Sony VGP-XL1B2 User's Guide
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1. AVON LO Sa VGP XL1B Sony VAIO E Changer Recorder User Guide like no other VAIO VGP XL1B Disclaimers Notes Warnings NOTICE 2006 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written per mission 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 INFORMA TION 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 CONNEC TION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CON TAINED 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 WEB2. Event Duplication of discs when scanning new discs Comment Eject duplicates and reload the discs Event Disc s show up as error in Manage Discs after being identified Comment Disc s may be damaged inserted incorrectly or unreadable Eject and check the condition of the disc s and try again VGP XL1B User Guide Event CD DVD Metadata does not automatically download from the Internet Comment Verify the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet connection is working properly Run Media Center setup again and verify that the correct options were selected e Select Settings General Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup again Select Yes when asked Do you want Media Center to automatically connect to the Internet to get this information Select Yes when asked Do you have an always on Internet connection e Metadata is not available for all DVDs and music CDs e AMG is the provider for metadata downloads same as Microsoft Windows Media Player For CD album art you may need to leave and then reenter the My Changer screen Event Cannot access the features and functionality of My Changer Comment The problem may be caused by not having the proper access rights My Changer functionality requires an Administrator user account and will not function with a limited user account Go to Start Control Panel User Accounts to verify current user accounts and mak
3. which could interrupt the current process running on the changer If you encounter any problems after connecting a new 1394 device you might need to restart the host computer Note The Sony VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder is a Class 1 Laser Product Operating System The operating system for the host computer must be Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later Note All features of the CD DVD Changer Recorder are controlled and accessed through Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Additional software features have been added to Media Center to accommodate the CD DVD Changer Recorder VGP XL1B User Guide 7 The following list contains a high level overview of the features available to you in Media Center For in depth information about each feature refer to the Media Center documentation that came with the host computer or go to the Microsoft Web site Feature Description My DVDs Select and view a DVD from your media library Also view programing information Online The Online Spotlight provides Internet access Spotlight to the latest entertainment news and events My Videos Watch digital videos select from videos you ve previously loaded in a special folder My Pictures Categorize your pictures in folders Then select a folder to view a single picture or a slide show My TV Watch live TV or record your favorite show for later viewing if your system has a TV tuner My
4. works with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to control the Changer Recorder Note The following installation procedure must be initiated from the host computer Important Installation Note Before beginning the software CD installation process go to Windows Update and make sure you have installed the latest critical updates for the host computer You should also visit your computer manufacturer s Web site to ensure that your system supports Update Rollup 2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 We recommend to update any drivers or firmware that your manufacturer has distributed to ensure compatibility The first part of the installation process is a series of checks to see if the host computer contains the operating system software required to properly run the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder During this process if a required system software component is outdated or not found you will be directed to install the missing operating system software before continuing After all required programs are verified or installed you will be presented with a series of basic installations screens Please read each screen carefully then take the appropriate action B To install the Sony Changer Recorder Software CD 1 From the host computer insert the software CD into the optical drive 2 Normally the installation starts automatically If it does not from the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Ru
5. 7 Important Notes Ifyou leave the progress screen during the ripping process it is recommended that you do not do other MCE related activities since it can sometimes interfere with the ripping process Also MCE tasks can experience pauses in Video during ripping scanning and metadata activities e If you intend to run the Copy Music process overnight please make sure that the setting for Automatic Updates is not activated From the Windows taskbar select Start and then Control Panel From the Category view select Security Center and then Automatic Updates From the Automatic Updates screen select the option Notify me but don t automatically download or install them and select OK VGP XL1B User Guide 29 Helpful Hints Playing Copied Music Even though you can play your music from My Changer it is recom mended 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 My Music features in Media Center Multi tasking During Ripping Once the ripping process begins a progress bar appears in the list on the album currently being cop ied Since this process can be time consuming you can leave the screen to do other activities You can return by going back to My Changer and selecting Copy Music Eject Copied Discs Once you have ripped your selected music CDs to your hard disk you might want to remove the co
