Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i | Sony VGX-XL3 guide

Infrared Transmitter OUT (x2)

Controls VCR, Cable or Satellite Set-top box, and other devices in MCE. One infrared transmitter is supplied.

Component Video OUT (480i, 480p,720p,1080i)

Connections for Video Out.

Power Cord

Connection for supplied power cord.

1.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con- tains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depend- ing on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. For information on any Sony device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669.

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Sony VGX-XL3 manual Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i

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 Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature Description Sony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Insert the Batteries Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardActivate Wireless Keyboard Communication To activate wireless keyboard communications Setting Up the Remote Control Vaio Remote Control Help Hints About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel Eject button About Your Memory Card Reader Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers Supported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media To Protect data on Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card To insert Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelSharing Memory Cards To remove a CompactFlash media Hdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support Resources To access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Additional Notes Wireless LAN functionSecurity when using wireless LAN devices Summary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Component Connectors Y, Pb, Pr Connecting your TVHdmi Connector DVI-D Connector Additional Notes VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionTV Signal Sources Additional TV Connections Option Connecting to standard cable access Catv Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Connecting a CableCARD Option VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Two-channel sound system Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersConfiguring software for your speaker system To change speaker settings, do the following VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wireless Network Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers Turning Power OnSoftware Setup Microsoft Windows operating system setup Software Setup Notes Resolution Setup Turning the Power Off State Power Saving Functions Summary Appendix a Overview Wireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point To create an Ad Hoc network Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeWireless Ad Hoc Connection About network keys VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Vaio Computer Network Client requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaVaio Media Software System Requirements Server requirements To copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computer To prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the network Accessing 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 Appendix C Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center Using MCE to Set Up Required Components VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Ready to begin Important Information about your TV connection and signal Using 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 Setup VGX-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 Content What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes 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 Recovery Before you begin Appendix E Why Use RAID? Higher Data Security Benefits of RAID Appendix F Troubleshooting Comment Power/StartDVD Playback Limitations Event Unable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Screen/Display Password Comment Event Restart this device according to the following procedure Wireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Usage environment Power on Optical Drive Software Limitations Hard Disk Sound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System