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Sony PCV-MXS10 - Vaio Desktop Computer Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® MX Computer PCV-MXS10...
  • Page 3 Copies of copyrighted information this EULA (SONY SOFTWARE). By using the may only be made for legally permissible SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by purposes. the terms of this EULA. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only in connection with Sony, VAIO, SonicStage, and Giga Pocket are the use of the COMPUTER.
  • Page 4 Pico Player license. Backup Copy. COPYRIGHT You may make one backup copy of SONY All title and copyright in and to the SONY SOFTWARE solely for archival purposes. SOFTWARE (including but limited to any images, photographs, animation, video, audio,...
  • Page 5 ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE Sony Electronics Inc., One Sony Drive, Park OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF Ridge, New Jersey 07656. (II) All SONY ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, technical data and computer software is RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
  • Page 6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the other parts will remain valid. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY Should you have any questions concerning this INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR license agreement or this limited warranty, you...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome..............9 About the VAIO MX Computer ............9 Locating Controls and Connectors ....13 Front Panel Overview..............13 Back Panel Overview ..............16 Remote Control Overview............18 Setting Up Your VAIO MX Computer ....21 To Set Up the FM Tuner............... 21 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System ..........
  • Page 8 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Timer Recording Wizard ...............66 Video Explorer................68 Playlist Builder ................71 PicoPlayer ..................73 CLIÉ Converter ................76 Simple DVD Maker............... 79 Troubleshooting Topics........81 About the VAIO MX Functions............81 About Software Playback and Recording ........82 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder .......

  • Page 9: Welcome

    Listen and record FM radio broadcasting stations with the built-in FM tuner. ❑ Create custom audio Playlists. ❑ Read and write audio files to and from a Sony MagicGate™ Memory Stick ® media with extended storage capacity. Video viewing and recording: ❑...

  • Page 10: Audio Features

    MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant audio players. ❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the music stored on your hard disc drive. ❑ Net MD technology that supports the transfer of music data at high speeds from your computer to a MiniDisc device or media, while protecting copyrighted material.
  • Page 11 VCR device, TV, and high-end game console. Your computer is also equipped with Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that is designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your own personal videos.

  • Page 12: Additional Features

    ✍ 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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 13: Locating Controls And Connectors

    ✍ 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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 14 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Front panel MUTING DISPLAY FUNCTION V OL PC CARD MEMORY STICK PHONE i.LINK S400 DVD-RW drive Reads data from DVD or CD media. Writes data to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW media. MiniDisc drive Plays and records music to and from the MiniDisc media.
  • Page 15 Front Panel Overview Muting button Mutes the current sound output. Power button and indicator light Turns the computer on and off. The indicator light is blue when the computer is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. PC Card slot A PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed using this slot, to increase the functions of your system.

  • Page 16: Back Panel Overview

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The back panel also provides access to Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer.

  • Page 17: Ethernet Port

    Back Panel Overview Ethernet port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Overview

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Remote Control Overview The functions of the VAIO® MX Computer can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). The remote control can control the functions for the computer, FM Tuner, MiniDisc player, Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket functions, and DVD/CD-ROM player.

  • Page 19: Power Button

    Remote Control Overview Power button Press to turn on the computer. DVD button Press to control a DVD player. TV/VIDEO button Press to start or stop Giga Video Recorder. Giga Video Recorder is a feature of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels.
  • Page 20 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Stop button (Cont.) Press to stop playback. Volume buttons Press to raise or lower the volume. Muting button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. Channel buttons Press to browse available channels. Display button Press to display information.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Vaio Mx Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO MX Computer This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your FM Tuner and the Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder system. To Set Up the FM Tuner Setting up FM Antenna connections The best method of setting up your FM Tuner depends on the access options available in your home.
  • Page 22 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Attach the two wire leads of the FM antenna wire (supplied) to the FM antenna adapter. Connecting the FM antenna wire leads to the FM antenna adapter Wire leads FM antenna adapter (FM antenna wire) Connect the FM coaxial cable (supplied) to the FM antenna adapter (supplied).

  • Page 23: To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System

    To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System Setting up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of cable connection available in your home.
  • Page 24 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Option 2 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter. Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter.
  • Page 25 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception. Option 1 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your antenna outlet. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional).

