Sony VGX-XL2 Manual

Step 6:

Resolution Setup

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

NVIDIA

Display.

A new menu option opens. The menu option

name depends on what TV or monitor is

connected to the computer.

Click

the new menu command. The following

screen appears.

From the Directory list,

click

nView Display

Settings, if necessary.

Click

the Device Settings button.

From the side menu,

click

TV Format.

Select the appropriate option for your

TV from the list.

Click

the Apply button.

Continue with Media Center Setup.

VAIO

Support Central

Provides you with a single location for all of your
support needs and allows you to easily access
valuable support and technical information from
Sony

and Microsoft

Keep your VAIO

computer’s system software and

operating system updated using VAIO Web Support
and Microsoft Update.

Note:

You must be connected to the Internet to access

some of the VAIO Support Central features.

To access VAIO Support Central,
do the following:

Using your wireless keyboard w/ integrated

pointing device, select Windows Start.

From the Start menu, select All Programs.

From the All Programs menu, select VAIO

Support Central.

Note:

To access the most updated information available

for VGX-XL2A Digital Living System, go
to Support Control Central > Documentation and
select the VGX-XL2A DLS User Guide.

Step 3:

Connecting to the Internet

Wired Network:

Use an RJ-45 connector

cable. Connect one end to the Ethernet

connector on the DLS computer and the

other end to your cable or DSL modem.

Wireless Network:

Connect WLAN antenna to the system.

Launch Marvell Client Utility Application.

Select "station" as the operation mode.

Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero

Configuration service to set up your

connection with your preferred Access Point.

Step 1:

Connecting your TV

If your TV has a HDMI

™

connector

, use

the supplied HDMI cable and connect one

end to your TV and the other end to the

HDMI connector on the back panel of the

DLS computer.

If your TV has a DVI-D connector

, use

the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI to

DVI-D adapter. Insert the adapter in the

HDMI connector on the back panel of the

DLS computer. Then using the supplied

HDMI cable, connect one end of the cable

to the adapter and the other end to your TV.

If your TV has component connectors

(Y, Pb, Pr)

, use a RCA cable (not supplied)

and connect one end to the corresponding

component jacks on your TV and on the

back panel of the DLS computer.

Note: If your TV has a HDMI

connector and a DVI-D

connector, Sony recommends

using the HDMI connector.

Note: The HDMI cable carries both video and
audio signals.

Note: You cannot use HDMI and Component
connections at the same time.

Step 2:

Connecting your
Home Theater / Speakers

If your sound system has two channels,

use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back panel

of the DLS computer and the LINE IN audio

composite connectors on your speakers.

If your sound system has more than

two channels

, use the supplied Optical

S/PDIF cable and connect one end to the

S/PDIF Optical OUT connector on the back

panel of the DLS computer and connect

the other end to the OPTICAL IN connector

on your sound system.

Note: An optical/coaxial connection will provide a
higher quality output than a composite connection.

Note: It is not necessary to use the optical or
composite audio connections if you use the HDMI
cable.

Step 5:

Software Setup

✔

Microsoft

Windows

operating system Setup

The first time you start your computer you

will be presented with a series of screens for

Windows

XP 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 and
Sony Registration, do the following:

✔

Check the picture quality of your TV

or monitor. If it is not correct, go to Step 7

Resolution Setup.

If Media Center automatically opens, and you need
to adjust your picture quality, minimize Media Center
and go to Step 6: Resolution Setup. When complete
return to Media Center Setup.

✔

Make sure your Internet connection is

working properly.

✔

Media Center Setup

The first time Media Center starts, you will be

presented with a series of screens that will

guide you through Media Center Setup. Please

follow all on-screen instructions.

Media Center Wireless Network Note:

If you have an existing wireless network, and you
wish to add the VGX-XL2A personal computer to
the network, start Media Center and from Settings,
go to General > Media Center Setup > Join Wireless
Network. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Step 4:

Turning Power On

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 Power button to ON.

From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing

Device button 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.

Getting to Know Your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System

™

VGX-XL2A

HDMI

HDMI with DVI Adapter

Component

Audio System

Sample Set-Up Option 1

Sample Set-Up Option 2

SPDIF

RCA

VGX-XL2A

Cable / Satellite STB

Cable Service

(Wall outlet)

ATSC

Note:

You can find more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in your TV or audio system documentation.

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