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1. _ of X fla l N i Li LT 50 A y Y N NO 57 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 8 Install the upper cover Install the cover and tighten the screws on the back 9 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were removed in Step 1 and turn on the power to this device 10 Click the Start button and then point to All Programs VAIO System Information and then click VAIO System Information Make sure that System Memory displays the correct memory capacity If the memory capacity is correct memory installation is complete If the memory capacity has not increased remove the memory module after turning off the power to this device and repeat the procedure to properly install the memory module again Remove Memory Module Discharge static in your body by touching the metal inside this device and then press out and down on the clips on both of the memory slots Carefully lift the memory module out of the slot VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 58 59 1 Press out and down VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Add a Hard Disk A total of 3 serial ATA hard disks the pre installed hard disk plus two additional can be installed in the hard disk drive bay inside this device Please read the following information before adding additional hard disks All of the repair cost may be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by yourself
2. Appendix B Troubleshooting This section provides you with answers and additional information to questions and issues that may arise during the set up and operation of the VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer If the answers to your questions are not contained in this appendix go to VAIO Control Central for additional help The Troubleshooting appendix is divided into the following sections Power Start 141 Password 146 Screen Display 146 Wireless Keyboard Pointing Device 150 Hard Disk 152 Software Limitations 155 MCE Starting Up 155 DVD Playback Limitations 156 Sound Issues 156 Wireless LAN 157 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 88 Power Start Event Power is not on and green power lamp is not lit Comment Confirm that the computer s power cord is inserted firmly into an outlet Confirm that all of the cables are connected well Remove all the cables connected to this device and connect them again after waiting five minutes then turn the power on again If the device does not run after doing the above please contact VAIO Link Event The power is turned on and the power lamp green of the computer is on but there is no display on the screen Comment Make sure the proper input for the display unit TV DVI D monitor is selected Please confirm that the display unit TV DVI D monitor power is turned on If nothing is displayed on the screen after a time please follow the proce
3. Be careful when upgrading hard disks Mishandling when installing and removing can cause a failure or damage to this device Contact your VAIO Technical Support Representative for questions regarding upgrading the hard disk Be careful not to catch a finger in the cable inside this device and remove the cable when installing the hard disk Please be careful not to get cut by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the hard disk Turning the power on with a foreign object metal such as a screw left inside the device at the time of upgrading the hard disk may cause damage Always remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before turning the power on Don t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device They are susceptible to pressure and static which may cause a failure The size of the drive bay is 3 5 inches This device may not operate depending on the hard disk used to upgrade Contact the manufacturer of the device for more detailed information when upgrading There may be a limit on downloading video from i LINK support devices depending on the hard disk used to upgrade Always install or remove a hard disk after pulling the power cord of this device or the peripheral device from the power outlet Installing or removing the hard disk with the power cord still plugged in may cause damage to the hard disk this device or a peripheral device The inside of this device
4. Movie file mpeg mpg mpe mp1 mp2 mpv2 71 m Media Center Start Menu My Pictures My Pictures Organize Your Pictures View Your Pictures Edit Your Pictures Play a Slide Show Create a CD DVD Picture Details Helpful Hints 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Media Center makes it easy and fun to look at your digital photos From My Photos you can e View your pictures individually or as a slide show e Edit organize and sort your pictures by name or date e Share your pictures with others e Create CDs or DVDs e Print your pictures e Protect your digital images Organize Your Pictures Start Menu My Pictures Using My Pictures in Media Center it is easy to store and organize pictures that you have created with your digital camera or downloaded from the Internet For you to view your pictures in Media Center the files must be stored in a location that Media Center looks in First copy and organize the image files into the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folder In the My Pictures folder you can create new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your files If you are connected to a home network and wish to share your video files with others copy the files to the Shared Pictures folder If an image file is downloaded or stored in a folder other than My Pictures or Shared Pictures you can add that folder s to the folder list that Media Center looks
5. When the video is finished playing the following menu appears i Finished Restart Restarts the video from the beginning Restart Delete Deletes the video from your computer Delete Done Returns you to your video list Done More Information Start Menu My Videos In Media Center it s easy to find out more 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 you can press the OK button again or press MORE and select View Details If are already watching a video simply press the MORE button on your remote control You can view the following video information Thumbnail of the cover if available Video title Video description Date the video was last created or modified Video length h mm ss format 69 70 Create a DVD CD Start Menu My Videos With Media Center it is easy to copy 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 Make sure you select the Data CD DVD format View
6. uga D vw e a mr VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 18 About Memory Stick Memory Stick media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick Media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick Pro media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed data transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only High speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption may not be available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick Pro Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology
7. 8 A WO N TV coaxial cable optional VGX XL1 computer Connecting to a standard antenna air system You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV The antenna system in your home may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system Option 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of the VGX XL100 Computer Option 2 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable optional from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna system you may need to re orient the antenna for better reception Option 1 H m M Option 2 neg 8 1 Antenna system 2 TV coaxial cable optional 3 VHF UHF RF combiner Transformer optional 4 VGX XL100 computer 6 TV coaxial cable optianal VHF UVF port Antenna system air 300 ohm Twin lead cable optional Connecting a Cable or Satellite Se
8. TV programs and commercial DVDs that have been encrypted protected by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to 97 Main Screen Start Menu Create DVD The Create DVD main screen shows you a list of all of your TV Create Ovo show recordings To create a DVD Sort by date The Cosby Show Two Is a Crowd Sort by name The Cosby Show Olivia Comes Out of t select the desired recordings from Option The Cosby Show For Men Only Burn The Cosby Show Olivia s Field Trip j j j x The Cosby Show The Iceman Bricketh the list With each recording cep The Cosby Show It s Apparent to Every selected information about the A a recording and the DVD displays The Cosby Show For Men Oniy Once you have selected the recording you can do the following from the menu Sort Sort the list by date or name title Option Takes you to the DVD Settings screen where you can select a theme or category and playback settings for the DVD Select Configuration to choose the drive for creating the DVD Burn Starts the Creating DVD process A progress bar displays Help Opens the Click to DVD Help file for reference 98 Please read and follow all on screen instructions Media Center Start More Programs More Programs From More Programs Sony s advanced features offers you direct access to various programs that can enhance your entertainment exper
9. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the keyboard you must activate communications between the computer and the wireless keyboard w integrated pointing device To activate wireless keyboard communications Make sure there are no obstructions between the computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications 1 On the front of the keyboard slide the Power button to On 2 On the back of the keyboard slide the Point Device button to On 3 On the back of the keyboard and the front panel of the computer press the connect buttons within 10 seconds 4 Test the keyboard and the pointing device to make sure both are functioning properly VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 10 VAIO Remote Control 11 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Start MY TV MY MUSIC MY PICTURES MY VIDEO in Media Center Press STANDBY to place your computer in Standby mode 2 Control the playback for TV MUSIC VIDEOS and ends a slide show Buttons include STOP PAUSE FWD SKIP REPLAY REW and RECORD The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button 3 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location the OK button to make your selection the BACK button to go to the previous screen and the MORE button to view additional information 4 Use the START button to open Media Center Volume Controls VOL are on the left and Channel CH or Page PG on the right o
10. CD DVD information You can Select All Videos or only the ones Give your video disc a title you want When you have finished sown econ se Or your choices select Create CD then select Yes for Initiate Copy You can view the creation progress and when complete select Finish Use the remote control arrows and OK button to make your selections Stop Note You must insert a blank CD DVD before starting Create CD DVD Resize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie ina viewport screen which allows you access to other areas of Media Cen ter by pressing the Windows button on your remote control If you want to work and watch your DVD movie at the same time move your mouse for the Windows resize buttons to appear Select the Resize button 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 anda Shared Videos folder for sharing your videos with others Helpful Hints Playing from an External Source Media Center allows you to play video off a disc from a external storage device or off a network drive Change Display View Quality You can adjust your TV and monitor from Settings General Media Center Setup Configure Your TV or Monitor Just follow the on screen instructions Supported File Types Windows Media file wm asf Windows Media A V wmv Video file avi
11. DDR 2 RAM PCI E graphics S ATA drives RAID enabled and multitasking Enhanced Connectivity PC wired and wireless connectivity Enhanced Remote Control Control MCE features including surfing the Internet Improved Web Surfing Remote Control navigation and alphanumeric input Getting Started VGX XL1 uses the Mircosoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system MCE This version has all of the features and capabilities of other XP operating systems with one major difference Media Center This group of advanced features takes you into the world of digital home entertainment bringing all of your entertainment sources together in a single location easily managed by the VAIO remote control or the VAIO wireless keyboard This guide provides an overview of Media Center and VSN O additional advanced features unique to VGX XL1 a o Living Room Entertainment Computer This guide will focus on the living room experience using Media Center and the remote control to perform all tasks The next few pages provide examples of how to get around and perform tasks in Media Center Then you will be guided through setting up Media Center and finally an overview of available features Using the Remote Control Press a Remote Control button to do the following Start MY TV MY MUSIC MY PICTURES MY VIDEO in Media Center Press STANDBY to place your computer in Standby mode Control the playback for
12. DVD Audio Start Menu Settings DVD DVD Audio Imagine yourself fully immersed in rich Dolby Digital surround sound not in a theatre but in your home Sony InterVideo and your Dolby Digital sources for Configuration sound bring the theatre experience to your living room Welcome to Audio Settings 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 this feature Select Configuration to set up your speakers and channel mode and select Environment to choose your listening experience Theatre Normal Late Night 51 Close Captioning Start Menu Settings DVD Close Captioning Close Captioning Media Center gives you the a A option of adding closed s e captioning to your DVD viewing cca Enjoy DVD movies with those on aha A 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 move to the Captioning or Caption Display or buttons Press the OK button to change the selection When finished select Save 52 Remote Control Options Main Menu Settings DVD Remote Control Options REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS When watching your favorite Sinks DVD
13. Help Windows Media Center is very eeecorn easy to use when you follow the Help peeeeeyy Ups garcware 3 i Visit foru Browse th help wi on screen instructions However a geha latecttioson loa online the Web when you do need additional e information Media Center provides you with four areas of J assistance Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Please visit each of these areas and experience Help with your Hardware the quality assistance Media Center provides to you and your family 55 Additional Help Start Menu Settings Help You can access Media s Center s Help areas by the following methods Remote Control Press the More button select Settings then Help Remote Mouse Move the Mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar which appears at top of the screen Then click the Help icon 56 Windows Updates Remember to check regularly for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates To start the Windows Update utility connect to the Internet click Start All Programs then click Windows Update The Windows Update Web site opens Follow the on screen instructions Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http microsoft com windowsxp media center VAIO Link http www vaio link com Helpful Hints VAIO Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for your computer All you
14. TV MUSIC VIDEOS and end a side show Buttons include STOP PAUSE FWD SKIP REPLAY REW and RECORD The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location the OK button to make your selection the BACK button to go to the previous screen and the MORE button to view additional information Use the START button to open Media Center Volume Controls VOL are on the left and Channel CH or Page PG on the right of the START button A MUTE button is also provided to suppress sound Important Note The VAIO remote control will NOT control the sound for your TV You must use the remote control that you are currently using to control the sound for your TV Open the following screens RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV DVD MENU DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is active Use these buttons to change channels and enter text or numbers in a specific location OKA 0 OY IQ gag Bi GHI K U CLEAR ENTER O0 O PC RM MC10E a SONY Using the Wireless Keyboard Before using the keyboard you must activate communication between the computer and the keyboard Please complete the following steps for keyboard installation Step 1 Insert the batteries Step 2 Activate Communication e Turn the keyboard over e Slide the Power button to On e Open the battery compartment e Turn the keyboard over e Insert supplied batteries as indic
15. access point Once you input the Network Key and connect the wireless LAN access point is registered and you can connect without entering the Network Key again To confirm the individual information for the wireless LAN access point Click Windows the Windows Start menu and then click Control Panel From the Control Panel click the Network Connections icon From the wireless network device listed right click the device and select Properties The Wireless Network Connections Properties screen displays 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab The list of Preferred Networks displays 5 From the Preferred Networks list select the network device you want to confirm and then click Properties The properties screen is displays Confirm the detailed information about the wireless LAN access point is correct To create a new connection or switch connections You can create new location to connect to or switch connections to another wireless LAN access point with wireless LAN while connected For additional information please refer to Windows Help Click the Windows Start button and then click Control Panel From the Control Panel click the Network Connections icon The Network Connections screen displays Right click the Wireless Network Connections icon and then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab The list of Preferred Networks displays 5 Click Add in the Prefe
16. by the terms of a separate user license agreement Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 2 Click Start and then the My Club VAIO icon Click Documentation Select the guide you want to read a You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language Printed Documentation A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Booklets containing the following information Sony Guarantee conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations and Wireless LAN Regulations Non printed Documentation User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information o
17. deleted a channel and now want to add it back Simply select Add Channel and then enter the channel name Then select Next and enter the channel number Finally select Done Your added channel will be listed on the Add Missing Channels first screen ADD MISSING CHANNELS SETTINGS Done Add Channel 1 ghi 4 pqrs 7 he name and yel missing from abc def 2 3 jkl mno 5 6 tuv wxyZ annel number for the channel Use the arrows 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 39 Set Up Guide Listings Start Menu Settings TV Guide Set Up Guide Listings Media Center makes it easy to set up to download and view your Bet Up Your TV Program Guide TV Program Guide Just read eS ee the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest Guide MediaCenter Media Center will ask you e If you want to use the Guide e 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 Guide 40 Additional Guide Information To immediately download TV Program Guide listings select Get Latest Guide Listings To download and view Guide To download and view About Terms of Service select Guide Listings select Guide Terms o
