Entertainment Guide
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... questions-Media Center does the rest! If the test was successful, you with additional setting options. Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your speakers and select Next to set up your speakers for the number (or type) of speakers you heard sound...
... questions-Media Center does the rest! If the test was successful, you with additional setting options. Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your speakers and select Next to set up your speakers for the number (or type) of speakers you heard sound...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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... Cord i.LINK® Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the second port of the ...the Batteries ✔ On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as shown in the battery compartment. (Supplied) ✔ Replace the battery compartment cover. ...
... Cord i.LINK® Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the second port of the ...the Batteries ✔ On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as shown in the battery compartment. (Supplied) ✔ Replace the battery compartment cover. ...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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...® computer's system software and operating system updated using the HDMI connector. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end to an i.LINK connector on the back panel of the DLS computer and the other . ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc...
...® computer's system software and operating system updated using the HDMI connector. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end to an i.LINK connector on the back panel of the DLS computer and the other . ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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...there are trademarks of first use options and operations. Digital Music Jukebox VAIO Media™ - Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A Processor Intel® Pentium® D Processor ...Sony will operate under certain operating conditions. 2. DVD+R Write (16x MAX), DVD+RW Write (8x MAX) CD-R Write (40x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX) Port Connectors i.LINK®4 6-pin x 2 Weight 86 lbs. (for both XL1A and XL1B) Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control / IR Blaster (1) Wireless Keyboard HDMI...
...there are trademarks of first use options and operations. Digital Music Jukebox VAIO Media™ - Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A Processor Intel® Pentium® D Processor ...Sony will operate under certain operating conditions. 2. DVD+R Write (16x MAX), DVD+RW Write (8x MAX) CD-R Write (40x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX) Port Connectors i.LINK®4 6-pin x 2 Weight 86 lbs. (for both XL1A and XL1B) Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control / IR Blaster (1) Wireless Keyboard HDMI...
User Guide
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...; Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For DVD Playback • Roxio...
...; Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For DVD Playback • Roxio...
User Guide
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.../Cable Connection for an external device. Line OUT (L/R) Connection for cable provider or external antenna. Audio/Video IN Connection for an external device. XL1 Personal Computer Back Panel The XL1A Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs Line IN (L/R) Connection for an Audio/Video cable to bring signal to the...for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with the Network symbol is for an S Video cable. S-Video IN Connection for LAN connections only.) 18 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System HDMI™ Connection for HDMI cable for high definition video and/or sound for TV.
.../Cable Connection for an external device. Line OUT (L/R) Connection for cable provider or external antenna. Audio/Video IN Connection for an external device. XL1 Personal Computer Back Panel The XL1A Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs Line IN (L/R) Connection for an Audio/Video cable to bring signal to the...for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with the Network symbol is for an S Video cable. S-Video IN Connection for LAN connections only.) 18 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System HDMI™ Connection for HDMI cable for high definition video and/or sound for TV.
User Guide
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... to the corresponding video outputs on your TV has component connectors, use the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI™ to DVI-D adapter. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 28 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/ Recorder Connecting the changer to the...
... to the corresponding video outputs on your TV has component connectors, use the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI™ to DVI-D adapter. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669. 28 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/ Recorder Connecting the changer to the...
User Guide
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... Connect one end of your computer. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 • If your TV has a HDMI™ connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends using the HDMI™ connector. • The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. • You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony are used, the image may not... from the AV amp to the TV for updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than the ones provided by Sony for the display. Depending on the back panel of the TV coaxial cable (optional) ...
... Connect one end of your computer. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 • If your TV has a HDMI™ connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends using the HDMI™ connector. • The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. • You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony are used, the image may not... from the AV amp to the TV for updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than the ones provided by Sony for the display. Depending on the back panel of the TV coaxial cable (optional) ...
User Guide
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Select Single RCA (digital) for coaxial S/PDIF or Toslink (digital) for optical S/PDIF and HDMI. 5 Select Next. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 35 The Speaker Setup screen displays. 2 Select Next. The Choose number of cable used to connect your 5.1 surround sound speakers. The Speaker Connection Type screen displays. 4 Select the appropriate connection type. Your selection depends on the type of speakers screen displays. 3 Select 5.1 surround speakers.
Select Single RCA (digital) for coaxial S/PDIF or Toslink (digital) for optical S/PDIF and HDMI. 5 Select Next. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 35 The Speaker Setup screen displays. 2 Select Next. The Choose number of cable used to connect your 5.1 surround sound speakers. The Speaker Connection Type screen displays. 4 Select the appropriate connection type. Your selection depends on the type of speakers screen displays. 3 Select 5.1 surround speakers.
