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1. 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 117 Add Music Start My Music From a CD 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 118 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 a icon appears next to the title Note You can also auto rip music CDs from the Media Changer For additional information see My Changer page 123 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 Shared Music folders Media Center will automatically make the files available to yOU lf 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
2. gt VGX XL2 Digital Living system 4 Entertainment Guide like no other _ VGX XL2 Disclaimers Notes Warnings NOTICE 2006 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC 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 SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINE
3. For complete instructions on setting up your standard resolution analog TV signal and your over the air high definition resolution digital TV signal go to Set Up TV Signal located in Media Center Setup on page 21 Notes e High definition TV programming requires an external digital antenna be installed to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer and be properly configured through Media Center e For additional information on setting up your TV please refer to the VGX XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central Go to Start All Programs VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation 62 Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu Settings TV Configure Your TV or Monitor Display iiano Media Center makes it easy to Display Configuration set up your TV or monitor for a viewing Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions A video is provided that contains additional 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 From here you can adjust the characteristics of your TV or monitor Note Display setting may need to b
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5. 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 lf you would like to copy or archive your recorded TV shows to CD or DVD go to Create DVD located on the Media Center Start menu and follow all on screen instructions Make sure you load blank discs in the Media Changer Recorder before you begin Select Stop if you need to stop or cancel a current recording 110 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 Fair 1 2 GB hr Note Storage space estimates are for standard definition recordings from the NTSC analog tuner Storage space for recording from the ATSC digital tuner will require additional space Watch Recorded Programs 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 delete a recorded program or series of programs To watch a recorded program simply locate and select the program and then select Play After you have reco
6. Unloading Media Changer To eject discs using Media Center 1 From Media Center go to My Changer and select Manage Discs 2 Select the Eject button associated with the disc you want to eject To eject discs manually 1 Press the Eject button one time to eject the last inserted disc Or 2 Press the Eject button two times to eject all discs in the changer slots If the disc is not removed from the slot the eject process will time out and stop after approximately 10 seconds This will not eject the disc in the changer optical drive You must go to Media Center to eject the last disc see steps 1 through 2 of To eject discs using Media Center Note Loading Media Note It may take up to 60 seconds for Media Center to scan each disc It is recommended to insert each disc into the changer and then let them all scan one after the other For additional information go to the Manage Discs topic in My Changer 84 Viewing DVD Movies Start Menu My DVD Once you have loaded your DVD movies into the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder and they have been identified by Media By movie title By release year MY DVDS Center you can view any movie in My DVDs with your remote control By movie genre Manage Discs Sort the movie list by title year or genre and then select a movie The Changer Recorder will locate the movie and place it in the drive for viewing Movies in the drive of changer or the XL2 computer ap
7. Programs that gives you the tools you need to control the discs stored in the Media Changer Recorder 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 81 m Media Center Start Menu My DVD My DVDs Watching DVD movies in Media Center lets you take control of your movie Loading and Unloading DVDs 83 experience Viewing DVD Movies 89 Sitback and use the remote control to DVD Movie Controls 86 play pause rewind fast forward stop Helpful Hints ccccccccceee e 97 and even eject your DVD movie The Sony Changer Recorder lets you create your own movie library where you can store and manage up to 200 discs in a single location Select a movie to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of your favorite chair 82 Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu My DVD Loading discs in the Sony Changer Recorder allows you to create your own personal media library that you can access from Windows Media Center with the touch of a button Your library can contain the following types of media DVDs Store DVDs that you buy or create CDs Store CDs that you buy or create Data Discs Store any type of data that you have a CD or DVD Data discs can be viewed by selecting the Windows Start button t
8. Using the Search Feature In Media Center you can search through the TV listings or your media MOVIES ARCH MOVIL TITLE library to find just the right TV show or R E L ee a SA pad om you ote to ent Lie r OUMCE oy Cee I letters to find the name of a mowie movie to watch or just the right song to ARAN listen too all by remote control eat A 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 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 or CH PG button on the remote e To backspace press the CLEAR button on the remote e To enter a space between words press the 0 button on the remote e When you find the character you want press the ENTER button on the remote 11 Support Resources VAIO Support Central provides you with a single location for all of your Support needs and allows you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft 7 WAS Lier Guisi Lebanon WENO Rico Midi T RAD Dyt Dido Keep your VAIO computer s s
9. e Connect your TV signal and set up your TV or monitor with ease e Set preferences for your sound system Recorder Start Menu Settings TV Recorder The TV Recorder options provide you with HIStOFY oooccccconcccnccconcnnnoo 54 4 complete history of recorded shows e the location limit and quality of recorded Recorder Storage 55 shows Recorder Default 56 general programing defaults You can record standard definition TV programming and high definition TV programming Recording high definition TV programming requires a digital antenna be installed to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer and be properly configured through Media Center You can record high definition channels programs through Media Center however the resulting recording can only be viewed in a standard definition image Please note the following IMPORTANT Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our TV programs that have been encrypted protected by the broadcaster cannot be copied and products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law played back on any player other than the one recorded to Note For additional information on setting up your TV please refer to the VGX XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central Go to Start All Programs VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentat
10. see the User Guide that was included with your packaging materials 132 More Programs Helpful Hints 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 XL2A 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 e Use the MORE button on the remote control to access a toolbar that contains several functions button including how to exit Internet Explorer Thank you for purchasing the Sony VAIO VGX XL2 Digital Living System 133
11. 46 m Media Center Start Menu Settings General The first time you open Media Center you are presented with a setup wizard a series of screens that will help you set up preferences in Media Center so you could control your entertainment experience lt is best if you complete each screen as it is presented to you The topics in this section allow for direct access to specific areas covered by the setup wizard This allows you to modify any selection you made during the initial setup of Media Center if desired 19 Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu Settings General Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection nternet Connection Media Center makes it easy to Always on Internet Connection page li 1 set up your Internet connection Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest The first thing you need to know is if your Internet connection is always on If it is select Yes and then Next The computer will Use the arrow keys on your remote control to detect the signal and finish most move the Yes or No option Press the OK button of the setup for you If not follow ig select the option Select Next to continue the on screen instructions 20 Set Up TV Signal Start Menu Settings General Media Center Setup Set Up TV Signal The next few pages will guide you through steps for setting up your tuners t