18. e DVD video is played as a black screen from the beginning or from a certain place the audio is normal e The DVD video does not play e No images are displayed while playing a movie Comment The above symptoms may occur when the output format is set to 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p because a DVD video labeled Copy Prohibited or images which contain signals to protect the copyright cannot be displayed on a TV with the signal format of 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p to protect the copyright In order to play the movie quit the software and change the output signal format to 525i 480i or 525p 480p If the symptoms do not improve with the output signal format changed restart this device VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 96 97 Event Pictures on the TV screen are distorted Comment e Confirm that this device and the display device are properly connected e When the TV is connected using a component video cable make sure to use an output format that matches the component terminal of the TV you are using When the TV is connected using a component cable make sure to use a resolution that matches the component input of the TV you are using Event Part of the top bottom left or right of the screen is not displayed when the TV is displayed Comment Adjust the over scan width using the over scan adjustment on the graphic card Event Part of the top bottom left or right of the screen is not displayed
19. for an Audio Video cable to bring signal to the VGX XL100 computer S Video IN Connection for an S Video cable Antenna Cable Connection for cable provider or external antenna Line OUT L R Connection for an external device HDMI Connection for HDMI cable for high definition video and or sound for TV Ethernet 10 100 1000baseT Connection for a 1OBASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet The port marked with the Network symbol is for LAN connections only USB 2 0 x2 Connects to a device which supports the USB standard The USB 2 0 standard is a new standard for USB Universal Serial Bus The connector supports the USB 2 0 standard and can also be connected to a device which supports the USB 1 1 standard Optical S PDIF IN Connection for Audio In i LINK x2 Your VAIO computer is equipped with a 4 pin front panel and a 6 pin back panel i LINK port A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power 10V to 12V toa connected i LINK device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Optical S PDIF OUT amp Coaxial S PDIF OUT Connections for Audio Out Wireless LAN Antenna Connection for Wireless LAN Antenna Infrared Transmitter OUT x2 Controls VCR Setup box and other devices in MCE Component Video OUT 480i 480p 1080i 720p Connections for Video Out Power Cord Connection for su
20. gt ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 want to watch or record press the OK button on your remote control pqrs tuv wxyz 7 8 9 0 Use the arrows on your remote controlto move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection Use the keypad to enter a Title or keyword Results displays on screen automatically 88 Search for a Feature Movie 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 can watch the movie view additional information about the movie or record the movie Note Access to view restricted channels must be given by your TV signal provider Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to a menu option or movie and press the OK button Start My TV Movies MOVIES On Now On Next Genres Top Rated Actors Directors Title Search MOVIE INFO Cast amp More Leap of Faith Ke Watch Record Advanced Record An evangelist healer Steve Martin and his bus caravan stop in a Kansas town and put ona show Other Showings Directed by Richard Pearce 89 M Media Center Start Menu My Music My Music Organize Your Music Files 92 Play Music 93 Queue Music 94 Add Music 95 Create and Organize Playlists 96 Helpful Hints 97 Enjoy a complete listening experience with My Music You can listen to CDs view artist i
21. need to do is go to Sony s Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer Contact Sony Support Internet Support https e support vaio link com eSupport PortalJSP Portal jsp Customer Support http www vaio link com contacts con tacts asp l en 57 58 SONY Media Center Features Experience Media Center My DVDs Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Create DVD More Programs 60 62 65 66 73 81 93 98 100 m Media Center Start Menu VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you experience the new and exciting world of digital home entertainment Experience movies TV music and photos like never before Combine the easy to use yet powerful features of VAIO and you can enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience Note For information not shown in this guide go to Media Center Help 59 Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high level overview of the 10 20 aM 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 My Pictures My TV My Music Create DVD My Changer View all the DVDs in your media library Select a DVD to view programing information or to watch Online Spotlight The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the la
22. or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Compatibility between software programs and Memory Stick media formats may vary At this time Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage software Visit the Sony online support Web site at http www vaio link com regularly for the latest information on Memory Stick media Note Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Inserting a Memory Card The memory card reader s are located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer To access the Memory Card Readers flip the front cover down To insert Memory Cards 1 From the front panel locate the appropriate reader s for the memory card s you want to use 2 Insert the memory card into the reader in the direction indicated of the arrow on the media Do not force the card into the reader Note If the memory card does not go in easily gently remove the card and verify you are entering the card in the proper direction To Protect data on Memory Stick Media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with a write p
23. to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT L R jacks on the back panel of your set top box matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Audio Input L Audio Input R and Video Input jacks on the back panel of your computer matching the plug and jack colors VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving 1 Composite audio R in 2 Composite audio L in 3 Composite video jack 4 VGX XL100 computer 5 Audio OUT L R 9 10 Video OUT Stereo A V dubbing cables optional VHF UVF port TV coaxial cable optional Cable service access Step 2 Connecting your Home Theater Speakers Two channel sound system If your sound system has two channels use the LINE OUT L R on the back panel of the computer and the LINE IN composite audio connectors on your speakers receiver VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 32 33 More than two channel sound system If your sound system has more than two channels use the supplied optical S PDIF cable and connect one end to the S PDIF OPTICAL OUT connector on the back panel of the computer and the other end to the OPTICAL IN connector on your sound system You can also use a Coaxial S PDIF connection when connecting a m
24. transition type e 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 press the OK button When finished select Save 45 Media Center Start Menu Settings Music With Media Center you can add a visual component to your listening pleasure Visualizations 47 with Visualizations Visualizations Options 48 Visualizations are visual interpretations of an artist s music that plays on your TV or computer screen while you listen to the music To enjoy Visualizations while you are listening to your favorite music select one or more viewing samples from the Visualizations page and then make your selections from the Visualization Options page 46 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 A Particle Plenoptic Spikes Musical Colors 47 Visualizations Options Start Menu Settings Music Visualizations Options Media Center Visualizations are visual interpretations of an artist s music that play on your TV or computer screen while you listen to the music You decide if you want the visualizations to start when the music plays and
25. ERS MORE oo M y yO More of the latest technology and excellence you have come to expect from Sony e Leverages the latest Intel components e Uses the latest Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system e Offers High Definition connectivity for Sony HD Camcorders N Benefits of the VGX XL1 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment and digital content management with the VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer Playback and manage your media Full Digital Living System functionality for library using a remote control or wireless the living room keyboard View it all on your TV or monitor for the optimal entertainment Bee eee ales ico Windows XP operating system experience MCE augmented with advanced a Peon Conen VAIO functionality Digital Pictures e HD connectivity with Sony HD HD Camcorder Camcorder Mini DV Camcorder e Internet Content Downloaded Music Movies Pictures Recorded TV Streaming Video VGX XL1 Features The XL1 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 pointing device and the remote control The XL1 is equipped with the following additional features Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D
26. GX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving required that display can support HDMI and XL100 is connected to display directly Additional TV Connections Note Your computer is supplied with certain video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 3 La 1 1 Cable service wall outlet 2 TV coaxial cable optional 3 VHF UHF port Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable to your cable service access Connect the other end to the single connection side of a splitter adapter 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back of your TV monitor or display VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 26 27 1 Cable service wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional Splitter optional 5 TV coaxial cable optional 6 VHF UVEF port 7 VHF UVF port
27. I cable connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the VGX XL100 computer Component Connectors Y Pb Pr If your TV has component connectors use an RCA cable not supplied and connect one end to the corresponding outputs on your TV and on the back panel of the VGX XL100 computer Additional Notes e If your TV has an HDMI connector and a DVI D connector Sony recommends using the HDMI connector The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals e You cannot use HDMI and Component connections at the same time e Ifa device driver other than the ones provided by Sony is used to update a device driver related to the video and audio the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e You can connect the HDMI out to an A V amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amp to the TV for the display e The VGX XL100 computer cannot support 192kHz sampling rate sound on HDMI out connector Please select less than 192kHz Rate on HDMI set ting in Advanced tab of Sound Reality Control Panel e If your display does not support HDMI or if you connect the VGX XL100 to display via AV amplifier then content protected source cannot be seen because some software does not support this kind of connections It is V
28. Invalid Security settings can t be set WEP The transmitted packets are encrypted using WEP Select the authentication method in Authentication Open System This does not authenticate when connecting to the access point However the network key is required to decode the communication data If the network key is wrong you are able to connect to the access point but unable to communicate Shared Key Authentication can be done using the network key when connecting to the access point A network key is required for both authentication and encoding the communication data If the network key is wrong you are unable to connect to the access point authentication failed Automatic Switch The client determines whether to use a shared key and is able to connect to the access point WEP Key Settings Key 1 key 4 are able to be set WPA PSK When the client is set to WPA the access point can be connected VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 80 Access control screen The Access control screen provides control over which computers are able to connect to the access point of this device Setting Description Allow all stations Detailed settings of the access point can be modified Normally you don t need to change these Allow the list Use this setting when you want to limit the clients that below can connect to the access point Wake on wireless LAN settings screen The Wake on Wireless LAN Setting screen prov
29. OK then press the Enter key The changed configuration is saved the BIOS setup menu ends and Windows XP starts Event A message with Insert the disk with the Windows XP CD ROM label and click on OK displays Comment This message may be displayed when the configuration of this device has changed Follow the procedures below Do not insert the recovery disk into the drive Click OK after the message displays The Copy Files screen displays Enter C WINDOWSI I386 in the Source to copy files from and click OK The necessary files are copied VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event Windows doesn t start after installing the upgraded drivers Comment Run in Safe mode by following the following steps and re install the driver Press the power button of this device and when the VAIO logo is displayed on the screen press the F8 key on the keyboard When Windows extended options menu displays press the Page Up key or the Page Down key select Safe mode and press the Enter key When Windows runs click the Start button Then select Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System From the Systems Properties screen click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Select the installed device or the updated device in the Device Manger screen Display the properties screen by clicking Properties in the list which displays by right clicking Then click the Driver tab Click Roll Back Driver and ins
30. Using your remote control select Play DVD Your movie Proy oui x automatically begins to play in full screen mode If you stop your movie using the remote control the following options appear Continues playing from the stopping point Restart Restarts the DVD movie from the beginning Title Menu Returns to the DVD movie s title or beginning menu DVD Languages Select the language preference for the Subtitle Audio track and Menu for the DVD movie Eject Ejects the DVD movie 63 64 Resize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie ina small viewport screen which allows you access to other areas of Media Center by pressing the Windows button on 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 More Movie Information View additional information about the DVD movie you are watching by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control Information includes title chapter title genre parental rating length and current position Helpful Hints Change DVD Languages Change the language that your DVD movie displays for subtitles the audio track and menus If the movie is playing press Stop on the remote control and then select DVD Languages Select the or buttons to choose a language You can also change the DVD languages in Media Center Go to Start S
31. Wireless Network Connections icon and click on Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays 8 Click the Wireless Networks tab 9 Click Advanced The Advanced screen displays 10 11 Select Only computer to computer ad hoc networks in Network to Access and click Close This allows you to connect only to Ad Hoc networks Click Add The Wireless Network Properties screen displays VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 12 Enter Network Name SSID You can enter a maximum of 32 characters case sensitive for the Network name SSID 13 Click to remove the check on The key is provided for me automatically as needed 14 Enter the Network key and again to confirm the entry Click OK Confirm that the Network name SSID entered in Step 12 is added to the top of the list of Preferred Networks 15 Click OK Please follow your computer setting method to set up the second computer To Participate in a Current Ad Hoc Network Select Turn Radio On by right clicking the red icon located in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen E The Wireless LAN turns on and the WLAN wireless LAN lamp turns green Or If the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs gt Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility e From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make su
32. XL Series Click on the guide you would like to read User Guide Entertainment Guide ONLO User Guide Personal Computer VGC XL Series PCV F SONY Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Notice 2005 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed
33. a on the edge of the memory module connector and the projections inside the connector in the slot e Please be careful not to forcefully insert the memory module in the slot in the opposite direction which can cause damage to the memory module and the slot or loosen it from the circuit board Install and remove memory modules 1 Turn off the power to this device and all peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices Some inside components may be hot Wait approximately one hour before proceeding to work 2 Remove the upper cover Remove the screws at the rear and slide the cover off VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 54 55 3 Remove the graphic card Remove the cable and screw first and remove the graphic card while pressing the latch Remove screw Press down on latch Md 4 Touch metal to discharge any static buildup in your body and then remove the memory module from of the package 5 Carefully install the memory module Please refer to the Install Notes listed above If you have any problems please contact your Sony Technical Support Representative See VAIO Support Central Match the memory module to the slot by paying attention to the direction of the notch as shown in the illustration below Insert the memory module in the slot vertically until the clips come up and secure it Install two memory modules as one set There is no guarantee that i
34. and is black Comment Adjust the over scan width using the over scan adjustment on the graphic card VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event When the TV or display is connected to the HDMI OUT HDMI output connector the image does not display Comment e Re connect the HDMI cable It may be connected to a device that does not support HDCP Connect to a device which supports HDCP e When a HDMI DVI adapter is used the TV or display may not be supported by the HDMI DVI adapter Connect a TV or display which supports the HDMI DVI adapter e Make sure that HDMI cable cnnects the computer with the TV and restart the computer Wireless Keyboard Pointing Device Event My keyboard stops working after a period of time Comment The keyboard Pointing Device will sleep when it is not in use You must press any key on the keyboard to resume the connection Event My keyboard works but not the Pointing Device or vice versa Comment 1 Verify that the keyboard switch is on and that the pointing device switch on the back of the keyboard is on 2 Re connect the keyboard touchpad to the computer by pressing the Connect buttons on the back of the keyboard and the front panel of the computer within 10 seconds VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 98 99 Event Don t know how to enter text using the VAIO Remote Control Comment Refer to the Entertainment Guide Event Cannot enter text
