Sony VGX-XL3 manual MCE Starting Up, MCE Live TV Issues, Sound Issues

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Event:

Some of my shortcuts in the start menu are not visible.

Comment:

At 480i/480p resolution, the Start Menu gets cut off and some of the shortcuts are not visible. You can switch the Start Menu to Classic Start Menu will help alleviate this but not complete resolve the issue. For the best experience, it is recommended to connect the VGX-XL3 to a high definition TV or computer monitor.

MCE Starting Up

Event:

MCE appears to be unresponsive after boot up.

Comment:

Even though MCE is launched, there are still other programs in the background that have not finished loading as well as other MCE processes that need to load as well.

MCE Live TV Issues

Event:

Can the VGX-XL3 computer support High Definition broadcast stations?

Comment:

The VGX-XL3 TV supports HD broadcast stations via over-the-air ATSC content and cable access using a CableCARD™.

Sound Issues

Event:

The sound coming from HDMI™ or S/PDIF does not work.

Comment:

Check the Sound Reality Control Panel.

Right-click the speaker icon in the Notification Area and select 'Playback Device.

Make sure the appropriate boxes (HDMI or S/PDIF) are checked. (Go to Chapter 2: Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System. Step 3: Connecting Your Home Theater/Speakers.

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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 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 SupportTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation 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 aWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo 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 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 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 LimitationsSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System