Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 2
...CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software... YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. ii Updates and ...
...CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software... YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. ii Updates and ...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 48
... Next to continue. Media Center will provide you can select the Test button to set up your speakers for your speakers. 40 Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your listening pleasure. After the test, select whether or not you 're done! Just read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the...
... Next to continue. Media Center will provide you can select the Test button to set up your speakers for your speakers. 40 Installation Note: For the best possible sound, use the HDMI cable (if possible) when connecting your listening pleasure. After the test, select whether or not you 're done! Just read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 51
Select Next to select the option. Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. 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. . 43 Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
Select Next to select the option. Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. 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. . 43 Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 59
... Internet connection to anonymously send information to Microsoft for the purpose of improving the quality and accuracy of your remote control to move to the Privacy menu button of services. Press the OK button to Sony. When finished, select Save/ Done or the Back button. 51 Start Menu | Settings | General Use the arrow keys on your choice. You can view Media Center and Guide privacy statements in detail directly...
... Internet connection to anonymously send information to Microsoft for the purpose of improving the quality and accuracy of your remote control to move to the Privacy menu button of services. Press the OK button to Sony. When finished, select Save/ Done or the Back button. 51 Start Menu | Settings | General Use the arrow keys on your choice. You can view Media Center and Guide privacy statements in detail directly...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 65
... Channels 59 Set Up Guide Listings 60 Additional Guide Information..... 61 The Media Center Guide gives you the control you can add, remove, and even rename channels. View a channel listing from your convenience. Digital high-definition channels display in the TV Guide in control! Media Center puts you can download TV Guide program information for available digital high-definition channels in your local area. Have Media Center automatically download new listings every time you start Media Center, or download the guide listings at your TV signal...
... Channels 59 Set Up Guide Listings 60 Additional Guide Information..... 61 The Media Center Guide gives you the control you can add, remove, and even rename channels. View a channel listing from your convenience. Digital high-definition channels display in the TV Guide in control! Media Center puts you can download TV Guide program information for available digital high-definition channels in your local area. Have Media Center automatically download new listings every time you start Media Center, or download the guide listings at your TV signal...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
Page 66
... return the channel list to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark) a channel. Once you select Edit Channels, a list of channels from your TV signal provider shows on your remote control to move to change the channel number, if necessary. From here you can add, remove, and if needed, correct a channel number. Edit Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Edit Channels With Media Center, you can control what channels you and your screen.
... return the channel list to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark) a channel. Once you select Edit Channels, a list of channels from your TV signal provider shows on your remote control to move to change the channel number, if necessary. From here you can add, remove, and if needed, correct a channel number. Edit Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Edit Channels With Media Center, you can control what channels you and your screen.
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
Page 2
... and conditions of the computer, and may be identical to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
... and conditions of the computer, and may be identical to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 2
... TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to change without prior written approval. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. 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, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam...
... TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to change without prior written approval. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. 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, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 7
... go to the constraints of the software; Audio Mastering & Re-Mastering • DVgate Plus™- Photo Viewing and Organizing • Adobe® Premiere® Standard Edition - DVD Creation • SonicStage® Mastering Studio™ - Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing • Image Converter - Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
... go to the constraints of the software; Audio Mastering & Re-Mastering • DVgate Plus™- Photo Viewing and Organizing • Adobe® Premiere® Standard Edition - DVD Creation • SonicStage® Mastering Studio™ - Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing • Image Converter - Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 11
.... • Replace with new batteries after cleaning the liquid when liquid leaks from the same "manufacturer." Replace the battery compartment cover. Help Hints • Turn the POWER switch "OFF" if you will use the "same" kind of new batteries from the batteries. • Use regular batteries. Insert the Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as...
.... • Replace with new batteries after cleaning the liquid when liquid leaks from the same "manufacturer." Replace the battery compartment cover. Help Hints • Turn the POWER switch "OFF" if you will use the "same" kind of new batteries from the batteries. • Use regular batteries. Insert the Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 20
.... VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 17 Power Cord Connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. Optical S/PDIF OUT & Coaxial S/PDIF OUT Connections for Wireless LAN Antenna. Infrared Transmitter OUT (x2) Controls VCR, Setup box, and other . The connector supports the USB 2.0 standard and can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that comes with a 6-pin connector. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is equipped with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for supplied power cord. 1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used...
.... VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 17 Power Cord Connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. Optical S/PDIF OUT & Coaxial S/PDIF OUT Connections for Wireless LAN Antenna. Infrared Transmitter OUT (x2) Controls VCR, Setup box, and other . The connector supports the USB 2.0 standard and can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that comes with a 6-pin connector. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is equipped with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for supplied power cord. 1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 21
Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. 18 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Please carefully review all of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of the VAIO Support Central features. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources.
Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. 18 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Please carefully review all of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of the VAIO Support Central features. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources.
