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  • Page 1 VAIO® MX Computer Getting Started Guide PCV-MXS20...
  • Page 2 Copies of copyrighted information this EULA (SONY SOFTWARE). By using the may only be made for legally permissible SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by purposes. the terms of this EULA. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only in connection with Sony, VAIO, SonicStage, and Giga Pocket are the use of COMPUTER.
  • Page 3 SONY. DESCRIPTION OF COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND All title and copyright in and to the SONY LIMITATIONS SOFTWARE (including but limited to any images, photographs, animation, video, audio, Limitation on Reverse Engineering, music, text and “applets”, incorporated into the Decompilation and Disassembly.
  • Page 4 SONY standard commercial machines, or weapons systems, in which the license for such software. Technical data is failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to provided with limited rights only as provided in death, personal injury, or severe physical or DFARS 252.227-7015 (Nov.1995) or FAR...

  • Page 5: Limitation Of Liability

    Should you have any questions concerning this INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR license or this limited warranty, you may CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR contact SONY by writing to SONY at Sony BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Technical Response Center, 12451 Gateway WARRANTY OR CONDITION, BREACH OF Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33913.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome.............11 About the VAIO MX Computer........11 Locating Controls And Connectors..15 Front Panel Overview..........15 Back Panel Overview ..........18 Remote Control Overview ........20 Additional System Capabilities .........24 Setting Up Your VAIO MX Computer ..29 To Set Up the FM Tuner ...........29 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System ......31 To Set Up Additional Equipment......38...
  • Page 8 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Setting Up Giga Pocket For TV Viewing ..........65 To Set Up TV Viewing ..........65 Giga Video Recorder ..........67 Timer Recording Manager........71 Timer Recording Wizard .......... 74 Video Explorer............76 Playlist Builder ............79 PicoPlayer ..............
  • Page 9 Contents Internet Electronic Program Guide Service ..........101 To Set Up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service ...........102 Setting Up a Timer Recording ........104 Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule..........108 Index ............109...
  • Page 10 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    ❑ Create custom audio Playlists. ❑ ❑ Read and write audio files to and from a Sony MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media with extended storage capacity. Video viewing and recording: Set up and manage one-time, daily, and weekly timer recording schedules.

  • Page 12: Audio Features

    MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant audio players. ❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the music stored on your hard disc drive. Net MD technology that supports the transfer of music data at high ❑...
  • Page 13 VCR device, TV, and high-end game console. Your computer is also equipped with Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that is designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your own personal videos.

  • Page 14: Additional Features

    ✍ 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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Connectors

    Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO® MX computer enables access to the optical drive, MiniDisc drive, Memory Stick®, and PC Card slots. The front panel also provides access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect your compatible peripheral devices.
  • Page 16 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide DVD-RW drive Reads data from DVD or CD media. Writes data to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW media. MiniDisc drive Plays and records music to and from a MiniDisc media. Supports Net MD protocol for secure music transfers. LCD display screen Displays the current operating mode and status of the computer.
  • Page 17 Locating Controls And Connectors DVD-RW eject button Ejects a disc from the DVD-RW drive. MiniDisc media eject button Ejects a MiniDisc media from the MiniDisc drive. Previous/Rewind button Skips to the previous track on the current playback of a DVD, CD or MiniDisc media.

  • Page 18: Back Panel Overview

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The back panel also provides access to Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder ports and jacks. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer.
  • Page 19 Back Panel Overview Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. Monitor port Connection for a standard display. DVI (LCD) Monitor port Connection for an LCD display.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Overview

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Remote Control Overview The functions of the VAIO® MX Computer can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). The remote control can control the functions for the computer, FM Tuner, MiniDisc player, Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket functions, and DVD/CD-ROM player.
  • Page 21 Remote Control Overview Power button Press to turn the computer on or off. DVD button Press to control a DVD player. TV/VIDEO button Press to start or stop Giga Video Recorder. Giga Video Recorder is a feature of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels.
  • Page 22 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Direction (center) button Press in the arrow directions to locate desired content, such as a song or Continued Video Capsule. Press down to select desired content. Next/FF button Press to fast forward to the next selection. Stop button Press to stop playback.
  • Page 23 Remote Control Overview Audio Select button Press to select audio mode. Continued EQ button Press to adjust your equalizer. Angle button See the Media Bar™ DVD Player software online Help file for more information. Subtitle button See the Media Bar DVD Player software online Help file for more information.

