Sony VGX-XL1 Manuel d'utilisateur

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2What is VGX-XL1?The VGX-XL1 is composed of two products combined to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment.VGX-XL1 works jus

92Standby Mode and Scheduled RecordingsMedia Center will continue to record your scheduled TV shows even if you place the computer in standby or in hi

93Start | My TV | Recorded TVRecorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window, you can sort your programs by

94Start Menu | My TVUse the arrows on your remote to move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection. Use the keypad to enter a T

95Start | My TV | MoviesWhen you select the Movies menu option, Media Center searches your entire TV Guide listing for movies based on your input for

96Start Menu | My MusicNote: You can also use the Windows Media Player to play music and add, delete, categorize, and organize your music files. Howev

97Start | My MusicWith Media Center, it is easy to store and organize music files that you have added from your favorite CD’s or have downloaded from

98Start | My MusicTo listen to your music, use the arrows on the remote control to move to a menu option or music selection such as an album, artist,

99Start | My MusicRemember, the Queue is temporary and will go away if you do any of the following:• Select Play instead of Add to Queue for another s

100Start | My MusicFrom a CD 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and then select My Music. 2 Insert a CD into the CD drive

101Start | My MusicA Playlist is a customized list of songs you can keep to play at a later time or record to CD. Using Playlists, you can group your

3Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. Playbac

102Selecting a VisualizationFrom Media Center, select Settings, and then to Music. Go to Visualizations Options to choose when and how the visualizati

103Start Menu | Create DVDPlease note the following:Create DVDYour DLS computer provides you with various methods of creating your own DVDs. Create DV

104Start Menu | Create DVDOnce you have selected the recording, you can do the following from the menu:The Create DVD main screen shows you a list of

105Start Menu | My ChangerThe advanced features of My Changer let you:• Play your music discs directly from the Media Changer/Recorder.• Copy multiple

106Start Menu | My ChangerMy Changer Music (Media Changer/Recorder) and My Music (Media Center) are distinct areas in your entertainment system and of

107Start Menu | My ChangerSelect albums/discs to copy by selecting them individually, or by choosing the Select All button. When complete, select the

108Playing Copied Music Even though you can play your music from My Changer, it is recommended that you take advantage of the Copy Music feature, whic

109Start Menu | My ChangerAfter you select Start, it is recommended that you do not leave the Archive TV screen once the archiving process has started

110Before You ArchiveIn order not to have your archiving process interrupted, insert the required number of blank DVDs into the changer before you beg

111Start | More ProgramsMore ProgramsFrom More Programs, Sony’s advanced features offers you direct access to various programs that can enhance your e

4The XL1A is equipped with the following additional features:The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home i

112Start Menu | My ChangerManage Discs Tools:• Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc data in the library.• Sort the changer libra

113The “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

114Loading Media Changer Unloading Media Changer 1 Make sure the Media Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the Personal Computer and is turned

115Each of the programs that More Programs offers you access to, contains a Help file to provide you with the assistance you need to complete your des

5The VGP-XL1B is equipped with the following additional features:The VGP-XL1B is a disc media changer and recorder with an impressive ability to store

6VGX-XL1 uses the Mircosoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all of the features and capabilities of other X

7Using the Remote ControlPress a Remote Control button to do the following:Start MY TV, MY MUSIC, MY PICTURES, MY VIDEO in Media Center. Press STANDBY

8Below is a picture of your wireless keyboard and built-in touch pad (mouse) with specialized functions identified.Before using the keyboard, you must

9From inside Media Center:Select this... To do this...Start Media Center and return to Start menu.Close Media Center. Options for close include Media

10You can add media files to recognized folders in the following ways:• Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer.•

11Each time you press a button on the numeric keypad on the remote, you scroll through the characters that are available for that button. Press a numb

iiVGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, WarningsNOTICE© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Al

12To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your wireless keyboard with intragrated pointing device, click the WindowsStart button.

