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NOTICE VGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 3
upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers only. 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, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 4
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What is VGX-XL1? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A 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 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 6
Set Up Remote Desktop 24 Automatic Updates ...25 Join Wireless Network ...26 Run Media Center ...36 Recorder Storage ...37 Recording Defaults ...38 Guide ...39 Edit Channels ...40 Add Missing Channels ...41 Set Up Guide Listings ...42 Additional Guide Information 43 Set Up TV Signal ...44 Configure - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 7
74 Create a DVD/CD ...75 Import/Edit Video ...76 My Pictures ...78 Organize Your Pictures ...79 View Your Pictures ...80 Edit Your Pictures ...81 Play a Slide Show ...82 Create a CD/DVD ...83 Picture Details ...84 My TV ...86 My TV Features ...87 Watch Live TV ...88 View the Guide ...89 Record and - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 8
Music ...98 Queue Music ...99 Add Music ...100 Create and Organize Playlists ...101 Create DVD ...103 Main Screen ...104 My Changer ...105 My Changer Music ...106 Copy Music ...107 Archive TV ...109 More Programs ...111 Manage Discs ...112 Manage Discs: Media Types 113 Loading & Unloading Media - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 9
VAIO® PC VGX-XL1 Welcome to the VGX-XL1: Sony's Digital Living System™ Welcome What is VGX-XL1 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are the Features 4 Getting Started 6 Using the Remote Control .......... 7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ..... 8 Getting Around Media Center .... 9 Adding Files to Media - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 10
from Sony. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, archiving, and playback of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 11
Content Digital Pictures HD Camcorder Mini DV Camcorder • Operates using the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of your media library through your TV/monitor and your home theatre. • Multi-disc audio CD-ROM copying - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 12
VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living room or den. Surf the Internet, download music and movies, record TV, watch videos, make copies of media files, and more- all managed using the wireless keyboard w/intragrated - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 13
DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you do multi-disc ripping of CDs and burning of CD/DVDs. The VGP-XL1B is equipped with the following additional features: Disc Media Storage Disc Media Support 200 Disc capacity. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+R DL - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 14
a single location, easily managed by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. This guide provides an overview of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. This guide will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 15
4 right of the START button. A MUTE button is also provided to 5 suppress sound. Important Note: The VAIO® remote control will NOT GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is active.) 6 Use these buttons to change channels and enter text or numbers in a specific - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 16
Insert the batteries Step 2: Activate Communication • Turn the keyboard over • Slide the Power button to On • Open the battery compartment • Turn the keyboard over • Insert supplied batteries as indicated • Slide Pointing Device button to On • Replace battery compartment cover • Press Connect - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 17
. Press an arrow to move to a specific command or option. Then press OK to make your selection. Highlighted command button - Performs a function. Green Highlight - Indicates selected object. Press OK. Option button: Highlight, then press OK to select. Minus/Plus button: Press OK for more options in - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 18
media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video) directly to recognized folders. • Add additional folders, or shared folders for Media Center to recognize by pressing the MORE button and selecting Add Pictures/Videos/Music/Recording from the menu. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Each time you open - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 19
following: • To switch between uppercase, lowercase, and symbol modes, press the CH/PG+ or CH/PG- button on the remote. • To backspace, press the CLEAR button on the remote. • To enter a space between words, press the (0) button on the remote. • When you find the character you want, press the ENTER - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 20
from Sony and Microsoft. Keep your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your wireless keyboard with intragrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 21
Welcome to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. With a full range of powerful, yet easy-to-use digital entertainment - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 22
The Media Center Radio feature is not supported by Sony VAIO. Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any additional hardware devices, you Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent software - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 23
Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 preferences for your computer. You might want to take the time to review all of the General settings options to see what might improve your entertainment experience. 15 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 24
a file or action is not designed for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). When - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 25
of Gray.) Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). To change the video background color, select the (+) or (-) button and press the OK button. When finished, select Save. 17 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 26
