Sony VGX-XL3 User Manual

Getting to Know Your

VGX-XL3 Digital Living System

™

Documentation

Remote

() AA Batteries

Power Cord

HDMI™ Cable

Optical

S/PDIF Cable

WLAN Antenna

HDMI™ to DVI-D

Adapter

Wireless Keyboard

Infrared Blaster

Remote Control

Keyboard

() AA Batteries

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

VGX-XL3 – Front Inputs & Outputs

Power Button

SmartMedia

xD-Picture Card

™

(SM)

™

CompactFlash

& Microdrive

™

Memory Stick

Pro/Duo

media slot

®

™

Secure Digital (SD) &

MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)

Blu-ray Disc™ Drive

USB .

x

i.LINK®

( pin)

MIcrophone

Headphone/

Line-out

S-Video IN

Audio/Video IN

Connect

Keyboard/Pointing

Device

RCA

Wireless Keyboard

Volume

Email

Internet

MCE

Standby Power Switch

Keyboard Status

Point Device/

Left Button

Touch Pad

Right Button

Remote Control

Standby

Puts your computer into standby mode

Playback

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

Media Center

Navigation

Move through Menus

Channel +/­Volume +/-

Recorded TV
Guide
Live TV
DVD Menu

Channel # and Data Input

VGX-XL3 – Rear Inputs & Outputs

RCA

Line IN

(L/R)

RCA

Line OUT

(L/R)

CableCARD

Slot

NTSC, ATSC,

™

and Digital Cable TV
tuners connector

*309776701*

Application

Select / Close

Note: When using the
VAIO® remote control,
remember to point the
remote at the VGX-XL3
personal computer,
not at the TV or monitor.

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.

©2007 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 Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing
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™

HDMI

Ethernet

//baseT

USB .

x

S/PDIF IN

Optical

®

i.LINK

x

Optical S/PDIF OUT &

Coaxial S/PDIF OUT

Wireless LAN

Antenna

Component Video OUT

Infrared Transmitter

OUT x

See back for setup instructions.

Power Cord

Setting up your

VGX-XL Digital Living System

™

Step

HDMI™ Cable (Included)

Connect Your TV

OR

HDMI™ Cable with DVI Adapter

(Included)

Back of VGX-XL3 TV

OR Component

(Not included)

Note:

• If your TV has a HDMI connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends

using the HDMI connector.

• The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.

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

Step

Power Up

Insert

four (4) Alkaline AA
batteries (Supplied) into
bottom of keyboard oriented
as shown in the battery
compartment.

Insert

two (2) Alkaline AA
batteries (Supplied) into back
of remote oriented as shown
in the battery compartment.

Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication

✔

✔

✔

✔

Make sure all hardware

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

Slide the keyboard

From the back of the keyboard, slide the

From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the DLS computer,

press the Connect buttons

Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly.

Power switch to ON

simultaneously and hold a few seconds.

Turn on the power

computer, TV, and speakers.

.

Pointing Device switch to ON

to the

.

Step

2 Channel Audio

Audio Setup

Back of VGX-XL3

1

Multi Channel Audio

This step is optional if you use HDMI cable to connect to your TV.

The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals, but you may
wish to connect directly to your home audio system instead to
enjoy multi-channel audio.

RCA Cable (Not Included)

OR

Audio System

(Not Included)

SPDIF Cable

(Included)

Note:

• An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a

RCA/line OUT connection.

• Not necessary to use the optical or RCA/line OUT audio connections if you use the

HDMI connection and prefer audio to come from your TV set.

Step

Software Setup

✔ Microsoft

The first time you start your computer you will be presented with a series of
screens for Windows® Setup. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

✔ Sony Registration

Please complete all information to register your Sony product. This makes it easier

to keep your products updated and obtain technical support, if necessary.

Note: Once you complete Windows Setup, do the following:

✔ Check the picture quality of your TV or monitor. If it is not correct, go to Step 6

Resolution Setup.

Media Center Wireless Network Note:

If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the VGX-XL3 personal
computer to the network, start Media Center and from Task > Settings, go to: General >

Windows Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

®

Windows® operating system Setup

Step

Signal Setup

Back of VGX-XL3

WLAN Antenna (Included)

Ethernet Cable (Not Included)

CableCARD™

CableCARD

Contact Cable provider for CableCard

Coax Cable (Not Included)

Wireless Network

802.11a/b/g

Wired Network

10/100/1000Base-T

™

OR

(Not Included)

™

Infrared Blaster

(Included)

Cable/Satellite

Set-top Box

(If Applicable)

NTSC/ATSC

Off Air Antenna

Step

Resolution Setup

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

.

Using the pointing device on

your wireless keyboard,

right click

the Windows desktop.

.

From the menu, point to

or

click Personalize

A new menu option opens.

. Click on the Display Settings option.

.

From the resolution slider,
or Monitor and
Yes to approve the change. If you see a blank screen after the selection, wait
~15sec until the old resolution is reset.

following HD resolutions are suggested: p:1176 x 664 or i:1768 x 992

. Click

anywhere on

click

the OK button when done selecting your optimum resolution

.

The screen shown above appears.

choose

Apply. After selection, you will be prompted to

a resolution that looks best for your TV

For High Definition televisions, the

click

Step

Audio Setup

The PC should be setup automatically for the
HDMI/Optical/Coaxial audio outputs. If you
need to setup the analog LINE OUT or make
any changes, do the following:

. Click

the taskbar.

. Click

. Click

. Click

. Choose

Output Device for Optical, Coaxial, and HDMI rear audio outputs.

. Click

. Click

The headphone output will be enabled whenever the headphones are plugged in.

on the Windows Start button on

on Control Panel.

on Hardware and Sound.

on Sound.

either LineOut for the rear analog stereo output, or choose the Digital

Set Default to change the audio output.

OK to continue when completed.

Support Resources:

Click

the Start button in the Windows taskbar, and then

The VAIO Help and Support Center on your VGX-XL3 provides you with a single location for all of your information and support needs.

click

Help and Support.

Click

Manuals and Specifications for accessing your documentation.

You can find more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in your TV or audio system documentation.