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Sony VAIO VGP-XL1B User Manual

Sony VAIO VGP-XL1B User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 2 ® NOTICE © 2006 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 ... 18 VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features ...
  • Page 6 Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder ... 26 My Changer ... 26 My Changer Music ... 27 Copy Music ... 28 Important Notes ... 29 Helpful Hints ... 30 Archive TV ... 31 Important Notes ... 32 Helpful Hints ... 33 Connecting Multiple Changers ... 34 Multiple Changer Limitations ...

  • 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

    For additional information on the Update Rollup 2 features, go to http:// www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/upgrade/ rollup2.mspx. 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 User Guide Safety Guide Sony ® 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-XL1 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

    XL1B changers. This feature allows you to network up to five changers to the host computer. Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to the host computer. See “Connecting Multiple Changers”...
  • Page 14 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 If Microsoft ® Windows 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 Center Edition 2005. Click program.
  • Page 20 From the left navigation pane, click ® Software CD installation program and ® Windows ® Update Web site. Please ® Windows ® Update Web site at opens in a minimized state button on the taskbar to maximize Software, Optional. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 21 Software CD installation again. Note: It may be necessary to shutdown and then restart your computer for the updates to take affect. When complete, insert the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD into the optical drive and restart the installer. Event 3 •...
  • Page 22 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. Next or click Browse VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 23 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 24: Step 3: Connect The Vgp-Xl1B To The Host Computer

    Manage Discs option. ® cable, connect the end without the ® to an i.LINK connector on the back and select the Hardware Device More Programs Control tab from the Manager. Check for and then look for the VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 25: 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 More Programs main page will be modified to include a new option called you need to control the discs stored in the Changer/Recorder.

  • Page 26: Manage Discs

    Eject discs. Remove media from the changer by selecting the Eject button. Note: Any disc in the changer’s optical drive can also be accessed from Windows Explorer feature gives you the tools you need to control Manage Discs My Computer. feature will automatically VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 27: Managing Your Media Library

    If no metadata is found, the volume name displays. Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to download the information. VGP-XL1B User Guide More Programs main page. This new main screen shows a list of all media in the ®...

  • Page 28: Media Disc(S) "Types

    Note: Data DVDs show up as Data CDs in the list on the Manage Discs Record videos, pictures, recorded TV, or music to blank discs. Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is unreadable. My Music Windows Explorer Computer. screen. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Loading & Unloading Discs

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

  • Page 31: Scanning New Discs

    Shared Music Changer/Recorder audio CD available in rent disc in the Changer’s drive. VGP-XL1B User Guide More Programs Changer. My DVDs from the Media Center Start (Sony ®...

  • Page 32: Unloading The Sony® Changer/Recorder

    Start menu, go to Eject button for each disc you wish to button on the Changer/Recorder one time to button on the Changer/Recorder two times to Center. ® feature added to Media Center when you More Programs VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 33: My Changer Music

    Access a Help file unique to the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. My Changer Music My Changer Music that are stored in the Sony scanned and identified by Media Center. 1. Please copy responsibly. Whenever using the ripping and burning fea- tures of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law.

  • Page 34: Copy Music

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

  • Page 35: Important Notes

    Automatic Updates is not activated. From the Windows taskbar select Control Panel. Center, and then Updates screen, select the option automatically download or install them VGP-XL1B User Guide Copy Music process overnight, please From the Category view, select Automatic Updates. From the Automatic Notify me but don’t...

  • Page 36: Helpful Hints

    Warning: During the rip- ping process, do not try to access the changer from My DVDs Discs. Music. Music. Select the option to the Manage 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 feature, only available on systems with a TV Archive TV Manage Discs Start...

  • Page 38: Important Notes

    Users: High Definition content cannot be Copy Music process overnight, please From the Category view, select Automatic Updates. From the Automatic Notify me but don’t Start, and then Security and select OK. 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-XL2B Changer/Recorders. Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained (connected) to the host computer. (See below.) Multiple Changer Limitations •...
  • Page 41 Please see the image below to locate the serial number label on the back of your Sony ® Changer/Recorder. The serial number will be in the format A1000#####. VGP-XL1B User Guide...

  • Page 42: Helpful Hint

    DVDs, 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 43: Trouble Shooting

    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. VGP-XL1B User Guide ® cable is properly connected to the host ® Windows ®...
  • Page 44 Open the Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Change System Hibernates settings. Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as System Standby to “Never” and click ® Win- ® 1394 devices while to save these VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 45 • 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 46 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 47: Software Issues

    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 ® XP Media Center Edition 2005. ® XP Media Center Edition 2005.
  • Page 48 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. Manage Discs) VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 49 Go to Start | Control Panel | User Accounts accounts and make changes, if necessary. VGP-XL1B User Guide when asked “Do you want Media Center to when asked “Do you have an always on ®...
  • Page 50 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 51 Please visit the Windows Update Web site and download all critical and optional updates. Also visit your computer manufacturer’s support Web site to download and install any available updates for your computer. Contact your PC manufacturer for software support if the above steps are not successful. VGP-XL1B User Guide...
  • Page 52 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. ®...

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