experience in Media Center and which application you can access within Media Center. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). When finished, select Save. 18 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 27
Configure Your TV or Monitor... 23 Set Up Remote Desktop 24 Automatic Updates 25 Join Wireless Network 26 Run Media Center Setup Again... 27 Restore for you to use Media Center. Most of these options will guide you through a "wizard" (a series of screens) to make it easier for you - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 28
finish most of the setup for you. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Press the OK button to select the option. Select Next to continue. 20 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 29
viewing. Just read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! You will need to confirm the region that you live in and then decide if you want Media Center to automatically configure your TV signal (recommended) or if you want do it yourself. If you - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 30
-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Media Center will ask you for the number (or type) of speakers you have and then select the Test button. After the test, select whether or not you heard sound coming from all your speakers and select Next to continue. If - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 31
. Just read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Select Watch Video or Next to continue. Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup A video is provided that contains additional information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 32
Set Up Remote Desktop Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Set Up Remote Desktop Media Center makes it easy to set up your Remote Desktop. For each step, read the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Select Next to Continue. 24 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 33
You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on a regular basis by selecting Windows Update from the Start | All Programs menu. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Press the OK button to select the option. Select Next to continue - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 34
The advanced features of Media Center and the Digital Living System™ personal computer let you easily connect to an existing wireless local area network. Media Center will guide you through a series of screens that provide step-by step instructions for connecting to your network. Important Note: You - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 35
you set up Media Center. To go through the entire set up of Media Center again-screen by screen, select Yes. You will be guided through two sections: Required Setup (checks for components like networking and Internet) and Optional Setup (advanced settings and features). Select Next to Continue - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 36
Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Restore Start Page Defaults During the course of working with various software programs and many different types of entertainment components, you might find it advantageous or necessary to restore the Start page defaults. Doing this will remove any changes - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 37
a new four digit access code. Once complete, you will be given access to the following parental controls: If you turn on TV blocking, you can then select allowable TV ratings for viewing, and by selecting Advanced, you can choose more restrictive rating than TV-MA for specific types of content. If - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 38
can view media information for your CDs, DVDs, and movies. Learn manually. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add a check mark or dot) or deselect (remove a check mark or dot). When finished, select Save. Media Changer - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 39
Optimization Start Menu | Settings | General Optimization The Optimization feature is designed help you keep your system running efficiently and smoothly. Select the Perform Optimization check box and then select the plus (+) or minus (-) options to set a schedule time. You might want - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 40
connections to the Guide Terms of Service from your TV signal provider, and Data Provider Credits. Simply select an option to view the information. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the About Media Center menu button of your choice. Press the OK button - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 41
Center and Guide privacy statements in detail directly from the vendor with your Internet connection. You can also use the Guide and an Internet and accuracy of services. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Privacy menu button of your choice. Press the OK button to view your - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 42
Start | Menu | Settings | TV TV Recorder 35 Guide 39 Set Up TV Signal 44 Configure Your TV or Monitor TV viewing. • Record shows for viewing at a later date. • Locate a show and review a brief description. • Connect your TV signal and set up your TV or monitor with ease. • Set preferences for - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 43
Storage 37 • the location, limit, and quality of recorded - Recorder Default 38 shows. • general programing defaults. Please note the following: IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 44
History. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the menu options and each recorded program in the history list. Press the OK button to perform a menu command or to view status information about the selected show. 36 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 45
recording time graph moves in relation to the Maximum TV limit selection. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or (-) buttons associated with the option of your choice. Press the OK button to change the option. When finished, select Save. 37 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 46
Media Center lets you create a list of defaults or conditions that determine the actions Media Center takes with your recorded programs. There are also specific defaults or conditions that are specific to the recording of a TV series. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 47
