Sony CD Player VGP XL1B User Manual

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VGP-XL1B Sony VAIO  
Changer/Recorder User Guide  
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Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet ser-  
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Attention Regarding DualDisc™ media: This product has been engineered to  
provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs.  
DualDisc™ media used with this product may jam in the slots or racks of disc hold-  
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Contents  
Introduction 1  
What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder? ..............................1  
VGP-XL1B Features ...................................................................2  
System Requirements ..................................................................... 3  
Product Specifications .......................................................... 3  
Getting Started ................................................................................ 4  
Front Panel ................................................................................. 5  
Back Panel ................................................................................. 6  
Important Changer/Recorder Notes: .......................................... 7  
Operating System ........................................................................... 7  
Support Resources. ........................................................................ 9  
Documentation ........................................................................... 9  
User Guide: .......................................................................... 9  
VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety Guide: .................................... 9  
Installing VGP-XL1B ..................................................................... 10  
Step 1: Before You Begin .............................................................. 10  
Step 2: Install the Sony Changer Software CD ............................. 11  
Important Installation Note ................................................. 11  
Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the Host Computer ................. 17  
VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder Software Features ........................ 18  
Manage Discs ............................................................................... 19  
Manage Discs Tools: ................................................................ 19  
Managing Your Media Library .................................................. 20  
Media Disc(s) “Types” ........................................................ 21  
Supported Media ................................................................ 22  
Unsupported Media ............................................................ 22  
Media Disc Warnings ................................................................ 22  
Loading & Unloading Discs ........................................................... 23  
Loading the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder .............................. 23  
Scanning New Discs .......................................................... 24  
Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder ................................. 25  
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My Changer ................................................................................... 25  
My Changer Music ............................................................. 27  
Copy Music ........................................................................ 28  
Important Notes .................................................................. 29  
Helpful Hints ....................................................................... 30  
Archive TV .......................................................................... 31  
Important Notes .................................................................. 32  
Helpful Hints ....................................................................... 33  
Connecting Multiple Changers ...................................................... 34  
Multiple Changer Limitations .................................................... 34  
Helpful Hint ......................................................................... 35  
Disconnecting/Moving the Changer .......................................... 35  
Trouble Shooting for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ ....................... 36  
Media Issues ............................................................................ 36  
Hardware Issues ....................................................................... 36  
Software Issues ........................................................................ 40  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VGP-XL1B  
CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.  
What is the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder?  
The VGP-XL1B is a 200 disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder, which  
when added to your home computer/entertainment system will  
save you space and time by allowing you to store, archive and  
playback your CD/DVD media library.  
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VGP-XL1B Features  
The Sony VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder and included  
application software CD provides you with the following features:  
Feature  
Description  
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Ease of Use  
Simple i.LINK (IEEE 1394) connection to  
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the host computer using a 6-pin i.LINK  
cable.  
PC control by keyboard or remote control.  
Automatic download of title, jacket cover,  
and other information from your CDs/DVDs  
(Internet connection required).  
Disc Media  
Storage  
Centralized storage for a 200 CD/DVD disc  
library. Up to 1000 disc capacity with daisy-  
chaining of devices.  
Continuous single-action feed for loading/  
unloading discs.  
Optical Drive Internal optical drive allows for:  
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burning of content to CDs/DVDs.  
Automatic and sequential ripping of CDs to  
the host computer’s hard drive.  
Multi episode TV program archiving to DVD  
disc—NTSC TV tuner required (Non-HD TV  
tuner).  
1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product  
contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary  
depending on the software applications, operating system and com-  
patible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not  
communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that  
comes with any device having an i.LINK connection for information on  
compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. For infor-  
mation on any Sony device having an i.LINK connection, contact  
Sony at 1-800-686-7669  
2. Please copy responsibly. When using the ripping and burning fea-  
tures of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law.  
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System Requirements  
To successfully install and operate the VGP-XL1B, the host com-  
puter must meet the following minimum system requirements:  
Host computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home  
Premium, or Ultimate.  
i.LINK®/FireWire (IEEE1394) port  
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500MB of free hard disk space  
Product Specifications  
For complete hardware specifications, go to:  
1. MB means one million bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.  
Accessible capacity.  
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Getting Started  
Unpack the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder. Make sure  
you have the following items:  
i.LINK® (IEEE1394)  
6-pin cable  
VGP-XL1B Changer  
2xUser Guide  
Power Cord  
Safety Guide  
2xSony® Changer  
Software CD  
Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the  
changer/recorder at a later time.  
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Front Panel  
Feature  
Power Button  
Optical Drive Slot  
Description  
Turn power on/off to changer/recorder.  
See online specifications sheet for optical  
drive information.  
Load Button  
Eject Button  
Button to load media into the changer/  
recorder.  
Button to eject or unload media from the  
changer/recorder.  