12. Content e HD connectivity with Sony HD downloaded Music STEVE Movies e Simplified TV series archiving through Pictures sequential copying to DVD Recorded TV Streaming Video VGX XL2A Features The XL2A 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 XL2A is equipped with the following additional features Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D DDR 2 RAM PCI E graphics S ATA drives RAID enabled and multitasking High Storage Capacity Internal storage to 1 5 TB one trillion bytes w RAID Enhanced Connectivity PC wired and wireless connectivity Combination Optical Drive Allows for fast disk access and System Recovery Note This drive is read only not write To write files use the Media Changer Recorder Enhanced Remote Control Control MCE features including surfing the Internet Improved Web Surfing Remote Control navigation and alohanumeric input VGP XL1B Features The VGP XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with an impressive ability to store 200 CD DVD media discs Enjoy a media library where you can view your DVD movies listen to your CDs and have access to enhanced VAIO software that lets you do multi disc ripping o
13. OK button When finished select Save 65 Media Center Start Menu Settings Music With Media Center you can add a visual component to your listening pleasure VisualizatiONS oonconconcconconnonnnonons 67 with Visualizations Visualizations Options 68 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 66 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 de Particle Plenoptic Spikes Musical Colors 67 Visualizations Options Start Menu Settings Music Visualizations Options VISUALIZATIONS OPTIONS Media Center Visualizations are visual interpretations of an artists 55 y Ahways start visualizations when music music that play on your TV or piny A computer screen while you listen Dia ohne to the music Alas You decide if you want the visualizations to start when the music plays and if song information can be viewed during the visualizations Once you decide on your visualizations and h
14. a a E tes 120 reae BA I eee mre ree n Ne ae nn me a ee ne 121 MaN SCS esmas nia 122 MYV OHANG aa a a e ae 123 My ONanger MUSIC ito ibid idad 124 o E A 125 Copy MUSIC He PTI cres dao ee 126 A A 127 Archive TV HIDE Coane emer A e e do do nO 128 MOTE LOCI ANS taria E id 129 Manage Discs 130 Manage Discs Media TY DS ss dl es 131 Mor Programs Helpf l HINTS ia a 133 viii SONY Welcome to the VGX XL2 Sony s Digital Living System Welcome The VGX XL2 is both a powerful computer and a state of the art home What is VGX XL2P 00 2 entertainment system What are the Benefits 3 Let VGX XL2 lead you into the exciting world of VAIO where new standards are What are the Features 4 NN established for digital content Getting Started 6 management Using the Remote Control 7 The design of VGX XL2 allows it to Using the Wireless Keyboard g easily fit into any decor thus completing your video audio and Internet Getting Around Media Center 9 a experience by bringing powerful PC Adding Files to Media Center 10 capabilities to your home theatre all in Using the Search Feature 11 the comfort of your living room Support Resources 12 What is VGX XL2 What is VGX XL2 The VGX XL2 is composed of two products combined to bring you the ultimate experience i
15. 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 menu Settings DVD Additional Settings for DVD Viewing For these additional settings that can enhance your movie viewing go to Start menu Settings DVD e Audio e Closed Captioning e Remote Control Options 8 y 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 ABC E
16. 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 120 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 wmx Media Center Start Menu Create DVDPIease note the following Create DVD Create DVD Main Screen 122 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 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 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 121 Main Screen Start Menu Create DVD The Create DVD main screen Crea
17. or manually update whenever you are connected to the Internet Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by Movies entering a descriptive word program title or program category 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 105 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 Ps want to watch or record ar Tv Guide When you watch live TV Media Slee Center continuously captures 30 Movies minute increments of the program This enables you to rewind replay and fast forward ina TV program This TV programming buffer is temporary and is not saved To view TV press LIVE TV on your remote control or select the LIVE TV menu option Note You can watch TV in full screen windowed or in an viewport window 106 View the Guide Start Menu My TV The Guide displays TV channel and program information including titles descriptions categories ratings and program times You can view and scroll through the list of current and future TV shows in the Guide When you select a program information about the program displays below the program listings GUIDE 8 34 AM EOU ARI a Good Morning Armenca Arthur reca
18. see aaa Top Rated RELIES i A Y APT ere Once you make a movie cee en selection you can watch the Tithe Search movie view additional information about the movie or record the movie Note Access to view restricted sar channels must be given by your Watch a Leap of Faith dr i TV signal provider 234 WOMAN Hare Acne Heco An evangelist healer Steve Martin and his bus Use the arrow keys on your Other Showings caravan stop ina Kansas town and put ona remote to move to a menu option eal cine or movie and press the OK i onen button 113 m Media Center Start Menu My Music My Music Enjoy a complete listening experience with My Music You can listen to CDs Organize Your Music Files view artist information create and organize your own music playlists categorize and listen to music by genres search for music selections Add MusiC ooccooccooccooccconcco and more Play Music Queue MuSIiC Create and Organize Playlists 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 Helpful Hints 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
19. the added benefits of Sony s VAIO enhanced features Please see Windows Media Player Help for additional information 114 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 Inthe My Music folder you can create new folders or copy in other folders to better organize your files 5 My Music 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 5 Shared Music lf 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 From your remote control Play press the MORE Add to Queue Create CD DVD 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 Add Music Note CDs stored in the Changer are not displayed in My Music 115 Play Music 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 Afbura A
20. user and a 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 such as the Media Changer Recorder 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 Movie file mpeg mpg mpe mp1 mp2 mpv2 95 m Media Center Start Menu My Pictures My Pictures Media Center makes it easy and fun to look at your digital photos From My Organize Your Pictures 97 Photos you can View Your Pictures 98 View your pictures individually or as a slide show Edit Your Pictures 99 Edit organize and sort your pictures Play a Slide Show 100 E e Share your pictures with others Create a CD DVD 101 Create CDs or DVDs More Information 102 Print your pictures Helpful HIS iss siceentcccntecesorxs ences 103 Protect your digital images 96 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
21. you can access other areas outside of Media Center 127 Archive TV Helpful Hints Before You Archive In order not to have your archiving process interrupted insert the required number of blank DVDs into the changer before you begin and then go to My DVDs or More Programs gt Manage Discs so the blank discs can by scanned and identified by Media Center Required Blank Discs When archiving TV shows My Changer provides an estimate of the number of blank discs needed to record or archive the episodes you have selected to make sure the archiving process in not interrupted Note Calculations are based on the assumption that all discs used for archiving are single sided Trouble Shooting Please check your media type Note Archive TV Show supports Dual Layer DVDs DVD R DL Copy Protected Shows You may not be able to archive some TV shows because they may be copy protected If you select to archive a show that has been copy protected the following message appears This show has been encrypted protected by the broadcaster and cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to Note For addional information about Archiving TV see the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder User Guide that was included with your packaging materials 128 i Media Center Start More Programs More Programs From More Programs Sony s advanced features offers you direct access to various progra
22. 26 Eject Copied Discs Once you have ripped your selected music CDs to your hard disk you might want to remove the copied discs from the changer since the music can now be access from My Music Select the Eject Copied Discs option to eject all discs that were successfully copied to the hard disk Trouble Shooting lf an album does not successfully copy eject the disc and check for scratches on the surface of the disc and then try again Warning During the ripping process do not try to access the changer from My DVDs or Manage Discs Archive TV Start Menu My Changer Archive TV The Archive TV feature is used to create DVDs of an entire recorded TV series or selected episodes of a series The Archive TV screen displays a list of all recorded TV series After selecting a series the Select Episode screen displays a list of all episodes for the series After selecting episodes for archiving a message appears informing you of the number of blank discs required and whether there are enough blank discs in the Media Changer This process can be time consuming The time required varies with the number and length of each episode selected Note This feature should not be used to violate third party s copyrights Note After you select Start it is recommended that you do not leave the Archive TV screen once the archiving process has started Leaving the screen could affect the archiving process However
