Sony PCV-MXS10 User Manual

VAIO® MX ComputerPCV-MXS10

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide10VAIO MX Computer audio capabilitiesThe audio capability of the VAIO MX computer is advanced, implementing the

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide100Viewing Your Selected Program Recording ScheduleYou can easily view the programs you have selected to record,

101IndexAAC Input port 17antenna connection 24ATRAC3 compression 89audio cable 32Audio file formats 37Audio In jack 17Audio Out jack 17audio source ic

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide102setting up 21standard antenna connection 24standard cable access 23S-video cable connection 30VCR/camcorder c

Index103connecting a standardor S-video cable 30Setting up 23standard antenna connection 24standard cable access 23TV connections 23TV monitor connect

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide104NNet MD technology 90Next/Fast Forward button 15OOpenMG technology 90PPC cardslot 15PC Card slot 12PicoPlayer

Index105Sound Effects 50SP 70Stand by mode 91Standard antenna 58Standard CATV 58Standard Play 70STB 58, 91Stereo speaker terminals 17Stop button 14S-v

About the VAIO MX Computer11VAIO MX Computer video capabilitiesYour system utilizes state-of-the-art video technology to function as a DVD player with

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide12❑ PicoPlayer — This Video Capsule player application can be attached to Video Capsules that are exported with

13Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO® MX computer enables access to the optical drive, MiniDisc drive, M

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide14Front panel1 DVD-RW driveReads data from DVD or CD media. Writes data to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW media

Front Panel Overview157 Muting buttonMutes the current sound output.8 Power button and indicator lightTurns the computer on and off. The indicator lig

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide16Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. T

Back Panel Overview174 Ethernet port10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)5 Printe

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide18Remote Control OverviewThe functions of the VAIO® MX Computer can be controlled using the remote control (supp

Remote Control Overview191 Power buttonPress to turn on the computer.2 DVD buttonPress to control a DVD player. 3 TV/VIDEO buttonPress to start or sto

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide206(Cont.)Stop buttonPress to stop playback.Volume buttonsPress to raise or lower the volume.Muting buttonPress

21Setting Up Your VAIO MX ComputerThis section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your FM Tuner and the Giga Pocket™ Personal Vi

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide222 Attach the two wire leads of the FM antenna wire (supplied) to the FM antenna adapter.3 Connect the FM coaxi

To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System23To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder SystemSetting up TV connectionsThe best

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide24Option 21 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end

To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System25Option 11 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your antenna outlet. Connect t

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide26Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB)You can connect your Giga Pocket system to cable service

To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System27To connect in STB mode (Option 1)VHF/UHFINVHF/UHFOUTCable service access(wall outlet)Coaxia

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide28Option 21 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end

To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System29To connect in STB mode (Option 2)VHF/UHFSet-top box (STB)LINEINLINEOUTMONITOR DVIR LSPEA

3NOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide30To Set Up Additional EquipmentThis section illustrates how to set up various accessories for the Giga Pocket P

To Set Up Additional Equipment31To connect to your computer with the video cable (supplied) and video cable adapter (supplied)Connect a standard video

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide323 Connect the single-jack end of the audio cable (supplied) to the Audio-Out jack on the back panel of your co

To Set Up Additional Equipment33Option 11 Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video port on the back panel of your computer. 2 Con

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide34Setting up the remote controlInsert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown in the illust

35SonicStage Premium SoftwareSonicStage™ Premium software* is a unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playba

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide36SonicStage Premium software featuresThe software features enable you to:❑ Listen to music from different audio

Overview of SonicStage Premium Software37❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media* — You can play back songs from the media, using the Memory Stick slot on yo

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To Use SonicStage Premium Software39To Use SonicStage Premium SoftwareWhen you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time, certain settings

4GRANT OF LICENSE. This License grants you the following rights:Software. You may use one copy of the SONY SOFTWARE on the COMPUTER except that you ma

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide40The SonicStage Premium main window appears, enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium sof

To Use SonicStage Premium Software41A Audio source iconsIdentifies the audio sources.B IMPORT buttonDisplays the Import window.C CD BACKUP buttonDispl

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide42Using the audio source iconsThe audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for t

To Use SonicStage Premium Software43Using the basic operationsThe functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows:❑ P

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide44To Use Playback and Recording FeaturesPlaying an audio CDWhen you play an audio CD in your computer’s optical

To Use Playback and Recording Features45Recording an audio CDYou can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk d

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide46Playing a MiniDisc1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive. The MiniDisc Playback panel appears.2 Click P

To Use Playback and Recording Features474 Click Show List on the Record window. The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel. You can click

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide48Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device (Check-out)You can record songs from an audio

To Use Playback and Recording Features493 Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device. Click Install

5PROHIBITION ON EXPORT THE SONY SOFTWARE AND ANY UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY FOREIGN ENTITY OR FOREI

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide50To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound EffectsYour VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your

To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound Effects51To use custom equalizer settings1 Click . The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears.2 Select Us