User Guide
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... is complete. 38 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: If you are using a HDMI connection through a TV or an amplifier that Enable Digital Output is checked in the S/PDIF group box. 4 Select the Advanced tab. 5 From the S/PDIF group box: • Check the Enable Dolby® Digital Live check box. •...; Verify that AC3 is the option selected for Format. • Verify that supports 5.1 sound, do the following: • check Enable HDMI™ Output • select AC3 for the format • check...
... is complete. 38 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: If you are using a HDMI connection through a TV or an amplifier that Enable Digital Output is checked in the S/PDIF group box. 4 Select the Advanced tab. 5 From the S/PDIF group box: • Check the Enable Dolby® Digital Live check box. •...; Verify that AC3 is the option selected for Format. • Verify that supports 5.1 sound, do the following: • check Enable HDMI™ Output • select AC3 for the format • check...
User Guide
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... not support 5.1 channel sound. To enable HDMI sound, uncheck the Enable Dolby Digital Live check box and check/select the Enable HDMI Output check box located on the DSL computer and the other end to the Internet Wired Network Use an RJ-45 connector cable. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 39 Note: The VGX-XL1 does not support DTS sound decoding...
... not support 5.1 channel sound. To enable HDMI sound, uncheck the Enable Dolby Digital Live check box and check/select the Enable HDMI Output check box located on the DSL computer and the other end to the Internet Wired Network Use an RJ-45 connector cable. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 39 Note: The VGX-XL1 does not support DTS sound decoding...
User Guide
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...You must press any key on the keyboard to a device which supports the HDMI-DVI adapter. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 155 Comment: 1 Verify that the keyboard switch is on the back of the keyboard is not in use. Comment: • Re-connect the HDMI™ cable. • It may not be connected to a device ... switch on and that does not support HDCP. Connect a TV or display which supports HDCP. • When a HDMI-DVI adapter is connected to the XL1A computer by the HDMI-DVI adapter. Comment: The keyboard/touchpad will sleep when it is on the back of the keyboard and the front...
...You must press any key on the keyboard to a device which supports the HDMI-DVI adapter. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 155 Comment: 1 Verify that the keyboard switch is on the back of the keyboard is not in use. Comment: • Re-connect the HDMI™ cable. • It may not be connected to a device ... switch on and that does not support HDCP. Connect a TV or display which supports HDCP. • When a HDMI-DVI adapter is connected to the XL1A computer by the HDMI-DVI adapter. Comment: The keyboard/touchpad will sleep when it is on the back of the keyboard and the front...
User Guide
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... TV tuner does not support HD broadcast stations. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 161 DVD Playback Limitations Event: What resolution does my DVD playback? Comment: Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 cannot control the volume level ... Issues Event: Can the XL1A computer support High Definition broadcast stations? Windows/MCE will only control the volume of HDMI, Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF, and Line Out sound. Comment: • For HDMI™ or DVI connection - DVD playback works in 480i/480p resolutions. • You cannot view copy-protected DVD through component ...
... TV tuner does not support HD broadcast stations. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 161 DVD Playback Limitations Event: What resolution does my DVD playback? Comment: Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 cannot control the volume level ... Issues Event: Can the XL1A computer support High Definition broadcast stations? Windows/MCE will only control the volume of HDMI, Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF, and Line Out sound. Comment: • For HDMI™ or DVI connection - DVD playback works in 480i/480p resolutions. • You cannot view copy-protected DVD through component ...
User Guide
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... the Wireless Zero Configuration item. Operate according to the Appendix A: Wireless Local AreaNetwork in service condition. 4 Click OK and close the screen. 162 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Make sure the appropriate boxes (HDMI or S/PDIF) are checked. Start the Wireless Zero Configuration service with the following procedure. 1 Click Start on . Make sure that the wireless... on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Comment: Check the Sound Reality Control Panel. • Go to the Windows Control Panel, and then from HDMI™ or S/PDIF does not work.
... the Wireless Zero Configuration item. Operate according to the Appendix A: Wireless Local AreaNetwork in service condition. 4 Click OK and close the screen. 162 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Make sure the appropriate boxes (HDMI or S/PDIF) are checked. Start the Wireless Zero Configuration service with the following procedure. 1 Click Start on . Make sure that the wireless... on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Comment: Check the Sound Reality Control Panel. • Go to the Windows Control Panel, and then from HDMI™ or S/PDIF does not work.