Up Recording Preferences From Media Center, select Settings, General, TV, and then Recorder. From Recorder you would like to copy or archive your scheduled TV shows even if you place the computer in standby or in the Media Changer/Recorder before you need to Create DVD located ...on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Make sure you load blank discs in hibernation state. ...
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..., a icon appears next to the My Music library. 100 The first time you copy a music CD, you must add that location in Media Center by pressing the MORE INFO button on your remote control and then selecting Add Music. • Locate and select the folder where you...5 Select Copy CD. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, see My Changer, page 105 From the Internet • Follow all on-screen instructions from the Media Changer. Add Music Start | My Music From a CD 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and then select My Music. 2 Insert...
..., a icon appears next to the My Music library. 100 The first time you copy a music CD, you must add that location in Media Center by pressing the MORE INFO button on your remote control and then selecting Add Music. • Locate and select the folder where you...5 Select Copy CD. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, see My Changer, page 105 From the Internet • Follow all on-screen instructions from the Media Changer. Add Music Start | My Music From a CD 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and then select My Music. 2 Insert...
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... of your favorite TV Series with Sony's VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. To access the new My Changer features, the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the 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 Media Center that is only available...
... of your favorite TV Series with Sony's VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. To access the new My Changer features, the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the 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 Media Center that is only available...
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My Changer Music (Media Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are stored in the Media Changer/ Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. My Changer Music does not display music discs or files that have been copied to start playback of all albums (audio CDs)... is a gallery or list of that are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer separate features. My Changer Music Start Menu | My Changer My Changer Music My Changer Music is the current disc in the Media Changer's drive. 106 Select any album to the My Music or Shared Music ...
My Changer Music (Media Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are stored in the Media Changer/ Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. My Changer Music does not display music discs or files that have been copied to start playback of all albums (audio CDs)... is a gallery or list of that are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer separate features. My Changer Music Start Menu | My Changer My Changer Music My Changer Music is the current disc in the Media Changer's drive. 106 Select any album to the My Music or Shared Music ...
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... for archiving, a message appears informing you of the number of a series. Note: This feature should not be time consuming. Archive TV Start Menu | My Changer Archive TV The Archive TV feature is recommended that you do not leave the Archive TV screen once the archiving process has started. The Archive...to create DVDs of an entire recorded TV series or selected episodes of blank discs required and whether there are enough blank discs in the Media Changer. This process can access other areas outside of each episode selected. The time required varies with the number and length of...
... for archiving, a message appears informing you of the number of a series. Note: This feature should not be time consuming. Archive TV Start Menu | My Changer Archive TV The Archive TV feature is recommended that you do not leave the Archive TV screen once the archiving process has started. The Archive...to create DVDs of an entire recorded TV series or selected episodes of blank discs required and whether there are enough blank discs in the Media Changer. This process can access other areas outside of each episode selected. The time required varies with the number and length of...
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...VAIO added value program to a portable media device. Internet Explorer Opens a version of Internet Explorer that can be controlled through your entertainment experience. Messenger Opens Windows Messenger for slide shows, video files, and recorded TV. InterVideo Allows you direct access to various programs that can enhance your remote control. Manage Discs Media Changer.../Recorder feature: See next page for details. Sync to Device Assists in synchronizing media to archive recorded TV shows. Start | More Programs More Programs From More Programs, Sony's...
...VAIO added value program to a portable media device. Internet Explorer Opens a version of Internet Explorer that can be controlled through your entertainment experience. Messenger Opens Windows Messenger for slide shows, video files, and recorded TV. InterVideo Allows you direct access to various programs that can enhance your remote control. Manage Discs Media Changer.../Recorder feature: See next page for details. Sync to Device Assists in synchronizing media to archive recorded TV shows. Start | More Programs More Programs From More Programs, Sony's...
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...screen shows a list of all media in the Media Changer. Manage Discs Start Menu | My Changer Manage Discs The Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you to determine the number of media. Type allows you need to control the portion of your media library stored in the changer sorted by name or type.... Manage Discs Tools: • Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc data in the changer for each type of blank discs available • Eject discs. Remove media from Windows Explorer or My Computer. 112 If no metadata is useful when archiving a TV...
...screen shows a list of all media in the Media Changer. Manage Discs Start Menu | My Changer Manage Discs The Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you to determine the number of media. Type allows you need to control the portion of your media library stored in the changer sorted by name or type.... Manage Discs Tools: • Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc data in the changer for each type of blank discs available • Eject discs. Remove media from Windows Explorer or My Computer. 112 If no metadata is useful when archiving a TV...
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... used unless otherwise specified by Sony. 113 Plays CDs. Places the data disc in My Computer. Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is not designed to accommodate it may damage the drive. Inserting a nonstandard-sized or -shaped disc into the Media Changer/ Recorder. Do not insert unsupported media types into a drive that should...
... used unless otherwise specified by Sony. 113 Plays CDs. Places the data disc in My Computer. Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is not designed to accommodate it may damage the drive. Inserting a nonstandard-sized or -shaped disc into the Media Changer/ Recorder. Do not insert unsupported media types into a drive that should...