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Sony Vaio VGP-XL1B User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGP-XL1B Sony VAIO ® ® Changer/Recorder User Guide ® for Microsoft Windows Vista ™ VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 2 VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written per- mission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval.
  • Page 3 Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet ser- vices or offers that are available to U.S. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Digital Living System, and iLINK, are trademarks or reg- istered trademarks of Sony Electronics. Attention Regarding DualDisc™ media: This product has been engineered to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs.
  • Page 4 VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety Guide: ... 9 Installing VGP-XL1B ... 10 Step 1: Before You Begin ... 10 Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD ... 11 Important Installation Note ... 11 Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer ... 17 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features ...
  • Page 6 Connecting Multiple Changers ... 34 Multiple Changer Limitations ... 34 Helpful Hint ... 35 Disconnecting/Moving the Changer ... 35 Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ ... 36 Media Issues ... 36 Hardware Issues ... 36 Software Issues ... 40 VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? The VGP-XL1B is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which when added to your home computer/entertainment system will save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and playback your CD/DVD media library.

  • Page 8: Vgp-Xl1B Features

    Disc Media Storage Optical Drive 1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and com- patible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    • 500MB of free hard disk space Product Specifications For complete hardware specifications, go to: http://esupport.sony.com and select Manuals / Specs / Warranties. 1. MB means one million bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    VGP-XL1B Changer Power Cord ® i.LINK (IEEE1394) 6-pin cable 2xUser Guide Safety Guide ® 2xSony Changer Software CD Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the changer/recorder at a later time. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front Panel Feature Power Button Optical Drive Slot Load Button Eject Button VGP-XL1B User Guide Description Turn power on/off to changer/recorder. See online specifications sheet for optical drive information. Button to load media into the changer/ recorder. Button to eject or unload media from the...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Back Panel Feature ® i.LINK S400 (x2) Power Cord Description Your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/ Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back ® panel) i.LINK ports. Supply electrical power to the device. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 13: Important Changer/Recorder Notes

    VGP- XL1B changers. This feature allows you to network up to five changers to the host computer. Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders. See “Connecting Multiple Changers” on page 34. •...
  • Page 14 Changer. Organize, locate, and play your favorite music files in Media Center. Set your personal preferences for your digital entertainment experience. Review this section carefully to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience. ® Web site. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 15: Support Resources

    Carefully read the VGP-XL1B Safety Information Guide. The guide, in printed format, is contained in the packaging materials. Copy Protection Notice Please copy responsibly. Whenever using the ripping and burning features of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 16: Installing Vgp-Xl1B

    Do not obstruct the ventilation holes or place heavy objects on top of the device. • If the host computer and the Changer/Recorder are placed in an enclosed cabinet, make sure there is sufficient airflow. Before You Begin. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install The Sony Changer Software Cd

    After all required programs are verified or installed, you will be presented with a series of basic installations screens. Please read each screen carefully, then take the appropriate action. To install the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD 1 From the host computer, insert the software CD into the optical drive.
  • Page 18 The Welcome dialog box appears. Note: During the software installation process, please carefully read the contents of each screen before continuing. 3 Click Next to continue. The End User License Agreement dialog box appears. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 19 Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate is not detected on the host computer the following dialog box appears. If this screen appears, the Sony installed on your computer. The operating system on your computer must be updated to Microsoft Home Premium or Ultimate. Click program.
  • Page 20 Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate only. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, please use the alternate installation media and user's guide that comes with your Sony DVD Changer. Event 2 • The installation program has detected all required system programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box appears.
  • Page 21 The Ready to Install dialog box displays. 6 Click Install to continue. The Setup Status dialog box displays and shows a progress bar as application program files are copied to your computer. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 22 Installation Complete dialog box displays. 7 Select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now then click Finish to complete the installation setup. ® You are now ready to connect the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the host computer. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 23: Step 3: Connect The Vgp-Xl1B To The Host Computer

    Medium Changer Changer(s) are listed. To verify using Media Center 1 Start Media Center. 2 From the top level menu, look for the VGP-XL1B User Guide ® cable, connect the end without the ® to an i.LINK connector on the back Sound, then click Device Manager.

  • Page 24: Vgp-Xl1B Changer/Recorder Software Features

    VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features Once you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD, the following changes occur: • The DVD Library page will be modified to include a new option called Manage Discs tools you need to control the discs stored in the Changer/ Recorder.

  • Page 25: Manage Discs

    This is useful when archiving a TV series or creating other DVDs to determine the number of blank discs available VGP-XL1B User Guide feature gives you the tools you need to control Manage Discs...

  • Page 26: Managing Your Media Library

    Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to download the information. My Computer. TV+Movies > DVD Library main screen shows a list of all media in the ® feature Manage page. This new VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 27: Media Disc(S) "Types

    “Types” of media that can be stored in the changer include: Select this type... Audio CD DVD-Video Data CD/DVD Blank CD/DVD Error VGP-XL1B User Guide To do this... Plays CDs. For additional features, links directly to Media Center’s by selecting the viewport window. Note: Only Redbook Audio Cds are supported.

