Sony VGX-XL1 User Manual

Getting to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System

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Power Cord

Coaxial Cable

Remote ControlWireless Keyboard

HDMI™ Cable Optical

WLAN Antenna

S/PDIF Cable

VGP-XL1B Media Changer/RecorderVGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer

Power Button

Power Cord

i.LINK® Cable (6pin-S400)

VGX-XL1A – Front Inputs & Outputs

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SmartMedia

xD-Picture Card

(SM)

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CompactFlash

& Microdrive

Memory Stick

Pro/Duo

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Secure Digital (SD) &

MultiMediaCard

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(MMC)

CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive

USB 2.0

MIcrophone

i.LINK®

(4 pin)

Headphone/

Line-out

Volume

S-Video

Connect

Keyboard/Pointing

Device

Composite

Audio/ Video IN

Keyboard

(4) AA Batteries

(2) AA Batteries

Before installation: Please make sure you have all the items shown above.

Wireless Keyboard

Headphone

Volume

Remote

Internet

MCE

HDMI™ to DVI-D

Adapter

Standby

Infrared Blaster

Keyboard Status

Entertainment Guide

Remote Control

Legal & Safety Guides

Standby

Puts your computer into standby mode

My Media

Links directly to your TV, Music, Pictures, & Videos.

Playback

Play, Record, Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Replay, & Skip for TV, Music, Pictures & Video.

Navigation

Move through Menus

VGX-XL1A – Rear Inputs & Outputs

Line IN

(L/R)

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HDMI

Ethernet

10/100/1000baseT

USB 2.0

Audio/ Video

Optical

S/PDIF IN

S-Video

i.LINK

Optical S/PDIF OUT &

Coaxial S/PDIF OUT

Antenna/Cable

Wireless LAN

Antenna

Line OUT

(L/R)

Power Cord

Component Video OUT

(480i/480p/720p)

Infrared Transmitter

OUT x2

Point Device/

Left Button

Touch Pad

Right Button

Setting Up Keyboard

Insert the Batteries

✔ On the back of the keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover.

✔ Insert four (4) Alkaline AA batteries oriented as shown in the

battery compartment. (Supplied)

✔ Replace the battery compartment cover.

Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication

Before using the keyboard, you must activate communications between the DLS computer and the wireless keyboard w/integrated pointing device. Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard

Communications on back.

2-652-535-01

Media Center

Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu

Channel # and Data Input

Setting Up Remote

Insert the Batteries

✔ On the back of the remote control, remove the battery

compartment cover.

✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries

oriented as shown in the battery compartment. (Supplied)

✔ Replace the battery compartment cover.

Note: When using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the

remote at the VGX-XL1A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor.

VGP-XL1B – Front Controls VGP-XL1B – Inputs/Outputs

Power Button

Note: There are two i.LINK®1 ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B; however, you cannot connect this device to two different computers or a second changer.

The second i.LINK

®1

port functions as a normal 1394 port, with one exception: DO NOT connect 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).

Optical Drive Slot

Load & Eject

Buttons

S400

i.LINK

Note: Once a new device is plugged into the second i.LINK

Power Cord

®1

port of the VGX-XL1B, both the changer and the second device are re-enumerated by the OS, which could interrupt the current process running on the changer drive.

The VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder is a Class 1 Laser Product.

See back

for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System

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Step 1:

Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder

Using the supplied i.LINK® cable

end to an i.LINK connector on the back panel of the DLS computer and the other end to an i.LINK connector on the back panel of the Media Changer/Recorder.

i.LINK® Cable

(6pin-S400)

, connect one

Step 2:

Connecting your TV

If your TV has a HDMI™ connector, use

the supplied HDMI cable and connect one end to your TV and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the DLS computer.

If your TV has a DVI-D connector, use

the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI-D adapter. Insert the adapter in the HDMI connector on the back panel of the

DLS computer. Then using the supplied HDMI cable, connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to your TV.

If your TV has component connectors (Y, Pb, Pr), use a RCA cable (not supplied)

and connect one end to the corresponding components on your TV and on the back panel of the DLS computer.

connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends using the HDMI connector.

Note: The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.

Note: You cannot use HDMI and Component connections at the same time.

Note: If your TV has a HDMI

Loading & Unloading Discs

Step 3:

Connecting your Home Theater / Speakers

If your sound system has two channels,

use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back panel of the DLS computer and the LINE IN audio composite connectors on your speakers.

two channels

S/PDIF cable and connect one end to the S/PDIF Optical OUT connector on the back panel of the DLS computer and connect the other end to the OPTICAL IN connecter on your sound system.

Note: An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a composite connection.

If your sound system has more than

, use the supplied Optical

Step 4:

Connecting to the Internet

cable. Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the DLS computer and the other end to your cable or DSL modem.