23. 3 m Media Center Start Menu My TV My TV Watching your favorite TV program or movie in Media Center puts you in Watch Live TV 106 complete control of your viewing View the Guide 107 experience Guide Helpful Hints 108 What do you want to do Media Center makes it easy to locate watch or Record and Schedule Program 109 record your favorite TV program Record Schedule Helpful Hints 110 sporting event or movie Watch Recorded Programs 111 And best of all you can do all of this Search for a Program 112 directly from your VGX XL2 Digital Living System your TV or monitor Search for a Featured Movie 113 and Media Center 104 Live TV Recorded TV My TV Features Watch 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 Record any TV show or program for later viewing Plus view Guide 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 wasnt recorded or add a TV recording Download a listing of current television programming from Search your local television service provider Set Media Center to automatically update the program guide
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25. MOTE CONTROL OPTIONS O Seip chapters Sep Torward and Dack For detailed information about these settings 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 Note For additional information on using your remote control go to the chapter titled Getting Started 13 y Media Center Start Menu Settings Messenger and Caller ID Settings Messenger and Caller ID Enjoy Media Center and keep in rs y Allow instant messages within Media contact with friends and family You can sign in or sign out of OESE Messenger at any time while in None Media Center You can also Teleshone calls with Caller ID e Turn on and off the Do Not Disturb mode e Switch between Messenger conversations e 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 74 Media Center Start Menu Settings Help Windows Media Center is very deciaCianter easy to use when you follow the Help Community Tips Hardware 1 f Wisit faruiy ae the mat he i on screen instructions However O ngahi latecttips on yourtumemees onlina the Web when you do need additional information Media Center provides you with four areas of assistance Media C
26. Media Center you can control what channels you and EDIT CHANNELS Swe your family Can access Once Cancel Entertainment a Demand you select Edit Channels a list ar i USA Network Pacific Ss ESPN Soorts Satellite of channels from your TV signal Edt Namen a et seats ar iega provider shows on your screen iij Cox Cable San Diego Upora ei dali KSWB W6E Affiliate From here you can add remove aea 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 58 Add Missing Channels Start Menu Settings TV Guide Add Missing Channels If for any reason you need to add ENE HANS a channel to your list of available den channels you can do so through Add Missing Channels For example you previously 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 Use the arrows on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection
27. 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 queue 2 Move to the viewport screen and press a LM i clip did ay AA the OK button to select it 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 Windows Media Center or from within Media Player 119 Helpful Hints Selecting a Visualization From Media Center select Settings and then to Music Go to Visualizations Options to choose when and how the visualizations display Then go to Visualizations to choose from eight
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29. 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 O 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 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 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 To preset the MCE remote control for TV volume do the following 1 Locate the input code by selecting your specific manufacturer MCE RC6 Default 01 Sony 02 Samsung 03 05 06 08 11 or 13 Toshiba 07 or 09 Panasonic 04 or 10 Sharp 07 or 12 2 On the remote control press and hold the OK button Then type the input code number 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 c
30. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel name and number When finished select Done 99 Set Up Guide Listings Start Menu Settings TV Guide Set Up Guide Listings Guide Media Center makes it easy to set up to download and view your Set Up Your TV Program Guide TV Program Guide Just read sis Ml the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest 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 60 Additional Guide Information Start Menu Settings TV Guide To immediately download TV Program Guide listings select Do you want to download the latest Guide a You ll be notified when the download is Get Latest Guide Listings complete Yes No To download and view Guide To download and view About Terms of Service select Guide Listings select Guide Terms of 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 61 Set Up TV Signal Start Menu Settings TV Set Up TV Signal Media Center makes it easy to set up your TV signal for program viewing Just read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does Diese wo E the rest bare sd se i Pin
31. anger Recorder Note Make sure you select the Retrieve media information option for proper functioning of the Media Changer Recorder This option must be selected to download and view additional CD and DVD information 48 Optimization Start Menu Settings General Optimization MEDIA CENTER OPTIMIZATION The Optimization feature is designed help you keep your system running efficiently and smoothly Select the Perform ee ee 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 about the Optimization feature go to Media Center help 49 About Media Center Start Menu Settings General About Media Center About Media Center provides tal you with information concerning eons the version of Media Center that Guide Terms af Service you are currently using and Pee Oe cea Internet connections to the Guide Terms of Service from your TV signal provider and Data Provider Credits ABOUT MEDIA CENTER 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 50 Privacy Start Menu Settings General Privacy Settin
32. ave installed a digital antenna the antenna signal will be configured later in this process 8 Select Cable Satellite and then select Next to continue 31 Do You Have a Set top Box From this screen you tell the Setup Wizard if you are using a set top box supplied by your provider 9 Select Yes No and then select Next to continue Connect Your Digital TV Antenna This screen allows you to confirm whether or not you have installed a digital TV antenna 10 Select Yes No and then select Next to continue 32 w j ji rm Conmect Your Digital Ti Antenna You Are Done You have completed the configuration of your TV signal Now you can configure your TV Program Guide listings settings 11 Select Set Up Guide listings and then select Next to continue Set Up Your TV Program Guide 12 Select Next to set up to download and view your TV Program Guide listings from the XL2 computer 33 Guide Privacy From this screen you can access the Guide Privacy statement and indicate if you want to use the TV Guide 13 Select Yes and then select Next to continue Guide Terms of Service This screen lets you read and agree to the Guide Terms of Service 14 Select agree and then select Next to continue 34 made Privacy Guide Terms of Sern e Mirren Biip XP Abe Conte Dolor CLACTON PUMPING GUIDO TERMAS oF Tt Weri 1 The Miri late prodict identilind seve heh inche C
33. dia Center selection to download additional music and movie information and TV Guide listings from the Internet 5 Select Yes and then select Next to continue 24 Join Wireless Network From this screen select whether or not you would like the XL2 computer to be a part of an existing network 6 Select Yes or No and then select Next to continue Internet Connection From this screen you let the Setup Wizard know that you have an always on Internet connection 7 Select Yes and then select Next to continue 25 Test Your Internet Connection This screen allows Media Center to test your Internet connection for proper operation 8 Select Test When the test is complete select Next to continue Required Components set up This screen confirms that the Required Components have been set up correctly Make sure the screen displays Enhanced Playback and Internet Connection 9 Select Next to continue 26 Optional Setup IMPORTANT When the Optional Setup screen appears make sure you select the am finished option 10 Select the option I am finished and then select Next to continue You Are Done This completes Section 1 Required Setup You are now ready to continue to Section 2 Optional Setup to set up your TV 11 Click Finish to return to the Start menu 27 Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components see the previou
34. 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 4 My Pictures lf you are connected to a home network and wish to share your video files with others copy the files to the Shared Pictures folder 5 Shared Pictures lf 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 in From your remote control press the MORE INFO button Select Add Settings Pictures and follow the on screen instructions Add Pictures Messenger When you save pictures from your digital camera or scanner Windows automatically stores them in the My Pictures folder Note Pictures stored on media in the Changer will not have access to these features 97 View Your Pictures Start Menu My Pictures With Media Center it is easy to select and view digital images ME HOUSE stored in My Pictures or Es anywhere else on your hard Sees A drive Before opening Media Center and viewing your pictures you may want to spend ANTA some time in Windows Explorer Mv House Paya 200 organizing your pictures by lay Slide Show pas creat
