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... x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio... CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
... x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio... CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
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... out. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of...:25 PM All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 Shown...
... out. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of...:25 PM All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 Shown...
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Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...the Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video...Corporation. customers only. iii Intel and Pentium are available to U.S. PS/2 is a registered trademark of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, ...
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...the Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video...Corporation. customers only. iii Intel and Pentium are available to U.S. PS/2 is a registered trademark of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, ...
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Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
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... optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 The VGX-XL2 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition...
... optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 The VGX-XL2 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition...
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...; Internet Content downloaded Music Movies Pictures Recorded TV Streaming Video Full Digital Living System functionality for the living room or den. • Operates using the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL2 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and...
...; Internet Content downloaded Music Movies Pictures Recorded TV Streaming Video Full Digital Living System functionality for the living room or den. • Operates using the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL2 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and...
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... and capabilities of available features. 6 This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. The next few pages provide examples of Media... perform tasks in a single location, easily managed by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all tasks.
... and capabilities of available features. 6 This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. The next few pages provide examples of Media... perform tasks in a single location, easily managed by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all tasks.
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... folders, not individual files for Media Center to recognize. 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 recognize...
... folders, not individual files for Media Center to recognize. 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 recognize...
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...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 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. ...information from Sony and Microsoft. Keep your wireless keyboard with a single location for all of the VAIO Support Central features. 12 following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide...
...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 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. ...information from Sony and Microsoft. Keep your wireless keyboard with a single location for all of the VAIO Support Central features. 12 following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide...
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..., and then provide you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. 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 with your entertainment sources...
..., and then provide you do amazing things with an overview of your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. 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 with your entertainment sources...
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Also, remember to check for Windows updates before 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 are ready to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. ...
Also, remember to check for Windows updates before 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 are ready to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. ...
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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 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might improve your computer.
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 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to see what might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might improve your computer.
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When finished, select Save. 16 Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). Use the arrow keys on your environment. ...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 your remote control to move to...
When finished, select Save. 16 Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). Use the arrow keys on your environment. ...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 your remote control to move to...
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... carefully. It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select...
... carefully. It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. Any connection between a high-definition capable set-top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select...
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Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
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Press the OK button to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to continue. . 43 Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to select the option. Select Next to move the Yes or No option. Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu.
Press the OK button to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to continue. . 43 Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to select the option. Select Next to move the Yes or No option. Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu.
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Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance.
Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance.
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... you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web To access VAIO Support Central: Support and Microsoft Update. 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support... the screen. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. • Remote Mouse - Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft.
... you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web To access VAIO Support Central: Support and Microsoft Update. 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support... the screen. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. • Remote Mouse - Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft.
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... go to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Helpful Hints Windows® Updates Remember to check regularly for your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476...
... go to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Helpful Hints Windows® Updates Remember to check regularly for your computer. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476...
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Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 82 Online Spotlight 88 My Videos 83 ... My TV 104 My Music 114 Create DVD 121 My Changer 123 More Programs 129 -Manage Discs 130 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...
Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 82 Online Spotlight 88 My Videos 83 ... My TV 104 My Music 114 Create DVD 121 My Changer 123 More Programs 129 -Manage Discs 130 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...