6. Music Enjoy access to all the music stored on your hard drive Organize locate and play your favorite music files in Media Center More To enhance you entertainment experience Programs links have been included to additional programs for your use and enjoyment Settings Set your personal preferences for your digital entertainment experience Review this section carefully to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience VGP XL1B User Guide Support Resources Documentation The following support documents are packaged with the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder User Guide The user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about the installation and operation of the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder Note In addition to the documentation included with the product online help is available for the added Changer Recorder features in Media Center Select Help on the various screens to access this additional information VGP XL1B Legal and Safety Guide Carefully read the VGP XL1B Safety Information Guide The guide in printed format is contained in the packaging materials Copy Protection Notice Please copy responsibly Whenever using the ripping and burning features of your XL1B please be sure you are not violating copyright law VGP XL1B User Guide 9 Installing VGP XL1B The installation process consists of the following steps Step 1 Review the section titled Before You Begin S
7. SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions VGP XL1B User Guide Certain product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREE MENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or re configurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to
8. Start Control Panel User Accounts to verify current user accounts and to make changes if necessary To access the new My Changer features the host computer and the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder must be connected The advanced features of My Changer let you Play your music discs directly from the Changer Recorder Copy multiple audio CDs from the Changer to your hard drive Auto ripping Create multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series without inter vention if your system has a TV tuner Multi episode TV pro gram archiving to DVD disc requires a NTSC TV tuner Non HD TV tuner Access a Help file unique to the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder My Changer Music My Changer Music is a gallery or list of all albums audio CDs that are stored in the Sony Changer Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center MY MUSIC Sort by Album Sort by Artist List View Copy Music Help Please copy responsibly Whenever using the ripping and burning fea tures of your XL1B please be sure you are not violating copyright law VGP XL1B User Guide 27 28 From this gallery play an album sort the list change how the list is viewed or copy music To play an album and view additional infor mation about an album such as artist title and cover art Select any album to start playback of that CD MY MUSIC Sort by Album Album 1 Sort by Artist Album 2 Gallery View Album 3 Copy Musi
9. and categorize the new discs Click Start to begin the archiving process VGP XL1B User Guide 31 32 For High Definition Users High Definition content cannot be archived from an ATSC HD Tuner Please use the MCE feature Create DVDs when using high definition content to burn create a DVD Please note that when viewing the newly created DVD the content will NOT be high definition Important Notes The Archive TV process can be time consuming The time required varies with the number and length of each episode selected Once 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 How ever you can access other areas outside of Media Center If you intend to run the Copy Music process overnight please make sure that the setting for Automatic Updates is not activated From the Windows taskbar select Start and then Control Panel From the Category view select Security Center and then Automatic Updates From the Automatic Updates screen select the option Notify me but don t automatically download or install them and select OK VGP XL1B User Guide Helpful Hints Before You Archive In order not to have your archiving process inter rupted 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
10. library before viewing in My Changer After new discs are loaded do the following Note You must have a working Internet connection to download metadata content to properly recognize the discs and associate the applicable metadata for each disc 1 Start Media Center 2 From the Start menu select More Programs and then select Manage Discs The Found New Discs message appears on Screen 3 Click Yes to begin scanning the discs to update your media library with new disc information It can take up to 60 seconds to scan each disc Once the discs have been identified and scanned they can be viewed in My Changer Note DVD media can also be identified scanned and categorized by selecting My DVDs from the Media Center Start menu Important Notes If you have multiple user accounts setup on the host computer the metadata for audio CDs will display only for the user account that was logged on at the time the discs were originally scanned For other user accounts to view audio CD metadata they must unload the discs from the changer log on to the new account and then reload and rescan the audio CDs again MyChanger Music Sony Changer Recorder and My Music Media Center are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer separate features My Changer Music does not dis play 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 a
