Sony VAIO VGX-XL3 Assembly instructions

Wireless Keyboard
Getting to Know Your
VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™
Volume Email
Internet
Keyboard Status
Left Button
Right Button
Point Device/
Touch Pad
Wireless Keyboard
Power Cord Keyboard
() AA Batteries
MCE
Standby Power Switch
Remote Control
Standby
Puts your computer into standby mode
Playback
Play, Record, Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward,
Replay, & Skip for TV, Music, Pictures & Video.
Media Center
Navigation
Move through Menus
Channel +/-
Volume +/-
Recorded TV
Guide
Live TV
DVD Menu
Channel # and Data Input
Application
Select / Close
VGX-XL3 – Front Inputs & Outputs
Power Button
CompactFlash®
& Microdrive™
Memory Stick
Pro/Duo™
media slot
Secure Digital (SD) &
MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)
SmartMedia™ (SM)
xD-Picture Card™
Blu-ray Disc™Drive
S-Video IN Connect
Keyboard/Pointing
Device
MIcrophone
Headphone/
Line-out
i.LINK®
( pin)
USB .
x
RCA
Audio/Video IN
WLAN Antenna
HDMI™Cable Optical
S/PDIF Cable
HDMI™to DVI-D
Adapter
Infrared Blaster
Before installation: Please make sure you have all the items shown above.
See back for setup instructions.
Documentation
Remote
() AA Batteries
VGX-XL3 – Rear Inputs & Outputs
RCA
Line IN
(L/R)
RCA
Line OUT
(L/R)
CableCARD™
Slot
Infrared Transmitter
OUT x
Optical S/PDIF OUT &
Coaxial S/PDIF OUT
Optical
S/PDIF IN
Ethernet
//baseT
USB .
x
HDMI™Component Video OUT
NTSC, ATSC,
and Digital Cable TV
tuners connector
Power Cord
i.LINK®
x
Wireless LAN
Antenna
*309776701*
Remote Control
Note: When using the
VAIO®remote control,
remember to point the
remote at the VGX-XL3
personal computer,
not at the TV or monitor.
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Step
Software Setup
Step
Audio Setup
Step
Resolution Setup
Step
Audio Setup
Step
Signal Setup
Step
Power Up
Step
Connect Your TV
To set the resolution for your TV
or Monitor, do the following:
. Using the pointing device on
your wireless keyboard,
right click anywhere on
the Windows desktop.
. From the menu, point to
or click Personalize .
A new menu option opens.
. Click on the Display Settings option. The screen shown above appears.
. From the resolution slider, choose a resolution that looks best for your TV
or Monitor and click Apply. After selection, you will be prompted to click
Yes to approve the change. If you see a blank screen after the selection, wait
~15sec until the old resolution is reset. For High Definition televisions, the
following HD resolutions are suggested: p:1176 x 664 or i:1768 x 992
. Click the OK button when done selecting your optimum resolution
The PC should be setup automatically for the
HDMI/Optical/Coaxial audio outputs. If you
need to setup the analog LINE OUT or make
any changes, do the following:
. Click on the Windows Start button on
the taskbar.
. Click on Control Panel.
. Click on Hardware and Sound.
. Click on Sound.
. Choose either LineOut for the rear analog stereo output, or choose the Digital
Output Device for Optical, Coaxial, and HDMI rear audio outputs.
. Click Set Default to change the audio output.
. Click OK to continue when completed.
The headphone output will be enabled whenever the headphones are plugged in.
✔Microsoft®Windows®operating system Setup
The first time you start your computer you will be presented with a series of
screens for Windows®Setup. Please follow the on-screen instructions.
✔Sony Registration
Please complete all information to register your Sony product. This makes it easier
to keep your products updated and obtain technical support, if necessary.
Note: Once you complete Windows Setup, do the following:
✔Check the picture quality of your TV or monitor. If it is not correct, go to Step 6
Resolution Setup.
Media Center Wireless Network Note:
If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the VGX-XL3 personal
computer to the network, start Media Center and from Task > Settings, go to: General >
Windows Media Center Setup > Join Wireless Network. Then follow the on-screen
instructions.
HDMI™Cable (Included)
HDMI™Cable with DVI Adapter
(Included)
OR Component
(Not included)
SPDIF Cable
(Included)
RCA Cable (Not Included)
OR
OR
1
Wireless Network
802.11a/b/g
CableCARD™ (Not Included)
Contact Cable provider for CableCard™
Wired Network
10/100/1000Base-T
Cable/Satellite
Set-top Box
(If Applicable)
NTSC/ATSC
Off Air Antenna
You can find more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in your TV or audio system documentation.
Support Resources: The VAIO Help and Support Center on your VGX-XL3 provides you with a single location for all of your information and support needs.
Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Click Manuals and Specifications for accessing your documentation.
Note:
•If your TV has a HDMI connector and a DVI-D connector, Sony recommends
using the HDMI connector.
•The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
•You cannot use HDMI and Component connections at the same time.
Note:
•An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a
RCA/line OUT connection.
•Not necessary to use the optical or RCA/line OUT audio connections if you use the
HDMI connection and prefer audio to come from your TV set.
This step is optional if you use HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals, but you may
wish to connect directly to your home audio system instead to
enjoy multi-channel audio.
Back of VGX-XL3 TV
Back of VGX-XL3
Back of VGX-XL3
2 Channel Audio
Multi Channel Audio
Audio System
(Not Included)
WLAN Antenna (Included)
Ethernet Cable (Not Included)
Coax Cable (Not Included)
Insert four (4) Alkaline AA
batteries (Supplied) into
bottom of keyboard oriented
as shown in the battery
compartment.
Insert two (2) Alkaline AA
batteries (Supplied) into back
of remote oriented as shown
in the battery compartment.
Make sure all hardware
is connected and that power
cables are plugged into
properly grounded electrical
outlets. (three prong outlets)
Turn on the power to the
computer, TV, and speakers.
Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication
✔ Slide the keyboard Power switch to ON .
✔ From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing Device switch to ON .
✔ From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the DLS computer,
press the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds.
✔ Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly.
Setting up your
VGX-XL Digital Living System™
CableCARD™
Infrared Blaster
(Included)
OR