35. e control to move to the buttons for each option Press the OK button to select add a check mark or deselect remove a check mark To change the video background color select the or button and press the OK button When finished select Save 17 More Programs Options Start Menu Settings General More Programs Options Media Center has teamed with other applications and Internet MORE PROGRAMS OPTIONS Control the media experience in Media Ted fa Ti pe A fet More Proa sites to not only make your Cance 7 cents entertainment experience better E Po IPN ron Wee but to also make it easier to create media and to have access to more entertainment information SETTINGS EDIT MORE PROGRAMS You can control the media experience in and which a applications you can access from InterVideo within Media Center ee a Create CD DVD Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option Press the OK button to select add a check mark or deselect remove a check mark When finished select Save 18 Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ccccceseee 21 Set Up Your SpeakersS 40 Configure Your TV or Monitor 41 Set Up Remote Desktop 42 Automatic Updates 000 43 Join Wireless Network 44 Run Media Center Setup Again 45 Restore Start Page Defaults
36. e refined using the nVIDIA utiltiy program To access the utility program right click anywhere on your desktop and select nVIDIA DISPLAY Note For additional information on setting up your TV please refer to the VGX XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central Go to Start All Programs VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation 63 Audio Start Menu Settings TV Audio With Media Center you can set up options such as Audio Stereo SAP Captioning CC1 CC2 and Caption Display On Off On when muted that affect your TV viewing TY AUDIO 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 64 Media Center Start Menu Settings Pictures Gain complete control over how sa PICTURES you view your digital pictures HO Show CUA in random oor ef Show p ctures in subloldern e Choose to view your pictures in order or randomly Show caption 7 Choose to show pictu res in At beginning and end of song sub folders or the main folder Always e Choose to view picture captions e Choose a slide 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
37. ed features of My Changer let you e Play your music discs directly from the Media Changer Recorder e Copy multiple discs from the Media Changer to your hard drive Auto ripping e Create Burn multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series with intervention e Access a Help file unique to the VGX XL2 Digital Entertainment System Note You must have Administrator access rights to access the features and functionality in My Changer To verify change access rights go to Start Control Panel User Accounts 123 My Changer Music Start Menu My Changer My Changer Music My Changer Music is a gallery or list of all albums audio CDs that are stored in the Media Changer Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center From this gallery you can play an album and view additional information about an album such as artist title and cover art Select any album to start playback of that CD My Changer Music Media Changer Recorder and My Music Media Center are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer separate features My Changer Music does not display music discs or files that have been copied to the My Music or Shared Music folders on the hard disk drive The only Media Changer Recorder audio CD available in My Music is the current disc in the Media Changer s drive 124 Copy Music Start Menu My Changer Copy Music Copy Music is a feature that lets you copy multiple discs
38. edia Center Start Menu Settings Settings General cuota 15 WV E 34 PICO irccacicneicinccicn 47 MUSIC sssini nisnin 48 DVD OERE E 51 Note The Media Center Radio feature is not supported by Sony VAIO Once you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer Recorder and any additional hardware devices you 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 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 an 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 Start Menu Settings General General The General settings are a series of options that effect Media Center and Start Up and Window Behavior 16 some general preferences for your Visual and Sound Effects 17 Computer More Programs Options 48 You might want to take the time to review all of the General settings options to see what might improve your Parental ControlSs 47 entertainment experience Media Center Setup 19 Automatic Downloads Options 48 Optimizat
39. enter 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 75 Additional Help Start Menu Settings Help You can access Media s Center s Help areas by the following methods e Remote Control Press the More button select Settings then Help e Remote Mouse Move the Mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar which appears at top of the screen Then click the Help icon VAIO Support Central provides you with a single location for all of your Support needs and allows you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft Keep your VAIO computer s system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web To access VAIO Support Central Support and Microsoft Update 1 Click the Windows Start button 2 From the Start menu click All Programs 3 From All Programs menu click VAIO Support Central 76 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 mediacenter VAIO Updat
40. es http esupport sony com Helpful Hints VAIO Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for your computer All you need to do is go to Sony s Internet support site and enter the model number of your computer If you do not know your model number go to the Products menu and select Computers amp Peripherals then Desktops Finally click Detect my model Sony Support will show you information specific to your computer Contact Sony Support Internet Support http esupport sony com Customer Support 888 476 6972 77 78 m Media Center Media Center Features MY DY DS sacs sesccccscscreescexseaccnsacnees 82 Online Spotligh t 88 My Videos 000 000 83 My Pictures 96 A 104 My MuUsSIC oo0oooo0oooo 114 Create DVD oocccoooccncc 121 My Changer oooooooooo 123 More Programs 129 Manage Discs 130 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 g
41. f CDs and burning of CD DVDs The VGP XL1B is equipped with the following additional features Disc Media Storage 200 Disc capacity Disc Media Support CD R CD RW DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer media Redbook Audio CDs Movie DVDs U S is default Note This unit does not support DualDisc media Ease of Use Simple iLINK connection to XL2A Customized software features include Manage Discs and My Changer Remote Control Specific remote control friendly operations Note Sony supports connecting or daisy chaining up to five 5 Sony VGP XL1B Changers Recorders For additional information about daisy chaining see the VGP XL1B User Guide that was included with the Sony CD DVD Changer Recorder packaging SONY VGX XL2 uses the Microsoft 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 NSN O additional advanced features unique to VGX XL2 o Digital Living System This guide will focus on the living room experience using Media Center and the remote control to perform all tasks
42. gs PRIVACY Your privacy is very important to Sony You can view Media ao Satin Center and Guide privacy Guide Privacy Statement statements in 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 91 m Media Center Start Menu Settings TV TV o AAA 53 o ee ee 57 Set Up TV Signal 62 Configure Your TV or Monitor 63 Note For additional information on setting up your TV please refer to the VGX XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central Go to Start All Programs VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation Note An ATSC digital antenna connected to the ATSC tuner in the XL2 computer is required for high definition viewing 92 You can control your TV entertainment experience Choose settings that allow you to watch and or record standard TV or digital high definition TV Each of these topics provide you with options to set up your up TV viewing preferences whether analog or digital Choose TV settings in this section to e Record shows for viewing later e Locate a show and review a brief description
43. handle analog signals Any connection between a high definition capable set top box and Media Center in the XL2 computer system would result in a standard resolution image The qualities of high definition programming through subscription based services are lost You can still record high definition programming through Media Center however the resulting recordings can only be viewed in standard resolution image The following Setup Wizard will configure both your analog and digtial signals Using Media Center to set up required components Welcome 1 Start Media Center From the Windows toolbar select Start and then select Das Media Center The Media Center Setup Wizard appears Please read each screen carefully Select Next to continue 22 Media Center Setup This screen informs you that there are two separate sections that must be completed to set up your TV signal You will now start Section 1 Required Setup 2 Select Next to continue Media Center Privacy Policy This screen allows you to access and read Microsoft s Media Center Privacy Policy statement 3 Read the policy statement and then select Next to continue 23 Help Improve Media Center This screen gives you the opportunity to join Microsoft s Customer Experience Improvement Program for Media Center 4 Select Yes or No and then select Next to continue Enhanced Playback From this screen you make the Get the Most from Me