11. longer access my audio CDs data CDs and blank media discs on my previous Changer Comment Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition can only support reading and controlling audio CDs data CD DVD discs and blank media discs from the Changer with the lowest serial num ber The serial number is located on the back of the Changer It is recommended that you connect the changer with the lowest serial number directly to the host computer connect daisy chain the other Changers to it If your current Changer contains audio CDs data CD DVD discs and blank media discs and is not the Changer with the lowest serial number you will need to eject those discs and load them into the Changer with the lowest serial number It is necessary to power off any other changers and to restart Win dows Media Center Edition before ejecting the discs After ejecting all audio CDs and data CD DVD discs you can power on the new Changer s and load the discs into the changer with the lowest serial number Each disc will have to be rescanned and categorized before it can be accessed in Media Center VGP XL1B User Guide Software Issues Event Problems occur during the installation of Update Rollup2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Comment Contact your PC manufacturer for support of Update Rollup2 Event Problems occur with Media Center after installing Update Rollup2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Comme
12. the list on the Manage Discs screen Blank CD DVD Record videos pictures recorded TV or music to blank discs Error Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is unreadable 22 VGP XL1B User Guide Supported Media CD R CD RW DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer media Redbook audio CDs DVD Video movie discs Region 1 U S Canada Region 0 All Unsupported Media All other media types Do not insert mini DVDs odd shaped discs etc Note The VGP XL1B Changer Recorder does not support DualDisc media Media Disc Warnings Do not insert discs backwards into the Changer Recorder When inserting a disc the label goes to the right of the slot Do not insert unsupported media types into the Changer Recorder Inserting a nonstandard sized or shaped disc into the drive may cause damage to the drive The 120 mm round discs are the only size and shape of discs that are currently supported These discs must be between 1 2 and 1 5 mm in thickness Discs that are thicker than 1 5 mm or thinner than 1 2 mm are not supported and any damage caused will not by covered by your Sony warranty applicable service agreements Identifying information metadata may not be available for all DVDs and CDs Do not attempt to move the Changer Recorder if there are discs in the carousel Remove all discs before moving VGP XL1B User Guide 23 24 Loading amp Unloading Discs Loading the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder Be
13. 1B User Guide Event Working with 1394 ports Comment The changer come with two i LINK ports One port is used for connecting to a host computer The other port can be used to connect daisy chain additional changers Note Sony only sup ports connecting four additional changers for a total of five Do not connect a 1394 device on the second port of the changer while the changer is in use Oncea new 1394 device is plugged into a second i LINK port of the VGP XL 1B both the host computer and the second 1394 device are re enumerated by the operating system This could interrupt the current process running on the Changer drive Event The Changer carousel will not spin Comment Reset the power to the Changer Turn the power off and wait approximately 6 seconds then turn the power on The carousel should spin one turn every time the power is reset Event System locks up or freezes after plugging in and or unplugging the Changer Comment Do not unplug or plug in the Changer while the Changer and sys tem are on VGP XL1B User Guide 39 40 Event Changer stops functioning after plugging in another 1394 device into the Changer or host system Comment Do not unplug or plug in a 1394 device while the changer is on and in use Turn off the power to the Changer and shut down the host com puter before plugging in or unplugging a 1394 device Event When adding another Sony Changer Recorder can no
14. L1B User Guide Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder you are now ready to load your disc library You can access and manage that portion of your media library stored in the Changer Recorder from the VAIO feature Manage Discs located on the More Programs main page This new feature was added to Media Center during the installation of the supplied software CD The Manage Discs main screen shows a list of all media in the changer sorted by name or type If no metadata is found the volume name displays Note CD DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to download the information VGP XL1B User Guide 21 Media Disc s Types Once new discs are scanned and identified they appear on the Manage Discs main page showing the title and type of disc 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 Note Only Redbook Audio Cds are supported DVD Video 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 in My Computer Note Data DVDs show up as Data CDs in
15. and identified by Media Center Supported Media Archiving DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer media Required Blank Discs When archiving TV shows My Changer provides an estimate of the number of blank discs needed to record or archive the epi sodes 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 layered VGP XL1B User Guide 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 can not be copied and played back on any player other than the one recorded to Trouble Shooting Please check your media type The VGP XL1B sup ports the following types of discs DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer media Note DualDisc media is not supported Note The quality of some manufacturer s media may cause recording issues if media is not fully compati ble with DVD standards 33 Connecting Multiple Changers The Sony VGP XL1B Changers Recorders are IEEE 1394 FireWire devices and can be connected together in a network or daisy chain configuration to the host computer to increase storage capacity for your media library Note Sony supports up to five VGP XL2B Changer Recorde
