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VGP-XL1B Sony VAIO
Changer/Recorder User Guide
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for Microsoft Windows Vista
VGP-XL1B User Guide i
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® VAIO VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written per- mission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSL
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Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREE- MENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or re configurations of the computer,
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Contents Introduction 1 What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? ............................. .1 VGP-XL1B Features .................................................................. .2 System Requirements ..................................................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................................................... 3 Getting Started ................................................................................ 4 Front Panel .............................
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My Changer ................................................................................... 25 My Changer Music ............................................................. 27 Copy Music ........................................................................ 28 Important Notes .................................................................. 29 Helpful Hints ....................................................................... 30 Archive TV ...............................................
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R Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? The VGP-XL1B is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your CD/DVD media library. VGP-XL1B User Guide 1
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VGP-XL1B Features The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with the following features: Feature Description ®1 Ease of Use • Simple i.LINK (IEEE 1394) connection to ®1 the host computer using a 6-pin i.LINK cable. • PC control by keyboard or remote control. • Automatic download of title, jacket cover, and other information from your CDs/DVDs (Internet connection required). Disc Media • Centralized storage for a 200 CD/DVD disc Storage lib
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System Requirements To successfully install and operate the VGP-XL1B, the host com- puter must meet the following minimum system requirements: • Host computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate. ® • i.LINK /FireWire (IEEE1394) port 1 • 500MB of free hard disk space Product Specifications For complete hardware specifications, go to: http://esupport.sony.com and select Manuals / Specs / Warranties. 1. MB means one million bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. A
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Getting Started Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items: ® VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord i.LINK (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable ® 2xUser Guide Safety Guide 2xSony Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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Front Panel Feature Description Power Button Turn power on/off to changer/recorder. Optical Drive Slot See online specifications sheet for optical drive information. Load Button Button to load media into the changer/ recorder. Eject Button Button to eject or unload media from the changer/recorder. VGP-XL1B User Guide 5
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Back Panel Feature Description ® Your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/ i.LINK S400 (x2) Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back ® panel) i.LINK ports. Power Cord Supply electrical power to the device. 6 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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Important Changer/Recorder Notes: ® • There are two i.LINK ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B; however, you cannot connect this device to two different host computers at the same time. ® • The remaining i.LINK port on the back of the VGP-XL1B can be used to combine or daisy-chain up to four additional VGP- XL1B changers. This feature allows you to network up to five changers to the host computer. Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders. See “Connecting Multiple Changers” o
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The following list contains a high-level overview of the features available to you in Media Center. For in-depth information about each feature, refer to the Media Center documentation that came ® with the host computer, or go to the Microsoft Web site. Feature Description DVD Library Select and view a DVD from your media library. Also view programing information. Online Media The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the latest entertainment news and events. Pictures + Watch digital
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Support Resources Documentation The following support documents are packaged with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. User Guide: The user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about the installation and operation of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product, online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features in Media Center. Select Help on the various screens to access this additional infor
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Installing VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the following steps. Step 1 Review the section titled Before You Begin. Step 2 Install the Changer Software CD on the host computer. Step 3 Connect the VGP-XL1B to the host computer. Step 1: Before You Begin Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer, consider the environment in which it will be placed. Listed below are some general guidelines. • Do not set up the VGP-XL1B in the following locations: -
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Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD ® The Sony Changer Software CD contains a software program that ® ® when installed, works with Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate to control the Changer/Recorder. Note: The following installation procedure must be initiated from the host computer. Important Installation Note Before beginning the software CD installation process, go to Windows Update and make sure you have installed the latest critical upd
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The Welcome dialog box appears. Note: During the software installation process, please carefully read the contents of each screen before continuing. 3 Click Next to continue. The End User License Agreement dialog box appears. 12 VGP-XL1B User Guide
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4 Read the license agreement. If you agree to the stated terms, select the option I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next. At this point, the install program checks the host computer for the required operating system program/utilities and one of the follow- ing two events should occur: Event 1 ® • If Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate is not detected on the host computer the following dialog box appears. ® If this screen appears, the Sony Software
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Note:This User Guide and Software CD are for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate only. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, please use the alternate installation media and user's guide that comes with your Sony DVD Changer. Event 2 • The installation program has detected all required system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears. 5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and select a