44. hanger Recorder is properly connected to the Personal Computer and is turned on Note When loading discs make sure that the label is facing to the right of the slot 2 To load a single disc press the Load button once and insert the disc To load multiple discs press the Load button twice and insert each disc in the slot one at a time The changer keeps rotating open slots until all are filled or no until no disc is inserted after 15 seconds 3 Once the discs have been inserted they must be scanned by Media Center before they can be viewed Go to More Programs and select Manage Discs or to My DVDs 4 Click Yes on the NEW DISCS FOUND message to update your library with the new disc information Unloading Media Changer To eject discs using Media Center 1 From Media Center go to My Changer and select Manage Discs 2 Select the Eject button associated with the disc you want to eject To eject discs manually 1 Press the Eject button one time to eject the last inserted disc Or 2 Press the Eject button two times to eject all discs in the changer slots If the disc is not removed from the slot the eject process will time out and stop after approximately 10 seconds Note This will not eject the disc in the changer optical drive You must go to Media Center to eject the last disc See steps 1 through 2 of To eject discs using Media Center Note For addional information about the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder
45. hannels and enter text or numbers in a specific location y Mm ESA ah PL ca E C BONY Using the Wireless Keyboard Below is a picture of your wireless keyboard and built in touch pad mouse with specialized functions identified Wiis Dorama i E wnall ierat MCE Crary Haya ALA 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 indicated Slide Pointing Device button to On e Replace battery compartment cover e Press Connect on computer and on e Return keyboard to its upright position back of keyboard at the same time Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center Select this 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 i Press an arrow to move to a specific command or option Then press OK to make your selection viv Music 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 li
46. hen My Computer and finally selecting the drive from Devices with Removable Storage Blank Discs Store blank discs for creating your own CDs and DVDs For example when archiving or copying recorded TV shows to disc a message will inform you of the number of discs required to copy the selected recordings When you load discs to the Media Changer the AE discs must be recognized by Media Center before New discs have been detected in the disc changer Do you want to update your disc viewing Go to More Programs and select the O ere evvoral minutes to and scan each new disc Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs to view the following message Click Yes to continue Yes Mo 83 Loading Media Changer Make sure the Changer Recorder is properly connected to the Personal Computer and is turned on Note When loading discs make sure that the label is facing to the right of the slot 2 To load a single disc press the Load button once and insert the disc To load multiple discs press the Load button twice and insert each disc in the slot one at a time The changer keeps rotating open slots until all are filled or no until no disc is inserted after 15 seconds 3 Once the discs have been inserted they must be scanned by Media Center before they can be viewed Go to More Programs and select Manage Discs or to My DVDs 4 Click Yes on the NEW DISCS FOUND message to update your library with the new disc information
47. here you can press the OK button again or press MORE and select View Details Previoida lf are already viewing a picture simply press the MORE button You can view the following picture information on your remote control e Picture title You can also edit your pictures within Media Center See page 99 Picture Details Editing your Pictures e Picture resolution e Folder name if stored in a folder Date the picture was created or modified 102 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 the 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 a CD 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 JPOg Tagged Image File tif Graphics Interchange Format gif Bitmap omp Windows Meta File wm Portable Networks Graphics png 10
48. ing various subject folders mille in the My Pictures folder Use the arrows on the remote control to move to a menu option or a picture folder 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 98 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 Rotate Rotates picture pa y 45 degrees om If you select Touch Up you can then choose the following Automatically removes 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 picture 99 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 gene background music Sort by Date From Settings Pictures you can customize the settings for picture and song captions transition type and length Plaw 5 ide S Ace Sort by Mame background color how pictures Sort by Date Creste CO OWVO are disp
49. ion 49 About Media Center 50 PIIVACV occoocccoccccnccconccccnoncnnncnnncnnnas 51 15 Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu Settings General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your environment You can determine if Media Center is always the top window will warn you if a file or action is not designed for Media Center starts when Windows starts shows task bar notification shows TV tips STARTUP AND WINDOW BEHAVIOR e Media Center Window alas on fap Show Nat designed for Media Center dialog Star Media Center when Windows starts e Show taskbar notifications e TY tine 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 Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu Settings General Visual and Sound Effects Adding visual and sound effects can add a new dimension to your a ee o AA Play sounds when navigating Media entertainment enjoyment Cancel idas VISUAL AND SOUND EFFECTS Here you can add transition Vides background colo animations play sounds when ii navigating Media Center and even change your video background color Background colors include Black White and various shades of Gray Use the arrow keys on your remot
50. ion 53 History Start Menu Settings TV Recorder History Media Center stores a complete A history of all recorded EE ER E programing Information such as Sort by Status Sort By Tithe the recording date name of the program and the current status is stored Cheer History The list can be sorted by Date Status and Title The information for every recording remains in the list until you select Clear History Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the menu options and each recorded program in the history list Press the OK button to perform a menu command or to view status information about the selected show 94 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 ie A information and make changes if necessary RECORDER STORAGE 32 hours 30 minutes The Available recording time graph moves in relation to the Maximum TV limit selection Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the or buttons associated with the option of your choice Press the OK button to change the option When finished select Save 99 Recording Defaults Start Menu Settings TV Recorder Recording Defaults Media Center lets you create a list of defaults or conditions that e a aTanIe GEEAUILTS de
51. ire Dy shows you a list of all of your TV cay weg EAT show recordings To create a DVD en PA i Phi vers The Cosby Show Olivia s Feld Trig select the desired recordings from al a aay SHA THA SSSA ico The Cosby Show Its Apparent Lo Every the list With each recording tatecias The Cosby Show Warning A Doubile 11 selected information about the me recording and the DVD displays Tha L A Show For Men Oriy 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 Please read and follow all on screen instructions Note Insert a blank CD DVD disc into the changer or host computer before starting Create CD DVD 122 Start Menu My Changer My Changer My Changer is a Sony feature added to Media Center that is only available My Changer Music 124 with Sony s VGX XL2 Digital Living Copy MUSIC ooooocccococococcocccccnnno 195 System To access My Changer features the VGX XL2A Personal Computer and the VGP XL1B Media Changer Recorder must be connected Archive TV Serles 126 The advanc
52. layed 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 100 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 ones format Data DVD also lets Give your picture disc a title you want you create a DVD slide show When you have finished termine ho OF mi 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 Note Insert a blank CD DVD disc into the changer or host computer before starting Create CD DVD 101 Picture Details Start Menu My Pictures In Media Center it s easy to find out more information about any digital picture in your library METUBE DETAIL Use the arrow keys on your Rotate Prem remote control to move to a ro picture icon button Press the Delete Merxi OK button to select the picture From
