Connecting Multiple Changers
The Sony® VGP-XL1B Changers/Recorders are IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices and can be connected together in a network or daisy-chain configuration to the host computer to increase storage capacity for your media library.
Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders. Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to the host computer. (See below.)
Multiple Changer Limitations
•When daisy-chaining/connecting additional changers, only Sony® VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders are supported.
•All other media (Audio CDs, data CDs/DVDs, blank CDs/DVDs can only be accessed in Media Center from the Changer with the lowest serial number.
DVD-Video discs in all Changers can be viewed and accessed from TV+Movies > DVD Library located on the Media Center Start menu.
Important Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder with the lowest serial number should be connected directly to the host computer. Then connect (daisy-chain) other Changers to it.
Due to these limitations, it is recommended that you place DVD- Video discs in the changer(s) with the higher serial numbers and all other media disc types in the changer with the lowest serial number, if possible.