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Back Panel  
Feature  
Description  
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Your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/  
i.LINK S400 (x2)  
Recorder is equipped with two 6-pin (back  
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panel) i.LINK ports.  
Power Cord  
Supply electrical power to the device.  
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There are two i.LINK ports on the back of the VGP-XL1B;  
however, you cannot connect this device to two different host  
computers at the same time.  
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The remaining i.LINK port on the back of the VGP-XL1B can  
be used to combine or daisy-chain up to four additional VGP-  
XL1B changers. This feature allows you to network up to five  
changers to the host computer.  
Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders.  
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The second i.LINK port functions as a normal 1394 port with  
one exception: DO NOT connect/disconnect a second 1394  
device on the second port of the changer while the device is  
being used (burning, ripping, or playing back any type of discs.)  
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Once a new device is plugged into the second i.LINK port of  
the VGP-XL1B, both the changer and the second device are re-  
enumerated by the operating system, which could interrupt the  
current process running on the changer. If you encounter any  
problems after connecting a new 1394 device, you might need  
to restart the host computer.  
Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder is a  
Class 1 Laser Product.  
Operating System  
The operating system for the host computer must be Microsoft®  
Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate.  
Note: All features of the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder are controlled  
and accessed through Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Media Center.  
Additional software features have been added to Media Center to  
accommodate the CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.  
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The following list contains a high-level overview of the features  
available to you in Media Center. For in-depth information about  
each feature, refer to the Media Center documentation that came  
with the host computer, or go to the Microsoft® Web site.  
Feature  
Description  
DVD Library  
Select and view a DVD from your media  
library. Also view programing information.  
Online Media The Online Spotlight provides Internet access  
to the latest entertainment news and events.  
Pictures +  
Videos  
Watch digital videos—select from videos  
you’ve previously loaded in a special folder.  
Categorize your pictures in folders. Then,  
select a folder to view a single picture or a  
slide show.  
TV+Movies  
Music  
Watch live TV or record your favorite show for  
later viewing, if your system has a TV tuner.  
Enjoy access to all the music stored on your  
hard drive and Audio CDs placed in your  
Changer. Organize, locate, and play your  
favorite music files in Media Center.  
Tasks ->  
Settings  
Set your personal preferences for your digital  
entertainment experience. Review this section  
carefully to get the most out of your digital  
entertainment experience.  
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Support Resources  
Documentation  
The following support documents are packaged with the  
VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.  
User Guide:  
The user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information  
about the installation and operation of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD  
Changer/Recorder.  
Note: In addition to the documentation included with the product,  
online help is available for the added Changer/Recorder features  
in Media Center. Select Help on the various screens to access this  
additional information.  
VGP-XL1B Legal and Safety Guide:  
Carefully read the VGP-XL1B Safety Information Guide. The  
guide, in printed format, is contained in the packaging materials.  
Copy Protection Notice  
Please copy responsibly. Whenever using the ripping and burning  
features of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating  
copyright law.  
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Installing VGP-XL1B  
The installation process consists of the following steps.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Review the section titled Before You Begin.  
Install the Changer Software CD on the host computer.  
Connect the VGP-XL1B to the host computer.  
Step 1: Before You Begin  
Before connecting your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to  
the host computer, consider the environment in which it will be  
placed. Listed below are some general guidelines.  
Do not set up the VGP-XL1B in the following locations:  
- in direct sunlight  
- near a magnet or a item that generates a magnetic field  
- areas with high heat, such as near a heater  
- areas with excessive heat, dust, and humidity  
- areas with poor ventilation  
Please observe the following items to avoid damage.  
Always turn off the power before the Changer/Recorder is  
moved. Damage may be caused to the changer if the device is  
transferred or moved with the power on.  
Do not move the Changer/Recorder if there are discs inside the  
carousel. Remove all discs from the changer before moving.  
Do not tip or hit this device. Even a slight vibration or small  
impact may cause a disc to come loose or cause damage to the  
discs or carousel.  
Do not set up where it is not physically secure.  
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes or place heavy objects on  
top of the device.  
If the host computer and the Changer/Recorder are placed in  
an enclosed cabinet, make sure there is sufficient airflow.  
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Step 2: Install the Sony Changer  
Software CD  
The Sony® Changer Software CD contains a software program that  
when installed, works with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in  
Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or Ultimate to control the  
Changer/Recorder.  
Note: The following installation procedure must be initiated from  
the host computer.  
Important Installation Note  
Before beginning the software CD installation process, go to  
Windows Update and make sure you have installed the latest  
critical updates for the host computer. You should also visit your  
computer manufacturer's Web site to ensure that your system  
supports Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, or  
Ultimate. We recommend to update any drivers or firmware that  
your manufacturer has distributed to ensure compatibility.  
The first part of the installation process is a series of checks to see  
if the host computer contains the operating system software  
required to properly run the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder. During  
this process, if a required system software component is outdated  
or not found, you will be directed to install the missing operating  
system software before continuing.  