  • Page 24: Additional System Capabilities

    Additional System Capabilities To use the Memory Stick media slot Your VAIO® MX computer is designed to support the Sony MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media. A Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped products.
  • Page 25 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot carefully. ✍ Sony Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. First copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive and then playback the file. Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab.
  • Page 26 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To use PC card slot Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card.
  • Page 27 Additional System Capabilities When the message “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears, push the PC card Eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to extend the Eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card. When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot, remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully.
  • Page 28 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Vaio Mx Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO MX Computer This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your FM Tuner and the Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder system. To Set Up the FM Tuner Setting up FM antenna connections The best method of setting up your FM Tuner depends on the access options available in your home.
  • Page 30 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Attach the two wire leads of the FM antenna wire (supplied) to the FM antenna adapter. Connecting the FM antenna wire leads to the FM antenna adapter Wire leads FM antenna adapter (FM antenna wire) Connect the FM coaxial cable (supplied) to the FM antenna adapter (supplied).

  • Page 31: To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System

    To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System Setting up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of cable connection available in your home.
  • Page 32 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Option 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter.
  • Page 33 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect to a standard antenna (air) You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor or outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV).’’...

  • Page 34: Connecting With A Cable Or Satellite Set-Top Box (Stb)

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF jack on the back panel of your computer. ✍ Your VAIO MX Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.
  • Page 35 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect in STB mode (Option 1) Set-top box (STB) TV coaxial cable (optional) VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (optional) Splitter (optional) TV coaxial cable TV coaxial cable (supplied) (optional)
  • Page 36 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Option 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box (STB). Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the Out jack on your STB unit. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of your TV monitor or display.
  • Page 37 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect in STB mode (Option 2) Video cable Audio cable L/R (supplied) (supplied) Video cable adapter (supplied) Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF Video-OUT LINE VHF/UHF MONITOR LINE Audio-OUT (L/R) AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 38: To Set Up Additional Equipment

    Some equipment have both video and S-video connections. Sony supplies a standard video cable and a video cable adapter to enable you to make the correct video cable connections to your computer. To connect to your computer with an S-video cable Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer.
  • Page 39 To Set Up Additional Equipment To connect to your computer with the video cable (supplied) and video cable adapter (supplied) Connect a standard video cable (supplied) to the jack-end of the video cable adapter (supplied). Connect the S-video connector end into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Vcr Or Camcorder

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Connect the single-jack end of the audio cable (supplied) to the Audio-Out jack on the back panel of your computer. Connect the double-jack end of the audio cable to the Audio-In (L/R) on your TV monitor or display. (The Audio-In jacks may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor or display.) Connecting a TV monitor/display...
  • Page 41 To Set Up Additional Equipment Option 1 Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into your VCR or camcorder. Option 2 Connect the video cable (supplied) using the Video cable adapter (supplied) into the video port on the back panel of your computer.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Remote Control

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown in the illustration. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ Under normal use, the AA batteries may last up to six months. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.

  • Page 43: Sonicstage Premium Software

    SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage™ Premium software is a unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive, FM tuner, or DVD-RW drive of your VAIO® MX computer. You can easily record your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices, such as a CD player.
  • Page 44 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide SonicStage Premium software features The software features enable you to: Listen to music from different audio sources, such as FM radio stations, ❑ audio CDs, or an Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service. Import your songs from various audio sources and create your own music ❑...
  • Page 45 SonicStage Premium Software MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media — You can play back songs from ❑ the media, using the Memory Stick slot on your computer. The M drive enables recording (check-out) to MagicGate Memory Stick media. Devices FM Tuner — Your VAIO® MX computer features a built-in FM tuner, ❑...
  • Page 46 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 47: To Use Sonicstage Premium Software

    SonicStage Premium Software To Use SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time, certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files. ✍...
  • Page 48 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide The SonicStage Premium main window appears, enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium software. In the software’s main window, a dialog box appears. You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies. Click Yes. Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window.
  • Page 49 SonicStage Premium Software Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources. IMPORT button Displays the Import window. CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window. Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view. Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium online Help file.
  • Page 50 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device. You can play back or record music using a drag-and-drop or double-clicking operation. Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback panel.

