Sony VAIO VGX-XL1 Setup Manual page 2

Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
Step 1: Step 2:
Connecting the DLS Computer Connecting your TV
and Media Changer/Recorder
If your TV has a HDMI
the supplied HDMI cable and connect one
Using the supplied i.LINK ® cable, connect one
end to your TV and the other end to the
end to an i.LINK connector on the back panel
HDMI connector on the back panel of the
of the DLS computer and the other end to
an i.LINK connector on the back panel of the DLS computer.
Media Changer/Recorder.
If your TV has a DVI-D
the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI to
DVI-D adapter. Insert the adapter in the
HDMI connector on the back panel of the
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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,
and connect one end to the corresponding
components on your TV and on the back
panel of the DLS computer.
i.LINK Cable
®
(6pin-S400)
Note: The HDMI cable carries both video and
audio signals.
Note: You cannot use HDMI and Component
connections at the same time.
Loading & Unloading Discs
Loading Media Changer Scanning New Discs
1. Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is When loading discs to the Media Changer, the
properly connected to the VGX-XL1A discs must be identified and scanned by Media
Personal Computer and is turned on. Center to update your media library before
viewing in My Changer.
Note: When loading discs, make sure that
the label if facing to the right of the slot. Whenever new discs are loaded into the Media
Changer, do the following:
2. To load a single disc, press the
Load button once and insert the disc 1. Start
in the slot.
2. From the Start
or and then select Manage Discs. The Found
New Discs message appears on the screen.
To load multiple discs, press the Load
button twice and insert each disc in the 3. Click
slot one at a time. 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: DVD media can also be identified and
scanned by selecting My DVD from the
Media Center Start menu.
Eject Button
Load Button
Step 3:
Connecting your
Home Theater / Speakers
™ connector, use
If your sound system has two channels,
connector, use
use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back panel
of the DLS computer and the LINE IN audio
composite connectors on your speakers.
Pr), use a RCA cable (not supplied)
If your sound system has more than
two channels, use the supplied Optical
S/PDIF cable and connect one end to the
S/PDIF Optical OUT connector on the back
panel of the DLS computer and connect
the other end to the OPTICAL IN connecter
Note: If your TV has a HDMI
on your sound system.
connector and a DVI-D
connector, Sony recommends
using the HDMI connector.
Note: An optical/coaxial connection will provide a
higher quality output than a composite connection.
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
More Programs and
Media Center. 2 From the list, select
for each disc you wish to eject.
menu, select More Programs
To eject discs manually:
1 Press the Eject button on the Media
Changer one time to eject the last
Yes to begin scanning the discs to
inserted disc.
or
2 Press the Eject button on the Media
Changer two times to eject all discs in the
changer slots.
Note: This will not eject a disc in the
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.
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Step 4:
Connecting to the Internet
Wired Network: Use an RJ-45 connector
cable. Connect one end to the Ethernet
connector on the DLS computer and the
other end to your cable or DSL modem.
Wireless Network:
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.
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: Do not turn on the power to the Media
Changer/Recorder at this time. (See Step 6)
✔ Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication
1. Slide the Power button to ON.
2. From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing
Device button to ON.
3. From the back of the keyboard, and the front
panel of the DLS computer, press the Connect
buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds.
4. Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning
properly.
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,
menu, go to
mini-DVDs, odd-shaped discs, etc.)
select Manage Discs.
Warning:
the Eject button
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.
Step 6: Step 7:
Software Setup Resolution Setup
To set the resolution for your TV or Monitor,
✔ Microsoft ® Windows ®
do the following:
operating system Setup
1. Using the pointing device on your wireless
The first time you start your computer you
keyboard, right
will be presented with a series of screens for
Windows desktop.
Windows XP Setup. Please follow the
®
2. From the menu, point to or
on-screen instructions.
A new menu option opens. The menu option
Sony Registration
✔
name depends on what TV or monitor is
Please complete all information to register your
connected to the computer.
Sony product. This makes it easier to keep your
3. Click the new menu command. The following
products updated and obtain technical support,
if necessary. screen appears.
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. If it is not correct, go to Step 7
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.
4. From the Directory list,
✔ Make sure your Internet connection is
Settings, if necessary.
working properly.
5. Click the Device Settings button.
✔ Media Center Setup
6. From the side menu,
The first time Media Center starts, you will be
Select the appropriate option for your
presented with a series of screens that will
TV from the list.
guide you through Media Center Setup. Please
follow all on-screen instructions.
7. Click the Apply button.
Media Center Wireless Network Note:
8. Continue with Media Center Setup.
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.
VAIO Support Central
®
Provides you with a single location for all of your
To access VAIO Support Central,
support needs and allows you to easily access do the following:
valuable support and technical information from
1. Using your wireless keyboard w/ integrated
Sony ® and Microsoft ® .
pointing device, select Windows Start.
Keep your VAIO ® computer's system software and
2. From the Start menu, select All Programs.
operating system updated using VAIO Web Support
3. From the All Programs menu, select VAIO
and Microsoft Update.
Support Central.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access
Note: To access the most updated information
some of the VAIO Support Central features.
available for VGX-XL1 Digital Living System, go
to Support Control Central > Documentation and
select the VGX-XL1 DLS User Guide.
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