After all required programs are verified or installed, you will be  
presented with a series of basic installations screens. Please read  
each screen carefully, then take the appropriate action.  
To install the Sony Changer/Recorder Software CD  
1 From the host computer, insert the software CD into the optical  
drive.  
2 Normally, the installation starts automatically. If it does not, from  
the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. In  
the text box, type: x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your  
optical drive) and click OK.  
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The Welcome dialog box appears.  
Note: During the software installation process, please carefully  
read the contents of each screen before continuing.  
3 Click Next to continue.  
The End User License Agreement dialog box appears.  
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4 Read the license agreement. If you agree to the stated terms,  
select the option I accept the terms of the license agreement,  
and then click Next.  
At this point, the install program checks the host computer for the  
required operating system program/utilities and one of the follow-  
ing two events should occur:  
Event 1  
If Microsoft® Windows VistaHome Premium or Ultimate  
is not detected on the host computer the following dialog  
box appears.  
If this screen appears, the Sony® Software CD cannot be  
installed on your computer. The operating system on your  
computer must be updated to Microsoft® Windows Vista™  
Home Premium or Ultimate. Click Finish to exit the installation  
program.  
Once you have updated your operating system, begin the  
Sony® Software CD installation again.  
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Note:This User Guide and Software CD are for Microsoft®  
Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate only. If your  
computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition  
installed, please use the alternate installation media and user's  
guide that comes with your Sony DVD Changer.  
Event 2  
The installation program has detected all required system  
programs/utilities, the Change Destination Folder dialog box  
appears.  
5 Accept the default location and click Next or click Browse and  
select a new destination folder location.  
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The Ready to Install dialog box displays.  
6 Click Install to continue.  
The Setup Status dialog box displays and shows a progress bar as  
application program files are copied to your computer.  
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Once all files have been successfully copied to your computer, the  
Installation Complete dialog box displays.  
7 Select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now and  
then click Finish to complete the installation setup.  
You are now ready to connect the Sony® VGP-XL1B CD/DVD  
Changer/Recorder to the host computer.  
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Step 3: Connect the VGP-XL1B to the  
Host Computer  
Note: Before you begin, make sure that the power has been  
turned off to the host computer and any peripheral equipment.  
Connecting the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder to the your  
computer is a simple process requiring only a single cable.  
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1 Using the supplied i.LINK cable, connect the end without the  
ferrite bead (a large node close to one end of the cable) to an  
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i.LINK connector on the host computer, and connect the cable  
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end with the ferrite bead to an i.LINK connector on the back  
panel of the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.  
2 Turn the power to the host computer on before turning the power  
on the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder.  
To verify that the installation was successful, do one of the  
following.  
To verify using Device Manager  
1 Click the Start icon from the Window taskbar, and then click  
Control Panel.  
2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Device Manager. The  
User Account Control popup appears. Click Continue.  
3 Double-click on Medium Changer Devices. Verify that your  
Changer(s) are listed.  
To verify using Media Center  
1 Start Media Center.  
2 From the top level menu, look for the My Changer option.  
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VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder  
Software Features  
Once you successfully complete the installation of the Sony  
Changer/Recorder Software CD, the following changes occur:  
The DVD Library page will be modified to include a new option  
called Manage Discs in the top section, which gives you the  
tools you need to control the discs stored in the Changer/  
Recorder.  
Load discs to the Changer/Recorder and then scan and identify  
for viewing in Media Center. Unload the disc from the Changer/  
Recorder from Media Center or manually.  
The Media Center Start menu will be modified to include a new  
menu option titled My Changer.  
Some Media Center shortcuts previously located on the Start  
Menu, may have been moved to Online Media to make room  
for the My Changer option.  
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Manage Discs  
The Manage Discs feature gives you the tools you need to control  
the portion of your media library stored in the Changer/Recorder.  
The main screen shows a list of all media in the changer sorted by  
name or type. If no metadata is found, the volume name displays.  
Manage Discs Tools:  
Scan and identify new discs in the changer and update disc  
data in the library. The Manage Discs feature will automatically  
recognize new media discs loaded into the changer and ask if  
you want to update the library with the new disc(s).  
Sort the changer library by name or type. Type allows you to  
verify the number of discs in the changer for each type of  
media. This is useful when archiving a TV series or creating  
other DVDs to determine the number of blank discs available  
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Eject discs. Remove media from the changer by selecting the  
Eject button.  
Note: Any disc in the changer’s optical drive can also be accessed  
from Windows Explorer or My Computer.  
Managing Your Media Library  
After completing the installation of your VGP-XL1B CD/DVD  
Changer/Recorder, you are now ready to load your disc library.  
You can access and manage that portion of your media library  
stored in the Changer/Recorder from the VAIO® feature Manage  
Discs located in the TV+Movies > DVD Library page. This new  
feature was added to Media Center during the installation of the  
supplied software CD.  