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 23
... Area Network in this device is certified to comply with an overview of the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1. Some features may rely on the wireless LAN. Summary Chapter 1: Getting Started provided you with the "Wi-Fi specifications" under the copyright law. It is very important to set up security on Internet services...
... Area Network in this device is certified to comply with an overview of the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1. Some features may rely on the wireless LAN. Summary Chapter 1: Getting Started provided you with the "Wi-Fi specifications" under the copyright law. It is very important to set up security on Internet services...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 26
... receive these signals for digital televisions, for example high definition TVs. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 23 A direct connection is supplied with your computer. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of connection. Additional Notes: • 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 for any updates. • You can connect...
... receive these signals for digital televisions, for example high definition TVs. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 23 A direct connection is supplied with your computer. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of connection. Additional Notes: • 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 for any updates. • You can connect...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 46
Memory Capacity After an Upgrade. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (1024MB) Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 43 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System The Sony repair centers provide a service for charge for those who can be installed in these and similar situations will be charged to the owner. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself...
Memory Capacity After an Upgrade. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (1024MB) Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 43 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System The Sony repair centers provide a service for charge for those who can be installed in these and similar situations will be charged to the owner. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 61
VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 58 Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access some of your support needs and allows you with detailed information on upgrading and maintaining your VAIO® computer's software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Appendix Information There are five appendices in the back of this guide to provide you with additional information. • Appendix A: Wireless LAN • Appendix B: VAIO Media Software • Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV...
VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 58 Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access some of your support needs and allows you with detailed information on upgrading and maintaining your VAIO® computer's software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Appendix Information There are five appendices in the back of this guide to provide you with additional information. • Appendix A: Wireless LAN • Appendix B: VAIO Media Software • Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 96
Screen resolutions of more six times that of sound can work as well as possible. • Analog and Digital Recording - No more theater-like experience. • Dolby Digital Support - a $15 traditional VHF/UHF/FM antenna can be encoded into an ATSC OTA (Over The Air) broadcast. • Digital Signal - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 93 Hardware needed to receive ATSC Over The Air (OTA) TV broadcasts can be inexpensive - Antennas can...
Screen resolutions of more six times that of sound can work as well as possible. • Analog and Digital Recording - No more theater-like experience. • Dolby Digital Support - a $15 traditional VHF/UHF/FM antenna can be encoded into an ATSC OTA (Over The Air) broadcast. • Digital Signal - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 93 Hardware needed to receive ATSC Over The Air (OTA) TV broadcasts can be inexpensive - Antennas can...
User Guide (Computer Component)
Page 137
... the Windows operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. You can access the Intel® Matrix Storage Console from VAIO® Recovery or from the list. 8 Click Next. Note: If you restart the computer using recovery discs, you through Windows set up. Intel® Matrix Storage Console. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134 The computer restarts and displays a message to complete the installation. This completes the download instructions for...
... the Windows operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. You can access the Intel® Matrix Storage Console from VAIO® Recovery or from the list. 8 Click Next. Note: If you restart the computer using recovery discs, you through Windows set up. Intel® Matrix Storage Console. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134 The computer restarts and displays a message to complete the installation. This completes the download instructions for...
Welcome Mat
Page 1
... 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2. Rear Inputs & Outputs Line IN (L/R) Audio/Video S-Video ATSC Digital TV Antenna/ Line OUT IN IN Antenna (VHF/UHF) Cable (L/R) HDMI™ USB 2.0 x2 i.LINK® x2 Wireless LAN Antenna Component Video OUT Ethernet Optical Optical S/PDIF OUT & 10/100/1000baseT S/PDIF IN Coaxial S/PDIF OUT Infrared Transmitter OUT x2 Power Cord See back for setup instructions. You should now be able to Know Your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ VGX-XL2A Digital Living System VGX-XL2A -
... 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2. Rear Inputs & Outputs Line IN (L/R) Audio/Video S-Video ATSC Digital TV Antenna/ Line OUT IN IN Antenna (VHF/UHF) Cable (L/R) HDMI™ USB 2.0 x2 i.LINK® x2 Wireless LAN Antenna Component Video OUT Ethernet Optical Optical S/PDIF OUT & 10/100/1000baseT S/PDIF IN Coaxial S/PDIF OUT Infrared Transmitter OUT x2 Power Cord See back for setup instructions. You should now be able to Know Your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ VGX-XL2A Digital Living System VGX-XL2A -
Welcome Mat
Page 2
... sound system has more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in part without written permission is connected and that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the back panel of their respective owners. Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service to DVI-D adapter. Slide the Power button to ON. 3. Step 5: Software Setup Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup The first time you start Media...
... sound system has more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in part without written permission is connected and that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the back panel of their respective owners. Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service to DVI-D adapter. Slide the Power button to ON. 3. Step 5: Software Setup Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup The first time you start Media...