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18Your ZIP Code is used to determine the correct Guide listings for your area.

19Enter your Zip Code in the box as indicated by the example, and then select Next to continue.

20Information about your local TV provider is now needed.

21The setup wizard will automatically connect to the Internet and download this information.

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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 Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature DescriptionGetting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Sony Original Software and Other ApplicationsUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the BatteriesSetting 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 Removing a Memory Card Inserting a Memory CardTo insert Memory Cards To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaSharing Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support ResourcesSafety Information To access Vaio Help and SupportDocumentation Security when using wireless LAN devices Wireless LAN functionSummary Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 SystemHdmi Connector Connecting your TVDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrTV Signal Sources VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionAdditional TV Connections Additional NotesOption 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 Configuring software for your speaker system Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersTo change speaker settings, do the following Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless NetworkWireless Network Software Setup Turning Power OnMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersSoftware Setup Notes Resolution SetupTurning the Power Off State Power Saving FunctionsSummary Appendix a OverviewCommunicate Using Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN Access PointTo connect to an access point Wireless Ad Hoc Connection Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area NetworksVaio Computer Network Vaio Media Software System Requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaServer requirements Client requirementsSetting Up a Client Computer To copy and distribute the installer fileNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computerPreparing Your Multimedia Content To prepare your multimedia contentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the networkUsing 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 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 Setup VGX-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 ContentFrequently Asked Questions What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?Create 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 TroubleshootingDVD Playback Limitations Power/StartEvent CommentUnable 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 DiskMCE Live TV Issues Sound IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System