The Manage Discs main screen shows a list of all media in the  
changer sorted by name or type. If no metadata is found, the  
volume name displays.  
Note: CD/DVD metadata requires a working Internet connection to  
download the information.  
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Media Disc(s) “Types”  
Once new discs are scanned and identified, they appear on the  
Manage Discs main page showing the title and type of disc. The  
“Types” of media that can be stored in the changer include:  
Select this type... To do this...  
Audio CD  
Plays CDs. For additional features, links  
directly to Media Center’s Music Library  
by selecting the viewport window.  
Note: Only Redbook Audio Cds are  
supported.  
DVD-Video  
Plays DVD movies. For additional  
features, links directly to Media Center’s  
DVD Library by selecting the viewport  
window.  
Data CD/DVD  
Places the data disc in the drive. To  
access the disc, go to Windows Explorer  
or to My Computer. The changer’s drive  
appears as DVD-RAM in My Computer.  
Note: Data DVDs show up as Data CDs in  
the list on the Manage Discs screen.  
Blank CD/DVD  
Error  
Record videos, pictures, recorded TV, or  
music to blank discs.  
Displays if disc is inserted wrong or is  
unreadable.  
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Supported 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./  
Canada, Region 0 = All]  
Unsupported Media  
All other media types (Do not insert, mini-DVDs, odd-shaped  
discs, etc.).  
Note: The VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder does not support  
DualDisc™ media.  
Media Disc Warnings  
Do not insert discs backwards into the Changer/Recorder.  
When inserting a disc, the label goes to the right of the slot.  
Do not insert unsupported media types into the Changer/  
Recorder.  
Inserting a nonstandard-sized or -shaped disc into the drive  
may cause damage to the drive. The 120 mm round discs are  
the only size and shape of discs that are currently supported.  
These discs must be between 1.2 and 1.5 mm in thickness.  
Discs that are thicker than 1.5 mm, or thinner than 1.2 mm, are  
not supported and any damage caused will not by covered by  
your Sony® warranty applicable service agreements.  
Identifying information (metadata), may not be available for all  
DVDs and CDs.  
Do not attempt to move the Changer/Recorder if there are discs  
in the carousel. Remove all discs before moving.  
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Loading & Unloading Discs  
Loading the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder  
Before you load discs into the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder for  
the first time, please do the following:  
1 Make sure the Changer/Recorder is properly connected to the host  
computer and is turned on.  
2 Make sure the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet  
connection is working properly.  
3 Start Media Center Setup and verify that the correct options were  
selected during setup. From the main menu, select Tasks  
Settings | General | Windows Media Center Setup | Run Setup  
Again.  
4 Select Yes when asked, “Do you want Media Center to  
automatically connect to the Internet to get this information?”  
5 Select Yes when asked, “Do you have an always on Internet  
connection?”, if this is so.  
Once you have completed this procedure, continue with loading  
discs into the Changer/Recorder.  
Note: When loading discs, make sure that the label is facing to the  
right of the slot.  
To load a single disc  
Press the Load button once and insert the disc in the open slot  
of the optical drive located on the front panel.  
To load multiple discs  
Press the Load button twice and insert each disc in the open  
slot of the optical drive one at a time. The Changer/Recorder  
carousal keeps rotating open slots to the drive until all slots are  
filled or until no disc is inserted after 15 seconds.  
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Scanning New Discs  
When loading discs to the Changer/Recorder, the discs must be  
identified, scanned, and categorized by Media Center to update  
your media library before viewing in My Changer. After new discs  
are loaded, do the following.  
Note: You must have a working Internet connection to download  
metadata content to properly recognize the discs and associate  
the applicable metadata for each disc.  
1 Start Media Center.  
2 From the Start menu, select TV+Movies > DVD Library. The  
Found New Discs message appears on screen.  
3 Click Yes to begin scanning the discs to update your media library  
with new disc information. It can take up to 60 seconds to scan  
each disc. Once the discs have been identified and scanned, they  
can be viewed in the My Changer, DVD, and Music Libraries.  
Important Notes  
If you have multiple user accounts setup on the host computer,  
the metadata for audio CDs will display only for the user  
account that was logged on at the time the discs were originally  
scanned. For other user accounts to view audio CD metadata,  
they must unload the discs from the changer, log on to the new  
account, and then reload and rescan the audio CDs again.  
My Changer Music (Sony® Changer/Recorder) and Music  
Library (Media Center) are distinct areas in your entertainment  
system and offer separate features. My Changer Music does  
not display music discs or files that have been copied to the  
Music or Shared Music folders on the hard disk drive. The  
only Media Changer/Recorder audio CD available in MCE’s  
Music Library is the current disc in the Changer’s drive.  
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Unloading the Sony® Changer/Recorder  
Discs should be physically removed from the Changer/Recorder  
slot as they emerge and placed in their appropriate carriers for  
safe keeping.  