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide52To Use the FM TunerYour VAIO® MX computer is equipped with a built-in FM tuner, enabling you to listen to and

To Use the FM Tuner53Recording from an FM radio stationYou can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide54To Use the Timer FunctionsYou can use the timer functions to schedule one-time, daily, and weekly playback or

To Use the Timer Functions55To set up daily or weekly timer events1 From the Timer Setting window, click New. The Timer Programming Settings window ap

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide56When you attempt to change a timer event, the following aspects cannot be altered:❑ The date, time, and durati

57Setting Up Giga Pocket for TV ViewingThe main features of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin vi

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide584 Depending on your cable service access, select Standard CATV, Standard antenna, or set-top box (STB).❑ Stand

Giga Video Recorder59Giga Video RecorderGiga Video Recorder enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your ha

6LIMITATION OF LIABILITYSONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY O

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide60Use the TV/Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules. You can use the Playback deck of your Gi

Giga Video Recorder61❑ When you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is connected to your computer, the following images may

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide62Accessing the Giga Pocket Help fileFor more information about the Giga Video Recorder feature, follow these st

Timer Recording Manager63Timer Recording ManagerThe Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings. Your computer settings, by def

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide64Using the Timer Recording Manager1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, select Programs, select the Giga Pocke

Timer Recording Manager65❑ The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time.❑ Under certain circumstances, a d

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide66Timer Recording WizardWith the Timer Recording Wizard, you can set, adjust, and cancel the timer recording set

Timer Recording Wizard67Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard❑ Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds (pre-recording) pre

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide68Video ExplorerThe Video Explorer application serves as a file manager for your video content. Video Capsules a

Video Explorer69To use the Video Explorer Toolbar functionsFrom the Video Explorer toolbar, you can:❑ Launch Giga Video Recorder (Giga Video Recorde

7ContentsWelcome...9About the VAIO MX Computer...

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide704 You can select the option to delete the original Video Capsule from Video Explorer after it is exported to t

Playlist Builder71Playlist BuilderWith Playlist Builder, you can select any cuts (scenes) from a recorded Video Capsule and create edited Playlists. T

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide72The window consists of the following four parts:❑ Clips area — A list of saved clips is displayed in this area

PicoPlayer73PicoPlayerPicoPlayer is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket functions. PicoPlayer enables you to play a Video Capsu

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide74Starting PicoPlayer on a network1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs.2 Select Gi

PicoPlayer75❑ Several PicoPlayer users on a network can simultaneously connect through the Giga Pocket Server and view video content. The following re

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide76CLIÉ ConverterThe CLIÉ™ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into

CLIÉ Converter773 Drag the Video Capsule you wish to convert and drop it on the right side of the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window. The Vi

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide78Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help fileFor more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application,

Simple DVD Maker79Simple DVD MakerSimple DVD Maker software enables you to write Giga Pocket™ Video Capsules and video Playlists to DVD-R/DVD-RW media

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide8Timer Recording Wizard ...66Video Explorer...

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide804 Point to Send To. A menu displays.5 Click Simple DVD Maker to begin writing to your DVD-R/DVD-RW media.Writi

81Troubleshooting TopicsThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solu

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide82Topic: How do I set up my connection to an outdoor FM antenna?If your outdoor FM antenna has a wall outlet acc

About Software Playback and Recording83Topic: Can I use the System Restore function in Microsoft ® Windows® XP operating system, if I have SonicStage

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide84About Giga Pocket Personal Video RecorderTopic: Why can’t I see an image or a correctly displayed image when I

About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media85Topic: Why did my on-screen display shift or split?Your on-screen display may shift or split in rare instanc

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide86Topic: I cannot record or checkout more than 255 audio files.A MiniDisc media is able to process up to 255 aud

About Recording CDs87Topic: I cannot copy an audio file that was checked out.Verify that the audio file is available for an authorized check-out by na

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide88Topic: Why doesn’t my MP3 CD work with my MP3 CD player?❑ The CD you create using MP3 audio files may not be c

89GlossaryThis section contains a list of common terms and definitions for the VAIO® MX computer and Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder system.ATRAC

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MX computer! Your new system is a state-of-the-art multimedia computer that incorporates th

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide90Management informationContains the creation date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails - information that is

Glossary91Stand by modeA power saving mode that is set using Windows operating system. Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximate

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93Internet Electronic Program Guide ServiceInternet Electronic Program Guide is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your loca

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide94To Set up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide ServiceGiga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and

To Set up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service953 In the Welcome! section, enter your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. The Choose Your P

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide96Setting up a Timer Recording1 Open Internet Explorer and go to the Internet Electronic Program Guide web site.

Setting up a Timer Recording97You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. For more information, see the Gig

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide985 From the New Timer Recording - Set details window, you can customize the timer recording schedule. Select ho

Setting up a Timer Recording997 Click Decide to review your setting preferences. The New Timer Recording - Confirm window appears. Click Next.8 The Ne