  • Page 28: Supported Media

    • Identifying information (metadata), may not be available for all DVDs and CDs. • Do not attempt to move the Changer/Recorder if there are discs in the carousel. Remove all discs before moving. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 29: Loading & Unloading Discs

    15 seconds. VGP-XL1B User Guide button once and insert the disc in the open slot button twice and insert each disc in the open...

  • Page 30: Scanning New Discs

    Changer. After new discs TV+Movies > DVD Changer, DVD, ® (Sony Changer/Recorder) and My Changer Music folders on the hard disk drive. The is the current disc in the Changer’s drive. Library. The and Music Libraries. Music does MCE’s VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 31: Unloading The Sony® Changer/Recorder

    • My Changer Music • Copy Music • Archive TV (Displays only if your system has a TV tuner) VGP-XL1B User Guide ® Changer/Recorder Start menu, go to Manage Discs at the top of the page. Eject...
  • Page 32 1. Please copy responsibly. Whenever using the ripping and burning fea- tures of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law. functionality requires an My Changer features, the host computer and of your favorite TV Series without inter- Administrator user VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 33: My Changer Music

    My Changer Music is a gallery or list of all albums (audio CDs) ® that are stored in the Sony Changer/Recorder and that have been scanned and identified by Media Center. From this gallery, play an album, sort the list, change how the list is viewed, or copy music.

  • Page 34: Copy Music

    (Changer/Recorder) and My Changer Music Music Library is the current disc in the Music Library button. When complete, select the Start Copying Music Library does not display Music Shared where you can Copy to begin VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 35: Important Notes

    Panel. Click on Security, then click on Automatic Updating on or screen, select the option “ whether to install them Control popup box appears, click the VGP-XL1B User Guide Copy Music process overnight, please off“. From the Automatic Updates Download updates but let me choose “...

  • Page 36: Helpful Hints

    Warning: During the rip- ping process, do not try to access the changer from DVD Library, Music Library Music. Music Library. Select successfully copied Manage Discs. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 37: Archive Tv

    Changer/Recorder. If necessary, load blank media into the Changer/Recorder. (Remember to first go to categorize the new discs.) Click process. VGP-XL1B User Guide Archive TV Manage Discs to scan, identify, and Start to begin the archiving...

  • Page 38: Important Notes

    Users: High Definition content cannot be when using high definition content to burn/ Copy Music process overnight, please Click on Security and under Security Center screen, select the option button. Start, and then off. From the Download VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 39: Helpful Hints

    Note: Calculations are based on the assumption that all discs used for archiving are single- layered. VGP-XL1B User Guide Copy Protected Shows You may not be able to archive some TV shows because they may be copy protected. If you select to...

  • Page 40: Connecting Multiple Changers

    (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 •...

  • Page 41: Helpful Hint

    Library, you will be able to view and access all DVD-Video discs in all Changers. Disconnecting/Moving the Changer ® Do not attempt to move the Sony Changer/Recorder if there are discs inside the changer. Make sure all discs have been removed prior to moving.

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting For Microsoft® Windows Vista

    Home Premium, or Ultimate • Verify that you have downloaded all critical and optional Win- dows Updates to the host computer. (http:\\www.windowsup- date.com) Then restart the installation with the included software CD. ® cable is properly connected to the host VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 43 Open the Control Panel, select Power Options > Change when the computer the option “Put the computer to “Never”. Click the VGP-XL1B User Guide Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as System and Maintenance > sleep”, change the setting to Save Changes button.
  • Page 44 • The changer come with two i.LINK connecting to a host computer. The other port can be used to connect/daisy-chain additional changers. Note: Sony only sup- ports connecting four additional changers (for a total of five). • Do not connect a 1394 device on the second port of the changer while the changer is in use.
  • Page 45 Turn off the power to the Changer and shut down the host com- puter before plugging in or unplugging a 1394 device. Event: When adding another Sony access my audio CDs, data CDs, and blank media discs on my previous Changer.

  • Page 46: Software Issues

    Event: Media Center screen minimizes during identification of discs. Comment: • The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication between the changer and the host computer. • Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the changer. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 47 Eject duplicates and reload the discs. Event: Disc(s) show up as “error” in Manage Discs after being identified. Comment: Disc(s) may be damaged, inserted incorrectly, or unreadable. Eject and check the condition of the disc(s) and try again. VGP-XL1B User Guide Manage Discs)
  • Page 48 Start | Control Panel | User Accounts & Family Safety | User Accounts to verify current user accounts and make changes, if necessary. when asked “Do you want Media Center to when asked “Do you have an always on ® Media Player). Administrator user VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 49 CD may be copy protected. • Enhanced discs may not play back or rip correctly. • The CD may not be a Redbook Audio CD. Event: Cannot “rip” DVDs. Comment: This function is not supported since DVD movies are copy protected. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 50 Event: Cannot archive selected TV series episodes. Comment: • The selected series episodes may be copy protected. • Make sure the selected series episodes were not recorded using an ATSC or OCUR High Definition Tuner. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 51 Note: You can click OK at any time. There will be a delay until the process completes and the program continues. This completes the Trouble Shooting section. For issues not listed in this section or for additional help, go to the Sony Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO. VGP-XL1B User Guide ®...
  • Page 52 VAIO ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Digital Living System, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SonicStage, VAIO, and “like.no.other” are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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