Sony VGP-XL1B2 User's Guide

VGP-XL1B User Guide iKansas2.book Page i Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:00 AM

4 VGP-XL1B User GuideGetting StartedUnpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure you have the following items:Keep all packaging material in

VGP-XL1B User Guide 5Front Panel Feature DescriptionPower Button Turn power on/off to changer/recorder.Optical Drive Slot See online specifications s

6 VGP-XL1B User GuideBack Panel Feature Descriptioni.LINK® S400 (x2)Your VGP-XL1 CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back panel) i.LI

VGP-XL1B User Guide 7Important Changer/Recorder Notes:• There are two i.LINK® ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B; however, you cannot connect this devi

8 VGP-XL1B User GuideThe following list contains a high-level overview of the features available to you in Media Center. For in-depth information abou

VGP-XL1B User Guide 9Support Resources.DocumentationThe following support documents are packaged with the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.User Guide

10 VGP-XL1B User GuideInstalling VGP-XL1B The installation process consists of the following steps.Step 1: Before You BeginBefore connecting your VGP-

VGP-XL1B User Guide 11Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CDThe Sony® Changer Software CD contains a software program that when installed, works

12 VGP-XL1B User GuideThe Welcome dialog box appears. 3 Click Next to continue.The End User License Agreement dialog box appears.Note: During the sof

VGP-XL1B User Guide 13 4 Read the license agreement. If you agree to the stated terms, select the option I accept the terms of the license agreement,

ii VGP-XL1B User GuideVAIO® VGP-XL1B Disclaimers, Notes, WarningsNOTICE© 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written p

14 VGP-XL1B User GuideEvent 2• If the requirements for other system programs/utilities are not met, the following dialog box appears.Take note of the

VGP-XL1B User Guide 15d From the list of available optional software updates, select the associated check box for each software update you wish to dow

16 VGP-XL1B User Guide 5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and select a new destination folder location.The Ready to Install

VGP-XL1B User Guide 17Once all files have been successfully copied to your computer, the Installation Complete dialog box displays. 7 Select the opti

18 VGP-XL1B User GuideStep 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host ComputerConnecting the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the your computer is a simpl

VGP-XL1B User Guide 19VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software FeaturesOnce you successfully complete the installation of the Sony Changer/Recorder Software

20 VGP-XL1B User GuideManage DiscsThe Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you need to control the portion of your media library stored in the Cha

VGP-XL1B User Guide 21Managing Your Media Library After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to loa

22 VGP-XL1B User GuideMedia Disc(s) “Types”Once new discs are scanned and identified, they appear on the Manage Discs main page showing the title and

VGP-XL1B User Guide 23Supported Media CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+-R/RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer) media, Redbook audio CDs, DVD-Video movie discs [Region 1 = U.S.

VGP-XL1B User Guide iiiCertain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology.

24 VGP-XL1B User GuideLoading & Unloading DiscsLoading the VGP-XL1B Changer/RecorderBefore you load discs into the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder for t

VGP-XL1B User Guide 25Scanning New DiscsWhen loading discs to the Changer/Recorder, the discs must be identified, scanned, and categorized by Media Ce

26 VGP-XL1B User GuideUnloading the Sony® Changer/RecorderDiscs should be physically removed from the Changer/Recorder slot as they emerge and placed

VGP-XL1B User Guide 27To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must be connected.The advanced

28 VGP-XL1B User GuideFrom this gallery, play an album, sort the list, change how the list is viewed, or copy music. To play an album, and view additi

VGP-XL1B User Guide 29Important Notes• If you leave the progress screen during the ripping process, it is recommended that you do not do other MCE rel

30 VGP-XL1B User GuideHelpful HintsPlaying Copied Music Even though you can play your music from My Changer, it is recom-mended that you take advantag

VGP-XL1B User Guide 31Archive TVThe Archive TV feature, only available on systems with a TV tuner, is used to create DVDs of an entire recorded TV ser

32 VGP-XL1B User GuideImportant Notes• The Archive TV process can be time consuming. The time required varies with the number and length of each episo

VGP-XL1B User Guide 33Helpful HintsBefore You ArchiveIn order not to have your archiving process inter-rupted, insert the required number of blank DVD

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34 VGP-XL1B User GuideConnecting Multiple ChangersThe Sony® VGP-XL1B Changers/Recorders are IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices and can be connected together

VGP-XL1B User Guide 35Please see the image below to locate the serial number label on the back of your Sony® Changer/Recorder. The serial number will

36 VGP-XL1B User GuideHelpful HintAction: When more than one Changer is connected (daisy-chained) together, make sure to connect the Changer with the

VGP-XL1B User Guide 37Trouble ShootingMedia IssuesSupported Media TypesCD-R,CD-RW, DVD+/- R, DVD+/- RW, DVD+/- R/RW, DUAL LAYER, Redbook Audio CDs, Mo

38 VGP-XL1B User Guide• Make sure the host computer is running MCE 2005. (Start MCE, select Settings > General > About Media Center > Soft-wa

VGP-XL1B User Guide 39Event:Working with 1394 ports.Comment:• The changer come with two i.LINK® ports. One port is used for connecting to a host compu

40 VGP-XL1B User GuideEvent:Changer stops functioning after plugging in another 1394 device into the Changer or host system.Comment:• Do not unplug or

VGP-XL1B User Guide 41Software IssuesEvent:Problems occur during the installation of Update Rollup2 for Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 20

42 VGP-XL1B User GuideEvent: (Task Times)The time required to complete “tasks” can be time consuming.Comment:Note: All times listed below are approxim

VGP-XL1B User Guide 43Event:CD/DVD Metadata does not automatically download from the Internet.Comment:• Verify the system is connected to the Internet

VGP-XL1B User Guide vContentsIntroduction 1What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? ... .1VGP-XL1B Features ...

44 VGP-XL1B User GuideEvent:Cannot “rip” audio CDs.Comment:• The CD(s) may be copy protected. You can also try to access them directly from Windows Ex

VGP-XL1B User Guide 45Event:MCE pauses during CD ripping, scanning discs, or CD/DVD meta-data retrieval.Comment:It is recommended that you do not do o

46 VGP-XL1B User GuideEvent:Some Audio discs do not display metadata when viewed in the viewport (small) window.Comment:This is a known MCE issue. Cur

vi VGP-XL1B User GuideUnloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder ... 26My Changer ...

VGP-XL1B User Guide 1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder?

2 VGP-XL1B User GuideVGP-XL1B FeaturesThe Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included application software CD provides you with the following f

VGP-XL1B User Guide 3System RequirementsTo successfully install and operate the VGP-XL1B, the host com-puter must meet the following minimum system re