16. c Album 4 Help Album 5 Album 6 Album 7 Note My Changer Music 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 Changer Recorder audio CD available in My Music is the current disc in the Changer Recorder s drive Copy Music Copy Music is a feature that lets you copy multiple discs 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 Note Some audio CDs may use copy protection technology that will not allow ripping to the host computer s hard disk drive Select albums discs to copy by selecting them individually or by choosing the Select All button When complete select the Copy Music command The Copy Music screen shows only those albums selected for you to review Select Start Copying to begin the copying process As each disc is copied a check mark will appear next to each completed album in the list An X appears next to albums that failed to copy successfully VGP XL1B User Guide SELECT DISCS Copy Discs Y Disc 1 Select All Disc 2 Clear Selection Y Disc 3 Sort by Album Y Disc 4 Sort by Artist Disc 5 Help Disc 6 Disc
17. corder from Media Center or manually The Media Center Start menu will be modified to include a new menu option titled My Changer Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start Menu may have been moved to More Programs to make room for the My Changer option VGP XL1B User Guide 19 Manage Discs The Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you need to control the portion of your media library stored in the Changer Recorder The main screen shows a list of all media in the changer sorted by name or type If no metadata is found the volume name displays New discs have been detected in the disc changer Do you want to update your disc library now It may take several minutes to load and scan each new disc Yes No Manage Discs Tools Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc data in the library The Manage Discs feature will automatically recognize new media discs loaded into the changer and ask if you want to update the library with the new disc s 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 IM Eject discs Remove media from the changer by selecting the 20 Eject button Note Any disc in the changer s optical drive can also be accessed from Windows Explorer or My Computer VGP X
18. cted series episodes were not recorded using an ATSC High Definition Tuner Event Loss of TV Tuner functions after installing software upgrades Comment Please visit the Windows Update Web site and download all critical and optional updates Also visit your computer manufacturer s support Web site to download and install any available updates for your computer Contact your PC manufacturer for software support if the above steps are not successful VGP XL1B User Guide 45 46 Event Some Audio discs do not display metadata when viewed in the viewport small window Comment This is a known MCE issue Currently there is no work around for this issue Metadata can be viewed in normal screen mode Event Archive TV issues Comment You cannot archive content that is currently being recorded The show will not appear in the Archive TV section After canceling the Archive TV process the progress bar is not updated correctly The percent complete displays but not the X mark Event After Archive TV has completed a confirmation page displays Comment There is an additional 1 minute delay during which Archive TV cleans up its processes Click OK when this process is complete Note You can click OK at any time There will be a delay until the process completes and the program continues This completes the Trouble Shooting section For issues not listed in this section or for additional help go to th
19. e E 28 Important Notes tei does adiac 29 Helpful Hints a r a aa aaaea aa Pea e Aa 30 Archive TV 245 erat edan ae araneta E De dtu e anie etd 31 Important Notes ccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteees 32 Helpful Hints onere ete deeds 33 Connecting Multiple Changers sss 34 Multiple Changer Limitations e 34 H lpf l Hint io ete tt nete 36 Disconnecting Moving the Changer seeeeeee 36 Trouble Shiootirig 5 1 eed HE Ee e ene P Ee oli 37 Media BESIDES 37 Hardware ISSUES sssssssssssssssseeee eene 37 Software ISSUes 5e rete d eee deti ie hed 41 VGP XL1B User Guide SON Y Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder What is the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder The VGP XL1B is a 200 disc CD DVD Changer Recorder which when added to your home computer entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store archive and playback your CD DVD media library VGP XL1B User Guide VGP XL1B Features The Sony VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder and included application software CD provides you with the following features Feature Description Ease of Use Simple i LINK IEEE 1394 connection to the host computer using a 6 pin i LINK cable PC control by keyboard or remote control Automatic download of title jacket cover and other infor
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21. e changes if necessary VGP XL1B User Guide 43 44 Event Cannot rip audio CDs Comment The CD s may be copy protected You can also try to access them directly from Windows Explorer The CDs may not be Redbook Audio CDs The VGP XL1B Changer only supports Redbook Audio CDs Dual Discs SACD DVD audio etc are not supported The CD might be damaged and therefore unreadable There may not be enough HDD space The ripped audio CDs get saved to the location specified in Windows Media Player If necessary change the location to a folder with sufficient space Event Cannot play back audio CDs in My Changer Music Comment CD may be copy protected Enhanced discs may not play back or rip correctly The CD may not be a Redbook Audio CD Event Cannot rip DVDs Comment This function is not supported since DVD movies are copy protected VGP XL1B User Guide Event MCE pauses during CD ripping scanning discs or CD DVD meta data retrieval Comment It is recommended that you do not do other MCE related activities while these tasks are in progress Doing so can sometimes inter fere with the other tasks you are attempting to perform MCE can also experience pauses in video related tasks during rip ping scanning and metadata retrieval activities Event Cannot archive selected TV series episodes Comment The selected series episodes may be copy protected Make sure the sele