35. andard and can also be connected to a device which supports the USB 1 1 standard i LINK S400 port IEEE 1394 connector 4 pin Connects to an i LINK supported device Note A digital high vision device can not be connected MIC Microphone Connector Connection for a microphone stereo supported Headphone Connection for headphones S VIDEO S video input Connection for an S Video cable Composite Audio Video IN Connection for an Audio Video cables Connect Keyboard Pointing Device Use this button when activating the wireless keyboard pointing device Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer s installed memory card readers and includes the following information e About Your Memory Card Readers e About Memory Stick Media e Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card e Sharing Memory Cards VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer About Your Memory Card Reader Your VAIO computer is equipped with memory card readers that are compatible with many popular types of memory cards You can use your computer s memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Supported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media Smart Media xD Picture Card MultiMediaCard Microdrive gt Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick z E Sany Memory Stick Pro
36. ant Information Guide data may not be available in all countries or regions Please consult your local TV signal provider Make sure you are connected to the Internet and check your TV signal and guide settings in the Settings menu Add Missing Channels From Media Center select Settings TV Guide and then Add Missing Channels Select Add Channels and enter the name of the missing channel Enter the correct channel number and select Add Repeat to add all missing channels Select Done when complete 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 Downloading the Guide Automatically Determine settings for retrieving information for media and Method of Download for the Guide From Media Center select Settings General and then Automatic Downloads Options Manually From Media Center select Settings General TV Guide and then Get Latest Guide Listings Record and Schedule Programs Main Menu My TV Media Center lets you record the program you are watching one GUIDE scheduled to broadcast later or Thu Jul07 10 00 AM J COURTP Open Court a recurring program series se AON VH1P Fresh To verify your program is being recorded select My TV Recorded TV and then select Scheduled The Record icon appears next to the program Bo aen Wion and Vince Vaughn si
37. anty for the device when installing Sony do not provide support for memory module purchased at stores Consult with the dealer where you purchased the memory module with questions Install Notes Observe the following when installing a memory module in order to not damage the memory module with static Do not work in a location where static builds up Such as on the carpet when upgrading the memory Touch the metal in this device to discharge the static in your body first and then proceed with the work The memory module comes in a static protection bag Do not take the memory module out from the bag until right before installing Do not touch the semiconductor chip or the connectors when you hold the memory module Cover the memory module with a static protection bag or aluminum foil to store VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Please be careful of the following when upgrading the memory as the memory slots for this device are separated into two banks There are two banks and four slots two in each bank available to install memory modules in this device Each slot can hold a 512 MB memory module e Install memory modules of the same type name speed and capacity in both slots in the same bank Always install from bank 0 when installing memory modules e Also refer to the memory module user s manual when installing The memory modules have a proper direction e Properly match the notch are
38. ar while you are recording comepyP The Daily Show Reel Comedy 44 45 46 47 NIKP Miss Spider s S 48 49 ETVP The E True Hollywood Story 50 TOONP The Grim Adve in Wedding Crashers Record the program you are watching by pressing REC on 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 scheduled 85 Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Media Center will continue to record your scheduled TV shows even if you place the computer in standby or in hibernation state The recording of TV shows will also continue even if Media Center is closed Copying Recorded Programs to DVD or CD If 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 Select Stop if you need to stop or cancel a current recording Set Up Recording Preferences From Media Center select Settings General TV and then Recorder From Recorder you can define or change settings for History Recorder Storage and Recording Defaults Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space Quality Space Best 2 7 GB hr Better 2 4 GB hr Good 1 4 GB hr Fai
39. ated Slide Pointing Device button to On e Replace battery compartment cover Press Connect on computer and on back of keyboard at the same time e Return keyboard to its upright position N Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center Select this P To do this Start Media Center and return to Start menu Close Media Center Options for close include Media Center Log Off Shut Down Restart and Standby Open Media Center Help Y 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 a list Check boxes Highlight then press OK to select Adding files to Media Center In order to access your media files to view pictures videos recorded TV or listen to music you must place the files in a folder recognized by Media Center Media Center recognizes the following folders located in the My Documents directory Note The Recorded TV folder may be located in a separate partition on your hard drive You can add media files to recognized folders in the following ways e Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer e Download media files Internet Music CD s Video direct
40. ays click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When Saving the settings or Shutting down Windows displays and does not change follow these steps Press Enter If the power still will not turn off hold the power button of this device for at least four seconds and make sure the power lamp turns off VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 90 91 Event When the power is turned on a message is displayed and Windows does not load Comment e Remove any third party USB devices including floppy drives and printers e When Bad CMOS Checksum is displayed the battery needs to be replaced due to the draining of the battery in this device Please contact the VAIO Customer Support for replacing the battery e When CMOS Checksum Error is displayed the BIOS configuration con tents may be damaged To return the BIOS to the original configuration perform the following steps Press the power button and when the VAIO logo is displayed on the screen press the F2 key on the keyboard The BIOS setup menu runs and the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen is displayed Press the F5 key The message Load Setup Defaults displays Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key and select OK then press the Enter key All the configuration items return to the original configuration Press the F10 key Save and Exit The message Save configuration changes and exit now is displayed Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key and select
41. be several pieces of Add to Ouniie music lined up to play one after the other View Albums View Songs To add music to the Queue use the arrows on Create CD DVD the remote control 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 to the menu and select a Bases Add to Queue and press the OK button Remember the Queue is temporary and will go away if you do any of the following e Select Play instead of Add to Queue for another song or album in My Music e Play media in My TV or My Videos e Close Media Center This includes logging off turning off or restarting the Media Center computer or putting the computer into Standby or Hibernate mode 93 Add Music Start My Music From a CD 94 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control and then select My Music 2 Insert a CD into the CD drive of the personal computer 3 Select the Albums category 4 Select the Album or CD you want to add to your music library 5 Select Copy CD The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copy protection options Follow the on screen instructions As each song finishes copying an icon appears next to the title From the Internet Follow all on screen instructions from the Internet site to download music files to your computer If you download your music files directly to the My Music or Share
42. ction 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties 4 Click the Wireless Network tab 5 Select your access point under Wired Network and click Properties 6 Change the settings under Key Index detailed 7 Click OK Summary This completes the Troubleshooting Appendix If still have unanswered questions go to VAIO Support Centrol and select a support option VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 110 VGX XL Living Room Entertainment Computer Entertainment Guide like no other SONY VAIO PC VGX XL1 Welcome to the VGX XL1 Sony s Living Room Entertainment Computer Welcome The VGX XL1 is both a powerful computer and a state of the art home What is VGX XL1 entertainment system Let VGX XL1 lead you into the exciting world of VAIO where new standards are established for digital content management Benefits of the VGX XL1 VGX XL1 Features Getting Started Using the Remote Control The design of VGX XL1 allows it to easily fit into any decor thus completing your video audio and Internet experience by bringing powerful PC capabilities to your home theatre all in the comfort of your living room Using the Wireless Keyboard Getting Around Media Center Adding files to Media Center O OoOo N O a A W N SS Using the Search Feature What is VGX XL1 What is VGX XL1 VGX XL1 works just like any other computer EXCEPT IT OFF
43. d Music folders Media Center will automatically make the files available to you If you download your music files to any location on your computer 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 select the folder where you downloaded the music files and then select Finish Media Center will add the folder to the My Music library Create and Organize Playlists Start My Music A Playlist is a customized list of songs you can keep 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 you want the files to play You can create a Playlist that includes several tracks from various CDs or even a Playlist that contains background music for a slide show To create a Playlist do the following 1 Select a song and add to the queue 2 Move to the viewport screen and press EF o iae Symphony Orchestra the OK button to select it as 3 From the Queue screen select the Edit Queue menu option 4 From the Edit Queue screen select Save As Playlist 5 Enter a name for your new Playlist and select Save Use the arrows on your 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 name for your new Playlist Note You can create Playlists in Window
44. dures below 89 Make sure the computer is connected to the proper input Hold the power button of this device for at least four seconds make sure the power lamp turns off and then turn the power on again If nothing is displayed after the above operation hold the power button of this device again for at least four seconds make sure that the power lamp turns off then remove all cables connected to this device and re connect after waiting five minutes and then turn the power on again VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event Unable to shutdown the computer Comment Methods vary depending on the conditions when the power will not turn off Confirm the following and follow the procedures below Quit all software you are using then try to turn off the power again If peripheral devices such as printers or USB devices etc are connected or if a network is used make sure that they are not connected and then turn off the power When Windows is communicating with a peripheral device or network the power can t be turned off Confirm any newly installed software data and its operation etc The Turn Off Computer in the Start menu is selected and the Turn Off Computer does not display Hold down the Alt key and press F4 When the Turn Off Computer screen displays click Turn Off When the screen freezes or doesn t move hold down the Ctl and Alt keys and press Delete Once the Windows Task Manager screen displ
45. e batteries etc can cause leaking and damage Help Hints e Turn the POWER switch OFF if you will not be using the keyboard for a while Also please take the batteries out if you will not be using the keyboard for a long time The capacity of the batteries in the keyboard can be checked using the battery indicator located on the LCD panel of the keyboard e Replace the batteries when they get low If you leave the batteries in the device even when the batteries are dead it may cause leaking e Replace with new batteries after cleaning the liquid when liquid leaks from the batteries e Use regular batteries Re chargeable batteries are not supported e Use alkaline batteries for the keyboard VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 14 Computer Front Panel 1 Power button 2 SmartMedia SM xD Picture Card 3 Compactflash amp Microdrive 4 Memory Stick Pro Duo 5 Secure Digital SD amp MultiMediaCard MMC 6 CD RW DVD combo drive 7 USB 2 0 x2 15 10 11 12 13 i Link 4 pin Microphone Headphone Line out volume S video Composite Audio Video IN Connect keyboard pointing device VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer The Front Inputs and Outputs Power Button Press to turn on the power to this device If you press this button during the operation of this device it will enter a hibernation state and the power lamp will be turned off Power Lamp The power lamp blin
46. e You Are Done screen displays Select Finish Return to the Media Center Start menu and select Settings gt DVD gt Audio InterVideo opens and displays the Welcome to Audio Settings screen VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving 10 wna YF Select Configuration The Speaker Configuration screen displays Verify that Analog 5 1 Channel displays in the Set sound output to match your system text box Select Save and close Media Center Note Even if you are using a S PDIF connection ALWAYS choose Analog 5 1 Channel DO NOT SELECT S PDIF To complete Speaker Setup go to the Windows Control Panel Open the Control Panel Select Windows Start gt Control Panel From the Category view select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices From the Sounds Speech and Audio Devices screen select Sound Reality Audio from the Pick a Control Panel icon section The Sound Reality Control panel displays Select the Advanced tab VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 34 Step 3 35 From the S PDIF group box e Check the Enable Dolby Digital Live check box e Verify that AC3 is the option selected for Format e Verify that Enable Digital Output is checked in the S PDIF group box Note If you are using an HDMI connection through a TV or an amplifier that supports 5 1 sound do the following e check Enable HDMI Output select AC3 for the format e check Enable Digital Output Close the Sound Reality Con
47. e free space on the hard disk is decreased If you clean up the disk the temporary files etc are deleted and the free space is increased Clean up the disk according to the following procedure 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools and click Disk Clean Up The Select Drive screen displays 2 Select Local disk C or Local disk D and click on OK 3 Read the description of the files carefully and check the files to delete 4 Click OK The message Are you sure you want to perform these actions displays Click Yes Disk clean up proceeds VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 102 Software Limitations Event My software application does not launch Comment Some software applications require a minimum resolution higher than your current resolution setting Please check back to our support website at http www vaio link com Event Some of my shortcuts in the start menu are not visible Comment At 480i 480p resolution the Start Menu gets cut off and some of the shortcuts are not visible You can switch the Start Menu to Classic Start Menu will help alleviate this but not complete resolve the issue MCE Starting Up Event MCE appears to be unresponsive after boot up Comment Even though MCE is launched there are still other programs in the background that have not finished loading as well as other MCE processes that need to load as we
48. e shows task bar notification e 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 finished select Save 14 Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu Settings General Visual and Sound Effects VISUAL AND SOUND EFFECTS Adding visual and sound effects a ae can add a new dimension to your ave Use transition animations entertainment enjoyment eny sounas when navigating Media Here you can add transition Video background color animations play sounds when navigating Media Center and even change your video background color 90 Gray Background colors include Black White and various shades 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 More Programs Options Start Menu Settings General More Programs Options Media Center has teamed with other applications and Internet sites to not only make your f i MORE PROGRAMS OPTIONS entertainment experience better SETTINGS but to also make it easier to ave RASS applications in More Programs to Control the media experience in Media create media and to have YA Center i Access media
49. eless LAN antenna for this device or bring both communication devices closer together Check if the wireless LAN access point displays in the Choose a wireless network list on the Wireless Network Connection screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 2 From the Category view click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections screen displays 4 Right click Wireless Network Connections and click Display Wireless Network to use The Wireless Network Connection screen displays 5 Check if the wireless LAN access point displays in the Choose a Wireless Network screen The network key entered may be wrong Once the network key is set it is displayed with for security purposes and you can t read it Re enter the security key Follow the procedure 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 2 From the Category view click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections The Network Connections screen displays 3 Right click Wireless Network Connections and click Properties VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 106 107 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab 5 Select the item you want to confirm from the Preferred Networks list and click Properties Enter the Network Key and click OK 7 Click OK in the Wireless Network Connection Properti
50. enjoy the full benefit of Media Center it is best to complete all screens You may return to Settings at any time to change your preferences Please note The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet connection to complete the process Also remember to check for Windows updates before you begin to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security updates m Media Center General Start Up and Window Behavior Visual and Sound Effects More Programs Options Media Center Setup Parental Controls Automatic Download Options Optimization About Media Center Privacy Settings 14 15 16 17 27 28 29 30 31 Start Menu Settings General The General settings are a series of options that effect Media Center and some general 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 Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu Settings General Start Up and Window Behavior STARTUP AND WINDOW BEHAVIOR SETTINGS You can decide how Media Save Media Center window always on top Center starts and reacts to your Cancel Pe ed tor Modia Center environment You can determine oe if Media Center Show taskbar notifications TV tips e is always the top window e will warn you if a file or action is not designed for Media Center e starts when Windows starts