53. ms that can enhance your entertainment experience Create CD DVD Burn pictures for slide shows video files and recorded TV Create DVD VAIO added value program to archive recorded TV 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 Manage Discs Media Changer Recorder feature See next page for details Messenger Opens Windows Messenger for instant text messaging Sync to Device Assists in synchronizing media to a portable media device 129 Manage Discs Start Menu My Changer Manage Discs The Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you need to control the portion of your media library stored in the Media Changer The main screen shows a list of all Biew iler hare been deteried m ihe dig media in the changer sorted by changer On puu want to update y bir rape IE ota fake bearra mites ha nad end Mian peh pem is name or type If no metadata is found the volume name displays Ma Manage Discs Tools e Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc data in the library e Sort the changer library by name or type Type allows you to verify the number of discs in the changer for each type of media This is useful when archiving a TV series or creating other DVDs to determine the number of blank discs available Y e Eject discs Remove media from the changer by selecting
54. n digital home entertainment VGX XL2 works just like any other computer EXCEPT IT OFFERS MORE More of the latest technology and excellence you have come to expect from Sony XL2A XL1B e Controls the combined products e 200 disc Media Changer Recorder e Leverages the latest Intel components Burning of content to optical media e Uses the latest Microsoft Windows Storage archiving and playback of XP Media Center operating system your CD DVD library e Offers High Definition connectivity for Easily connects to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i LINK cable Benefits of the VGX XL2 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment and digital content management with the VGX XL2 Digital Living System Playback and manage your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality for library through your home theatre using the living room or den a remote control or wireless keyboard 0 o e Operates using the latest Microsoft View it all on your TV or monitor for the Windows XP operating system optimal entertainment experience MCE augmented with advanced J Packaged Content VAIO functionality Music CD s e Enjoy the content of your media library Movie DVD s through your TV monitor and your e Personal Content home theatre Digital Pictures e Multi disc audio CD ROM copying pe on ora Multi disc DVD burning Mini DV Camcorder Internet
55. nhan ced TV Tr Som 88 m Media Center Start Menu My Videos My Videos Watch your home movies and digital videos stored on your hard disk drive Organize Your Videos 90 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 Play Your Videos 91 More Information View Details 92 Create a DVD CD 93 Organize store and play videos stored Import Edit Video 94 on your hard drive that you have Helpful Hints c cccccccceeeseeeeoee 95 created downloaded from the Internet or recorded from TV Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs 89 Organize Your Videos Start Menu My Videos With Media Center it s easy to store and organize videos that you have created with your digital camera digital 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 To view videos in My Videos first Center looks in copy and organize the files into the My Videos or Shared Video folder From your remote In the My Videos folder you can control press the Mo
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57. o receive a TV signal both analog standard definition using the NTSC TV tuner and digital high definition using the ATSC digital TV tuner in your XL2A computer Important Notes about your TV connection and TV signal e If you are a cable user and do not have a set top box connect the cable from your wall to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer You can watch and or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of the Media Center features e If you are a cable user with a set top box or a satellite user connect the cable from your wall to the set top box and the cable from the set top box to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer You can view TV directly from the set top box or from Media Center e If you connected an ATSC antenna to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer you can receive over the air high definition signals if your antenna is within dis tance of local broadcasts and free of interference 21 e High Definition Note Media Center currently supports free ATSC over the air high definition television signals only for high definition viewing It does not support subscription based digital cable or satellite high definition service If you have high definition service and wish to view high definition programming you should watch that programming through the service s settop box directly connected to your television set not through Media Center The video inputs of XL2 computer system only
58. oen m dnd rr incida sed P i a Enter Your ZIP Code Your ZIP Code is used to determine the correct Guide listings for your area 15 Enter your Zip Code in the box as indicated by the example and select Next to continue Download Provider Information Information about your local TV signal provider is now needed 16 The Setup Wizard will automatically connect to the Internet and download this information Dawn Provider information 39 Download Provider Information Unoa Provider information When the required information about your local TV signal provider has been downloaded a Download complete message appears 17 Select Next to continue Select TV Signal Provider This screen displays a list of local select TY Signal Provider providers in your area 18 Select your provider from the list and then select Next to continue 36 Download TV Program Guide Information Download TY Program Guide Information This screen displays a status bar showing the progress of the TV Program Guide download See Ceri Download TV Program Guide Information Download TW Program Guide Information When all TV Program Guide listings have been downloaded a Download complete message appears 19 Select Next to continue 37 Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength E qital TW Antenna Signal Strength If you previously indicated you installed an over the air digital antenna the Set
59. om 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 scheduled to broadcast later or a recurring program series GUIDE 10 18 AM Open Court Days Fresh To verify your program is being recorded select My TV oo Reel Comedy Recorded TV and then select poe ne BLISS denia Scheduled The Record icon appears next to the program while you are recording Alise Spiders gt The Grim Adver p ira Reel Comedy A o Chaar Wi I Wedding Crasher e Record the program you are watching by pressing REC on the remote control e Record from the Guide by selecting a program then select Record e Record from the Search menu which allows you to define search criteria e Record manually by selecting Add Recording then select Channel and Time The Add Recording button shows when no other recordings are scheduled Note If you have a digital antenna connected to the NTSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer you can record standard definition and high definition programs at the same time However high definition programs recorded through Media Center will be downgraded to a standard definition image 109 Record and Schedule Helpful Hints Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings
60. on Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Important information for Canadian customers Your new Media Changer Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades and Internet services or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Digital Studio VAIO Media VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server VAIO Media Video Server VAIO Zone Click to DVD DVgate Plus Handycam MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo the Memory Stick logo SonicStage PictureGear ImageStation and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation Attention Regarding DualDisc software This product has been engineered to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs DualDisc used with this product may jam in the slots or racks of disc holders or in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Contents Overview ej A E e A bare sasmunenee ae matte R a a 1 Whatis VOX ALZA dada 2 Bene Ote VGA lee oa 3 VGX XL2A Features ccooccccoccccnncnccncnccnnnononnnnn cnn RR RR R
61. ow 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 68 dl Media Center DVD DVD LanguaQl coonconncconccconacinnanonas 70 DVD AUGIO cccseeeseeseeseeeneees 71 Closed Captioning 72 Remote Control Options 73 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 69 DVD Language Start Menu Settings DVD DVD Language When viewing a DVD movie Media Center gives you the option of changing the language for subtitles the audio track and py menus Choose from a list of different languages or select Title Default to play the DVD movie in the original language it was created in DVD LANGUAGE 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 70 DVD Audio Start Menu Settings DVD DVD Audio Imagine yourself fully immersed in rich Dolby Digital surround sound not in a theatre but in Welcome to Audio settings your home Sony InterVideo and your Dolby Digital sources fo