  • Page 51: To Use Playback And Recording Features

    SonicStage Premium Software Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows: Playback Panel — This window enables you to play songs from the ❑ selected audio source. You can control the music by using functions such as repeat, shuffle, fast forward and rewind.
  • Page 52 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Select the song you wish to play. Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song. ✍ You can double-click on a specific song to automatically begin playback. Click (Stop) on the Playback panel to stop playback. Click (Play) during playback to pause the song.
  • Page 53 SonicStage Premium Software Playing songs on your hard disk drive (Playlist) Click (M drive). The Playlist Playback panel appears. Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel. The Playlists on your hard disk drive are displayed. You can find a specific Playlist using the categories function.
  • Page 54 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Recording songs to a MiniDisc (Check-out) When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc, the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive, and then checked out to the MiniDisc. ✍...
  • Page 55 SonicStage Premium Software Playing songs from a MagicGate Memory Stick media Click (MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media) audio source icon. The Memory Stick media Playback panel appears. The Check-in/Check-out window appears if the Memory Stick media is inserted while SonicStage Premium software is running. You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window.
  • Page 56 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Click (Record). The recording session starts. Click (Stop Record) to stop or cancel the recording session. Playing songs from a portable audio device SonicStage™ Premium software is preinstalled in your computer and is designed to be immediately compatible with most portable audio devices.
  • Page 57 SonicStage Premium Software To play songs from an portable audio (external) device or media Click (External device or media). The External device Playback panel appears. The Check-in/Check-out window appears if the external device or media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running. You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window.

  • Page 58: To Use The Visualizer, Equalizer, And Sound Effects

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound Effects Your VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience. You can view synchronized images while listening to music, enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs. Using the Visualizer Click .
  • Page 59 SonicStage Premium Software Select the desired sound mode from the drop-down list. Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound mode is applied to the song. To use custom equalizer settings Click . The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears. Select User1 or User2, and click Edit.

  • Page 60: To Use The Fm Tuner

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the FM Tuner Your VAIO® MX computer is equipped with a built-in FM tuner, enabling you to listen to and record from FM radio stations. Your FM antenna wire or FM coaxial antenna (supplied) must be connected to your computer before you can listen to FM radio stations.
  • Page 61 SonicStage Premium Software Recording from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive. Click . The FM Listening panel appears. Select the desired FM radio station. Set up your audio input and recording settings by clicking REC Setting.

  • Page 62: To Use The Timer Functions

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the Timer Functions You can use the timer functions to schedule one-time, daily, and weekly playback or recording events. SonicStage Premium enables you to select the date, start time, end time, and timer event duration for the available audio sources. ✍...
  • Page 63 SonicStage Premium Software To set up daily or weekly timer events From the Timer Setting window, click New. The Timer Programming Settings window appears. Set the date, time, audio source, and repetition of the timer event. Click OK. The daily or weekly timer event setup is completed. At every scheduled time, SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide When you attempt to change a timer event, the following aspects cannot be altered: The date, time, and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event. ❑ The date, time, and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start ❑...

  • Page 65: Setting Up Giga Pocket For Tv Viewing

    Setting Up Giga Pocket For TV Viewing The main features of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. To Set Up TV Viewing When you start Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV (CATV) programs on your computer.
  • Page 66 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Depending on your cable service access, select Standard CATV, Standard antenna, or set-top box (STB). ❑ Standard CATV (no STB) — For this connection, you must use a coaxial cable directly (without an STB) to your computer. The default setting for this connection option is STD.

  • Page 67: Giga Video Recorder

    Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive. Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature, you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded.
  • Page 68 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Use the TV/Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules. You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Video Recorder to play back a Video Capsule. Playback deck (detail) Giga Video Recorder stores recorded images as Video Capsules. The Video Capsules provide file recording information, which can be viewed through Video Explorer.
  • Page 69 Giga Video Recorder When you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is ❑ connected to your computer, the following images may not record or display: The still images of a paused playback screen. ❑...
  • Page 70 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Accessing the Giga Pocket online Help file For more information about the Giga Video Recorder feature, follow these steps to access the Giga Pocket online Help file: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket, and then click Giga Pocket Help.

  • Page 71: Timer Recording Manager

    Timer Recording Manager Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings. Your computer settings, by default, are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on. Timer recordings are being performed when the Timer Recording Manager icon (Timer Recording Manager) is visible in the Windows task tray.
  • Page 72 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Using the Timer Recording Manager Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, and then select Giga Pocket. Click Timer Recording Manager. The Timer Recording Manager window appears, with two options: ❑ Windows Stand by button — The Windows Stand by button, when selected, puts the Windows operating system into Stand by mode.
  • Page 73 Timer Recording Manager The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording ❑ start time. Under certain circumstances, a daily or weekly timer recording may not be ❑ executed the second and subsequent times. A timer recording may fail if the computer's clock setting is changed right ❑...

  • Page 74: Timer Recording Wizard

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard, you can set, adjust, and cancel the timer recording settings. Timer Recording Wizard dialog box Using the Timer Recording Wizard Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, then select Giga Pocket.
  • Page 75 Timer Recording Wizard Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds (pre-recording) ❑ preparation time prior to beginning each recording session. Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple, back-to-back recording sessions. Giga Pocket software stops the current timer recording, pauses to prepare, and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time.

