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The VAIO Media Console™ allows you to:

Check the status of your servers.

Troubleshoot problems.

Start and stop all media servers.

Identify devices registered to the server.

Register folders.

Add password protection.

Enable or disable access by other computers on the network through the Windows® Firewall.

Run the software when the system starts.

To configure client and server access

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then point to All Programs, VAIO Media, Server Administration, and click VAIO Media Console.

The VAIO Media™ Console software window appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions and the online Help of the VAIO Media Console application for information on how to use the software.

To make additional content available to the network

After creating additional playlists, recorded TV programs, or other video content, you can make them available to client computers on your network.

1Create or add new content, such as playlists, recorded TV programs, and still images, to registered folders.

2Close VAIO Media™ software, if it is running.

3Refresh the VAIO Media™ software. Information about the new content is updated when the server software starts again.

Note: When you stop and restart the server, it displays new connections and refreshes the content on the network computers.

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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 Feature Description Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Activate Wireless Keyboard CommunicationTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the BatteriesVaio Remote Control Setting Up the Remote ControlAbout the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries Help HintsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and OutputsEject button Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers About Your Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory CardTo insert Memory Cards To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Panel Sharing Memory CardsTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Support Resources Vaio Help and SupportTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Wireless LAN function Security when using wireless LAN devicesSummary Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Before You BeginConnecting your TV Hdmi ConnectorDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrVHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV Transmission TV Signal SourcesAdditional TV Connections Additional NotesConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionConnecting a CableCARD Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Connecting your Home Theater / Speakers Configuring software for your speaker systemTo change speaker settings, do the following Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wired NetworkWireless Network Turning Power On Software SetupMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersResolution Setup Software Setup NotesTurning the Power Off Power Saving Functions StateSummary Overview Appendix aWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point Communicate Using Ad Hoc Mode Wireless Ad Hoc ConnectionAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Appendix BVaio Computer Network About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Vaio Media Software System RequirementsServer requirements Client requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements Register a client computer To register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To make additional content available to the network To configure client and server accessAccessing 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 Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Appendix CUsing MCE to Set Up Required Components Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media CenterVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Important Information about your TV connection and signal Ready to beginUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Manual TV Signal Setup Set Up the TV Program GuideVGX-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 Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content Activating a CableCARDWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide? Can I add a splitter to split the cable?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix DBefore you begin Why Use RAID? Appendix EBenefits of RAID Higher Data SecurityTroubleshooting Appendix FPower/Start DVD Playback LimitationsEvent CommentUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Password Screen/DisplayRestart this device according to the following procedure Comment EventWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Power on Usage environmentOptical Drive Hard Disk Software LimitationsSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System