Edit Channels 40 Add Missing Channels 41 Set Up Guide Listings 42 Additional Guide Information..... 43 The Media Center Guide gives you the control you need to manage your TV channels and your TV guide listing. View a channel listing from your TV signal provider where you can add, remove, and - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 48
Edit Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Edit Channels With Media Center, you can control what to its original state. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark) a channel. - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 49
Add Missing Channels Start Menu | Settings | TV | Guide Add Missing Channels If for any reason you need to add a on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel name and number. When finished, select Done. - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 50
the on-screen information and answer a few questions-Media Center does the rest! Media Center will ask you: • If you want to use the Guide • if you agree with the Guide Terms of Service • for your ZIP Code To get started, Select Next. Then, Media Center will locate and download your TV Program - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 51
Additional Guide Information To immediately download TV Program Guide listings, select To download and view Guide Terms of Service, select To download and view About Guide Listings, select Use the arrow key on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to select the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 52
to use Automatic TV If you are notified that Media Center cannot Signal Setup (recommended) or detect a TV signal, you cannot watch or record complete a Manual Setup. TV. Please go to Media Center Help for additional instructions. 44 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 53
information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your video viewing. As you answer the questions and progress through the screens, you are required to Identify Your Display Type, identify your Connection Type, decide how to Optimize Media Center for your Display, and Adjust your - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 54
when muted) that affect your TV viewing. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Audio, Captioning, or Caption Display (+) or (-) buttons. Press the OK button to change the TV audio selection. When finished, select Save. 46 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 55
or the main folder. • Choose to view picture captions. • Choose a slide transition type. • Choose to add animation when viewing your pictures Once you decide how you want to view your pictures, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the desired option, then - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 56
Start Menu | Settings Music Visualizations 49 Visualizations Options 50 With Media Center, you can add a visual component to your listening pleasure with Visualizations. Visualizations are visual interpretations of an artist's music that plays on your TV or computer screen while you listen to - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 57
Visualizations Start Menu | Settings | Music Visualizations To enhance your music enjoyment, Media Center provides eight different visual interpretations of the musical performance. Alchemy Ambience Bars and Waves Battery Particle Plenoptic Spikes Musical Colors 49 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 58
plays, and if song information can be viewed during the visualizations. Once you decide on your visualizations and how they are viewed, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the desired option, then press the OK - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 59
Start Menu | Settings | DVD DVD DVD Language 52 DVD Audio 53 Closed Captioning 54 Remote Control Options 55 Media Center gives you the control to determine how best to create your cinematic experience. Enhance your experience by selecting from these four topics that allow you to choose and - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 60
the original language it was created in. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Subtile, Audio track, or Menu (+) or (-) buttons. Press the OK button to change the language selection. When finished, select Save. 52 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 61
home. Sony, InterVideo, and your Dolby Digital sources for sound bring the theatre experience to your living room. Media Center and InterVideo helps you set up your speakers and environment to fully create the cinematic experience. Note: You must have a multi-channel sound system to experience - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 62
your DVD viewing. Enjoy DVD movies with those who are hearing impaired, or when sound in your environment becomes a viewing factor. You can choose the type of captioning (CC1 or CC2), and how the captions display (On, Off, or On when muted). Use the arrow keys on your remote control to - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 63
DVD's, you might want to watch only certain parts of a movie or skip forward or backward to locate a specific scene. Media Center makes this easy. You , select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the desired option, then press the OK button. When finished, select - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 64
: • Turn on and off the Do Not Disturb mode. • Switch between Messenger conversations. • Turn off Messenger sounds. Once you decide your options, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the desired option, then press the OK - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 65
Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with four areas of assistance. Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with your Hardware - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 66
information from Sony and Microsoft. Keep your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. To access VAIO Support Central: 1 Using your wireless keyboard with integrated pointing device, click the Windows Start button. 2 From the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 67
, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site opens. Follow the on-screen instructions. VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for your computer. All you need to do is go to Sony's Internet support site and enter the model number of - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 68
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Media Center Features My DVDs 64 Online Spotlight 70 My Videos 71 My Pictures 78 My TV 86 My Music 96 Create DVD 103 My Changer 105 More Programs 111 -Manage Discs 112 VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you experience the new and - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 70
Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in Media Center. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the specific topic in this book or to the Media Center help file. View all the DVDs in your media library. Select a DVD to view - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 71
in the folder. Take control of your TV viewing experience. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for later viewing. Enjoy access to discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Review this section carefully to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience. Watch digital videos - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 72
and use the remote control to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, stop, and even eject your DVD movie. The Media Changer/Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you can store and manage up to 200 discs in a single location. Select a movie to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 73
discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own personal media library that you can access from Windows Media Center with the touch of a button. Your library can contain the following types of media: DVDs CDs Data Discs Blank Discs Store DVDs that you buy or create Store CDs that you buy - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 74
to update your library with the new disc(s) information. To eject discs using Media Center: 1 From Media Center, go to My Changer and select Manage Discs. 2 Select the Eject button associated with the disc you want to eject. To eject discs manually: 1 Press the Eject button one time to eject the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 75
locate the movie and place it in the drive for viewing. Movies in the drive of Media Changer or the Personal Computer appear with a disc next to the movie icon. Select the movie with the disc and then select Watch from the MOVIE INFO screen. You can also view a movie from the personal - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 76
keyboard and mouse commands to simplify your DVD movie watching experience. If you are enjoying the TV, Video Audio track, and Menu for the DVD movie. Ejects the DVD movie. Notes: (1) For DVDs, windowed, or in a viewport window. Select the Windows Resize button to change the viewing screen size. 68 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 77
your remote control. If you want to work and watch your DVD movie and the same time, move your mouse for the Windows resize buttons to appear. Select the Resize button. Change DVD Languages Change the language that your DVD movie displays for subtitles, the audio track and menus. If the movie is - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 78
Internet entertainment sites. You can view the sites by category by selecting a menu option. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to a site button. Information about the site displays below the list. To select the site, press the OK - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 79
74 Create a DVD/CD 75 Import/Edit Video 76 Helpful Hints 77 Watch your home movies and digital videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from a viewport window. Organize, store - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 80
My Videos or Shared Videos, you can add that folder(s) to the folder list that Media Center looks in. From your remote control, press the More Info button, or if you are using your mouse, right click anywhere in My Videos to view this menu. Select Add Videos and follow the on-screen instructions - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 81
You can view your videos in full screen, windowed, or in a viewport window. Viewing from an viewport window gives you access to your computer or the Internet outside of Media Center. To view a video, do the following using your remote control: 3 Press the My Videos button. 4 Select the folder where - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 82
information about any digital video in your library. It doesn't matter if you just want to see the information before you watch it, or if you're already watching the video. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to a video icon button. Press the OK button to select the video. From here - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 83
your digital videos to a CD or DVD for safe keeping or to share with family and friends. Select a video, and then select Create CD / DVD. Media Center will then take you through a series of screens, which contain simple instructions to assist you in performing such tasks as: Select your disc format - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 84
feature. You can edit the video and export it into specific folders to play back with My Videos. For details on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer, refer to the documentation supplied with your camera or see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. To access DVgate Plus, click - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 85
the on-screen instructions. Separate My Videos Folders If you set up multiple users on your computer, each user will have a separate My Videos folder that can only be opened by that user and a Shared Videos folder for sharing your videos with others. Supported File Types Windows Media file - .wm - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 86
Your Pictures 79 View Your Pictures 80 Edit Your Pictures 81 Play a Slide Show 82 Create a CD/DVD 83 More Information 84 Helpful Hints 85 Media Center makes it easy and fun to look at your digital photos. From My Photos you can: • View your pictures individually or as a slide show. • Edit - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 87