62. ows Update Use the arrow keys on your remote control to from the Start All Programs move the Yes or No option Press the OK button menu to select the option Select Next to continue 43 Join Wireless Network Start Menu Settings Media Center Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media loin Wireless Network Center and the Digital Living System personal computer let you easily connect to an existing wireless local area network Jan a Wireless Network Media Center will guide you through a series of screens that provide step by step instructions for connecting to your network 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 Note For additional information about connecting to your existing home network see Appendix A Wireless Local Area Network in the VGX XL2 User Guide located on the VAIO Documentation screen of VAIO Support Central 44 Run Media Center Setup Again Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again Ifyou run Media Center Setup again you will l i lose all current preferences and settings Do Center you were guided through a series of screens that helped you set up preferences in Media Center so you could control your entertainment experience Yes Mo To go through the En
63. p Configure Your TV or Monitor Settings Display Media Center makes it easy to Display Configuration configure your TV monitor Just delo read the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest Select Watch Video or Next to continue Watch Video A video is provided that contains additional information on setting up your display and improving the quality of your video viewing For additional information on setting up your TV please refer to the VGX XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central Go to Start All Programs VAIO Support Central and select VAIO Documentation 41 Set Up Remote Desktop Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up Remote Desktop Remote Desktop Media Center makes it easy for you to access your Media Center Remote Desktop Wizard personal computer remotely Just a O E follow the on screen information and answer a few questions Media Center does the rest Select Next to Continue 42 Automatic Updates Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Automatic Updates Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your computer secure and Help Protect Your PC running efficiently by iz abel gal automatically downloading and installing critical updates from id Uitonphyi ea Microsoft amp Windows Update You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on a regular basis by selecting Wind
64. pear with a disc next to the movie icon Select the movie with the disc and then select Watch from the MOVIE INFO screen You can also view a movie from the personal computer by placing a disc in the optical drive 85 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 Using your remote control select Play DVD Your movie s O automatically begins to play in full screen mode Play DVD lf you stop your movie using the remote control the following options appear Continues playing from the stopping point Restarts the DVD movie from the beginning Title Menu Returns to the DVD movie s title or beginning menu Select the language preference for the Subtitle Audio track and Menu for the DVD movie Ejects the DVD movie Notes 1 For DVDs you can edit the movie title as it appears in Manage Disks or My DVDs by going to Movie Info and editing as desired 2 You can view your DVD movies in full screen windowed or in a viewport window Select the Windows Resize button to change the viewing screen size 86 Resize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie in a small viewport screen which allows you access to other
65. r sound bring the theatre experience to your living room Media Center and InterVideo helps you set up your speakers and environment to fully create the cinematic experience Note You must have a multi channel sound system to experience this feature Select Configuration to set up your speakers and channel mode and select Environment to choose your listening experience Theatre Normal Late Night 71 Closed Captioning Start Menu Settings DVD Closed Captioning Media Center gives you the option of adding closed captioning to your DVD viewing Close Captioning Enjoy DVD movies with those On when muted 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 72 Remote Control Options Main Menu Settings DVD Remote Control Options When watching your favorite DVD movies you might want to watch only certain parts of the movie or 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 RE
66. r viewing and by selecting Advanced you can choose more restrictive ratings than TV MA for specific types of content Movie DVD Ratings If you turn on movie blocking you can then select the ia code You must be logged on as Administrator z5 maximum allowed movie rating for viewing Change Access Code To change the access code enter and then confirm a new Resets the Parental Control back to the default settings Reset Parental Controls 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 47 Automatic Download Options Start Menu Settings General Automatic Download Options AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS OPTIONS With Media Center and your 55 F Retrieve media information for CDs Internet connection you Can SEO s OWDs and movies from the linternet view media information for your aa i A CDs DVDs and movies Learn Manual download interesting new details about the music and movies you listen to and watch You also have the option to Use the arrow keys on your remote control to download Guide information move to the buttons for each option Press the automatically every time you OK button to select add a check mark or dot or start your computer or you can deselect remove a check mark or dot When choose to download manually finished select Save Media Ch
67. rded a TV program you may want to save the program to a DVD Go to My Changer and then select Archive TV Show and follow the on screen instructions RECORDED Th Sort by Date Sort by Tithe Cho ule Add Recording PROGRAM INFO Play Delete Keep Until Record Serias Other Showings Start My TV Recorded TV Dogs and More Dogs Dogs Orgs breeding and relationship with man Use the arrows on your remote control to move to a menu option or program Press the OK button to make your selection 111 Search for a Program Start Menu My TV Media Center My TV has an easy to use search feature that lets you quickly locate the program you want to watch or record q You can search by Categories Title or Keyword 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 O SN parses co by aing your keyboard Once you locate the program you 2 want to watch or record press the OK button on your remote control Use the arrows on your remote to move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection Use the keypad to enter a Title or keyword Results show on screen automatically 112 Search for a Feature Movie Start My TV Movies When you select the Movies menu option Media Center searches your entire TV Guide listing for movies based on your pri input for what you want to
68. re Info button create new folders or copy in other Add Videos folders to better organize your files or If you are using Delete Create CO DVD Messenger your mouse right Settings click anywhere in My Videos to view this menu Select Add Videos and follow the on screen instructions a My Videos If you are connected to a home network and wish to share your video files with others copy the files to the Shared Video folder Shared video 90 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 an viewport window gives you access to your computer or the Internet outside of Media Center To view a video do the following using your remote control 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 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 91 More Information Start Menu My Videos In Media Center it s easy to find out more information about any digital video in your library lt doesn t matter if yo
69. rtists Pin litt Media Center provides you with Songs several categories in which to sort Genres jench 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 116 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 songs or albums There can be several pieces of Play Add lo Cues 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 Add to Queue and press the OK button
70. s set up of Welcome Media Center again screen by lo the Media Center setup wizard screen select Yes eee net ts Where WO IMG IE 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 45 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 Ifyou restore the Start page default any remeved trom the Start page well page defaults Be eee aes ts corinne Ma 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 46 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 will 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 fo
71. s steps 1 through 11 you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings 1 Start Media Center From the Windows toolbar select Start and then select From the Media Center Start menu select Settings Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen select TV 28 TV Settings menu 3 From the TV Settings menu screen select Set Up TV Signal TV Signal Setup This screen displays a TV Signal Setup message Please read this important message in its entirely 4 Select Yes to continue mp pl vi prior ilhas pi ipi ale s ore th rl ita e Vil er rad RR 0 e ele i py be marte Cu ypu mni da inha Pin 29 Set Up Your TV Signal 5i0nal You are now ready to begin Set Up Your TV Signal configuring your TV signal to work with Media Center 5 Select Next to continue Confirm Your Region On this screen make sure that United States displays as the current region 6 Select Yes use this region to configure TV services and then select Next to continue 30 Automatic TV Signal Setup This screen lets you choose to Sete TV Signal Setup automatically or manually configure your TV signal IMPORTANT STEP 7 Select will manually configure my TV signal and then select Next to continue Select Your TV Signal On this screen you tell the Setup Wizard what type of TV signal you have Also note that if you have a standard TV signal and you h