To eject discs using Media Center  
1 From the Media Center Start menu, go to TV+Movies > DVD  
Library and select Manage Discs at the top of the page.  
2 From the list, select the Eject button for each disc you wish to  
eject.  
To eject discs manually  
Press the Eject button on the Changer/Recorder one time to  
eject the last inserted disc.  
or  
Press the Eject button on the Changer/Recorder two times to  
eject all discs in the changer carousel one disc at a time.  
Remember to remove each disc from the optical drive slot  
each time a disc is ejected. If the disc is not removed after  
approximately 10 seconds, the entire process stops.  
Note: This will not eject the disc in the changer drive. You must go  
to Media Center to eject the last disc. See steps 1 and 2 above of  
To eject discs using Media Center.  
My Changer  
My Changer is a Sony® feature added to Media Center when you  
installed the included software CD. The My Changer feature  
contains three components:  
My Changer Music  
Copy Music  
Archive TV (Displays only if your system has a TV tuner)  
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Note: My Changer functionality requires an Administrator user  
account and will not function with a limited user account. Go to  
Start | Control Panel | User Accounts & Family Safety | User  
Accounts to verify current user accounts and to make changes, if  
necessary.  
To access the new My Changer features, the host computer and  
the VGP-XL1B CD/DVD Changer/Recorder must be connected.  
The advanced features of My Changer let you:  
Play your music discs directly from the Changer/Recorder.  
Copy multiple audio CDs from the Changer to your hard drive  
(Auto-ripping).  
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Create multiple DVDs of your favorite TV Series without inter-  
vention, if your system has a TV tuner. Multi episode TV pro-  
gram archiving to DVD disc requires a NTSC TV tuner (Non-HD  
TV tuner).  
Access a Help file unique to the VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder.  
1. Please copy responsibly. Whenever using the ripping and burning fea-  
tures of your XL1B, please be sure you are not violating copyright law.  
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My Changer Music  
My Changer Music is a gallery or list of all albums (audio CDs)  
that are stored in the Sony® Changer/Recorder and that have been  
scanned and identified by Media Center.  
From this gallery, play an album, sort the list, change how the list is  
viewed, or copy music. To play an album, and view additional infor-  
mation about an album such as artist, title, and cover art. Select  
any album to start playback of that CD.  
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Note: My Changer Music (Changer/Recorder) and Music Library  
(Media Center) are distinct areas in your entertainment system and  
offer separate features. My Changer Music does not display  
music discs or files that have been copied to the Music or Shared  
Music folders on the hard disk drive. The only Changer/Recorder  
audio CD available in Music Library is the current disc in the  
Changer/Recorder’s drive.  
Copy Music  
Copy Music is a feature that lets you copy multiple discs to the  
Music folder on the hard disk drive. Once discs are copied, they  
will show as gallery albums in Music Library where you can  
access the files and play the albums as you normally would in  
Media Center.  
Note: Some audio CDs may use copy protection technology that  
will not allow ripping to the host computer’s hard disk drive.  
Select albums/discs to copy by selecting them individually, or by  
choosing the Select All button. When complete, select the Copy  
Music command. The Copy Music screen shows only those  
albums selected for you to review. Select Start Copying to begin  
the copying process. As each disc is copied, a check mark will  
appear next to each completed album in the list. An “X” appears  
next to albums that failed to copy successfully.  
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Important Notes  
If you leave the progress screen during the ripping process, it is  
recommended that you do not do other MCE related activities  
since it can sometimes interfere with the ripping process. Also,  
MCE tasks can experience pauses in Video during ripping,  
scanning, and metadata activities.  
If you intend to run the Copy Music process overnight, please  
make sure that the setting for Automatic Updates is not  
activated. From the Windows taskbar select Start, and then  
Control Panel. Click on Security, then click on “Turn  
Automatic Updating on or off“. From the Automatic Updates  
screen, select the option “Download updates but let me choose  
whether to install them“ and select OK. If the User Account  
Control popup box appears, click the Continue button.  
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Helpful Hints  
Playing Copied Music  
Eject Copied Discs  
Even though you can play  
your music from My  
Once you have ripped your  
selected music CDs to your  
hard disk, you might want  
to remove the copied discs  
from the changer since the  
music can now be access  
from Music Library. Select  
the Eject Copied Discs  
option to eject all discs that  
were successfully copied  
to the hard disk.  
Changer, it is recom-  
mended that you take  
advantage of the Copy  
Music feature, which  
allows you to rip your music  
CDs to your hard disk,  
where you can take full  
advantage of the Music  
Library features in Media  
Center.  
Multi-tasking During  
Ripping  
Trouble Shooting  
If an album does not suc-  
cessfully copy, eject the  
disc and check for  
scratches on the surface of  
the disc and then try again.  
