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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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...Ethernet and DC in . VGP-PRSZ1: 3 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D and DC in . Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX $99.99 $199.99 Large Capacity Battery VGP... owners. Reproduction in whole or in . All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 ...
...Ethernet and DC in . VGP-PRSZ1: 3 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D and DC in . Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX $99.99 $199.99 Large Capacity Battery VGP... owners. Reproduction in whole or in . All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 ...
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... the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of the Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media...
... the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of disc holders or in the slots or racks of the Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media...
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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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... excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. The VGX-XL2 is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK...
... excellence you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. More of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to expect from Sony. The VGX-XL2 is composed of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK...
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... 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...
... 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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...Media Center, and finally an overview of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide provides an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. This group of available features. 6 This version... around and 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).
...Media Center, and finally an overview of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This guide provides an overview of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. This group of available features. 6 This version... around and 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).
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... selecting Add Pictures/Videos/Music/Recording from the menu. 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...
... selecting Add Pictures/Videos/Music/Recording from the menu. 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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...be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From ... some of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft To access VAIO Support Central, do the Update. following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO...
...be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From ... some of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft To access VAIO Support Central, do the Update. following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO...
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..., you with your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. together in setting up Media Center for your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- 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...
..., you with your VAIO Digital Living System™ personal computer. together in setting up Media Center for your entertainment sources-TV, Recording, Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- 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...
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Once 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. The first time you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent...
Once 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. The first time you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent...
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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 review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what 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 review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer.
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...remote control to move to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. 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). 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. Use the arrow keys on your environment. When finished, select...
...remote control to move to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. 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). 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. Use the arrow keys on your environment. When finished, select...
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It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select The Media Center Setup Wizard appears. Please read each screen carefully. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. The following Setup ...still record high-definition programming through Media Center; Using Media Center to set -top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. If you have high-definition service and wish to view high-definition programming, you should...
It does not support subscription-based (digital cable or satellite) high-definition service. From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select The Media Center Setup Wizard appears. Please read each screen carefully. The qualities of XL2 computer system only handle analog signals. The following Setup ...still record high-definition programming through Media Center; Using Media Center to set -top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in standard resolution image. If you have high-definition service and wish to view high-definition programming, you should...
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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. 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
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Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control 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 continue. . 43 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.
Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control 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 continue. . 43 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.
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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 and your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with 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 and your family. 75 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your Hardware Please visit each of assistance.
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...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 Central. 76 Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
...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 Central. 76 Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony...
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... and enter the model number of your computer. Sony Support will show you do is go to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. If you information specific to the Internet, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter...
... and enter the model number of your computer. Sony Support will show you do is go to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. If you information specific to the Internet, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter...
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...Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 79 Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 82 Online Spotlight 88 My Videos 83 My ...Pictures 96 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...
...Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Note: For information not shown in this guide, go to use, yet powerful features of digital home entertainment. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 79 Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 82 Online Spotlight 88 My Videos 83 My ...Pictures 96 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...