72. st Check boxes Highlight then press OK to select Adding files to Media Center In order to access your media files to view pictures videos E 5 My Documents recorded TV or listen to music you must place the files in a E 2 My Music folder recognized by Media Center Media Center recognizes E My Pictures ES My vid the following folders located in the My Documents directory i 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 directly to recognized folders e Add additional folders or shared folders for Media Center to recognize by pressing the MORE button and selecting Add Pictures Videos Music Recording from the menu Then follow the on screen instructions Each time you open My Pictures My Videos or My Music a message appears asking if you would like to Oo you want ta add pictures now 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 Don t ack me thit again
73. t Aces Potma Buenas Dias Saved by the B KTLA Morning News Local News DVT T s Europ A PLE NAL iTi L Of Manos en 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 107 Guide Helpful Hints Important 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 108 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 Fr
74. termine the actions Media Center takes with your recorded programs There are also specific defaults or conditions that pertain only to the recording of a TV series RECORDING DEFAULTS 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 56 Guide Start Menu Settings TV Guide The Media Center Guide gives you the control you need to manage your TV Edit Channels cccsssccssssseessenes 98 channels and your TV guide listing Add Missing Channels 59 View a channel listing from your TV Set Up Guide Listings 60 signal provider where you can ada n l remove and even rename channels Additional Guide Information 61 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 If you have installed a digital antenna to the ATSC digital tuner in the XL2 computer you can download TV Guide program information for available digital high definition channels in your local area Digital high definition channels display in the TV Guide in the following format Channel No Station name DT TV Show Example 1041 KNBC DT NBC News 57 Edit Channels Start Menu Settings TV Guide Edit Channels With
75. the Eject button Note Any disc in any drive can also be accessed from Windows Explorer or My Computer 130 Manage Discs Media Types The Types of media that can be stored in the changer include Select this type To do this Audio CD Plays CDs For additional features links directly to Media Center s My Music by selecting the viewport window DVD Plays DVD movies For additional features links directly to Media Center s My DVDs by selecting the viewport window Data CD DVD Places the data disc in the drive To access the disc go to Windows Explorer or to My Computer The changer s drive appears as DVD RAM drive in My Computer Blank CD DVD Records videos pictures recorded TV or music to disc Error Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is unreadable Supported Media Warning CD R CD RW VGX XL2 does not support DualDisc Media DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer Media Redbook Audio CDs Movie DVDs Region 1 U S is default Do not insert unsupported media types into the Media Changer Recorder Inserting a nonstandard sized or shaped disc into a drive that is not designed to accommodate it may damage the drive The 120 mm round discs are the only size and shape that should be used unless otherwise specified by Sony Note For addional information about the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder see the User Guide that was included with your packaging materials 131 Loading Media Changer Make sure the C
76. to the My Music folder on the hard disk drive Once discs are copied they will show as gallery albums in My Music where you can access the files and play the albums as you normally would in Media Center Select aloums discs to copy by selecting them individually or by choosing the Select All button When complete select the Copy Music command The Copy Music Y screen shows only those albums selected for you to review Select Start Copying to begin the copying process As each disc is copied a check mark will appear next to each completed album in the list An X appears next to albums that failed to copy successfully Note This process can be time consuming The time required to copy all discs varies with the number of discs selected and the length of each disc 125 Copy Music Helpful Hints Playing Copied Music Even though you can play your music from My Changer it is recommended that you take advantage of the Copy Music feature which allows you to rip your music CDs to your hard disk where you can take full advantage of the many My Music features in Media Center Multi tasking During Ripping Once the ripping process begins a progress bars appears in the list on the album currently being copied Since the ripping process can be time consuming you can leave the progress screen to do other activities If you leave the progress screen you can return by going back to My Changer and selecting Copy Music 1
77. u 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 lf are already watching a video simply press the MORE button on your remote control 92 Introducing Windows Media Center Edition VIDEO DETAILS Play Does lst M xt Preiritnas 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 Create a DVD CD Start Menu My Videos With Media Center its 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 You can Select Select your disc format Make All Videos or sure you select the Data CD only the ones DVD format Give your video disc a title you want When you have finished y odas 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 yo
78. uide go to Media Center Help 79 Review the following list for a high level overview of the exciting features in Media Experience Media Center Center For in depth information about each feature go to the specific topic in this book or to the Media Center help file 80 My DVDs Online Spotlight c 10 20 AM My Pictures My TV Miy Music Create DVD My Changer View all the DVDs in your media library Select a DVD to view programing information or to watch The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the latest entertainment news and events i My TV My Music Create DVD My Changer More Programs 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 Manage your media library from your remote control including auto ripping and multi disk burning To enhance you entertainment experience links have been included to additional programs for your enjoyment Manage Discs is an important program found in More
79. up Wizard will now test the signal strength 20 Select Next to continue Adjust Digital TV Antenna and Choose Channels AQ LIGE Lhg tal TY Antenna and Choose Channels This screen shows available digital TV channels and their associated signal strength 21 Clear select a check box to remove unwanted channels and then select Next to continue 38 You Are Done When you are satisfied with your digital channel selections and associated signal strengths you are done 22 Select Finish to exit the Setup Wizard 39 Set Up Your Speakers Start Menu Settings Media Center Setup Set Up Your Speakers AA PA Cat 3DPaker 5etup Media Center makes it easy to set up your speakers for your Welcome to Speaker Setup listening pleasure Just read the oe edi 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 you can select the Test button to make sure your speakers are working correctly 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 40 Configure Your TV or Monitor Start Menu Settings Media Center Setu
80. ur selections Note Insert a blank CD DVD disc into the changer or host computer before starting Create CD DVD 93 Import Edit Video Start Menu My Videos Your computer comes equipped with DVgate Plus software which allows you to import and edit videos from an external device or from recorded TV programs created with Media Center s My TV feature You can edit the video and export it into specific folders to play back with My Videos For details on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer refer to the manufacturer s documentation supplied with your camera or see the VGX XL2 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central 94 To access DVgate Plus click Start point to All Programs DVgate Plus and then click DVgate Plus For additional operating editing instructions for DVgate PLus see the DVgate Plus help file For help press the F1 key or click Help on the menu bar or topic screen Resize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie in an 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
81. ystem software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft To access VAIO Support Central do the Update following 1 Using your wireless keyboard with intragrated pointing device click the Windows Start button For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX XL2 Digital Living System go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX XL2 User Guide 2 From the Start menu click All Programs 3 From the All Programs menu click VAIO Support Central 4 Select VAIO Documentation in the left pane Note You must be connected to the Internet to access some of the VAIO Support Central features 12 P Media Center Welcome to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with your VAIO Digital My Videos Living System personal ba Bub tho computer With a full range of je powerful yet easy to use digital entertainment features you can experience TV movies music and photos like never before Vir i etliqght With VAIO and Media Center you can bring all of your entertainment sources TV Recording Music Pictures CD DVD Player Internet together ina 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 13 m M

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