Once the ripping process  
begins, a progress bar  
appears in the list on the  
album currently being cop-  
ied. Since this process can  
be time consuming, you  
can leave the screen to do  
other activities.  
Warning: During the rip-  
ping process, do not try to  
access the changer from  
DVD Library, Music  
You can return by going  
back to My Changer and  
selecting Copy Music.  
Library or Manage Discs.  
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Archive TV  
Note: This feature should not be used to violate third parties  
copyrights.  
The Archive TV feature, only available on systems with a TV  
tuner, is used to create DVDs of an entire recorded TV series or  
selected episodes of a series. The Archive TV screen displays a  
list of all recorded TV series.  
After selecting a series, the Select Episode screen displays a list of  
all episodes for the series.  
After selecting episodes for archiving, a message appears  
informing you of the number of blank discs required and whether  
there are enough blank discs in the Changer/Recorder. If  
necessary, load blank media into the Changer/Recorder.  
(Remember to first go to Manage Discs to scan, identify, and  
categorize the new discs.) Click Start to begin the archiving  
process.  
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For High Definition Users: High Definition content cannot be  
archived from an ATSC or OCUR HD Tuner. Please use the MCE  
feature Create DVDs when using high definition content to burn/  
create a DVD. Please note that when viewing the newly created  
DVD, the content will NOT be high definition.  
Important Notes  
The Archive TV process can be time consuming. The time  
required varies with the number and length of each episode  
selected.  
Once you select Start, it is recommended that you do not leave  
the Archive TV screen once the archiving process has started.  
Leaving the screen could affect the archiving process. How-  
ever, you can access other areas outside of Media Center.  
If you intend to run the Copy Music process overnight, please  
make sure that the setting for Automatic Updates is not  
activated. From the Windows taskbar select Start, and then  
Control Panel. Click on Security and under Security Center  
click on Turn Automatic Updating on or off. From the  
Automatic Updates screen, select the option Download  
updates but let me choose whether to install them and  
select OK. If the User Account Control popup box appears,  
click the Continue button.  
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Helpful Hints  
Before You Archive  
Copy Protected Shows  
In order not to have your  
archiving process inter-  
rupted, insert the required  
number of blank DVDs into  
the changer before you  
begin and then go to DVD  
Library > Manage Discs  
so the blank discs can by  
scanned and identified by  
Media Center.  
You may not be able to  
archive some TV shows  
because they may be copy  
protected. If you select to  
archive a show that has  
been copy protected, the  
following message  
appears.  
“This show has been  
encrypted (protected) by  
the broadcaster and can-  
not be copied and played  
back on any player other  
than the one recorded to.”  
Supported Media  
(Archiving)  
DVD+-R/RW, DVD+R DL  
(Double Layer) media.  
Required Blank Discs  
Trouble Shooting  
When archiving TV shows,  
My Changer provides an  
estimate of the number of  
blank discs needed to  
Please check your media  
type. The VGP-XL1B sup-  
ports the following types of  
discs: DVD+-R/RW,  
record or archive the epi-  
sodes you have selected to  
make sure the archiving  
process in not interrupted.  
DVD+R DL (Double Layer)  
media. Note: DualDisc™  
media is not supported.  
Note: The quality of some  
manufacturer’s media may  
cause recording issues if  
media is not fully compati-  
ble with DVD standards.  
Note: Calculations are  
based on the assumption  
that all discs used for  
archiving are single-  
layered.  
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Connecting Multiple Changers  
The Sony® VGP-XL1B Changers/Recorders are IEEE 1394  
(FireWire) devices and can be connected together in a network or  
daisy-chain configuration to the host computer to increase storage  
capacity for your media library.  
Note: Sony supports up to five VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders.  
Functionality is limited when multiple Changers are daisy chained  
(connected) to the host computer. (See below.)  
Multiple Changer Limitations  
When daisy-chaining/connecting additional changers, only  
Sony® VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorders are supported.  
All other media (Audio CDs, data CDs/DVDs, blank CDs/DVDs  
can only be accessed in Media Center from the Changer with  
the lowest serial number.  
DVD-Video discs in all Changers can be viewed and accessed  
from TV+Movies > DVD Library located on the Media Center  
Start menu.  
Important Note: The Sony® VGP-XL1B Changer/Recorder with  
the lowest serial number should be connected directly to the host  
computer. Then connect (daisy-chain) other Changers to it.  
Due to these limitations, it is recommended that you place DVD-  
Video discs in the changer(s) with the higher serial numbers and  
all other media disc types in the changer with the lowest serial  
number, if possible.  
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Please see the image below to locate the serial number label on  
the back of your Sony® Changer/Recorder. The serial number will  
be in the format A1000#####.  
Helpful Hint  
Action:  
When more than one Changer is connected (daisy-chained)  
together, make sure to connect the Changer with the lowest serial  
number to the host computer. Then store your audio CDs, data  
CD/DVD media discs, and blank CD/DVDs discs in the Changer  
with the lowest serial number, and store your DVD-Video discs in  
any other changer.  