network and wish to share your video files with others, copy the button, Select Add Pictures and follow the on-screen instructions. When you save pictures from your digital camera or scanner, Windows automatically stores them in the My Pictures folder. Note: Pictures stored on media in the Changer - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 88
With Media Center, it is easy to select and view digital images stored in My Pictures or anywhere else on your hard drive. Before opening Media Center and viewing your pictures, you may want to spend some time in Windows Explorer organizing your pictures by creating various subject folders in the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 89
Edit Your Pictures Start Menu | My Pictures Picture Details: Edit Your Pictures It's easy to edit your pictures directly in Media Center's My Pictures. Use the arrow keys on the remote control and move to a picture. Press MORE INFO and then select Picture Details. From here you can: Rotates picture - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 90
the settings for picture and song captions, transition type and length, background color, how pictures are displayed, and what pictures display. Use the arrows on your remote control to select a folder, single picture or Play Slide Show Press the OK button to select your option. For more information - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 91
or open a picture folder, and then select Create CD / DVD. Media Center will then take you through a series of screens, which contain simple instructions to assist you in performing such tasks as: Select disc format. Make sure you select the Data CD/DVD format. Data DVD also lets you create a DVD - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 92
Center, it's easy to find out more information about any digital picture in your library. Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to a picture icon button. Press the OK button to select the picture. From here, you can press the OK button again, or press MORE and select View Details. If - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 93
Adding Music to a Slide Show Select music from your Media Library. Play a CD or select a Playlist. Use the remote control to open My Pictures and select MORE button and then select Pictures Details. Select Print and then select Print again. Follow any on-screen instructions. Supported File Types - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 94
Start Menu | My TV My TV Watch Live TV 88 View the Guide 89 Guide Helpful Hints 90 Record and Schedule Programs. 91 Record/Schedule Helpful Hints... 92 Watch Recorded Programs or movie. And best of all, you can do all of this directly from your VAIO® computer and a TV signal connection. 86 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 95
forward, or continue viewing your live program in progress. Use the MORE INFO button on the remote control to display Guide Download a listing of current television programming from your local television service provider. Set Media Center to automatically update the program guide, or manually update - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 96
shows to view later. Use the Guide to find the show you want to watch or record. When you watch live TV, Media Center continuously captures 30 minute view TV, press LIVE TV on your remote control or select the LIVE TV menu option. Note: You can watch TV in full screen, windowed, or in an viewport - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 97
below the program listings. You can choose to have Media Center download the Guide from your local provider automatically, or download updated information yourself. You can view the Guide listings at any time by pressing the Guide button on your remote control. Use the arrows to move to a show time - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 98
to the Internet and check your TV signal and guide settings in the Settings menu. Removing Channels from Guide From Media Center, select Settings, TV, Guide, and then Edit Channels. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove channels from the Guide listing. Add Missing Channels From Media Center - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 99
the remote control. • Record from the Guide by selecting a program, then select Record. • Record from the Search menu, which allows you to define search criteria. • Record manually by selecting Add Recording, then select Channel and Time. The Add Recording button shows when no other recordings are - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 100
you would like to copy or archive your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD, go to Create DVD located on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on-screen instructions. Make sure you load blank discs in the Media Changer/Recorder before you begin. Select Stop if you need to stop or - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 101
is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window, you can sort your programs by name, date, or category. You can save the program to a DVD. Go To My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the onscreen instructions. Use the arrows on your remote control to - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 102
search can be viewed in a list sorted by day for the number of days remaining on your current guide listing. Once you locate the program you want to watch or record, press the OK button on your remote control. Use the arrows on your remote to move to a menu option and press - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 103
Movie Start | My TV | Movies When you select the Movies menu option, Media Center searches your entire TV Guide listing for movies based on your input for what you want to see. Once you make a movie selection, you keys on your remote to move to a menu option or movie and press the OK button. 95 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 104
a complete listening experience with My Music. You can listen to CDs, view artist information, create and organize your own music playlists, Windows Media Center's My Music for your listening entertainment needs, you will have the added benefits of Sony's VAIO enhanced features. Please see Windows - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 105
