Sony VGX-XL3 manual Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content, Activating a CableCARD

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40From the Signal Strength screen, click Finish if you are satisfied with the selected channel signal strength and exit. Click Back to return to the Windows Media Center signal strength meter.

Activating a CableCARD

Installing and activating a CablCARD™ typically requires an on-site visit from a cable technician. Contact your cable service provider to get and install a CableCARD. Once activated, the CableCARD cannot be transferred to another device, such as a TV or set-top box.

When the CableCARD is installed, ensure that your cable service technician understands that the installation is on a Windows Media Center system and provide any requested information. On the Windows Media Center Start screen, select Tasks > Settings, select TV, and then select Set Up TV Signal. Follow the on-screen steps to set up a TV signal with a CableCARD.

When the CableCARD is activated, configure Program Guide listings. On the Windows Media Center Start screen, select Tasks > Settings. Click TV, and then click Guide. Click Set Up Guide Listings and follow the steps on- screen.

Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content

The following procedure provides informtion on how to make a DVD-Video disc from ATSC OTA-recorded high definition TV content using Media Center.

Important: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by law. TV programs and commercial DVDs that have been encrypted (protected) by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any other player other than the one recorded to.

The CD/DVD function has been grouped together with other common tasks in a single, convenient location on the Media Center Start menu called Tasks.

1In Media Center, go to Tasks.

1From Tasks, toggle to burn cd/dvd.

Once you select burn cd/dvd, a series of screens appear instructing you to do the following:

Insert writable media compatible with your CD or DVD recorder.

Select a disc format.

Name the CD/DVD.

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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