Result:  
In the Media Center features My Changer Music and Manage  
Discs, you will be able to access your music, data, and blank CDs.  
In the feature DVD Library, you will be able to view and access all  
DVD-Video discs in all Changers.  
Disconnecting/Moving the Changer  
Do not attempt to move the Sony® Changer/Recorder if there are  
discs inside the changer. Make sure all discs have been removed  
prior to moving.  
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Trouble Shooting for Microsoft®  
Windows Vista™  
Media Issues  
Supported Media Types  
CD-R,CD-RW, DVD+/- R, DVD+/- RW, DVD+/- R/RW, DUAL  
LAYER, Redbook Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (U.S. is default)  
Unsupported Media Types  
All other media types (Do not insert Blu-ray, HD-DVDs, mini-DVDs,  
odd-shaped discs, etc.) Note: DualDisc™ media is not supported.  
Hardware Issues  
Event:  
Changer does not function properly after initial installation.  
Comment:  
®
Make sure the i.LINK cable is properly connected to the host  
computer and the Changer.  
Make sure your PC is running Microsoft® Windows Vista™  
Home Premium, or Ultimate  
Verify that you have downloaded all critical and optional Win-  
date.com) Then restart the installation with the included  
software CD.  
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Make sure the host computer is running Windows Vista™.  
(Start, select Tasks > Settings > General > About Windows  
Media Center > Software Version. Verify the software version is  
Microsoft® Windows Vista™.  
Verify with the computer’s manufacturer that your system sup-  
ports Windows Vista™.  
Event:  
The Changer can no longer be accessed in Windows.  
Comment:  
Make sure that the Changer power cord is properly plugged  
into the back panel of the Changer and properly inserted into an  
electrical wall outlet.  
Make sure that the 1394 cable is securely inserted to the host  
computer and the Changer.  
Make sure the Changer is powered on when starting the host  
computer.  
If possible, do not connect other i.LINK® 1394 devices while  
your system is running.  
Restart the host computer and try again.  
Note: MCE and your computer may not be completely compatible  
with Suspend and Hibernate when using 1394 devices such as  
the Sony® Changer/Recorder. It is recommended to avoid letting  
your system go to Suspend or Hibernate. To access the Power  
Management settings do the following:  
Open the Control Panel, select System and Maintenance >  
Power Options > Change when the computer sleeps. For  
the option “Put the computer to sleep”, change the setting to  
Never”. Click the Save Changes button.  
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Event:  
Working with 1394 ports.  
Comment:  
The changer come with two i.LINK® ports. One port is used for  
connecting to a host computer. The other port can be used to  
connect/daisy-chain additional changers. Note: Sony only sup-  
ports connecting four additional changers (for a total of five).  
Do not connect a 1394 device on the second port of the  
changer while the changer is in use.  
Once a new 1394 device is plugged into a second i.LINK® port  
of the VGP-XL1B, both the host computer and the second 1394  
device are re-enumerated by the operating system. This could  
interrupt the current process running on the Changer drive.  
Event:  
The Changer carousel will not spin.  
Comment:  
Reset the power to the Changer. Turn the power off and wait  
approximately 6 seconds, then turn the power on. The carousel  
should spin one turn every time the power is reset.  
Event:  
System locks up or freezes after plugging in and/or unplugging the  
Changer.  
Comment:  
Do not unplug or plug in the Changer while the Changer and sys-  
tem are on.  
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Event:  
Changer stops functioning after plugging in another 1394 device  
into the Changer or host system.  
Comment:  
Do not unplug or plug in a 1394 device while the changer is on  
and in use.  
Turn off the power to the Changer and shut down the host com-  
puter before plugging in or unplugging a 1394 device.  
Event:  
When adding another Sony® Changer/Recorder, I can no longer  
access my audio CDs, data CDs, and blank media discs on my  
previous Changer.  
Comment:  
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ can only support reading and con-  
trolling audio CDs, data CD/DVD discs and blank media discs  
from the Changer with the lowest serial number. The serial  
number is located on the back of the Changer. It is recom-  
mended that you connect the changer with the lowest serial  
number directly to the host computer connect (daisy-chain) the  
other Changers to it.  
If your current Changer contains audio CDs, data CD/DVD  
discs, and blank media discs and is not the Changer with the  
lowest serial number, you will need to eject those discs and  
load them into the Changer with the lowest serial number. It is  
necessary to power off any other changers and to restart Win-  
dows Vista™ before ejecting the discs. After ejecting all audio  
CDs and data CD/DVD discs, you can power on the new  
Changer(s) and load the discs into the changer with the lowest  
serial number. Each disc will have to be rescanned and catego-  
rized before it can be accessed in Media Center.  
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Software Issues  
Event:  
“myFTP.exe” error message appears during identification of discs.  
