Sony VGX-XL3 manual Using an Analog Device for Video Playback, Summary, To set up an analog device

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Using an Analog Device for Video Playback

You can stream video content from an analog device, such as a VCR, using the VAIO Media™ TV server software, and watch video playback on your computer or across the network.

To set up an analog device

1Connect one end of the A/V cable to the Video Out port on your analog device.

2Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the Composite Video In jacks, located on the front or back of your computer equipped with Media Center.

3Begin playback using the analog device.

4On your computer, click Start on the Windows task bar and point to All Programs, VAIO Media, and then click VAIO Media.

5Click TV. One of the following windows appears:

If there are other TV servers that can stream analog input on your network, VAIO Media software displays them on the server list. Click to select the computer equipped with Media Center from the server list.

If your computer is the only TV server on the network that can stream analog input, then playback begins.

If the playback window is empty, click Select Channel. VAIO Media soft- ware assigns a channel to each A/V input jack. You may need to change the channel to view the video.

The Channel list window appears. Click to change the channel.

Summary

This appendix covered VAIO Media software included with your VGX-XL3 computer for wireless or wired LAN installations.

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System? IntroductionChapter Product Specifications Operating System SoftwareVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Feature Description Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaGetting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Sony Original Software and Other ApplicationsUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer To activate wireless keyboard communications Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardActivate Wireless Keyboard Communication 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 To insert Memory Cards Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelSharing Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Support Resources Vaio Help and SupportSafety Information To access Vaio Help and SupportDocumentation Summary Wireless LAN functionSecurity when using wireless LAN devices Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Before You BeginDVI-D Connector Connecting your TVHdmi Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrAdditional TV Connections VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionTV Signal Sources 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 To change speaker settings, do the following Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersConfiguring software for your speaker system Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wired NetworkWireless Network Microsoft Windows operating system setup Turning Power OnSoftware Setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersResolution Setup Software Setup NotesTurning the Power Off Power Saving Functions StateSummary Overview Appendix aCommunicate Using Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN Access PointTo connect to an access point About network keys Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeWireless Ad Hoc Connection To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Appendix BVaio Computer Network Server requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaVaio Media Software System Requirements Client requirementsSetting Up a Client Computer To copy and distribute the installer fileNetwork requirements Register a client computer To register a client computerPreparing Your Multimedia Content To prepare your multimedia contentStarting Vaio Media Console To make additional content available to the network To configure client and server accessUsing Vaio Media Accessing Vaio Media HelpTo use Vaio Media Using an Analog Device for Video Playback To set up an analog deviceSummary 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 CableCARDFrequently Asked Questions What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?Create 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 FEvent Power/StartDVD Playback Limitations 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 LimitationsMCE Live TV Issues Sound IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System