22. el n nadine cedere doe d adel 6 Important Changer Recorder Notes seeee 7 Operating System orase o T G 7 Support ReSoUrces 1a bte daga laete eds 9 Documentation 2 ests eoa eene eis 9 User G ld6 121 ise Leine ele en ean nan e 9 VGP XL1B Legal and Safety Guide sssssesss 9 Installing VGP XETB orsali eai irtiri t tede 10 Step 1 Before You Begin eeeeneme eene 10 Step 2 Install the Sony Changer Software CD 11 Important Installation Note ssssee 11 Step 3 Connect the VGP XL1B to the Host Computer 18 VGP XL1B Changer Recorder Software Features 19 Mariage DISCS sistant adie oet ee eed 20 Manage Discs Tools eene nenne 20 Managing Your Media Library se 21 Media Disc s Types siomia A 22 Supported Media sse 23 Unsupported Media sssssseemeem 23 Media Disc Warnings ssse em 23 Loading amp Unloading Discs seemm 24 Loading the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder 24 Scanning New DISCS ciere neniani e EEE eee 25 VGP XL1B User Guide V vi Unloading the Sony Changer Recorder ssus 26 My Changer codices dicente inier re e e S A A da na dta 26 My Changer Music eeeeeen me 27 Copy MUSIC 5 digo RERUM e
23. ete insert the Sony Changer Recorder Software CD into the optical drive and restart the installer Event 3 The installation program has detected all required system programs utilities the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears Sony VAIO Changer Recorder Software InstallShield Wizard Che VGP XL1B User Guide 15 5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and select a new destination folder location The Ready to Install dialog box displays Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation 6 Click Install to continue The Setup Status dialog box displays and shows a progress bar as application program files are copied to your computer Setup Status 16 VGP XL1B User Guide Once all files have been successfully copied to your computer the Installation Complete dialog box displays Sony VAIO Changer Recorder Software InstallShield Wizard 7 Select the option Yes want to restart my computer now and then click Finish to complete the installation setup You are now ready to connect the Sony VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder to the host computer VGP XL1B User Guide 17 Step 3 Connect the VGP XL1B to the Host Computer Note Before you begin make sure that the power has been turned off to the host computer and any peripheral equipment Connecting the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder to the your c
24. fore you load discs into the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder for the first time please do the following Make sure the Changer Recorder is properly connected to the host computer and is turned on Make sure the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet connection is working properly Start Media Center Setup and verify that the correct options were selected during setup From the main menu select Settings General Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again Select Yes when asked Do you want Media Center to automatically connect to the Internet to get this information Select Yes when asked Do you have an always on Internet connection if this is so Once you have completed this procedure continue with loading discs into the Changer Recorder Note When loading discs make sure that the label is facing to the right of the slot To load a single disc Press the Load button once and insert the disc in the open slot of the optical drive located on the front panel To load multiple discs Press the Load button twice and insert each disc in the open slot of the optical drive one at a time The Changer Recorder carousal keeps rotating open slots to the drive until all slots are filled or until no disc is inserted after 15 seconds VGP XL1B User Guide Scanning New Discs When loading discs to the Changer Recorder the discs must be identified scanned and categorized by Media Center to update your media
25. mation from your CDs DVDs Internet connection required Disc Media Centralized storage for a 200 CD DVD disc Storage library Up to 1000 disc capacity with daisy chaining of devices Continuous single action feed for loading unloading discs Optical Drive Internal optical drive allows for burning of content to CDs DVDs Automatic and sequential ripping of CDs to the host computer s hard drive Multi episode TV program archiving to DVD disc NTSC TV tuner required Non HD TV tuner 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and com patible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i LINK connection for information on compatibility operating conditions and proper connection For infor mation on any Sony device having an i LINK connection contact Sony at 1 800 686 7669 2 Please copy responsibly When using the ripping and burning fea tures of your XL1B please be sure you are not violating copyright law VGP XL1B User Guide System Requirements To successfully install and operate the VGP XL1B the host com puter must meet the following minimum system requirements Host computer running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Editio
