Sony VGX-XL3 manual Frequently Asked Questions, Create CD/DVD Notes

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High definition content recorded through the ATSC digital TV tuner card tends to be encoded in display resolutions much higher than DVD-Video.

When burning high definition content to DVD-Video, the resulting disc is no longer considered to be high definition. Remember, DVD-Video is not, and never was, considered high definition.

If the high definition content was originally encoded with a 16:9 ratio, Media Center will retain that ratio so that the resulting display continues to look correct on widescreen television sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?

The Digital Cable Tuner is a hardware device designed using standards written by the CableLabs nonprofit research and development consortium. Digital Cable Tuner devices receive protected digital cable TV content using authorized CableCARDs provided by cable TV operators.

2How is a Digital Cable Tuner different from other TV tuners?

When a CableCARD™ is present, the Digital Cable Tuner is able to receive premium content that has been protected with conditional access from United States cable operators. The CableCARD that plugs into a Digital Cable Tuner is programmed so that the cable subscriber receives subscription services for which they have paid. This may include premium Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) TV programming.

3I have Digital Cable at Home (for example, Comcast), do I have to use my digital cable with CableCARD to use the VGX-XL3 Digital Cable Tuner?

No. When a CableCARD is not present, the Digital Cable Tuner device will function as a NTSC or an ATSC TV tuner.

4What is the expected behavior for a Digital Cable Tuner when a CableCARD is not present?

When a CableCARD is not present, the Digital Cable Tuner device will function as a NTSC or an ATSC TV tuner. The Digital Cable Tuner device will receive any analog or cable channels that do not require a subscriber fee, but

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Chapter What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Introduction VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Product SpecificationsOperating System Software Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature DescriptionUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemSony Original Software and Other Applications 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 ResourcesDocumentation Safety InformationTo access Vaio Help and Support 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 OverviewTo connect to an access point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeWireless LAN 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 requirementsNetwork requirements Setting Up a Client ComputerTo copy and distribute the installer file To register a client computer Register a client computerStarting Vaio Media Console Preparing Your Multimedia ContentTo prepare your multimedia content To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the networkTo use Vaio Media Using Vaio MediaAccessing Vaio Media Help Summary Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackTo set up an analog device 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 ContentCreate CD/DVD Notes Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? 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 Starting Up MCE Live TV IssuesSound Issues Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System