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Setting up your VGX-XL Digital Living System™ Step Connect Your TV Back of VGX-XL HDMI™ Cable (Included) OR HDMI™ Cable with DVI Adapter (Included) TV OR Component (Not included) Note: • 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 HDMI and Component connections at the same time. Step Power Up Insert four ( ) Alkaline AA batteries (Supplied) into bottom of keyboard oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Insert two ( ) Alkaline AA batteries (Supplied) into back of remote oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Make sure all hardware is connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. (three prong outlets) Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication ✔ Slide the keyboard Power switch to ON. ✔ From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing Device switch to ON. ✔ From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the DLS computer, press the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds. ✔ Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly. Step Audio Setup Channel Audio RCA Cable (Not Included) OR B1ack of VGX-XL Multi Channel Audio This step is optional if you use HDMI cable to connect to your TV. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals, but you may wish to connect directly to your home audio system instead to enjoy multi-channel audio. SPDIF Cable (Included) Audio System (Not Included) Note: • An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a RCA/line OUT connection. • Not necessary to use the optical or RCA/line OUT audio connections if you use the HDMI connection and prefer audio to come from your TV set. Step Software Setup ✔ Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup The first time you start your computer you will be presented with a series of screens for Windows® Setup. Please follow the on-screen instructions. ✔ Sony Registration Please complete all information to register your Sony product. This makes it easier to keep your products updated and obtain technical support, if necessary. Note: Once you complete Windows Setup, do the following: ✔ Check the picture quality of your TV or monitor. If it is not correct, go to Step Resolution Setup. Media Center Wireless Network Note: If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the VGX-XL personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from Task > Settings, go to: General > Windows Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Step Signal Setup CableCARD™ CableCARD™ (Not Included) Contact Cable provider for CableCard™ OR Coax Cable (Not Included) Infrared Blaster (Included) Cable/Satellite Set-top Box (If Applicable) Back of VGX-XL WLAN Antenna (Included) Ethernet Cable (Not Included) Wireless Network . a/b/g Wired Network / / Base-T NTSC/ATSC Off Air Antenna Support Resources: The VAIO Help and Support Center on your VGX-XL provides you with a single location for all of your information and support needs. Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Click Manuals and Specifications for accessing your documentation. Step Resolution Setup To set the resolution for your TV or Monitor, do the following: . Using the pointing device on your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on the Windows desktop. . From the menu, point to or click Personalize. A new menu option opens. . Click on the Display Settings option. The screen shown above appears. . From the resolution slider, choose a resolution that looks best for your TV or Monitor and click Apply. After selection, you will be prompted to click Yes to approve the change. If you see a blank screen after the selection, wait ~ sec until the old resolution is reset. For High Definition televisions, the following HD resolutions are suggested: p: x or i: x . Click the OK button when done selecting your optimum resolution Step Audio Setup The PC should be setup automatically for the HDMI/Optical/Coaxial audio outputs. If you need to setup the analog LINE OUT or make any changes, do the following: . Click on the Windows Start button on the taskbar. . Click on Control Panel. . Click on Hardware and Sound. . Click on Sound. . Choose either LineOut for the rear analog stereo output, or choose the Digital Output Device for Optical, Coaxial, and HDMI rear audio outputs. . Click Set Default to change the audio output. . Click OK to continue when completed. The headphone output will be enabled whenever the headphones are plugged in. You can find more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in your TV or audio system documentation.