26. n In the text box type x setup exe where x is the drive letter of your optical drive and click OK VGP XL1B User Guide 11 The Welcome dialog box appears Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for the Sony VAIO Changer Recorder Software ind then Note During the software installation process please carefully read the contents of each screen before continuing 3 Click Next to continue The End User License Agreement dialog box appears License Agreement ad the fallowi END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SONY VAIO CHANGER RECORDER YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE _ SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THE VAIO CHANGER RECORDER USING THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you and Sony Electronics Inc SONY the licensor of the software other than the Excluded Modules included with the Sony VAIO Changer Recorder product and related materials SONY SOFTWARE This EULA covers the SONY SOFTWARE The SONY SOFTWARE includes computer software whether stored on any media or downloaded from a designated site of SONY for SONY SOFTWARE users the associated media any printed materials and any on line or electronic documentation and all updates and upgrades thereto You may use the SONY SOFTWARE solely in conjunction with the VAIO Change
27. n MCE 2005 with Update Rollup 2 e Additional operating system software Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Service Pack 1 LINK FireWire IEEE1394 port 500MB of free hard disk space Update Rollup 2 During the installation of the included Sony Software CD an auto matic check will be made for Windows Update Rollup 2 If found the install process will continue If Update Rollup 2 is not found you will need to visit the Windows Update web site to download this update onto your system For additional information on the Update Rollup 2 features go to http www microsoft com windowsxp mediacenter upgrade rollup2 mspx Product Specifications For complete hardware specifications go to http esupport sony com and select Manuals Specs Warranties 1 MB means one million bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity VGP XL1B User Guide 3 Getting Started Unpack the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder Make sure you have the following items VGP XL1B Changer Power Cord i LINK9 IEEE1394 6 pin cable User Guide Safety Guide Sony Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer recorder at a later time VGP XL1B User Guide Front Panel Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load amp Eject Buttons Feature Description Power Button Turn power on off to changer recorder Optical Drive Slot See online specifications sheet for optical d
28. nnected daisy chained together make sure to connect the Changer with the lowest serial number to the host computer Then store your audio CDs data CD DVD media discs and blank CD DVDs discs in the Changer with the lowest serial number and store your DVD Video discs in any other changer Result In the Media Center features My Changer Music and Manage Discs you will be able to access your music data and blank CDs In the feature My DVDs you will be able to view and access all DVD Video discs in all Changers Disconnecting Moving the Changer Do not attempt to move the Sony Changer Recorder if there are discs inside the changer Make sure all discs have been removed prior to moving VGP XL1B User Guide Trouble Shooting Media Issues Supported Media Types CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R RW DUAL LAYER Redbook Audio CDs Movie DVDs U S is default Unsupported Media Types All other media types Do not insert Blu ray mini DVDs odd shaped discs etc Note DualDisc media is not supported Hardware Issues Event Changer does not function properly after initial installation Comment Make sure the i LINK cable is properly connected to the host computer and the Changer e Make sure your PC is running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Verify that system program Update Rollup 2 is on the host com puter Verify that you have downloaded all critical and optional Win dow
29. nt Contact your PC manufacturer for support of Update Rollup2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Event myFTP exe error message appears during identification of discs Comment myFTP exe is part of the DISCover console The DlSCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the host computer Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer Event Media Center screen minimizes during identification of discs Comment The DlSCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the host computer Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer VGP XL1B User Guide 41 42 Event Task Times The time required to complete tasks can be time consuming Comment Note All times listed below are approximations Scanning Discs From the changer up to 60 seconds From the host computer s optical drive time varies based on the type of drive Switching Discs In the carousel 30 to 60 seconds Copy Music From both the changer up to ten minutes per disc From the host computer time varies based on the type of drive Archive TV Per full DVD disc 90 to 120 minutes Event MCE does not recognize a disc after burning new content to a blank disc New disc does not appear in Manage Discs Comment Eject re load and re scan the disc for it to appear correctly in Man age Discs in Media Center
30. omputer is a simple process requiring only a single cable Using the supplied i LINK9 cable connect the end without the ferrite bead a large node close to one end of the cable to an i LINK9 connector on the host computer and connect the cable end with the ferrite bead to an i LINK connector on the back panel of the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder Turn the power to the host computer on before turning the power on the VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder To verify that the installation was successful do one of the following To verify using Device Manager Click Start from the Window taskbar and then click Control Panel Double click System and select the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog box From the Hardware tab page select Device Manager Check for VGP XL1B under Medium Changers To verify using Media Center Start Media Center From the Start menu select More Programs and then look for the Manage Discs option VGP XL1B User Guide VGP XL1B Changer Recorder Software Features Once you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer Recorder Software CD the following changes occur The More Programs main page will be modified to include a new option called Manage Discs which gives you the tools you need to control the discs stored in the Changer Recorder Load discs to the Changer Recorder and then scan and identify for viewing in Media Center Unload the disc from the Changer Re