13Welcome to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media CenterWith VAIO and Media Center, you can bring all of your entertainmentsources—TV, Recording,

14Start Menu | SettingsSettingsOnce you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any additional hardware devices, y

15Start Menu | Settings | GeneralGeneralThe General settings are a series of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your co

16Start Menu | Settings | General Use the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add

17Start Menu | Settings | GeneralUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add

18Start Menu | Settings | GeneralUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (add

19Start Menu | Settings | GeneralMedia Center Setup Media Center Setup takes you to the basic level of settings that are required for you to use Media

20Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupSet Up InternetConnectionMedia Center makes it easy to set up your Internet connection. Just read the on-s

21Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupIf you choose Yes to let Media Center configure your TV signal, make sure you read the Prepare for Automat

iiiImportant information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services

22Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupAfter the test, select whether or not you heard sound coming from all your speakers and select Next to con

23Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupConfigure Your TV or Monitor SettingsMedia Center makes it easy to set up your TV or monitor for viewing.

24Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupSet Up Remote DesktopMedia Center makes it easy to set up your Remote Desktop. For each step, read theon-s

25Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup.Automatic UpdatesMedia Center can help you keep your computer secure and running efficiently by automatic

26Start Menu | Settings | Media CenterImportant Note: You must already have a working wireless local area network to use this feature. Selections made

27Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupSelect Next to Continue.Run Media Center Setup AgainThe first time you started Media Center, you were guid

28Start Menu | Settings | Media Center SetupSelecting Yes or No is the only action available for this option. Selecting Yes will automatically restore

29Start Menu | Settings | GeneralParental ControlsMedia Center provides a process by which selected programs can be blocked from viewing. The first ti

30Start Menu | Settings | GeneralMedia Changer/Recorder Note: Make sure you select the Retrieve media information... option for proper functioning of

31Start Menu | Settings | GeneralYou might want to set the Optimization schedule to run when you are certain you will not need to access Media Center.

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32Start Menu | Settings | GeneralUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the About Media Center menu button of your choice. Press the OK

33Start Menu | Settings | GeneralUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Privacy menu button of your choice. Press the OK button to v

34Start | Menu | Settings | TVTVYou can control your TV entertainment experience. Each of these options allow you to set up TV viewing preferences to

35Start Menu | Settings | TVPlease note the following:RecorderRecorder— History... 36— Recorder Storage...

36Start Menu | Settings | TV | RecorderUse the arrows on your remote control to move to the menu options and each recorded program in the history list

37Start Menu | Settings | TV | RecorderUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or (-) buttons associated with the option of your

38Start Menu | Settings | TV | RecorderUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the (+) or (-) buttons associated with the option of your

39Start Menu | Settings | TVGuideGuideThe Media Center Guide gives you the control you need to manage your TV channels and your TV guide listing.View

40Start Menu | Settings | TV | GuideUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the buttons for each option. Press the OK button to select (a

41Start Menu | Settings | TV | GuideUse the arrows on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to make your selection. Use

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42Start Menu | Settings | TV | GuideSet Up Guide ListingsMedia Center makes it easy to set up to download and view your TV Program Guide. Just read th

43Use the arrow key on your remote control to move to a menu option and press the OK button to select the option.To immediately download TV Program Gu

44Start Menu | Settings | TVSet Up TV SignalMedia Center makes it easy to set up your TV Signal for viewing. Just read the on-screen information and a

45Start Menu | Settings | TVAs you answer the questions and progress through the screens, you are required to Identify Your Display Type, identify you

46Start Menu | Settings | TVUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Audio, Captioning, or Caption Display (+) or (-) buttons. Press t

47Start Menu | SettingsOnce you decide how you want to view your pictures, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to mo

48Start Menu | SettingsTo enjoy Visualizations while you are listening to your favorite music, select one or more viewing samples from the Visualizati

49Start Menu | Settings | MusicVisualizationsTo enhance your music enjoyment, Media Center provides eight different visual interpretations of the musi

50Start Menu | Settings | MusicOnce you decide on your visualizations and how they are viewed, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your

51Start Menu | Settings | DVDDVDMedia Center gives you the control to determine how best to create your cinematic experience.Enhance your experience b

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52Start Menu | Settings | DVDUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Subtile, Audio track, or Menu (+) or (-) buttons. Press the OK b

53Start Menu | Settings | DVDSelect Configuration to set up your speakers and channel mode, and select Environment to choose your listening experience

54Start Menu | Settings | DVDUse the arrow keys on your remote control to move to the Captioning or Caption Display (+) or (-) buttons. Press the OK b

55Main Menu | Settings | DVDOnce you decide on your remote control options, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to m