51. es red eye from people and pets Automatically sharpens the contrast or clarity of your picture The following tools are provided Shifts crop box in the direction of the selected arrow Zooms picture in and out Shifts orientation of a picture 75 Play a Slide Show Start Menu My Pictures Instead of viewing your digital pictures individually why not add some fun It s easy to create a slide show and even add RERNE background music Sort by Date MY PICTURES Play Slide Show From Settings Pictures you can customize the settings for picture and song captions transition type and length SAMPLE PICTURES Play Slide Show Sort by Name background color how pictures Sort by Date Create CD DVD 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 see Helpful Hints 76 Create a CD DVD Start Menu My Pictures With Media Center its easy to copy your digital pictures to a CD or DVD for safe keeping or to share with family and friends Simply select 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 You can Select Select disc format Make sure All Pictures or you select the Data CD DVD only the one
52. es screen and close the screen If access to the internet is limited communication may not be possible Change the settings to limit the access according to the instructions below Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays From the Category view click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections The Network Connections screen displays Right click Wireless Network Connections and click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays 4 Double click the Advanced tab 5 Change the setting as needed by clicking Settings for Windows firewall The confirmation screen displays Click Yes Change the settings as needed if a firewall other than the Windows firewall is used Refer to the Help section of the firewall software you use for details Event Can t play video or audio received through the wireless LAN or it is damaged Also the communication speed is slow Comment e Change the environment for receiving the signal by changing the location of this device or bringing it closer to the wireless LAN device The communication speed for the wireless LAN or the communication con ditions vary depending on the actual distance between the communication devices the surrounding environment such as obstacles the equipment configuration the signal quality the presence of walls materials and soft ware used etc e There is a p
53. ettings DVD Additional Settings for DVD Viewing For these additional settings that can enhance your movie viewing go to Start Settings DVD e Audio e Closed Captioning e Remote Control Options Media Center Start Menu Online Spotlight Online Spotlight Media Center and Online Spotlight provide you direct access to various 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 button Lifestyle Downloads MediaCenter Y 65 m Media Center Start Menu My Videos My Videos Organize Your Videos Play Your Videos More Information Create a DVD CD Import Edit Video Helpful Hints 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 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 and play videos stored on your hard drive that you have created downloaded from the Internet or recorded from TV Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs Organize Your Videos Start Menu My Videos With Media Center it is easy to store and organize videos that you have created with your digital camera digi
54. ettings TV The TV Recorder options provide you with e a complete history of recorded shows e the location limit and quality of recorded shows general programming defaults TV programs that have been encrypted protected by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to 33 History Start Menu Settings TV Recorder History Media Center stores a complete history of all recorded programing Information such as the recording date name of the program and the current status is stored The list can be sorted by Date Status and Title The information for every recording remains in the list until you select Clear History HISTORY Sort by Date Sort by Status Sort by Title Clear History According to Jim Wedding Desperate Housewives Goc Lost Deus Ex Machina Desperate Housewives FRIDAY MAY 1 Desperate Housewives Blind Justice Pilot 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 34 Recorder Storage Start Menu Settings TV Recorder Recorder Storage Media Center provides you with complete information about where and how your recorded programs are stored You also have the ability to manage that information and make cha
55. ew a single picture or a slide of all pictures in the folder My TV Take control of your TV viewing experience Watch live TV or record your favorite show for later viewing My Music Enjoy access to all the music stored on your hard drive Organize locate and play your favorite music files in Media Center Create DVD Create DVDs from your favorite recorded TV series Select only the episodes you want to burn to DVD More Programs To enhance you entertainment experience links have been included to additional programs for your enjoyment Settings Set your personal preferences for your digital entertainment experience Review this section carefully to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 8 Getting to know the VGX XL100 Unpacking the VAIO VGX XL100 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items VGX XL100 PC Wireless Keyboard w Integrated Pointing Device WLAN Antenna Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable HDMI Cable Optical S PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries 4 Remote Batteries 2 HDMI to DVI D Adapter Remote Control 8cm disc adapter 9 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Setting up the ducal aa ay wea Insert the Batteries On the back of the Keyboard remove the battery compartment cover and insert four 4 Alkaline AA batteries Supplied oriented as shown in the battery compartment Replace the battery compartment cover
56. f the START button A MUTE button is also provided to suppress sound Important Note The VAIO remote control will NOT control the sound for your TV You must use the remote control that you are currently using to control the sound for your TV 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV DVD MENU DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is active RM MC10E fi SONY 6 Use these buttons to change channels and enter text or numbers in a specific location VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 12 TV Preset for Europe dieys 3unswng sdi lUd Kuos ynejaq 994 I9W 2 LO 00 JSF ILO CO CO O r LO ILO ILO LO LO LO LO LO LO VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 13 Insert the Batteries On the back of the remote control remove the battery compartment cover and insert two 2 Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries Supplied oriented as shown in the battery compartment Replace the battery compartment cover Note When using the VAIO remote control remember to point the remote at the VGX XL100 personal computer not at the TV or monitor About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries When replacing batteries please use the same kind of new batteries from the same manufacturer Mixing new batteries and used batteries and mixing different kinds of batteries combination of manganese batteries and alkalin
57. f Service About Guide listings Use the arrow key on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to select the option 41 Set Up the TV Start Menu Settings TV Set Up the TV Signal Media Center makes it easy to set up your TV Signal for viewing Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest As you answer the questions and progress through the screens you are required to Confirm Your Region and decide whether to use Automatic TV Signal Setup recommended or complete a Manual Setup 42 Changing these settings will affect any TV recording that is currently in progress or scheduled to start while you are in this wizard Also TV or radio session on an Extender device will be interrupted Do you want to continue Yes No If you are notified that Media Center cannot detect a TV signal you cannot watch or record TV Please go to Media Center Help for additional instructions Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu Settings TV Configure Your TV or Monitor Display MediaCenter Media Center makes it easy to Display Configuration set up your TV or monitor for ee to change set the way Media Center looks viewing Just read the on screen First y s settings based on inform en you can adjust your information and answer a few pea questions Media Center does Watch Video the rest A video is provided that contains additi
58. g buffer is temporary and is not saved To view TV press LIVE TV on your remote control or select the LIVE TV menu option cently recorded Live TV lova Dogs and More Dogs Recorded TV Storm Stories Guide Con Todo Search More Movies e o NEW Pensacola Orleans 8 02 06 gt Note You can watch TV in full screen windowed or in a viewport window 82 View the Guide Start Menu My TV The Guide displays TV channel and program information GUIDE including titles descriptions Wed Jul06 8 00 AM 10 KGTV Good Morning America categories ratings and program times 11 KPBS Arthur i XEWT Notivisa Buenas D as 3 xupN49 Saved by the Br You can view and scroll through the list of current and future TV shows in the Guide When you select a program information pemp aoun about the program displays ate below the program listings 5 NEWS Local News 1 1 14 KTLA KTLA Morning News 1 1 6 ms DW TV s Europ 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 and use the CHAN PAGE buttons to move to any available channel Press the OK button to select a program Press the MORE button to view program details or record the program 83 Guide Helpful Hints Import
59. g critical updates from Microsoft 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 Automatic Updates Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Automatic Updates MediaCenter Help Protect Your PC soon as they arer Yes update my computer automatically strongly recommended No do not update my computer automatically 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 23 Join Wireless Network Start Menu Settings Media Center Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media Join Wireless Network Center and the Living Room Entertainment Computer personal computer let you easily connect to an existing wireless ngs or if local area network BS you like to use the Join Wireless Netwe Yes Media Center will guide you Na through a series of screens that provide step by step instructions for connecting to your network MediaCenter Join a Wireless Network Important Note You must already have a working wireless local area network to use this feature Selections made on these screens may overwrite your existing wireless network settings Please follow the on screen instructions carefully 24 Run Media Center Setup Again Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Run Media Cen
60. h a case you can change antenna direction as much as you can do it smoothly by finger Power Saving Functions The VGX XL100 personal computer offers two power saving function modes Standby and Hibernation which are used to reduce power consumption when not in use VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving The table below list the characteristics of each function Standby Mode Power Lamp Blinks in orange State Reduces power consumption because it turns off the components other than the minimum components necessary while maintaining the current working status Enter Standby e Press the Power Standby key on the keyboard palesi e Click Standby in the Turn Off Computer screen which displays when selecting Start gt Turn Off Computer e Press the Standby button on the remote control Return to normal Either press the Space key or the Power Standby operation key on the keyboard or press the power button on the front of this device e Press the Standby button on the remote control Hibernation State Power Lamp Power lamp is off State Main power is turned off and the fan for the internal main power section is paused Saves the current working status to the hard disk and turns off the power for this device Enter Standby e Press the power button on the front of this device HES e Click Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer screen which displays when selecting Start gt Turn Off C
61. he picture to its original size Printing Pictures in Media Center Start Media Center and from My Pictures select the pictures you want to print Press the MORE button and then select Pictures Details Select Print and then select Print again Follow any on screen instructions Helpful Hints Adding Music to a Slide Show Select music from your Media Library Play aCD or select a Playlist Use the remote control to open My Pictures and select the picture folder you want to watch as a slide show Select Play Slide Show Press OK Supported File Types Joint Photographic Experts Group JPY Jpeg Tagged Image File tif Graphics Interchange Format gif Bitmap bmp Windows Meta File wmf Portable Networks Graphics png 79 m Media Center Start Menu My TV My TV Watch Live TV 83 View the Guide 84 Guide Helpful Hints 85 80 Record and Schedule Programs 86 Record and Schedule Helpful 87 Hints Watch Recorded Programs 88 Search for a Program 89 Search for a Feature Movie 92 Watching your favorite TV program or movie in Media Center puts you in complete control of your viewing experience What do you want to do Media Center makes it easy to locate watch or record your favorite TV program sporting event or movie And best of all you can do all of this directly from your VAIO computer and a TV signal connection Live TV My TV Features Watch
62. icate electronic components on the expansion card Do not drop or allow a strong impact to the expansion card VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 46 47 e Always follow the user s manual for this device when removing the expansion card Forcefully removing the expansion card may cause failure of this device e Do not get the expansion card wet Warning The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident when installing an expansion card by yourself Installing a PCI Card Turn off the power to this device and any peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices Wait about one hour after turning off the power to this device The inside of this device may be hot right after the power is turned off and may cause burns Remove the upper cover Then remove the screws at the rear of the unit and slide the cover off VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 3 Remove the inside support panel Remove the screws from the inside support panel and remove the panel UD NNV f 4 Remove the clip Remove the screw and remove the clip by pulling up 48 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 49 5 Remove the slot cover from the inside of this device Be careful not to damage the circuit board and cables inside 6 Install the PCI card in the open slot Refer to the card s user s manual for details Warning Touching other pa
63. ides settings related to the Wake on Wireless LAN function Wake on Wireless LAN is a function to run this device automatically from standby or hibernate when access is made to the access point if this device is functioning as an access point VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer Setting Description Disable Wake On wireless LAN Disables the Wake On Wireless WOW LAN function Enable WOW and allow Wake On Enables this device to run access for all clients from any client Enable WOW and allow Wake On Enables this device to run only for the following clients when accessed from a client added to the list Important Note If the setting Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby in Power Management in the Marvell Livertas Wireless 802 11g b Wireless CB35 property driver screen is not checked the Wake on Wireless LAN does not function Close Wireless Communication Select Turn Radio Off by right clicking the green icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The wireless LAN turns off and the WLAN wireless LAN lamp turns off Or if the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility to display the Select Operation Mode screen Click the check box by Turn Radio Off to make it checked then click OK VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 82
64. ience Create CD DVD Burn pictures for slide shows video files and recorded TV Create DVD VAIO added value program to archive recorded TV shows Internet Opens a version of Internet Explorer that can be controlled Explorer through your remote control InterVideo Allows you to define audio and visual settings Messenger Opens Windows Messenger for instant text messaging Sync to Device Assists in synchronizing media to a portable media device More Programs Helpful Hints 99 100 Each of the programs that More Programs offers you access to contains a Help file to provide you with the assistance you need to complete your desired tasks Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs Internet Explorer Your VGX XL1 personal computer allows you to search the Internet from the comfort of your favorite chair using the wireless keyboard recommended or the VAIO remote control To use your remote control must perform the following setup procedures e From Internet Explorer go to Tools gt Remote Control Option and select the Enable Remote Control check box When you first open Internet Explorer using your remote control you will see an Operation Guide located at the bottom of the screen From here you can access various Modes such as scrolling navigation and others e Use the Channel button on the remote control to access the Operation Guide Use the MORE but
65. if song information can be viewed during the visualizations VISUALIZATIONS OPTIONS SETTINGS Always start visualizations when music plays Show song information during visualizations At beginning and end of song Always Never A 0 Symphony No 9 Sct 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 button When finished select Save 48 Media Center DVD DVD Language DVD Audio Close Captioning Remote Control Options 50 51 52 Start Menu Settings DVD 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 define how to view your DVD movies 49 DVD Language Start Menu Settings DVD DVD Language DVD LANGUAGE When viewing a DVD Media ants Center give you the option of a TTA changing the language for None subtitles the audio track and menus Choose from a list of 70 different languages or select Title Default to play the DVD in the original language it was created in Title Default Title Default 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 50
66. ill be asked to enter and then confirm 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 Movie DVD Ratings If you turn on movie blocking you can then select the maximum allowed movie rating for viewing To change the access code enter and then confirm a new Change Access Code d code You must be logged on as Administrator Resets the Parental Control back to the default settings 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 27 Automatic Download Options Start Menu Settings General Automatic Download Options AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS OPTIONS SETTINGS Retrieve media information for CDs With Media Center and your Save DVDs and movies from the Internet Internet connection you can juide Download Method A m a A Download when connected view media information for your CDs DVDs and movies Learn interesting new details about the Manual download music and movies you listen to and watch You also have the option to download Guide information automatically every time you start your computer or you can choose to d
