Sony VGX-XL3 manual Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System

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Refer to Appendix C for setting up digital TV functionality using Microsoft® Media Center.

Connecting to a Standard Antenna (air) System

You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV).” The antenna system in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/ outdoor antenna system.

Option 1

1Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (not included) to your antenna outlet. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional).

2Connect a second TV coaxial cable (not included) from the combiner/ transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of the VGX-XL3 Computer.

Option 2

1Connect both ends of the antenna’s twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on the combiner/transformer.

2Connect the TV coaxial cable (not included) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer.

If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, you may need to re-orient the antenna for better reception.

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Introduction What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Chapter Operating System Software Product SpecificationsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature DescriptionSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Insert the Batteries Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardActivate Wireless Keyboard Communication To activate wireless keyboard communicationsSetting Up the Remote Control Vaio Remote ControlHelp Hints About the Keyboard and Remote Control BatteriesVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front PanelEject button About Your Memory Card Reader Using Memory Cards and Memory Card ReadersSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media To Protect data on Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card To insert Memory CardsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelSharing Memory Cards To remove a CompactFlash mediaHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support ResourcesTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Additional Notes Wireless LAN functionSecurity when using wireless LAN devices SummaryVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 SystemComponent Connectors Y, Pb, Pr Connecting your TVHdmi Connector DVI-D ConnectorAdditional Notes VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionTV Signal Sources Additional TV ConnectionsOption Connecting to standard cable access CatvConnecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Connecting a CableCARDOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Two-channel sound system Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersConfiguring software for your speaker system To change speaker settings, do the followingVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless NetworkWireless Network Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers Turning Power OnSoftware Setup Microsoft Windows operating system setupSoftware Setup Notes Resolution SetupTurning the Power Off State Power Saving FunctionsSummary Appendix a OverviewWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point To create an Ad Hoc network Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeWireless Ad Hoc Connection About network keysVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area NetworksVaio Computer Network Client requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaVaio Media Software System Requirements Server requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the networkAccessing Vaio Media Help Using Vaio MediaTo use Vaio Media To set up an analog device Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix C Advantages of Digital TV with Media CenterDisadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center Using MCE to Set Up Required ComponentsVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Ready to begin Important Information about your TV connection and signalUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Set Up the TV Program Guide Manual TV Signal SetupVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Select Cable, and then select Next to continue VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Library Setup VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Activating a CableCARD Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded ContentWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Can I add a splitter to split the cable? Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix D Hard Disk Drive RecoveryBefore you begin Appendix E Why Use RAID?Higher Data Security Benefits of RAIDAppendix F TroubleshootingComment Power/StartDVD Playback Limitations EventUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Screen/Display PasswordComment Event Restart this device according to the following procedureWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Usage environment Power onOptical Drive Software Limitations Hard DiskSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System