56Start Menu | SettingsOnce you decide your options, select the appropriate buttons. Use the arrows on your remote control to move to the desired opti

57Start Menu | SettingsHelpWindows Media Center is very easy to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional i

58Start Menu | Settings | HelpYou can access Media’s Center’s Help areas by the following methods:Remote Control - Press the More button, select Setti

59Helpful HintsWindows® Updates Remember to check regularly for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software release

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61Start MenuMedia Center FeaturesVAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you experience the new an

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62Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in Media Center. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the

63You can categorize your pictures in as many folders as you wish. Then, select a group to view a single picture or a slide of all pictures in the fol

64Start Menu | My DVDMy DVDsWatching DVD movies in Media Center lets you take control of your movie experience.Sit back and use the remote control to

65Start Menu | My DVDLoading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own personal media library that you can access from Windows Media Center

66 Loading Media Note: It will take about 30 seconds for Media Center to scan each disc. It is recommended to insert each disc into the changer, and t

67Start Menu | My DVDOnce you have loaded your DVD movies into the Media Changer/Recorder, and they have been identified by Media Center, you can view

68Start Menu | My DVDMedia Center offers you the flexibility of using the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to simplify your DVD movie wa

69Helpful HintsResize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie in a small viewport screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Cent

70Start Menu | Online SpotlightOnline SpotlightMedia Center and Online Spotlight provide you direct access to various Internet entertainment sites. Yo

71Start Menu | My VideosMy VideosWatch your home movies and digital videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or you

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72Start Menu | My VideosWith Media Center, it is easy to store and organize videos that you have created with your digital camera, digital recorder, o

73Start Menu | My VideosWith Media Center, it is easy to select and play a video stored anywhere on your hard drive. You can view your videos in full

74 Start Menu | My VideosIn Media Center, it’s easy to find out more information about any digital video in your library. It doesn’t matter if you jus

75Start Menu | My VideosWith Media Center, its easy to copy your digital videos to a CD or DVD for safe keeping or to share with family and friends. S

76Start Menu | My VideosYour computer comes equipped with DVgate Plus™ software, which allows you to import and edit videos from an external device or

77Helpful HintsResize the Viewing Screen You can watch your DVD movie in an viewport screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Cen-ter,

78Start Menu | My PicturesMy PicturesMedia Center makes it easy and fun to look at your digital photos. From My Photos you can:• View your pictures in

79Start Menu | My PicturesUsing My Pictures in Media Center, it is easy to store and organize pictures that you have created with your digital camera

80Start Menu | My PicturesPress OK to open a folder and view thumbnails of your pictures. Move to the picture you want to view and press OK again. Pre

81Start Menu | My PicturesPicture Details: Edit Your PicturesIt’s easy to edit your pictures directly in Media Center’s My Pictures. Use the arrow key

1Welcome to the VGX-XL1: Sony’s Digital Living System™VAIO® PC VGX-XL1WelcomeThe VGX-XL1 is both a powerful computer and a state of the art home enter

82Start Menu | My PicturesPress the OK button to select your option. For more information, see Helpful Hints.Instead of viewing your digital pictures

83Start Menu | My PicturesWith Media Center, its easy to copy your digital pictures to a CD or DVD for safe keeping or to share with family and friend

84Start Menu | My PicturesIn Media Center, it’s easy to find out more information about any digital picture in your library. Use the arrow keys on you

85Helpful HintsPicture Zooming and PanningSelect a picture from My Pictures.Press OK once to magnify 150%. Press OK again to magnify 225%.Now you can

86Start Menu | My TVMy TVWatching your favorite TV program or movie in Media Center puts you in complete control of your viewing experience.What do yo

87Live TV Watch your favorite TV show or movie LIVE. Use the Media Center buffer feature to pause, rewind, fast forward, or continue viewing your live

88Start | My TVNote: You can watch TV in full screen, windowed, or in an viewport window.Watch live TV or record your favorite shows to view later. Us

89Start Menu | My TVYou can view the Guide listings at any time by pressing the Guide button on your remote control. Use the arrows to move to a show

90Important InformationGuide data may not be available in all countries or regions. Please consult your local TV signal provider.Make sure you are con

91Main Menu | My TV• Record the program you are watching by pressing REC on the remote control.• Record from the Guide by selecting a program, then se