67. in From your remote control press the MORE INFO 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 73 View Your Pictures Start Menu My Pictures 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 My Pictures folder Use the arrows on the remote control to move to a menu option or a picture folder MY PICTURES Sort by Date MY HOUSE Sort b Sort by Date Create CD DVD MY HOUSE My Pictures la oo 7 6 30 05 My DSCN0408 January 3 2004 Press OK to open a folder and view thumbnails of your pictures Move to the picture you want to view and press OK again Press BACK to return to the list of thumbnails 74 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 45 degrees If you select Touch Up you can then choose the following Automatically remov
68. in this device to install memory modules and it can be upgraded to a total of 2 GB Upgrade the memory by installing memory modules sold separately Safety Information Please read the following safety information before installing a memory modules e Please be careful not to get cut by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory e Be careful not to catch your fingers on the cables inside this device and remove or dislodge the cable when installing the memory e Turning the power on with a foreign object metal such as a screw left inside the device at the time of upgrading the memory may cause damage Always remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before turning the power on Don t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device They are susceptible to pressure and static which may cause a failure VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer e Wait about one hour after turning off the power The inside of this device may be hot right after the power is turned off and may cause burns Please be careful when upgrading memory Mishandling when installing and removing can cause a failure of this device You are encouraged to request the installation be done by a dealer or professional If you upgrade the memory by yourself and forget to close the inside connector insert the memory backward or not completely seat the memory a failure or damage may result Repair co
69. information from Media Center access to more entertainment information Edit More Programs You can control the media 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 16 Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Set Up TV Signal Set Up Your Speakers Configure Your TV or Monitor Settings Set Up The Remote Desktop Automatic Updates Join Wireless Network Run Media Center Setup Again Restore Start Page Defaults 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 li Media Center Start Menu Settings General Media Center Setup takes you to the basic level of settings that are required 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 to set up Media Center and your entertainment preferences Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Media Center makes it easy to set up your Internet connection Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest 18 Internet Connection MediaCenter Always on Internet Connection DSL modem or a simil and devic s alway
70. ing Room Entertainment Computer Password Event Unable to log on to Windows XP Comment e The password is case sensitive Confirm the password and re enter e If there is an account that was created by a user with administrative privileges change the password from a Computer Administrator account other than that of the user who forgot the password e If there is not a user with administrative privileges and if no password is set for Administrator username you can change the user password by starting Windows in Safe mode and logging on as Administrator username Screen Display Event My display distorts for a few seconds while system starts up or resumes from standby hibernation Comment This is normal The display may distort for a few seconds while system starts up restarts resumes from standby hibernation when connected to a TV Event My MCE screen flickers sometimes Comment The MCE screen will flicker when it s in a windowed screen and a balloon pops up in the taskbar You can close the pop up balloon in the task bar or maximize the MCE screen VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 94 Event Colors on the screen are not displayed clearly Comment Turn off the power and then restart the computer e Check the other inputs on your display to make sure the display is working properly Event The screen is frozen Comment e Verify the keyboard is turned on the battery leve
71. ireless Network Connections Properties screen displays 4 Click the Wireless Network Connections icon and click Properties 5 From the Wireless Network Connections Properties screen click the Wireless Networks tab The list of Preferred Networks displays 6 Click Advanced and select Any Available Network access point preferred in Network to Access and click Close 7 Select the network selected in Ad Hoc Mode from the Preferred Network list and click Delete 8 Click OK About network keys This is a data key for encrypting the wireless LAN communication between IEEE802 11b g devices This is also called a Private Key Encryption Key or WEP Key This enables the wireless LAN communication only between the wireless LAN access points and computers which use same key information The network key is pre set in each access point please confirm that the network key setting is changed after purchasing to prevent illegal usage If you don t know the network key please refer to the manual that came with the access point or check with the access point administrator VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 76 Use this device to function as an access point 77 Set this device to function as an access point for other computers To use this device as an access point Select Turn Radio On by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The wireless LAN turns on and the WLAN wire
72. k If you have an existing wireless network and you wish to add your computer to the network start Media Center and from Settings go to General gt Media Center Setup gt Join Wireless Net work Then follow all on screen instructions VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving Step 6 b 1 ao a Aa OQ 1 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 NVIDIA Display A new menu option opens The menu option name depends on what TV or monitor is connected to the computer Click the new menu command The following screen displays From the Directory list click nView Display Settings if necessary Click the Device Settings button From the side menu click TV Format and select the appropriate option for your TV from the list Continue with Media Center Setup 10 Feet User Interface This application provides simple dynamic tools to expand the capabilities of Internet Explorer to make your web experience more productive With Internet Explorer When Internet Explorer is launched the Liquid Surf toolbar is loaded into the Internet Explorer toolbar area at the top of the window Liquid Surf includes a Magnification tool for resizing web content from 75 to 250 a View tool that changes the Internet Explorer window to any one of three options F
73. ks Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key W and the F1 key Further Sources Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations e Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons e Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your fee
74. ks green when the electric power to this device is turned on The power lamp blinks orange when it is in Standby mode Hard Disk Access Lamp The access lamp blinks orange when you read or write data by accessing the disc or hard disc WLAN wireless Lan lamp The wireless LAN lamp turns green when the wireless LAN is ready to be used DVD RW Drive Double layer recording capable It will read data from DVD ROM DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD ROM CD R CD RW and write data to DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW Eject button Press when the disc is to be removed from the drive SmartMedia SM xD Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD Picture Card media Memory card access Lamp It blinks orange when you read or write data from a Memory Stick xD Picture Card Smart Media Compact Flash or SD memory card CompactFlash amp Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media Memory Stick Pro Duo Data from the Memory Stick is read and written VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 16 17 Secure Digital SD amp MultiMediaCard MMC memory card reader Data from the SD memory card is read and written USB Connector x2 Connects to a device which supports the USB standard The USB 2 0 is the standard for USB Universal Serial Bus The connector supports the USB 2 0 st
75. l in the lower bay when there is an open space in the lower bay 6 Connect the cables to both of the hard disks the one installed at the time of purchasing and the upgraded hard disk Always install the serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable In the meantime connect the serial ATA cable between the PORT Serial ATA connector on the circuit board inside this device and the hard disk according to the following list Main Unit Expansion Connector Hard Disk to Connect Designation PORT 0 Port 0 Hard disk in the lower drive bay PORT 1 Port 1 Hard disk in the middle drive bay PORT 2 Port 2 Hard disk in the upper drive bay Below is the install location of the hard disk and the corresponding PORT Serial ATA connector 63 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Below is the location of the main unit expansion connector ii PORTO PORT2 PORTI PORT3 Cables may be pulled out to open close the cover if serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used However the use of serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is recommended 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location Note Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 64 8 Install the inside panel Insert the inside panel and tighten the screws 10 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were rem
76. l is sufficient and the key board is connected to the PC antenna icon on the keyboard display Restart this device according to the following procedure Hold down the Ctrl key and the Alt key and press Delete The Windows Task Manager screen displays Select the software application that displays as Not responding in the Windows Task Manager screen and click End Task Click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu After the power to the VGX XL100 computer has been off approximately 30 seconds turn the power on again Note If this device does not restart by following the above procedures turn off the power by holding the power button of this device for more than 4 seconds The power lamp turns off when the power is off When the power lamp is on orange turn off the power again by holding the power button for at least four seconds Files you are creating or editing may not be usable using this method to turn off the power to the computer VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event The screen is dark Comment e Adjust the brightness of TV Adjusting the brightness will vary depending on the type of TV For details please refer to the TV users manual e Verify if other inputs on the TV are dark if they are please refer to the TV user manual Event When playing movies on the TV connected using a component video cable the following symptoms can occur e When playing video the screen is switched to 525p 480p
77. less LAN lamp turns green Or If the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs gt Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_ SoftAP Configuration Utility From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 Select Select Mode by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The Select Operation Mode screen displays Select Access Point AP in the Select Operation Mode screen and click OK The Marvell R CB 35P MB 35P Wireless Client Card Settings Utility screen displays Note When you set this as an access point for the first time or change the settings the AP Information screen displays The current access point settings are displayed in the AP Information screen Note Do not continue displaying the settings because the network key is displayed in the AP Information screen Click Cancel You can now use this device as an access point Set a Network Bridge Click How to use VAIO gt Network LAN in Internet Network gt Use Network Bridge Marvell R CB 35P MB 35P Wireless Client Card Settings Utility screen VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer This allows you to change various settings to use this device as an access point AP Settings The AP Settings screen displays below Basic Settings Setting De
78. ll 103 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer DVD Playback Limitations Event What resolution does my DVD playback Comment e You cannot view copy protected DVD through component video connection e with a higher resolution than 480i 480p due to Content Scrambling System CSS Sound Issues Event The sound volume control does not work except from the headphone jack output from my XL100 computer Comment Windows MCE cannot control the volume level of HDMI Optical Coaxial S PDIF and Line Out sound Windows MCE will only control the volume of the headphone jack output VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 104 Event The sound coming from HDMI or S PDIF does not work Comment Check the Sound Reality Control Panel e Go to the Windows Control Panel and then from the Category view select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices gt Sound Reality Audio Make sure the appropriate boxes HDMI or S PDIF are checked Wireless LAN 105 a Fk WO N Event Cannot use the wireless LAN Comment Make sure that the wireless LAN function set up correctly and is turned on Refer to the Appendix A Wireless Local AreaNetwork in this guide Make sure that the Wireless Zero Configuration service is started Operate according to the following procedure Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays From the Category view click Performance and Main
79. low 1 Turn off the power to the VGX XL100 computer and the keyboard 2 Restart the VGX XL100 computer and the keyboard 3 Perform the Activate Keyboard Communications procedure in Chapter 1 if necesary SET Hard Disk Event Use 8cm discs in my computer s optical drive Comment The drive only accepts 12cm discs Event Use 8cm disc with the 8cm disc adapter Comment VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 100 101 The 8cm disc adapter included can be used to insert 8cm discs but the disc can only be read and not written to Event An error occurred in the initialization of the hard disk Comment The files on the hard disk cannot be recovered This device must be recovered by using the recovery function in the hard disk or your own recovery disk VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event Cannot start up from the hard disk Comment Please remove any media from the memory card reader and disconnect all third party devices such as scanners printers floppy drivers etc and try again Ifthe hard disk does not start up with above process you may need to perform hard disk drive recovery Go to VAIO Support Central Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs gt VAIO Support Central Event Available hard disk space is low Comment Clean up the disk Temporary files and backup files are automatically created to make Windows processes faster so th
80. lume label Volume When complete click Next The New Partition Completion screen is displays Click Complete VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Appendix A Wireless Local Area Network Overview The Wireless LAN removes all of the trouble of cable connections and helps to build a wireless LAN Local Area Network environment This device is equipped with a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g compliant IEEE802 11g is capable of higher speed communication than IEEE802 11b Note 5 GHz wireless LAN IEEE80 11a technology and 2 4 GHz wireless LAN IEEE8022 11b g technology do not work together due to different frequencies There are two types of wireless LAN connection topologies Infrastructure mode which has a network structure based on a wireless LAN access point The VGX XL100 personal computer can act as an access point for a LAN setup when Infrastructure mode is used you can iS enjoy the Internet and E mail communications where ever a wireless access point is set up Also a broadband network is possible if you communicate with an access point connected to ADSL modem etc Furthermore this device itself can be used as an access point Note You may need to enter into a contract with a wireless LAN connection service provider to use wireless LAN communications when you are away VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 68 e Ad hoc mode which connects computers directly without an access poin
81. ly to recognized folders e Add additional folders or shared folders for Media Center to recognize by pressing the MORE button and selecting Add Pictures Videgos Music Recording from the menu Then follow the on screen instructions Each time you open My Pictures My Videos or My Music a message appears asking if you would like to add new media files You must respond to continue To add files select Yes and follow the on screen instructions This method will allow you to add folders not individual files for Media Center to recognize If you select the Don t ask me this again check box you must add media files by pressing the MORE button and selecting the Add menu command Using the Search Feature In Media Center you can search through the TV listings or your media library to find just the right TV show or movie to watch or just the right song to listen too all by remote control Use the keypad on the remote control to enter text much like you would using an address book on a cellular phone Each time you press a button on the numeric keypad on the remote control you scroll through the characters that are available for that button Press a number repeatedly to scroll through the choices that are available for that number With each repeated press of a number a different character appears When entering text you can also do the following e To switch between uppercase lowercase and symbol modes press the CH PG o
82. m 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 91 Start My Music Once you ve placed your music files in the My Music library you are ready to listen to your favorite song album CD or playlist MY MUSIC Albums Artists Playlists Media Center provides you with Songs several categories in which to sort Genres Search your music files for easy locating Albums CDs Shows thumbnail of cover and title if connected to the Internet Artists Lists artist name and additional information about the artist Playlists Lists playlists that you ve created from Media Center Player Songs Lists song title length and additional information if selected Genres Lists genres categories such as Classical Jazz and Rock To listen to your music use the arrows on the remote control to move to a menu option or music selection such as an album artist playlist or song and press the OK button Then select the Play menu option Note You can also listen to your music from the Windows Media Player 92 Queue Music Start My Music In Media Center s My Music you can line up or queue the music you want to hear The Queue is simply a temporary list of music By using this feature you don t have to keep selecting new Play songs or albums There can
83. may be hot right after the power is turned off and may cause burns Please wait to work until the device has cooled off The drive number for the upgraded hard disk may vary depending on the environment you use Local disk E or Local disk F may be displayed Also please note that the drive number for the upgraded hard disk may change when recovering this device Recorded video is saved to the C drive by default VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 60 61 To Add Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off the power to this device and all peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices Some inside components may be hot Wait approximately one hour before proceeding to work 2 Remove the upper cover Remove the screws in the rear and slide the cover off VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 3 Remove the inside panel Remove the screws from the inside panel and remove the panel 4 Remove the hard disk bay Remove the cables connected to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay Note Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay Be careful not to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 62 5 Install the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay Secure the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay with the screws Instal