31. online service providers may require a fee and credit card information 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 ser vices or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony VAIO the VAIO logo Digital Living System and iLINK are trademarks or reg istered trademarks of Sony Electronics Attention Regarding DualDisc media This product has been engineered to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs DualDisc media used with this product may jam in the slots or racks of disc hold ers or in the disc consoles and should not be used with this product Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trade marks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners VGP XL1B User Guide iii VGP XL1B User Guide Contents Introduction 1 What is the VGP XL1B Changer Recorder sss 1 VGP XL1B Features irtira dia r a a LATEA E a nennen 2 System Requirements sssssssssseeee enne 3 Update Rollup t ett eso tette eee 23 Product Specifications sss 3 Getting Stated ai roe ec tse d qe ie atin leti 4 Front Panel ente terere rei abe a c ede 5 Back Pan
32. pied 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 If an album does not suc cessfully copy eject the disc and check for scratches on the surface of the disc and then try again Warning During the rip ping process do not try to access the changer from My DVDs or Manage Discs VGP XL1B User Guide Archive TV Note This feature should not be used to violate third parties copyrights The Archive TV feature only available on systems with a TV tuner 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 ARCHIVE TV Cancel Television Series Help After selecting a series the Select Episode screen displays a list of all episodes for the series Television Series SELECT EPISODES Selected Series Episode 7 Continue 10 3 Series Episode 1 10 10 Series Episode 2 10 17 Series Episode 3 10 24 Series Episode 4 11 7 Series Episode 5 11 14 Series Episode 6 11 21 Series Episode 7 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 Changer Recorder If necessary load blank media into the Changer Recorder Remember to first go to Manage Discs to scan identify
33. r Recorder product that accompanied the SONY SOFTWARE By installing copying or otherwise using the SONY SOFTWARE you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you In such event you may not use or copy the SONY SOFTWARE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE jt the terms of the lic the t 12 VGP XL1B User Guide 4 Read the license agreement If you agree to the stated terms select the option accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next At this point the install program checks the host computer for the required operating system program utilities and one of the follow ing three events occur Event 1 If Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is not detected on the host computer the following dialog box appears Sony VAIO Changer Recorder Software InstallShield Wizard ecorder Software Installation If this screen appears the Sony Software CD cannot be installed on your computer The operating system on your computer must be updated to Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Click Finish to exit the installation program Once you have updated your operating system begin the Sony Software CD installation again VGP XL1B User Guide 13 Event 2 If the requirements for other system programs utilities are not met the following dialog box appears Sony VAIO Changer Recorder Sof
34. rive information Load Button Button to load media into the changer recorder Eject Button Button to eject or unload media from the changer recorder VGP XL1B User Guide 5 Back Panel iLINK S400 Power Cord x2 Feature Description i LINK S400 x2 Your VGP XL1 CD DVD Changer Recorder is equipped with two 6 pin back panel i LINK9 ports Power Cord Supply electrical power to the device VGP XL1B User Guide Important Changer Recorder Notes There are two i LINK9 ports on the back of the VGP XL1B however you cannot connect this device to two different host computers at the same time The remaining i LINK9 port on the back of the VGP XL1B can be used to combine or daisy chain up to four additional VGP XL1B changers This feature allows you to network up to five changers to the host computer Note Sony supports up to five VGP XL2B Changer Recorders Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained connected to the host computer See Connecting Multiple Changers on page 34 The second i LINK port functions as a normal 1394 port with one exception DO NOT connect disconnect a second 1394 device on the second port of the changer while the device is being used burning ripping or playing back any type of discs Once a new device is plugged into the second i LINK9 port of the VGP XL1B both the changer and the second device are re enumerated by the operating system
35. rs Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained connected to the host computer See below Multiple Changer Limitations When daisy chaining connecting additional changers only Sony VGP XL1B Changer Recorders are supported All other media Audio CDs data CDs DVDs blank CDs DVDs can only be accessed in Media Center from the Changer with the lowest serial number DVD Video discs in all Changers can be viewed and accessed from My DVDs located on the Media Center Start menu Important Note The Sony VGP XL1B Changer Recorder with the lowest serial number should be connected directly to the host computer Then connect daisy chain other Changers to it Due to these limitations it is recommended that you place DVD Video discs in the changer s with the higher serial numbers and all other media disc types in the changer with the lowest serial number if possible VGP XL1B User Guide VGP XL1B User Guide Please see the image below to locate the serial number label on the back of your Sony Changer Recorder The serial number will be in the format A100078HHHI ERIAI y sl L OLEI VAT TIAM TEL Support Website www sony com pcsupport A100002457 Tech Support Phone 1 888 4 SONY PC NUMBER MEDIA CHANGER RECORDER A AC INPUT UL US 120V 60Hz 0 5A LISTED Do not plug or un plug devices while system is powered on 35 36 Helpful Hint Action When more than one Changer is co