  • Page 26: Connecting With A Cable Or Satellite Set-Top Box (Stb)

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your Giga Pocket system to cable service access that uses a set- top box (cable or satellite). Option 1 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box (STB).
  • Page 27 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect in STB mode (Option 1) Set-top box (STB) Coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Cable service access (wall outlet) Coaxial cable (optional) Splitter (optional) Coaxial cable (optional) LINE LINE AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO VHF/UHF...
  • Page 28 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Option 2 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box (STB). Connect a second coaxial cable (optional) to the Out jack on your STB unit. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of your TV monitor or display.
  • Page 29 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect in STB mode (Option 2) Audio cable(L/F) Video cable (supplied) (supplied) Set-top box (STB) VHF/UHF LINE Coaxial cable (supplied) MONITOR Video-OUT Audio-OUT VHF/UHF LINE (L/R) AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO VHF/UHF...

  • Page 30: To Set Up Additional Equipment

    Some equipment have both video and S-video connections. Sony supplies a standard video cable and a video cable adapter to enable you to make the correct video cable connections to your computer. To connect to your computer with an S-video cable Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer.
  • Page 31 To Set Up Additional Equipment To connect to your computer with the video cable (supplied) and video cable adapter (supplied) Connect a standard video cable (supplied) to the jack-end of the video cable adapter (supplied). Connect the S-video connector end into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Vcr Or Camcorder

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Connect the single-jack end of the audio cable (supplied) to the Audio-Out jack on the back panel of your computer. Connect the double-jack end of the audio cable to the Audio-In (L/R) on your TV monitor or display. (The Audio-In jacks may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor or display.) Connecting a TV monitor/display...
  • Page 33 To Set Up Additional Equipment Option 1 Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into your VCR or camcorder. Option 2 Connect the video cable (supplied) directly into the video port on the back panel of your computer.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Remote Control

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown in the illustration. Inserting batteries into the remote control ✍ Under normal use, the AA batteries may last up to six months. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.

  • Page 35: Sonicstage Premium Software

    SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage™ Premium software is a unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive, FM tuner, or DVD-RW drive of your VAIO® MX computer. You can easily record your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices, such as a CD player.
  • Page 36 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide SonicStage Premium software features The software features enable you to: ❑ Listen to music from different audio sources, such as FM radio stations, audio CDs, or an Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service. ❑ Import your songs from various audio sources and create your own music database.
  • Page 37 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software ❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media — You can play back songs from the media, using the Memory Stick slot on your computer. The M drive enables recording (check-out) to MagicGate Memory Stick media. Devices ❑ FM Tuner —...
  • Page 38 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 39: To Use Sonicstage Premium Software

    To Use SonicStage Premium Software To Use SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time, certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files. ✍...
  • Page 40 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide The SonicStage Premium main window appears, enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium software. In the software’s main window, a dialog box appears. You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies. Click Yes. Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window.
  • Page 41 To Use SonicStage Premium Software Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources. IMPORT button Displays the Import window. CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window. Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view. Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file.
  • Page 42 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device. You can play back or record music using a drag-and-drop or double-clicking operation. ❑...
  • Page 43 To Use SonicStage Premium Software Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows: ❑ Playback Panel — This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source. You can control the music by using functions such as repeat, shuffle, fast forward and rewind.

  • Page 44: To Use Playback And Recording Features

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use Playback and Recording Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audio CD in your computer’s optical drive for the first time, you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive.
  • Page 45 To Use Playback and Recording Features Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk drive. To record all songs on an audio CD Insert the audio CD into the optical drive. The CD Playback panel appears. Select and drag (CD), and drop it on (M drive).
  • Page 46 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Playing a MiniDisc Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive. The MiniDisc Playback panel appears. ✍ If the Playback panel does not automatically display, click the (MiniDisc) icon. You can double-click the icon to automatically start playback of the MiniDisc. Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc.
  • Page 47 To Use Playback and Recording Features Click Show List on the Record window. The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel. You can click the CD Info button to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet. Select the format and bit rate for your recording session.
  • Page 48 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device (Check-out) You can record songs from an audio CD to a MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media or external device that is compliant with OpenMG™ software standards. The songs are recorded to the M drive on your hard disk drive, and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device.
  • Page 49 To Use Playback and Recording Features Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device. Click Install. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation. Restart your computer when prompted. Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for Windows®...

