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will not receive any digital cable or premium content, such as Home Box Office service or pay-per-view.

5I purchased an indoor or outdoor HD antenna, but how do I know which direction to face the antenna to?

Visit the website URL http://www.antennaweb.org to obtain directions on where your digital antenna should point.

There is also an option to bring up your location map that will have a drawing showing the directions and what channels are available in that direction, use a compass and this map to align your antenna for the best signal reception.

6I still have my old antenna on the roof. Can I use it to pick up ATSC channels?

You should be able to; ATSC uses the same frequencies as analog NTSC TV with an antenna. You may need to adjust your roof antenna and refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for map orientation of your local ATSC stations.

7How can I increase my signal strength?

In some cases a signal amplifier can be paired with the antenna to increase signal strength.

8Can I add a splitter to split the cable?

If you need to split the signal, use an HDTV-compliant splitter of at least 5 - 1100Mhz. Make sure that you are not getting a combiner. Though combiners and splitters look very similar, if not identical, a combiner will not properly split the signal.

9Why can't I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide?

You might not be able to receive all channels broadcasted in your area if the antenna does not receive the appropriate range of signal on the MHz scale for digital TV channels, is located near any tall buildings or hills that obstruct the line of sight to the broadcasting antenna, or if you are to far away from the broadcasting signal.

10Where should I check online to see the TV listings besides Windows media Center TV guide?

For free over-the-air Digital TV programming schedules, visit these websites http://www.checkhd.com, or http://www.titantv.com.

This completes the Setting Up Digital TV Appendix. If you still have unanswered questions, go to VAIO® Help and Support and select a support option.

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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