(s) to the folder list that Media Center looks in. From your remote control, press the MORE INFO button, or right click using your mouse anywhere in My Music to view this menu. Select Add Music and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: CDs stored in the Changer are not displayed in My Music. 97 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 106
with several categories in which to sort your music files for easy locating. Albums (CDs) Artists Playlists Songs Genres Shows thumbnail of cover and title, if connected to playlist, or song and press the OK button. Then select the Play menu option. Note: You can also listen to your music from the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 107
to select music from any of the categories and press the OK button. The next screen shows information for that particular piece of music. Move for another song or album in My Music • Play media in My TV or My Videos. • Close Media Center (This includes logging off, turning off or restarting the Media - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 108
-rip music CDs from the Media Changer. For additional information, see My Changer, page 105 From the Internet • Follow all on-screen instructions from the 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 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 109
to play at a later time or record to CD. Using Playlists, you can group your favorite digital music files together and determine the order in which remote control to move to menu options, songs, or the viewport window and press the OK button to make your selection. Use the numeric keypad to enter a - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 110
playlist. Press the MORE INFO button on the remote control, and CD/DVD From Media Center, select My Music and then select the music you want to copy. Select Create CD/DVD and follow the on-screen instructions. Supported File Types CD Audio - .cda MP3 - .mp3, .m3u Windows Audio File - .wav Windows - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 111
of creating your own DVDs. Create DVD, unique to VAIO® PCs with MCE, is the only method where you can control the entire process with your remote control. For additional methods for creating DVDs, go to More Programs. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the . lawful use of technology and does not endorse - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 112
DVD. Starts the Creating DVD process. A progress bar displays. Opens the Click to DVD Help file for reference. Please read and follow all on-screen instructions. 104 - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 113
Center that is only available 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. The advanced features of My Changer let you: • Play your music discs directly from the Media - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 114
cover art. Select any album to start playback of that CD. My Changer Music (Media Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer separate features. My Changer Music does not display music discs or files that have been copied to the My Music - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 115
selecting them individually, or by choosing the Select All button. When complete, select the Copy Music command. The Copy Music screen shows only those albums selected for you to review. Select Start Copying to begin the copying process. As each disc is copied, a check mark will appear next to each - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 116
Eject Copied Discs Once you have ripped your selected music CDs to your hard disk, you might want to remove the copied discs from the changer Changer and selecting Copy Music. Trouble Shooting If an album does not successfully copy, eject the disc and check for scratches on the surface of the disc - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 117
for the series. After selecting episodes for archiving, a message appears informing you of the number of blank discs required and whether there are enough blank discs in the Media Changer. This process can be time consuming. The time required varies with the number and length of each episode - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 118
My DVDs or More Programs > Manage Discs so the blank discs can by scanned and identified by Media Center. Trouble Shooting Please check your media type. Note: Archive TV Show supports Dual-Layer DVDs (DVD+R DL). Required Blank Discs When archiving TV shows, My Changer provides an estimate of the - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 119
Programs More Programs From More Programs, Sony's advanced features offers you direct access to various programs that can enhance your entertainment experience. Create CD/DVD Burn pictures for slide shows, video files, and recorded TV. Create DVD VAIO added value program to archive recorded TV - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 120
of discs in the changer for each type of media. This is useful when archiving a TV series or creating other DVDs to determine the number of blank discs available • Eject discs. Remove media from the changer by selecting the Eject button. Note: Any disc in any drive can also be accessed from Windows - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 121
RW, DVD+R DL Double Layer Media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (Region 1, U.S.is default.) VGX-XL1 does not support Dual Disc Media. Do not insert unsupported media types into the Media Changer/ Recorder. Inserting a nonstandard-sized or -shaped disc into a drive that is not designed to accommodate - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 122
the drive. Then select the arrow to eject the disc. To eject discs manually: 1 Press the Eject button one time to eject the last inserted disc. or 2 Press the Eject button two times to eject all discs in the changer slots. This will not eject the last disc in the changer drive. You must go to Media - Sony VGX-XL1A | Entertainment Guide - Page 123
the Channel +/- button on the remote control to access the Operation Guide. • Use the MORE button on the remote control to access a toolbar that contains several functions button, including how to exit Internet Explorer. Thank you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115
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