Comment”  
“myFTP.exe” is part of the DISCover console.  
The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication  
between the changer and the host computer.  
Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the  
changer.  
Event:  
Media Center screen minimizes during identification of discs.  
Comment:  
The DISCover Console conflicts with the communication  
between the changer and the host computer.  
Uninstall or remove the DISCover console before using the  
changer.  
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Event: (Task Times)  
The time required to complete “tasks” can be time consuming.  
Comment:  
Note: All times listed below are approximations.  
Scanning Discs - From the changer, up to 60 seconds. From  
the host computer’s optical drive, time varies based on the type  
of drive.  
Switching Discs - In the carousel, 30 to 60 seconds.  
Copy Music - From both the changer, up to ten minutes per  
disc. From the host computer, time varies based on the type of  
drive.  
Archive TV - Per full DVD disc, 90 to 120 minutes.  
Event:  
MCE does not recognize a disc after burning new content to a  
blank disc. (New disc does not appear in Manage Discs)  
Comment:  
Eject, re-load and re-scan the disc for it to appear correctly in Man-  
age Discs in Media Center.  
Event:  
Duplication of discs when scanning new discs.  
Comment:  
Eject duplicates and reload the discs.  
Event:  
Disc(s) show up as “error” in Manage Discs after being identified.  
Comment:  
Disc(s) may be damaged, inserted incorrectly, or unreadable. Eject  
and check the condition of the disc(s) and try again.  
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Event:  
CD/DVD Metadata does not automatically download from the  
Internet.  
Comment:  
Verify the system is connected to the Internet and the Internet  
connection is working properly.  
Run Media Center setup again and verify that the correct  
options were selected.  
Select Tasks | Settings | General | Windows Media Center  
Setup | Run Media Center Setup again.  
Select Yes when asked “Do you want Media Center to  
automatically connect to the Internet to get this  
information?  
Select Yes when asked “Do you have an always on  
Internet connection?”  
Metadata is not available for all DVDs and music CDs.  
AMG is the provider for metadata downloads (same as  
Microsoft® Windows® Media Player).  
For CD album art, you may need to leave and then reenter the  
My Changer screen.  
Event:  
Cannot access the features and functionality of My Changer.  
Comment:  
The problem may be caused by not having the proper access  
rights. My Changer functionality requires an Administrator user  
account and will not function with a limited user account. Go to  
Start | Control Panel | User Accounts & Family Safety | User  
Accounts to verify current user accounts and make changes, if  
necessary.  
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Event:  
Cannot “rip” audio CDs.  
Comment:  
The CD(s) may be copy protected. You can also try to access  
them directly from Windows Explorer.  
The CDs may not be Redbook Audio CDs. The VGP-XL1B  
Changer only supports Redbook Audio CDs. Dual Discs,  
SACD, DVD audio, etc. are not supported.  
The CD might be damaged, and therefore unreadable.  
There may not be enough HDD space. The ripped audio CDs  
get saved to the location specified in Windows Media Player. If  
necessary, change the location to a folder with sufficient space.  
Event:  
Cannot play back audio CDs in My Changer Music.  
Comment:  
CD may be copy protected.  
Enhanced discs may not play back or rip correctly.  
The CD may not be a Redbook Audio CD.  
Event:  
Cannot “rip” DVDs.  
Comment:  
This function is not supported since DVD movies are copy  
protected.  
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Event:  
MCE pauses during CD ripping, scanning discs, or CD/DVD meta-  
data retrieval.  
Comment:  
It is recommended that you do not do other MCE related activities  
while these tasks are in progress. Doing so can sometimes inter-  
fere with the other tasks you are attempting to perform.  
MCE can also experience pauses in video-related tasks during rip-  
ping, scanning, and metadata retrieval activities.  
Event:  
Cannot archive selected TV series episodes.  
Comment:  
The selected series episodes may be copy protected.  
Make sure the selected series episodes were not recorded  
using an ATSC or OCUR High Definition Tuner.  
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Event:  
Some Audio discs do not display metadata when viewed in the  
viewport (small) window.  
Comment:  
This is a known MCE issue. Currently, there is no work around for  
this issue. Metadata can be viewed in normal screen mode.  
Event:  
Archive TV issues.  
Comment:  
You cannot archive content that is currently being recorded.  
The show will not appear in the Archive TV section.  
After canceling the Archive TV process, the progress bar is not  
updated correctly. The percent complete displays, but not the  
“X” mark.  
Event:  
After Archive TV has completed, a confirmation page displays.  
Comment:  
There is an additional ~ 1 minute delay during which Archive TV  
“cleans up” its processes. Click OK when this process is complete.  
Note: You can click OK at any time. There will be a delay until the  
process completes and the program continues.  
This completes the Trouble Shooting section. For issues not listed  
in this section or for additional help, go to the Sony® VAIO® support  
Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO.  
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