  • Page 76: Video Explorer

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Video Explorer The Video Explorer application serves as a file manager for your video content. Video Capsules and saved Playlists are managed in Cabinets. Video Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Video Recorder, and to play back a Playlist created using Playlist Builder.
  • Page 77 Video Explorer To use the Video Explorer Toolbar functions From the Video Explorer toolbar, you can: Launch Giga Video Recorder (Giga Video Recorder) to play a selected ❑ Video Capsule or Playlist. Launch Playlist Builder (Playlist Builder). ❑ Launch Timer Recording Wizard (Timer Recording Wizard) to set up ❑...
  • Page 78 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide You can select the option to delete the original Video Capsule from Video Explorer after it is exported to the new file. If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export, remove the check mark from the “Delete Video Capsules after export”...

  • Page 79: Playlist Builder

    Playlist Builder Playlist Builder With Playlist Builder, you can select any cuts (scenes) from a recorded Video Capsule and create edited Playlists. These Playlists can be played back continuously, in any order, using Giga Video Recorder. ✍ Once a Playlist is created, you cannot delete the original Video Capsule. To delete the original Video Capsule, you must delete the Playlist.
  • Page 80 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide The window consists of the following four parts: Clips area — A list of saved clips is displayed in this area. ❑ ❑ Cut name area — This area is used to select various cuts. Playlist area —...

  • Page 81: Picoplayer

    PicoPlayer PicoPlayer PicoPlayer is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket functions. PicoPlayer enables you to play a Video Capsule, watch TV and record programming when you connect to Giga Pocket Server. PicoPlayer also allows you to watch TV on computer systems that do not have TV receptions functions or Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed, if such systems support the PicoPlayer software requirements.
  • Page 82 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Starting PicoPlayer on a network Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket and then click PicoPlayer. PicoPlayer launches and a “Connect to Giga Pocket Server” dialog box appears. Connect to Giga Pocket Server window Enter the name of the computer that has Giga Pocket Server installed.
  • Page 83 PicoPlayer Depending on the specifications of the computer you are using, “Long Play ❑ only” may appear in the PicoPlayer title bar. On such computers, you cannot use High Quality or Standard image quality for viewing. Several PicoPlayer users on a network can simultaneously connect through ❑...

  • Page 84: Clié Converter

    Video Capsules into gMovie format. You are able to change your Giga Pocket™ contents and transfer them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Starting CLIÉ Converter Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs.
  • Page 85 CLIÉ Converter Click on the Cabinet icon containing the desired Video Capsule. The Video Explorer window displays, with the Video Capsules shown in the List area. Drag the Video Capsule from the Video Explorer window and drop it on the right side of the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window. The Video Capsule is automatically converted into a video file.
  • Page 86 Powered by the Palm™ operating system, the CLIÉ is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter online Help file For more information about using the CLIÉ...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting Topics

    This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support. About the VAIO MX Functions The remaining check-out count for my songs is not the same as the actual count.

  • Page 88: About Software Playback And Recording

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide How do I set up my connection to an outdoor FM antenna? If your outdoor FM antenna has a wall outlet access inside your house, you can set up the following connection: Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the FM antenna port located on the back of your computer (upper right side).
  • Page 89 About Software Playback and Recording Can I use the System Restore function in Microsoft ® Windows® XP operating system, if I have SonicStage Premium software installed? Using the System Restore function of the Windows® XP operating system may cause the audio file database of SonicStage Premium to become corrupted and rendered unplayable.

  • Page 90: About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Why can’t I see an image or a correctly displayed image when I am using a VCR? Some images from an externally-connected video player device or a video game console, may not display or are not displayed correctly.

  • Page 91: About Using The Minidisc Drive And Media

    About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media Why did my on-screen display shift or split? Your on-screen display may shift or split in rare instances. If this occurs, switch between the TV/Recording deck and the Playback deck, or try switching the channel.
  • Page 92 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide I cannot record or check out audio files, even though the maximum recording time has not been reached. Small amounts of data from audio files (tracks) may remain “scattered” on a MiniDisc media as you record or erase several times on the same media. The MiniDisc drive recognizes this scattered data as individual tracks.
  • Page 93 About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media Why does skipping occur when I attempt to fast forward or rewind a MiniDisc media during playback. Since fast forwarding and rewinding during playback increase the time for track search, audio tracks may skip. I am unable to check-in my audio files.

  • Page 94: About Recording Cds

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide About Recording CDs There is noise when I try to record an audio CD. There may be another application running during the SonicStage™ Premium software’s recording session. Avoid performing other operations during a recording session. You can also verify the operation of your optical drive, using SonicStage Premium software: Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.