84. n click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 2 From the Category view click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connections and click Properties 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Click Advanced select Computer To Computer ad hoc Networks Only in Networks to access and click Close 5 Click OK VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 108 109 Event want to confirm a physical address MAC address for a built in wireless LAN Comment Check the physical address MAC address for the built in wireless LAN of this device Follow the instructions below Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then select All Programs gt Accessories and click Command Prompt The Command Prompt screen displays 2 Enter ipconfig all and press the Enter key 3 Check the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field of Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Cancel the network bridge if a network bridge has been created Event want to end the wireless LAN communication Comment Turn off the wireless LAN function Refer to the Appendix A Wireless Local AreaNetwork in this guide Event cannot communicate using Access Point Mode Comment e Itis impossible to communicate with another access point via wireless LAN using the Access Point Mode Change your wireless LAN to Station Mode when you want to communicate with a
85. n solving common problems Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications Connect to the Internet Go to the Sony VAIO Link online support Web site at http www vaio link com VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings MCE guide Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Documentation which gives you e Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more e Access to Help and Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements e In My Club VAIO you can also find e Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories e Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options e Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers e Lin
86. nformation create and organize your own music playlists categorize and listen to music by genres search for music selections and more With Media Center and My Music you can play your favorite music files and CD s you have added to the Windows Media Player Library Note You can also use the Windows Media Player to play music and add delete categorize and organize your music files However if you use 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 Media Player Help for additional information 90 Organize Your Music Files Start My Music With Media Center it is easy to store and organize music files that you have added from your favorite CD s or have downloaded from the Internet For you to listen to music in Media Center the files must be stored in a location that Media Center looks in First add and organize the music files into the My Music or Shared Music folders In the My Music folder you can create new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your files If you are connected to a home network and wish to share your music files with others copy the files to the Shared Music folder Play Music If a music file is downloaded or stored in a folder other than My Music or Shared Music you can add that folder s to the folder list that Media Center looks in Fro
87. nges if necessary The Available recording time graph moves in relation to the Maximum TV limit selection RECORDER STORAGE SETTINGS Record on drive Save D 103 GB Cancel i 103 GB Recording qua Best 32 hours 30 minutes Available recording space 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 35 Recording Defaults Start Menu Settings TV Recorder Recording Defaults 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 RECORDING DEFAULTS SETTINGS Save GENERAL RECORDING DEFAULTS Cancel Until space needed Best 2 minutes before Stop when possible 3 minutes after 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 36 Guide Edit Channels Add Missing Channels Set Up Guide Listings Additional Guide Information 38 40 41 Guide Start Menu Settings TV 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
88. nother access point e Please check your security settings when you connect other devices to your VAIOaccess point Old types wireless LAN devices may be connected using the 64 bit WEP security only e Your VAIO supports the wireless channels 1 13 Some wireless LAN devices only support the channels 1 11 so that you cannot use channels 12 13 with these devices Please check which channnels your device is supporting and change your wireless channel on your VAIO to automatic orto 1 11 e As your VAIO has a feature to access limitation you can refuse connections from devices which do not have registered MAC adresss VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Please add the MAC address of the devices you want to connect via the Access Limitation window to enable this feature If you don t want to use this feature please select Allow all access from any stations in the Access Limitation window When you cannot connect your VAIO access point to other wireless LAN devices please remove the AC cable from your VAIO computer and leave it for 5 minutes at least Then plug the cable back in turn on your VAIO and launch the Marvell Wireless LAN Utility after Windows has started e When you change the WEP key of access point without selecting Key 1 you will have to change the key index settings of the station 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Click the Network amp Internet connection icon and click Network Conne
89. omputer Return to normal Press the Power button on the front of this device operation e Press the Power Standby key on the keyboard Note This device will not return to normal opera tion by remote control when in hibernation VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 42 Chapter 3 Hardware Upgrades amp Maintenance Adding PCl Add on Card A PCI standard based expansion card can be installed in this device Check if the expansion card supports Windows XP and the PCI standard before purchasing the card There is an open slot place for an upgrade expansion card to install one PCI expansion card in this device The maximum length of the expansion card to be installed in the computer is 16 cm Maximum Length os Safety Information Please read the following safety information before installing a PCI Card e Do not touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device They are susceptible to pressure and static which may cause a failure Do not directly touch the parts on the expansion card This may cause a failure due to static from the body Discharge the static from your body by touching something metallic before touching the expansion card Do not leave the expansion card on a surface that easily produces static electricity such as carpet The part of expansion card may be damaged due to the effects of static electricity e Do not touch the connection pads directly e There are del
90. onal 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 Display Settings From here select Adjust Display Controls then select Next to view the screen Display Calibration Here you can adjust the characteristics of your TV or monitor 43 Audio Start Menu Settings TV Audio With Media Center you can set ie up options such as Audio es Stereo SAP Captioning CC1 Siera CC2 and Caption Display On Off On when muted that affect your TV viewing On when muted 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 44 Media Center Start Menu Settings Pictures PICTURES Gain complete control over how you view your digital pictures SETTINGS Save Show pictures in random order Cancel v Show pictures in subfolders e Choose to view your pictures in order or randomly Show caption how song information during slide show Choose to show pictures in At beginning and end of song sub folders or the main folder Always Never e Choose to view picture Sano captions Animated e Choose a slide
91. onnect one end to the Ethernet connector on your computer and the other end to your cable or your modem Wireless Network Wireless LAN removes all of the trouble of cable connections and helps to build a wireless LAN Local Area Network environment This device is equipped with a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g compliant Turning the Power Off Please follow the following procedure when turning the power off to the computer 1 Select the Windows Start button 2 Select Turn Off Computer and then from the Turn Off Computer screen select Turn Off VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 40 41 In a short time the power to the computer goes off automatically and the power lamp goes off Note If the power does not turn off by this procedure you can turn the power off by holding down the Power button on the VGX XL100 computer for more than four 4 seconds WARNING Any changes that have not been saved will be lost Wireless LAN Antenna Setup Notes If you put objects especially metal or wet objects around this antenna it makes hard to send radio waves Please do not put objects too close to the antenna If you put objects especially metal or wet objects between this antenna and the other party radio wave becomes hard to reach Please put this antenna on high position as much as possible with avoiding obstacles between antennas If you set antenna to wrong direction radio wave becomes hard to reach In suc
92. ortant to y A us You can view Media Center Media Center Privacy Statement and Guide privacy statements in Guide Privacy Statement Privacy Settings detail directly from the vendor with your Internet connection You can also use the Guide and an Internet connection to anonymously send information to Microsoft for the purpose of improving the quality 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 selection When finished select Save Done or the Back button 31 M Media Center Start Menu Settings TV TV 32 Recorder Guide Set Up the TV Signal Configure Your TV or Monitor Audio 33 37 42 43 44 You can control your TV entertainment experience Each of these options allow you to set up TV viewing preferences to make sure you get the most out of your TV viewing e Record shows for viewing at a later date e Locate a show and review a brief description e Connect your TV signal and set up your TV or monitor with ease e Set preferences for your sound sys tem Recorder History 34 Recorder Storage 35 Recording Defaults 36 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 permitted by copyright law Recorder Start Menu S
93. ossibility of convergence in accessing the wireless LAN access point Try to access again in a little while VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Change the channel setting for the access point The effect of band interference may disappear and this may help to improve the communication speed However the communication speed for IEEE802 11g slows down auto matically because IEEE802 11g retains compatibility with IEEE802 11b under mixed circumstances with IEEE802 11b Also channel band interference may cause a slow down in the communi cation speed for IEEE802 11b devices Set the wireless channel for the wireless LAN access point if it is used with other wireless LAN access points Refer to the user s manual that came with the wireless LAN access point for detailed settings e Make sure that a microwave is not used nearby The 2 4 GHz band used by IEEE802 11b g is a signal band shared with various devices Using a microwave nearby when the wireless LAN is communicating may cause a decrease in communication speed and the communication distance or interrupt the communication depending on the circumstances Event Can t communicate with other computers Ad Hoc mode Comment If communication settings are set for use with a wireless LAN access point communication may not be possible in Ad hoc mode Change the communication settings according to the instructions below 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and the
94. oved in Step 1 and turn on the power to this device 65 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Remove a Hard Disk Remove a hard disk by doing the reverse of the installation procedures Turn off the power to this device and any peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting to peripheral devices before removing the hard disk Using the upgraded hard disk Login with administrator privileges and follow the procedures below for Creating the partition Setting the partition type and Formatting the partition The upgraded hard disk is created as an extended partition and this device may not operate properly without NTFS formatting 1 Turn the power on and log in with Administrator privileges 2 Click Windows Start then Control Panel 3 From the Category View click Performance and Maintenance and then click the Control Panel icon Administrative Tools 4 Double click the Computer Management shortcut icon to display the Computer Management properties box 5 Click Disk Management located in the Computer Management directory tree The status of partitions displays in the right side of the window A new hard disk or a hard disk that has not been used will display a Status of Not Assigned 6 Right click on the upgraded hard disk Disk x where x equals 1 or 2 and select Initialize Disk 7 Make sure the disk selected in Step 6 is checked and click OK Note The above procedure may not be nece
95. ownload manually 28 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 Optimization Start Menu Settings General Optimization The Optimization feature is designed to 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 to set the Optimization schedule to run when you are certain you will not need to access Media Center For additional information go to Media Center help 29 About Media Center Start Menu Settings General About Media Center ABOUT MEDIA CENTER About Media Center provides 4 you with information concerning Fo Veron the version of Media Center that Guide Terms of Service Data Provider Credits you are currently using and Internet 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 to view your selection When finished select Save Done or the Back button 30 Privacy Start Menu Settings General Privacy Settings PRIVACY Your privacy is very imp
96. p 4 Turning Power On Make sure all hardware is connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets Turn on the power to the computer TV and speakers Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication From the front of the keyboard slide the Power button to On 2 From the back of the keyboard slide the Pointing Device button to On 3 From the back of the keyboard and the front panel of the computer press Step 5 37 the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly Software Setup Microsoft Windows operating system setup The first time you start your computer your will be presented with a series of screens for Windows XP Setup Please follow the on screen instructions Note For information concerning Firewall Automatic Updates Virus Protection and other security related features of Microsoft Windows XP see the Windows Help file Software Setup Notes e If Media Center automatically opens and you need to adjust your picture quality minimize Media Center and go to Step 6 Resolution Setup When complete return to Media Center e Make sure your Internet connection is working properly e Media Center Setup The first time Media Center starts you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you through Media Center Setup Please follow all on screen instructions e Media Center Wireless Networ
97. pplied power cord Display output support for HDCP This device supports the HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection standard which makes it possible to receive digital video signals that have been encrypted for the purpose of copy protection In this way it is possible to play output content that is required to have copy protection and you can enjoy a wider variety of high definition content In order to play the copy protected content it is necessary to connect a display that supports the HDCP standard If a display that does not support the standard is connected you will not be able to play or display the copy protected contents Copy protection You can not use this device for recording of content for other than your personal enjoyment without the copyright holders permission under the copyright law It is necessary to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each copyrighted work and for making multiple copies of copyrighted works It is prohibited to make copies or use change delete or make other revisions to or alter the integrity of captured video images or audio without the copyright owners permission VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 24 25 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Chapter 2 Setting Up Your VGX XL100 Before You Begin Before setting up your VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer consider the environment in which it will be placed Listed below a
98. r Welcome to Speaker Setup eakers During this After the test select whether or not you heard sound coming from all your speakers and select Next to continue If the test was successful you re done If not Media Center will provide you with additional setting options Installation Note For the best possible sound use the HDMI cable if possible when connecting your speakers 20 Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Configure Your TV or Monitor Settings Display MediaCenter Media Center makes it easy to Display Configuration set up your TV or monitor for Ka a EE viewing Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest Select Watch Video or Next to continue A video is provided that contains additional information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your video viewing 21 Set Up The Remote Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up The Remote Desk top 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 22 Remote Desktop MediaCenter Remote Desktop Wizard et up your m another PC Cancel Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your computer secure and running efficiently by automatically downloading and installin
99. r 1 2 GB hr Watch Recorded Programs Start My TV Recorded TV Recorded TV 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 also Scheduled Crimson Force delete a recorded program or Seca Se OF series of programs RECORDED TV Sort by Date American Idol Sort by Title Con Todo Nova Dogs and More Dogs Paid Programming Reba Help Wanted To watch a recorded program simply locate and select the program and then select Play PROGRAM INFO S PBS Affiliate Play i jute ay Dogs and More Dogs Dogs origins Delete breeding and relationship with man Keep Until Original air date 3 4 Edu ational Science Record Series Other Showings Use the arrows on your remote control to move to a menu option or program Press the OK button to make your selection 87 Search for a Program Start Menu My TV Media Center My TV has an easy to use search feature that lets you re m quickly locate the program you Title Kids want to watch or record neon resty Movies You can search by Categories News Title or Keyword Series SEARCH Special Sports The results from your search can be viewed in a list sorted by day for the number of days remaining SEARCH TITLE KEYWORD on your current guide listing Bee your remote oc by ising your keyboard abc def Once you locate the program you