  • Page 50: To Use The Visualizer, Equalizer, And Sound Effects

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound Effects Your VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience. You can view synchronized images while listening to music, enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs. Using the Visualizer Click .
  • Page 51 To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound Effects To use custom equalizer settings Click . The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears. Select User1 or User2, and click Edit. Set your desired adjustments to the Center frequency, Q-value and gain, by using the sliders.

  • Page 52: To Use The Fm Tuner

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the FM Tuner Your VAIO® MX computer is equipped with a built-in FM tuner, enabling you to listen to and record from FM radio stations. Your FM antenna wire or FM coaxial antenna (supplied) must be connected to your computer before you can listen to FM radio stations.
  • Page 53 To Use the FM Tuner Recording from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive. Click . The FM Listening panel appears. Select the desired FM radio station. Set up your audio input and recording settings by clicking REC Setting.

  • Page 54: To Use The Timer Functions

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide To Use the Timer Functions You can use the timer functions to schedule one-time, daily, and weekly playback or recording events. SonicStage Premium enables you to select the date, start time, end time, and timer event duration for the available audio sources. ✍...
  • Page 55 To Use the Timer Functions To set up daily or weekly timer events From the Timer Setting window, click New. The Timer Programming Settings window appears. Set the date, time, audio source, and repetition of the timer event. Click OK. The daily or weekly timer event setup is completed.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide When you attempt to change a timer event, the following aspects cannot be altered: ❑ The date, time, and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event. ❑ The date, time, and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Giga Pocket For Tv Viewing

    Setting Up Giga Pocket for TV Viewing The main features of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. To Set Up TV Viewing When you start Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV (CATV) programs on your computer.
  • Page 58 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Depending on your cable service access, select Standard CATV, Standard antenna, or set-top box (STB). ❑ Standard CATV (no STB) — For this connection, you must use a coaxial cable directly (without an STB) to your computer. The default setting for this connection option is STD.

  • Page 59: Giga Video Recorder

    Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive. Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature, you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded.
  • Page 60 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Use the TV/Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules. You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Video Recorder to play back a Video Capsule. Playback deck (detail) Giga Video Recorder stores recorded images as Video Capsules. The Video Capsules provide file recording information, which can be viewed through Video Explorer.
  • Page 61 Giga Video Recorder ❑ When you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is connected to your computer, the following images may not record or display: ❑ The still images of a paused playback screen. ❑...
  • Page 62 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Accessing the Giga Pocket Help file For more information about the Giga Video Recorder feature, follow these steps to access the Giga Pocket Help file: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket, and then click Giga Pocket Help.

  • Page 63: Timer Recording Manager

    Timer Recording Manager Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings. Your computer settings, by default, are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on. Timer recordings are being performed when the Timer Recording Manager icon (Timer Recording Manager) is visible in the Windows task tray.
  • Page 64 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Using the Timer Recording Manager Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, select Programs, select the Giga Pocket folder, then select Giga Pocket. Click Timer Recording Manager. The Timer Recording Manager window appears, with two options: ❑...
  • Page 65 Timer Recording Manager ❑ The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time. ❑ Under certain circumstances, a daily or weekly timer recording may not be executed the second and subsequent times. ❑ A timer recording may fail if the computer's clock setting is changed right before the preset recording time.

  • Page 66: Timer Recording Wizard

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard, you can set, adjust, and cancel the timer recording settings. Timer Recording Wizard dialog box Using the Timer Recording Wizard Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Programs, then select Giga Pocket.
  • Page 67 Timer Recording Wizard Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard ❑ Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds (pre-recording) preparation time prior to beginning each recording session. Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple, back-to-back recording sessions. Giga Pocket software stops the current timer recording, pauses to prepare, and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time.

  • Page 68: Video Explorer

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Video Explorer The Video Explorer application serves as a file manager for your video content. Video Capsules and saved Playlists are managed in Cabinets. Video Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Video Recorder, and to play back a Playlist created using Playlist Builder.
  • Page 69 Video Explorer To use the Video Explorer Toolbar functions From the Video Explorer toolbar, you can: ❑ Launch Giga Video Recorder (Giga Video Recorder) to play a selected Video Capsule or Playlist. ❑ Launch Playlist Builder (Playlist Builder). ❑ Launch Timer Recording Wizard (Timer Recording Wizard) to set up timer recordings.
  • Page 70 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide You can select the option to delete the original Video Capsule from Video Explorer after it is exported to the new file. If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export, remove the check mark from the “Delete Video Capsules after export”...