  • Page 95: About The Modem

    Your installed Lucent™ Win Modem does not support the Wake on Ring (WOR) feature of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. For optimal use, Sony recommends that you do not change the preset modem settings. See the Windows Help and Support Center for more details on the WOR feature.
  • Page 96 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary This section contains a list of common terms and definitions for the VAIO® MX computer and Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder system. ATRAC3 Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding 3 (ATRAC3) is an audio compression technology which produces high quality recording and superior compression rates.
  • Page 98 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Expiration date A Video Capsule is stored on the hard disk drive for a preset period of time. When this time has expired, the Video Capsule is automatically deleted. Film roll During Video Capsule playback, a snapshot view of the scenes are captured on a film roll.
  • Page 99 Glossary OpenMG™ technology A copyright protection technology created by Sony. It is used when importing and managing audio contents from music distribution services or CDs. OpenMG prevents unauthorized distribution of audio content through the Internet or other networks. Playlist A collection of cuts that you can select from recorded Video Capsules.
  • Page 100 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Time Machine Provides the ability to begin recording the audio a few Recording seconds before the actual start of the track. Timer recording A preset video recording event. Tuning Mode The mode used when you want to select an FM radio station.

  • Page 101: Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

    Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your local TV listings. You can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service with your Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder for a “one-click” set up of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide...

  • Page 102: To Set Up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

    You must be connected to the Internet, using Microsoft® Internet Explorer, before setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide. ✍ Sony recommends using Microsoft® Internet Explorer as your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. To set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows®...
  • Page 103 To Set Up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by number and name. Click Yes if the channel lineup is correct. Otherwise, click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you locate the correct channel lineup.

  • Page 104: Setting Up A Timer Recording

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Setting Up a Timer Recording Open Internet Explorer and go to the Internet Electronic Program Guide web site. Your online channel guide will appear. Online channel guide main window ✍ The appearance of the online channel guide Web site, its contents, and the accuracy of the TV listings is controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice.
  • Page 105 Setting Up a Timer Recording You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. See the Giga Pocket online Help file for more information. To access the Help file, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket, and then click on Giga Pocket Help.
  • Page 106 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide New Timer Recording - Set stop time and recording mode window From the New Timer Recording - Set details window, you can customize the timer recording schedule. Select how often you want to record the program. New Timer Recording - Set details window Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive, using the Expiration date of Video Capsule drop-down list.
  • Page 107 Setting Up a Timer Recording ✍ To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted. Click Decide to review your setting preferences. The New Timer Recording - Confirm window appears.

  • Page 108: Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule You can easily view the programs you have selected to record, using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. The Timer Recording Manager feature enables you to change or cancel your timer recording at any time. To view your scheduled timer recordings, follow these steps: Double-click on the Timer Recording Manager icon located in the...

  • Page 109: Index

    Index AC Input port 11 Cabinet 89 antenna connection 25 camcorder 32 ATRAC3 compression 89 connecting an audio cable 32 audio cable 32 CATV 89 Audio file formats 37 check-in 89 Audio In jack 11 check-out 89 Audio Out jack 11 CLIÉ...
  • Page 110 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide microphone jack 8 MiniDisc drive 8 Display button 9 MiniDisc eject button 9 DVD-RW Muting button 8 drive 8 next/fast forward button 9 eject button 8 Overview 7 DVD-RW drive 6 PC card slot 8 DVI monitor port 11 Play button 8 Power button 8...
  • Page 111 Index modem troubleshooting 87 Headphone jack 8 Modem line jack 11 High Quality 70 Monitor port 11 HQ 70 Mounting the FM antenna 22 Mouse port 10 i.LINK MP3 90 4-pin port 8 MPEG 90 6-pin port 11 MPEG1 70 interface 6 MPEG2 70 indicator light 8...
  • Page 112 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Sound effect settings 51 Sound Effects 50 Remote Control SP 70 Overview 12 Stand by mode 91 remote control Standard antenna 58 inserting batteries 34 Standard CATV 58 Reverb 51 Standard Play 70 STB 58, 91 S/P DIF OUT/IN optical ports 11 Stereo speaker terminals 11 Safety Tab 91...
  • Page 113 Index VAIO MX computer additional features 6 audio capabilities 4 Audio features 4 Overview 3 video capabilities 5 VCR 32 connecting an audio cable 32 VHF/UHF port 11 video cable 32 video cable adapter 31 Video Capsule 92 Video Explorer 5, 68 Video/S-video In port 11 Video/S-video Out port 11 Visualizer 50...

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