100. r CH PG button on the remote e To backspace press the CLEAR button on the remote control e To enter a space between words press the 0 button on the remote control e When you find the character you want press the ENTER button on the remote control Media Center Welcome to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup MediaCenter Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 let you do amazing Online Spotlight things with your VAIO Living se loa Room Entertainment Computer ae Personal Computer With a full My sae range of powerful yet easy to use digital entertainment features you can experience TV movies music and photos like never before With VAIO and Media Center you can bring all of your entertainment sources TV Recording Music Pictures CD DVD Player Internet together in a single location This guide will assist you in setting up Media Center for your distinct entertainment needs and then provide you with an overview of the major features m Media Center Start Menu Settings Settings General 13 TV 32 Pictures 45 Music 46 DVD 49 Messenger and Caller ID 54 Settings Help 55 Once you have set up your computer and have connected any additional hardware devices you are ready to set up your Media Center preferences The first time you start Media Center a setup wizard a series of setup screens opens To
101. re some general guidelines The maximum distance between the computer and the keyboard can be up to 10 m Placing the keyboard near a metallic object may affect communication between the keyboard and the computer Do not set up the VGX XL100 in the following locations in direct sunlight near a magnet or an item that generates a magnetic field areas with high heat such as near a heater areas with excessive heat dust and humidity areas with poor ventilation Please observe the following items to avoid damage Always turn off the power before the device is moved Damage may be caused to the hard disk if the device is transferred or moved with the power on Do not tip or hit this device Even a small impact or vibration may cause some damage to your hard disk Do not set up where it is not secure Do not place an object over the ventilation holes If the computer is placed in an enclosed entertainment cabinet make sure there is sufficient airflow VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 24 Step 1 25 Connecting your TV HDMI Connector If your TV has an HDMI connector use the supplied HDMI cable and connect one end to your TV and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the computer DVI D Connector If your TV has a DVI D connector use the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI D adapter Insert the adapter into the DVI D TV monitor Then using the supplied HDM
102. re the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 y 2 Select Select Mode by right clicking the green icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The Select Operation Mode screen displays 3 Select a Station in the Select Operation Mode screen and click OK Click the Wireless Network On icon in the taskbar notification area at the lower right of the screen on the desktop or the Wireless Network Off icon VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 74 75 5 Connecting to the Ad Hoc Network e Select the Ad hoc network to connect to from the Select a Wireless Network list and click Connect If you can t find the Ad Hoc Network to connect to in the Select a Wireless Network list click Refresh the Network List in Network task The screen to input the network key displays Enter the Network Key case sensitive as needed and click Connect e Please follow your computer setting method to set up the second computer Note The channel for Ad hoc mode is automatically set for this device Users cannot change this setting VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer To quit Ad Hoc mode Quit the Ad Hoc Mode with the following procedure and return to Infrastructure Mode 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel click the Network Connections icon 3 From anywhere on the Network Connections screen right click and select Properties The W
103. rity Network list and click Move up or Move down 7 Click OK VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 72 Communicate Using Ad Hoc Mode 73 Wireless Ad Hoc Connection If Ad Hoc mode is used connecting directly to another computer the wireless LAN devices can directly connect to each other without a wireless LAN access point Set the first computer to Ad hoc mode and then connect the other computers to the first computer To create an Ad Hoc network Select Turn Radio On by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The wireless LAN turns on and the WLAN wireless LAN lamp turns green Or If the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs gt Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 Select Select Mode by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The Select Operation Mode screen displays 3 Select Station in the Select Operation Mode screen and click OK Click Windows Start and then click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 5 Click the Network and Internet Connections icon 6 Click the Network Connections icon The Network Connections screen displays Right click the
104. rotect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick If your computer stops recognizing your Memory Stick media you may have removed the media from the Memory Stick drive before the data access process completed If this occurs follow these steps 1 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot 2 Shut down your computer closing any open software programs and then turn your computer off 3 Wait approximately 30 seconds and then restart your computer Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media when you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 20 wn F Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from a memory card reader varies depending upon the media reader or computer model Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the reader or card Note Do not remove a media card while the media access indicator light is on The card or its data may be damaged To remove a Memory Stick media Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard Smar
105. rred Networks The Wireless Network Properties screen displays Adjust the following access point settings to be used VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer e Enter Network name SSID You can enter a maximum of 32 characters case sensitive for the Network name SSID e Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption If WPA PSK and WEP are selected remove the check mark by clicking Key is Provided Automatically and if necessary enter the Network key 6 Click OK If you successfully connect to the new wireless LAN access point a message displays in the communication area saying you are connected gt To set the priority of the wireless LAN access points that are available for connection Note If you move outside of the range for connecting to a wireless LAN access point it automatically switches to the next registered access point in order of priority choosing from available access points 1 Click Start from the Windows task bar and then click Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel click the Network Connections icon 3 From anywhere on the Network Connections screen right click and select Properties The Wireless Network Connections Properties screen displays 4 Click the Wireless Network Connections icon and click Properties 5 From the Wireless Network Connections Properties screen click the Wireless Networks tab The list of Preferred Networks displays 6 Select the one you want to change from the Prio
106. rts when installing the expansion card may cause a failure VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 8 Install the inside support panel Insert the inside support panel and tighten the Screws Note Make sure all foreign objects have been removed before replacing the cover 10 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were removed in Step 1 and turn on the power VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 50 11 Follow the directions on the screen and in the PCI expansion card user s manual once the message Windows has found new hardware and is installing the software for it displays after starting Windows Note A driver is software that is necessary to properly operate the peripheral device notifying the computer of what type of peripheral device is connected in what way A driver may need to be installed if an expansion card is upgraded To remove the expansion card If it becomes necessary to remove the PCI expansion card reverse the installation procedures to remove the card Turn off the power to the computer any peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices before removing the expansion card Adding Memory 51 Memory can be upgraded using the expansion memory slot inside this device Upgrading memory increases the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the same time There are 4 slots available
107. s on D you have an always on Internet Connection Yes No 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 Set Up TV Signal Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up TV Signal Media Center makes it easy to set up your TV signal for viewing Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest Changing these settings will affect any TV recording that is currently in progress or scheduled to start while you are in this wizard You will need to confi rm the Also any TV or radio session on an Extender g device will be interrupted Do you want to region that you live in and then a Yes No decide if you want Media Center to automatically configure your TV signal recommended or if you want do it yourself If you choose Yes to let Media Center configure your TV signal make sure you read the Prepare for Automatic Configuration screen carefully before continuing Set Up Your Speakers Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up Your Speakers Media Center makes it easy to set up your speakers for your listening pleasure Just read the on 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 Speaker Setup MediaCente
108. s format Data DVD also lets Give your picture disc a title you want you create a DVD slide show VIEW CD Q KK music videos When you have finished your choices select Create CD Then select Yes for Initiate Copy You can view the creation progress and when View CD DVD information complete select Finish Use the remote control arrows and OK button to make your selections video Sample Videos 77 Picture Details Start Menu My Pictures In Media Center it s easy to find out more information about any digital picture in your library PICTURE DETAILS Play Slide Show Use the arrow keys on your Rotates remote control to move to a picture icon button Press the Delete OK button to select the picture From here you can press the ne OK button again or press MORE and select View Details Touch Up If are already viewing a picture simply press the MORE button You can view the following picture information on your remote control f e Picture title You can also edit your pictures within Media Center See the next page Picture Details Editing your Pictures e Picture resolution e Folder name if stored in a folder e Date the picture was created or modified 78 Picture Zooming and Panning Select a picture from My Pictures Press OK once to magnify 150 Press OK again to magnify 225 Now you can use the arrows to pan around the picture Press OK again to return t
109. s you might want to watch Program skip and replay buttons to only certain parts of a movie or Skip chapters Skip forward and back skip forward or backward to locate a specific scene Media Center makes this easy You can set your remote control to skip chapters and skip forward and back giving you the control and flexibility to watch exactly what you want to For detailed information about these settings select Help Once you decide on your remote control options 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 Save For additional information on using your remote control go to the chapter titled Getting Started 53 i Media Center Start Menu Settings Messenger and Caller ID Settings Messenger and Caller ID SETTINGS Enjoy Media Center and keep in s r Allow instant messages within Media contact with friends and family You can sign in or sign out of All telephone calls Messenger at any time while in None Media Center You can also Telephone calls with Caller ID e Turn on and off the Do Not Disturb mode e 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 button 54 Media Center Start Menu Settings
110. s Media Center or from within Media Player 95 96 Helpful Hints Selecting a Visualization From Media Center select Settings and then Music Go to Visualizations Options to choose when and how the visualizations display Then go to Visualizations to choose from eight different graphical patterns Create a 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 Add Edit Queue Meta Data From Media Center s My Music select an album artist song or playlist Press the MORE INFO button on the remote control and select the Edit menu option From the Edit screen enter or modify the Queue meta data as necessary Supported File Types CD Audio cda MP3 mp3 m3u Windows Audio File wav Windows Media Audio Files asx wm wma wmv wmp WmMX Media Center Start Menu Create DVDPlease note the following Create DVD Main Screen IMPORTANT Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law 99 Your DLS computer provides you with various methods 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
111. scription SSID Enter an access point name to be displayed to the clients BSSID This is a network identifier in the wireless LAN and has the same value as the MAC address IEEE 802 11 802 11b mode Only stations which support 802 11b are able to connect to this access point 802 11g Only stations which support 802 11g are able to connect to this access point 802 11g b Only stations which support 802 11g b are able to connect to this access point Channel Selects the channel to use Automatic Channel Selection e If the check box is checked the channel is automatically selected e Ifthe check box is not checked the channel is manually selected Security Settings The current access point security settings are displayed Click Edit Security Settings to display the Security Settings screen VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 78 79 Detailed Settings Settings Description Protocol Detailed settings of the access point can be modified Settings Normally you don t need to change these Access Control Use this setting when you want to limit the clients that can connect to the access point Wake on WLAN Use this setting when you want to use the Wake on Wireless LAN function Wireless Switches the wireless LAN on off Disabled Security Settings screen Set the security for the access point in the Security Settings screen VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer Setting Description
112. ssary depending on the hard disk to be upgraded 8 Right click on the Not Assigned area and click New Partition The New Partition Wizard screen displays 9 Click Next The Select Partition Type screen displays 10 Select Extended Partition and click Next The Specify Partition Size screen is displays Note Always select Extended Partition when creating a partition Failure in the software operation happens if the Primary Partition is selected VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 66 67 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Enter the size of the partition you want to create in the Partition Size field and click Next The Partition Creation Completion screen is displays Click Complete The Partition Creation Completion screen closes and the hard disk display now shows the partition has changed from Not Assigned to Open Space Right click on the Open Space area and click Create New Logical Drive The Create New Partition screen displays Click Next The Select Partition Type screen is displays Select the Logic Drive and click Next The Specify Partition Size screen is displays Enter the size of the partition you want to create in the Partition Size field and click Next The Assign Drive Letter or Path screen is displays Select Assign a Drive Letter and click Next The Partition Format screen displays Set the options in Format as follows e File system to use NTFS e Allocation size Default e Vo
113. sts in these and similar situations will be charged to the owner Contact customer support for questions about upgrading the memory The Sony repair centers provide a service for charge for those who can t install the memory by themselves and for people who purchased or plan to purchase Sony memory Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can be installed in this device Capacity Speed Memory Module 512 MB DDR2 533 PC2 4200 VGP MM512J Important Note Always use DDR2 533 SDRAM DIMM VGP MM512J Memory Capacity After an Upgrade Using Standard Memory DDR2 533 PC2 4200 Standard Upgrade Capacity Bank 0 Bank 1 Standard 1024MB 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 1536MB 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 52 53 Removing Standard Memory and upgrading to 512MB x 4 Standard Upgrade Capacity Bank 0 Bank 1 Speed 2048MB 512MB x 2 512MB x 2 8528MB sec DDR2 533 DDR2 533 Dual Channel Note Dual channel is a technology that doubles the memory bandwidth capability to transfer 128 bits using two 64 bit wide channels for the DDR memory interface A total 128 bit wide dual channel DDR memory interface is achieved by loading identical pairs of two DDR memory modules with the same speed and the same capacity Precautions when selecting memory modules There are various types of memory modules Make sure that the products purchased at a store have a written warr
114. t W M Use the VGX XL100 as an Access Point e You may need to enter into a contract with a wireless LAN connections service provider to use wireless LAN communications when your are away e 5 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11a technology and 2 4 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g technology do not work together due to different frequencies 69 VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer Communicate Using Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN Access Point Note Before setting up your wireless LAN access point make sure you have connected the Wireless LAN Antenna to the Wireless LAN Antenna connector located on the back panel of the VGX XL100 computer This device and a wireless LAN access point sold separately can be connected using the following procedure For details please refer to Windows Help Further access point settings are required to connect to the Internet or a LAN etc at work via an access point For details please refer to the manual included with the access point you use To connect to an access point Hl 1 Select Turn Radio On by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The wireless LAN is turned on and the f WLAN wireless LAN lamp turns green or When the icon is not displayed in the taskbar notification area click the Windows Start button Then select All Programs gt Marvell Wireless SoftAP gt Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utili
115. t will work if only one memory module is installed Also use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and install them in the same bank Please be careful not to catch your finger on the cables inside this device and remove the cable when installing the memory The harness connector may be raised when installing the memory Check by pressing the harness connector to make sure there is no gap Please be careful not to get cut on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 1 Connectors go down Locking cap Align the memory module notch as shown A WO N Make sure the locking caps are back and the notch is aligned Press down the memory module until the locking caps pop up Press in to secore 5 Use both hands to place the memory module VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 56 6 Make sure that the memory module is installed properly Check the following after installing the memory module e The clips on both sides are aligned with each other The clips on both sides fit into the notches of the memory module properly 1 Align clips on both sides of memory module 2 Clips on both sides must fit into the notches on the memory module 7 Install the graphics card Install the graphics card connect the cable and tighten the screw N i N i N AR Y I i