  • Page 71: Playlist Builder

    Playlist Builder Playlist Builder With Playlist Builder, you can select any cuts (scenes) from a recorded Video Capsule and create edited Playlists. These Playlists can be played back continuously, in any order, using Giga Video Recorder. ✍ Once a Playlist is created, you cannot delete the original Video Capsule. To delete the original Video Capsule, you must delete the Playlist.
  • Page 72 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide The window consists of the following four parts: ❑ Clips area — A list of saved clips is displayed in this area. ❑ Cut name area — This area is used to select various cuts. ❑...

  • Page 73: Picoplayer

    PicoPlayer PicoPlayer PicoPlayer is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket functions. PicoPlayer enables you to play a Video Capsule, watch TV and record programming when you connect to Giga Pocket Server. PicoPlayer also allows you to watch TV on computer systems that do not have TV receptions functions or Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed, if such systems support the PicoPlayer software requirements.
  • Page 74 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Starting PicoPlayer on a network Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket and then click PicoPlayer. PicoPlayer launches and a “Connect to Giga Pocket Server” dialog box appears. Connect to Giga Pocket Server window Enter the name of the computer that has Giga Pocket Server installed.
  • Page 75 PicoPlayer ❑ Several PicoPlayer users on a network can simultaneously connect through the Giga Pocket Server and view video content. The following restrictions apply to linked PicoPlayer users: ❑ The linked users cannot watch different channels. ❑ The channel changes for all linked users, when any of the users changes the channel.

  • Page 76: Clié Converter

    Video Capsules into gMovie format. You are able to change your Giga Pocket™ contents and transfer them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Starting CLIÉ Converter Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs.
  • Page 77 The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Powered by the Palm™ operating system, the CLIÉ is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie.
  • Page 78 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help file For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application, see the CLIÉ Converter Help file. Follow these steps to access the Help file: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket, point to Plug-ins, and then click CLIÉ...

  • Page 79: Simple Dvd Maker

    Simple DVD Maker Simple DVD Maker Simple DVD Maker software enables you to write Giga Pocket™ Video Capsules and video Playlists to DVD-R/DVD-RW media, using DVD video format. The DVDs that you create with Simple DVD Maker can be used by compatible DVD players and computers that have compatible DVD drives.
  • Page 80 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Point to Send To. A menu displays. Click Simple DVD Maker to begin writing to your DVD-R/DVD-RW media. Writing to a DVD-R/DVD-RW media From the Simple DVD Maker main window, click the “Set Output Size” drop-down list.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Topics

    Troubleshooting Topics This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support. About the VAIO MX Functions Topic: The remaining check-out count for my songs is not the same as the actual count.

  • Page 82: About Software Playback And Recording

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Topic: How do I set up my connection to an outdoor FM antenna? If your outdoor FM antenna has a wall outlet access inside your house, you can set up the following connection: Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the FM antenna port located on the back of your computer (upper right side).
  • Page 83 About Software Playback and Recording Topic: Can I use the System Restore function in Microsoft ® Windows® XP operating system, if I have SonicStage Premium software installed? Using the System Restore function of the Windows® XP operating system may cause the audio file database of SonicStage Premium to become corrupted and rendered unplayable.

  • Page 84: About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Topic: Why can’t I see an image or a correctly displayed image when I am using a VCR? Some images from an externally-connected video player device or a video game console, may not display or are not displayed correctly.

  • Page 85: About Using The Minidisc Drive And Media

    About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media Topic: Why did my on-screen display shift or split? Your on-screen display may shift or split in rare instances. If this occurs, switch between the TV/Recording deck and the Playback deck, or try switching the channel.
  • Page 86 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Topic: I cannot record or checkout more than 255 audio files. A MiniDisc media is able to process up to 255 audio files, maximum. Delete any unnecessary audio files from the MiniDisc or use a different MiniDisc media Topic: I cannot record or check out audio files, even though the maximum recording time has not been reached.

  • Page 87: About Recording Cds

    About Recording CDs Topic: I cannot copy an audio file that was checked out. Verify that the audio file is available for an authorized check-out by navigating to the Song Properties dialog box, as follows: Right-click on a song. A shortcut menu appears. Select Properties.

