Sony VGX-XL2A - Manual (Page 2)

Step 6:
Resolution Setup
To set the resolution for your TV or Monitor,
do the following:
1. Using the pointing device on your wireless
keyboard, right click anywhere on the
Windows desktop.
2. 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.
3. Click the new menu command. The following
screen appears.
4. From the Directory list, click nView Display
Settings, if necessary.
5. Click the Device Settings button.
6. From the side menu, click TV Format.
Select the appropriate option for your
TV from the list.
7. Click the Apply button.
8. 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:
1. Using your wireless keyboard w/ integrated
pointing device, select Windows Start.
2. From the Start menu, select All Programs.
3. 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
1. Slide the Power button to ON.
2. From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing
Device button to ON.
3. From the back of the keyboard, and the front
panel of the DLS computer, press the Connect
buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds.
4. Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning
properly.
Getting to Know Your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System ™
VGX-XL2A
HDMI
OR HDMI with DVI Adapter
OR Component
Audio System
Sample Set-Up Option 1
Sample Set-Up Option 2
SPDIF
OR RCA
1
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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