116. t are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards e Viewing angle of the display Set the display at a confortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye or slightly lower Use the display tilting feature if available to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well e Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness e Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 5 cm of space behind and on each side of the main unit VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer User Guide This guide contains the following information Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Setting Up Your VGX XL100 computer Chapter 3 Hardware Upgrades amp Maintenance Appendix A Wireless Local Area Networks Appendix B Troubleshooting What is the VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer The VGX XL100 is both a powerful computer and a state of
117. t top Box You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set top box Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 28 29 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving 1 Cable service wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional VHF UVF port Splitter optional a A OO N TV coaxial cable optional VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer O O N Q TV coaxial cable optional TV coaxial cable optional VHF UVF port Set top box STB VGX XL100 computer 30 31 Option 2 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional
118. tMedia or xD Picture Card media Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the reader s slot When the card extends carefully remove it To remove a CompactFlash media Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card Pull to remove from the reader Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player the card must be formatted properly Follow the steps below to format your memory card Format the memory card by using it in the device first See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by your computer so the following e Save the card s contents to your hard disk drive e Reformat the memory card using the device not your computer VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Computer Back Panel 1 HDMI 9 2 Line IN L R 10 3 Audio Video IN 11 4 Line OUT L R 12 5 S video IN 13 6 Antenna cable 14 7 Antenna 13 8 Component Video OUT VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer OLI TECNI T W Ethernet USB Headphone Line out volume S video Optical S PDIF OUT amp coaxial S PDIF OUT Wireless LAN antenna Infrared transmitter OUT 22 23 Back Inputs and Output Line IN L R Connection for an external device Audio Video IN Connection
119. tal recorder or downloaded from the Internet For you to view your videos in Media If a video file is downloaded or stored Center the files must be stored in a in a folder other than My Videos or location that Media Center looks in Shared Videos you can add that folder s to the folder list that Media Center looks in To view videos in My Videos first copy and organize the files into the My Videos or Shared Video folder From your remote control press the In the My Videos folder you can More Info button or if you are using create new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your files your mouse right click anywhere in My Videos to view this menu Select Add Videos and follow the on screen If you are connected to a home instructions network and wish to share your video files with others copy the files to the Shared Video folder 67 68 Play Your Videos Start Menu My Videos With Media Center it is easy to select and play a video stored anywhere on your hard drive You can view your videos in full screen windowed or in a viewport window Viewing from a 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 f 1 Press the My Videos button 2 Select the folder where the video is stored and press OK 3 Select a video and press OK The video you selected will begin to play automatically
120. tall the driver that was running normally Restart this device with a normal restart VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 92 Event Windows operation becomes unstable Comment Quit the software you are using and restart this VGX XL100 computer If this device doesn t restart turn the power off by holding the power button of this device for at least four seconds The power lamp turns off when the power is off If the power lamp does not turn off and blinks in orange standby mode try to turn off the power again by holding the power button for at least four seconds However the file you are creating or editing may not be usable if you turn off the power using this method Event How do know if the battery level of the keyboard is sufficient Comment The level of the batteries in the keyboard can be checked using the battery indicator located on the LCD panel of the keyboard Note Please turn off the power to the keyboard when you replace the batteries for the keyboard Event The unit will not stay in hibernation or standby mode Comment When using the wireless LAN of this device as an access point and the WOW Wake on Wireless LAN function is enabled it may return from Standby mode or Hibernation as a result of a wireless packet from the VGX XL100 computer if there is a wireless device near you Disable the WOW Wake on Wireless LAN function or the wireless function of supported device VGX XL100 Liv
121. tenance Click Administrative Tools Double click the Services icon Check the Wireless Zero Configuration item The Wireless Zero Configuration service has started if the condition is Start and type of startup is Automatic Start the Wireless Zero Configuration service with the following steps if the service has not started Right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties The Properties of Wireless Zero Configuration screen displays 2 Set the type of start up as Automatic and click Apply 3 Click Start in service condition Click OK and close the screen VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event This device can t communicate with the wireless LAN access point can t access the Internet Comment e Check the items in Can t use the wireless LAN above Make sure that the power is turned on to the wireless LAN access point e Check the settings for the wireless LAN access point Refer to the Appendix A Wireless Local AreaNetwork in this guide e Check if this device and the wireless LAN access point are connected Refer to the Appendix A Wireless Local AreaNetwork in this guide e The communication distance between the devices varies depending on the actual distance between the communication devices the surrounding environment such as obstacles the equipment configuration the radio wave condition the presence of walls materials and software used etc Move the location of this device or the wir
122. ter Setup Again The first time you started Media Center you were guided through a series of screens that helped 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 MediaCenter Welcome to the Media Center setup wizard Media Cer TV music more with 25 Restore Start Page Defaults 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 If you restore the Start page defaults any page defau Its buttons you removed from the Start page will reappear Do you want to continue Yes No Doing this will remove any changes you may have made to the Start menu and restore it back to its original state Selecting Yes or No is the only action available for this option Selecting Yes will automatically restore your Start page to its default settings 26 Parental Controls Start Menu Settings General Parental Controls Media Center provides a process by which selected programs can be blocked from viewing The first time you enter Parental Control you w
123. test entertainment news and events 60 My Pictures My TV Create DVD My Videos You can categorize your pictures in as many folders as you wish Then select a group to view a single picture or a Slide of all pictures in the folder Take control of your TV viewing experience Watch live TV or record your favorite show for later viewing Enjoy access to all the music stored on your hard drive Organize locate and play your favorite music files in Media Center Create DVDs from your favorite recorded TV series Select only the episodes you want to burn to DVD Review this section carefully to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience Watch digital videos that you ve previously loaded in a folder on the hard disk drive recognized by Media Center 61 Media Center Start Menu My DVD My DVDs Watching DVD movies in Media Center lets you take control of your movie DVD Movie Controls 63 experience Helpful Hints 64 Sit back and use the remote control to play pause rewind fast forward stop and even eject your DVD movie 62 DVD Movie Controls Start Menu My DVD Media Center offers you the flexibility of using the remote control or keyboard and mouse commands to simplify your DVD movie watching experience If you are enjoying the TV Video or Music options in Media Center and wish to view a DVD movie simply insert the DVD and the following image appears
124. the art home entertainment system Let VGX XL100 lead you into the exciting world of VAIO where new standards are established for digital content management VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer e Leverages the latest Intel components e Uses the latest Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system e Offers High Definition connectivity for Sony HD Camcorders Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer is Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 VAIO value added software provides you with additional features and capabilities and when teamed with Media Center provides you with an even greater entertainment value Even though the digital entertainment features of the VGX XL100 is designed to work through Media Center the features can also be accessed through independent software applications pre installed on the computer VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Media Center Edition 2005 The following list contains a high level overview of the features available to you in Media Center For in depth information about each feature go to the specific topic in the VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Guide Feature Description Online Spotlight The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the latest entertainment news and events My Pictures Categorize your pictures in as many folders as you wish Then select a group to vi
125. ton 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 Living Room Entertainment Computer
126. trol Panel and the Windows Control Panel Your 5 1 Surround Sound Speaker Setup is complete Speaker Setup Notes After the 5 1 channel sound is setup sound will not be outputted through the HDMI connection To enable HDMI sound uncheck the Enable Dolby Digital Live check box and check select the Enable HDMI Output check box located on the Sound Reality Control Panel Advanced tab This will disable the 5 1 channel sound output e Dolby Digital 5 1 must be selected for the audio output of the DVD from the DVD menu Note The VGX XL100 does not support dts sound decoding Connecting to the Internet Wired Network Use an RJ 45 connector cable Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the computer and the other end to your cable or modem VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving Wireless Network Connect the WLAN antenna included to the connector on the back panel of the VGX XL100 computer ferries Seem IWC 88 2 wirELESS LAN ANTENNA B 5 For better reception if needed you may mount the wireless LAN antenna to a wall using the included screws Launch the Marvel Client Utility Application Select Station as the operation mode Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service to set up your connection with your preferred Access Point For additional information about setting up a wireless LAN go to Appendix A VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 36 Ste
127. ty Select Station Mode and make sure that Radio Off check box is unchecked from the Operation Mode screen Then proceed to Step 4 2 Right click in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen and select Select Mode 3 From the Select Operations Mode screen select Station Make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked and click OK See above image 4 Click Wireless Network in the taskbar notification area at the lower right of the screen on the desktop or the Wireless Network icon 5 From the Wireless network connection screen select the wireless LAN access point to connect to from the Choose a wireless network list and click Connect Note If you can t find the wireless LAN access point to connect to in the Choose a wireless network list click on Refresh network list in Network tasks VGX XL1 Living Room Entertainment Computer 70 71 worn ae The screen to enter the Network Key displays Input the Network key as needed and click Connect For information about the network key please refer to About Network Keys Connected displays on the line of the selected wireless LAN access point when it is connected To confirm the connection status of the wireless LAN access point e Click the Wireless Network On or the Wireless Network Off icon in the taskbar notification area The Wireless Network Connection Status screen displays and you can confirm the connection status for the wireless LAN
128. ull View Extended View or Split View and an option menu with links to the Help File online Updates and online Technical Support See the Liquid Surf online help for more info With Windows MCE You can also browse the web using your VAIO remote control Click More Programs and click the Internet Explorer icon to start the application There are 3 navigation modes available Navigation Mouse Pointer and Scroll that you can operate with the following buttons on your remote control Navigation VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 38 39 e Arrow buttons to navigate links OK button to jump to the selected link CH buttons to change navigation mode e More button to display the toolbar 2 Mouse Pointer e Arrow buttons to move the mouse pointer e OK button to left click CH buttons to change navigation mode e More button to display the toolbar 3 Scroll UP amp DOWN Arrow buttons to scroll the web page CH buttons to change navigation mode e More button to display the toolbar Toolbar To control the toolbar Arrow buttons to select a function OK button to execute the selected function e More button to return to the selected Navigation mode VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment ComputerLiving Setting Up a Local Area Network For detailed information on setting up your Wireless LAN see Appendix A Setting up a Wireless LAN Wired Network Use an RJ 45 connector cable C
129. ulti channel sound system Additional Notes e An optical coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a composite connection Configuring software for your speaker system When using a multiple channel speaker system certain software programs require setting changes to make certain you have proper audio performance Your computer s factory default settings for audio can be changed using the Media Center Settings feature You can switch between 2 channel 6 channel or S PDIF output modes To change speaker settings do the following This procedure will demonstrate how to set up 5 1 surround sound speakers Your selections may differ depending on your type of speakers From the Media Center Start menu select Settings gt General gt Media Center Setup Set Up Your Speakers The Speaker Setup screen displays Select Next The Choose number of speakers screen displays Select 5 1 surround speakers The Speaker Connection Type screen displays Select the appropriate connection type Your selection depends on the type of cable used to connect your 5 1 surround sound speakers Select Single RCA digital for coaxial S PDIF or Toslink digital for optical S PDIF and HDMI 5 Select Next 6 From the Test Your Speakers screen select the Test button The system will test your speakers for sound Important Then select heard sound from all my speakers even if you did not hear sound from all your speakers Th
130. when press the keys on the keyboard Comment Make sure that the Num Lock indicator on the LCD panel of the keyboard is not displayed Event Cannot use the keyboard Comment Reponse methods vary depending on the reason the keyboard is not able to be used Confirm the following and follow the procedures below Usage environment The distance between this machine and the keyboard must be within about 10m If metal is near the keyboard short range communication may be affected Please use the computer and the keyboard 15 cm or more apart The keyboard operates at 2 4 GHz If a wireless device which uses the same 2 4 GHz such as a wireless LAN is used nearby it may not operate properly Power ON Make sure the Power switch on the keyboard is turned on When you are not using the keyboard turn off the power to perserve the batteries Event Check whether keys such as Caps Lock and NumLk are enabled Comment You can check with the various indicators on the LCD panel of the keyboard VGX XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer Event Cannot use the pointing device Comment Make sure your pointing device is not disabled Refer to the Setting up the Keyboard topic in Chapter 1of this guide Event Want to disable the pointing device Comment Turn the Pointing Device Switch on the back side of the keyboard to OFF Event The pointer on the screen does not move Comment Follow the instructions be
131. your TV signal provider where you can add remove and even rename channels Have Media Center automatically download new listings every time you start Media Center or download the guide listings at your convenience Media Center puts you in control 37 Edit Channels Start Menu Settings TV Guide Edit Channels With Media Center you can control what channels you and EDIT CHANNELS SETTINGS Save your family Can access Once Cancel Entertainment bn Demand you select Edit Channels a list a USA Network Pacific i Clear Ali ESPN Sports Satellite of channels from your TV signal Edit Numbers y Sen Dingo provider displays on your screen Sort List Cox Cable San Diego Upgra Restore Default KSWB WB Affiliate From here you can add remove WET Fox Affiliate and if needed correct a channel number If something goes wrong simply select Restore Default to return the channel list 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 Use the keypad to change the channel number if necessary When finished select Save 38 Add Missing Channels Start Menu Settings TV Guide Add Missing Channels If for any reason you need to add a channel to your list of available channels you can do so through Add Missing Channels For example you previously
132. your favorite TV show or movie LIVE Use the Media Center buffer feature to pause rewind fast forward or continue viewing your live program in progress Use the MORE INFO button on the remote control to display TV show information Recorded TV Record any TV show or program for later viewing Plus view a list of recorded programs by date or title a list of programs scheduled to be recorded play a recorded program find out why a program wasn t recorded or add a TV recording 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 whenever you are connected to the Internet Search Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word program title or program category Movies Go online to find movies on TV to watch now or later Get the latest movie information read reviews see cast lists find other times the movie is broadcast browse for related movies and find other movies with the same cast members 81 Watch Live TV Start My TV Watch live TV or record your favorite 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 increments of the program This enables you to rewind replay and fast forward ina TV program This TV programmin

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