  • Page 88: About The Modem

    Your installed Lucent™ Win Modem does not support the Wake on Ring (WOR) feature of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. For optimal use, Sony recommends that you do not change the preset modem settings in the Power Management Properties window. See the Windows Help and Support Center for...

  • Page 89: Glossary

    Glossary This section contains a list of common terms and definitions for the VAIO® MX computer and Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder system. ATRAC3 Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding 3 (ATRAC3) is an audio compression technology which produces high quality reocridng and superior compression rates. ATRAC3 technology delivers a compression rate that is approximately ten times higher than an audio CD.
  • Page 90 MiniDisc device while protecting copyrighted material. OpenMG™ technology A copyright protection technology created by Sony. It is used when importing and managing audio contents from music distribution services or CDs. OpenMG prevents unauthorized distribution of audio content through the Internet or other networks.
  • Page 91 Glossary Stand by mode A power saving mode that is set using Windows operating system. Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximately 5 minutes before the timer recording is due to begin. Refers to set-top box, otherwise known as cable box. Thumbnail A miniature view on recorded Video Capsules or in playback by Giga Video Recorder.
  • Page 92 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 93: Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

    Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your local TV listings. You can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service with your Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder for a “one-click” set up of timer recordings and to record your favorite TV programs ✍...

  • Page 94: To Set Up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

    Internet, using Microsoft® Internet Explorer, before setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide. ✍ Sony recommends using Microsoft® Internet Explorer as your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. To set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows®...
  • Page 95 To Set up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service In the Welcome! section, enter your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. The Choose Your Provider window appears, listing all TV providers or TV services available in your area. Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by number and name.

  • Page 96: Setting Up A Timer Recording

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Setting up a Timer Recording Open Internet Explorer and go to the Internet Electronic Program Guide web site. Your online channel guide will appear. Online channel guide main window ✍ The appearance of the online channel guide Web site, its contents, and the accuracy of the TV listings is controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice.
  • Page 97 Setting up a Timer Recording You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. For more information, see the Giga Pocket online Help file. To access the Help file, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs. Select Giga Pocket, and then click on Giga Pocket Help.
  • Page 98 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide New Timer Recording - Set stop time and recording mode window From the New Timer Recording - Set details window, you can customize the timer recording schedule. Select how often you want to record the program. Click Next.
  • Page 99 Setting up a Timer Recording ✍ To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted. Click Decide to review your setting preferences. The New Timer Recording - Confirm window appears.

  • Page 100: Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule

    VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule You can easily view the programs you have selected to record, using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. The Timer Recording Manager feature enables you to change or cancel your timer recording at any time. To view your scheduled timer recordings, follow these steps: Double-click on the Timer Recording Manager icon located in the...

  • Page 101: Index

    Index telephone cable jack 17 USB Port 16 AC Input port 17 VHF/UHF port 17 antenna connection 24 Video/S-video In port 17 ATRAC3 compression 89 Video/S-video Out port 17 audio cable 32 batteries 34 Audio file formats 37 Audio In jack 17 Audio Out jack 17 audio source icons 41, 42 Cabinet 89...
  • Page 102 VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide setting up 21 FM radio station scanning 40 standard antenna connection 24 FM tuner 10, 21, 52 standard cable access 23 FM Antenna wire 21 S-video cable connection 30 FM radio stations 52 VCR/camcorder connection 32 recording from FM video cable/video cable converter radio stations 53...
  • Page 103 Index connecting a standard or S-video cable 30 Keyboard port 16 Setting up 23 standard antenna connection 24 standard cable access 23 TV connections 23 LCD display TV monitor connection front panel screen 14 computer LCD monitor port 17 connecting a TV monitor Line IN jacks (R/L) 17 Line OUT jacks (R/L) 17 VCR/camcorder connections 32...
  • Page 104 Recording 53 Setting up a timer event 54 Simple mode 56 Sleep Timer 55 Software 35 Remote Control Sound Effects 50 inserting batteries 34 Timer Functions 54 Overview 18 Visualizer 50 Reverb 51 SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE 3 Sound effect settings 51...
  • Page 105 Index Sound Effects 50 SP 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 15, Stand by mode 91 Standard antenna 58 Standard CATV 58 Standard Play 70 STB 58, 91 VAIO MX computer Stereo speaker terminals 17 additional features 12 Stop button 14 audio capabilities 10 S-video cable 30 Audio features 10...

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