Connect WLAN antenna to the system. Launch Marvell Client Utility Application. Select "station" as the operation mode. Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero Conﬁguration service to set up your connection with your preferred Access Point.

Wired Network: Use an RJ-45 connector

Wireless Network:

Step 5:

Turning Power On

Make sure all hardware is connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. (three prong outlets)

✔ Turn on the power to the computer, TV,

and speakers.

Warning:

Changer/Recorder at this time. (See Step 6)

Do not turn on the power to the Media

✔ Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication

Slide the Power button to ON.

From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing

Device button to ON.

From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the DLS computer, press the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds.

Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly.

Step 6:

Software Setup

✔ Microsoft

operating system Setup

The ﬁrst time you start your computer you

will be presented with a series of screens for Windows® XP Setup. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

✔ Sony Registration

Please complete all information to register your Sony product. This makes it easier to keep your products updated and obtain technical support, if necessary.

Note:

Once you complete Windows Setup and

Sony Registration, do the following:

✔ Turn power on to the Media

Changer/Recorder.

✔ Check the picture quality of your TV

or monitor.

Resolution Setup.

If Media Center automatically opens, and you need to adjust your picture quality, minimize Media Center and go to Step 7 Resolution Setup. When complete return to Media Center Setup.

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Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.

✔ Media Center Setup

The ﬁrst time Media Center starts, you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you through Media Center Setup. Please follow all on-screen instructions.

Media Center Wireless Network Note:

If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the VGX-XL1A personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from Settings, go to General > Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows®

If it is not correct, go to Step 7

Step 7:

Resolution Setup

To set the resolution for your TV or Monitor, do the following:

Using the pointing device on your wireless keyboard, right Windows desktop.

From the menu, point to or A new menu option opens. The menu option name depends on what TV or monitor is connected to the computer.

3. Click

screen appears.

From the Directory list, Settings, if necessary.

5. Click

From the side menu, Select the appropriate option for your TV from the list.

7. Click

Continue with Media Center Setup.

click

anywhere on the

click

NVIDIA® Display.

the new menu command. The following

click

nView Display

the Device Settings button.

click

TV Format.

the Apply button.

Loading Media Changer

Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is turned on.

Note:

the label if facing to the right of the slot.

2. To load a single disc

Load button once and insert the disc in the slot.

button twice and insert each disc in the slot one at a time.

When loading discs, make sure that

, press the

To load multiple discs

, press the Load

Scanning New Discs

When loading discs to the Media Changer, the discs must be identiﬁed and scanned by Media Center to update your media library before viewing in My Changer.

Whenever new discs are loaded into the Media Changer, do the following:

1. Start

2. From the Start menu

and then select Manage Discs. The Found New Discs message appears on the screen.

3. update your media library with new disc information. It can take up to 30 seconds to scan each disc. Once the discs have been identiﬁed and scanned, they can be viewed in My Changer.

Note:

scanned by selecting My DVD from the Media Center Start menu.

Media Center.

, select More Programs

Click

Yes to begin scanning the discs to

DVD media can also be identiﬁed and

Eject Button

Load Button

Unloading Media Changer

Note:

Discs should be physically removed from the Media Changer/Recorder slot as they emerge.

To eject discs from Media Center: 1 From the Media Center Start menu

More Programs and

From the list,

for each disc you wish to eject.

To eject discs manually: 1 Press

Changer one time to eject the last inserted disc.

2 Press

Changer two times to eject all discs in the changer slots.

Note:

changer’s drive. You must go to Media Center, then to More Programs and select Manage Discs. Finally, select the Eject button to eject the disc from the changer’s drive.

the Eject button on the Media

This will not eject a disc in the

select

Manage Discs.

the Eject button

, go to

Supported media types include:

CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD+R DL, Double Layer media, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. is default)

Unsupported media types include:

All other media types (Do not insert Blu-ray, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.)

Warning:

Do not insert discs backwards into the Media Changer/Recorder. When inserting a disc, the label faces to the right of the slot.

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 work with either slot loading or tray loading drives.

These discs must be between 1.2 mm 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 be covered under your Sony warranty or applicable extended service agreements.

Identifying information (Metadata) may not be available for all DVDs and CDs.

Do not attempt to move the Media Changer/Recorder if there are discs inside. Remove all discs before moving.

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 Support and Microsoft Update.

Note:

You must be connected to the Internet to access

some of the VAIO Support Central features.

To access VAIO Support Central, do the following:

1. Using your wireless keyboard w/ integrated

pointing device, select Windows Start.

2. From the Start menu, select All Programs.

3. From the All Programs menu, select VAIO

Support Central.

Note:

To access the most updated information available for VGX-XL1 Digital Living System, go to Support Control Central > Documentation and select the VGX-XL1 DLS User Guide.

1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Digital Living System, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.