36. s Updates to the host computer http www windowsup date com Then restart the installation with the included software CD VGP XL1B User Guide 37 38 Make sure the host computer is running MCE 2005 Start MCE select Settings gt General gt About Media Center gt Soft ware Version Verify the software version is Microsoft Win dows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Verify with the computer s manufacturer that your system sup ports Windows MCE Update Rollup 2 Event The Changer can no longer be accessed in Windows Comment Make sure that the Changer power cord is properly plugged into the back panel of the Changer and properly inserted into an electrical wall outlet Make sure that the 1394 cable is securely inserted to the host computer and the Changer Make sure the Changer is powered on when starting the host computer If possible do not connect other i LINK 1394 devices while your system is running Restart the host computer and try again Note MCE and your computer may not be completely compatible with Suspend and Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as the Sony Changer Recorder It is recommended to avoid letting your system go to Suspend or Hibernate Go to the Power Management settings and do the following Open the Control Panel select Performance and Maintenance and then Power Options Change System Standby and System Hibernates to Never and click OK to save these settings VGP XL
37. tep 2 Install the Changer Software CD on the host computer Step 3 Connect the VGP XL1B to the host computer Step 1 Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP XL1B CD DVD Changer Recorder to the host computer consider the environment in which it will be placed Listed below are some general guidelines Do not set up the VGP XL1B in the following locations in direct sunlight near a magnet or a item that generates a magnetic field areas with high heat such as near a heater areas with excessive heat dust and humidity areas with poor ventilation Please observe the following items to avoid damage Always turn off the power before the Changer Recorder is moved Damage may be caused to the changer if the device is transferred or moved with the power on Donot move the Changer Recorder if there are discs inside the carousel Remove all discs from the changer before moving Donottip or hit this device Even a slight vibration or small impact may cause a disc to come loose or cause damage to the discs or carousel Do not set up where it is not physically secure Do not obstruct the ventilation holes or place heavy objects on top of the device If the host computer and the Changer Recorder are placed in an enclosed cabinet make sure there is sufficient airflow VGP XL1B User Guide Step 2 Install the Sony Changer Software CD The Sony Changer Software CD contains a software program that when installed
38. tware InstallShield Wizard corder Software Installation Take note of the required updates listed on this screen Click Finish close the Sony Software CD installation program and access the Microsoft Windows Update Web site Please follow all on screen instructions to download the necessary Microsoft updates to your computer Note Internet access is required to complete this step The Microsoft Windows Update Web site at www windowsupdate com opens in a minimized state and displays a Windows Update button in the taskbar O Z Microsoft Update Mi Click the Microsoft Update button on the taskbar to maximize Internet Explorer and view the Windows Update screen b From the Windows Update screen click Custom c From the left navigation pane click Software Optional VGP XL1B User Guide d From the list of available optional software updates select the associated check box for each software update you wish to download and install Make sure that Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is selected e Click Review and install updates Note It is recommended that you return to Windows Update and select the Custom button again to make sure that all critical updates have been installed f Once all Software updates have been installed begin the Sony Software CD installation again Note It may be necessary to shutdown and then restart your computer for the updates to take affect When compl
39. vailable in My Music is the cur rent disc in the Changer s drive VGP XL1B User Guide 25 26 Unloading the Sony Changer Recorder Discs should be physically removed from the Changer Recorder slot as they emerge and placed in their appropriate carriers for safe keeping To eject discs using Media Center From the Media Center Start menu go to More Programs and select Manage Discs From the list select the Eject button for each disc you wish to eject To eject discs manually e Press the Eject button on the Changer Recorder one time to eject the last inserted disc or Press the Eject button on the Changer Recorder two times to eject all discs in the changer carousel one disc at a time Remember to remove each disc from the optical drive slot each time a disc is ejected If the disc is not removed after approximately 10 seconds the entire process stops Note This will not eject the disc in the changer drive You must go to Media Center to eject the last disc See steps 1 and 2 above of To eject discs using Media Center My Changer My Changer is a Sony feature added to Media Center when you installed the included software CD The My Changer feature contains three components My Changer Music Copy Music Archive TV Displays only if your system has a TV tuner VGP XL1B User Guide Note My Changer functionality requires an Administrator user account and will not function with a limited user account Go to
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