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Getting Started Guide
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Page 2: ...icrosoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE Giga Pocket including PicoPlayer CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement ...

Page 3: ... SOFTWARE and this EULA and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA Termination Without prejudice to any other rights SONY may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy all copies of the SONY SOFTWARE and all of its component parts Confidentiality You agree to keep information contained in SONY SOFTWARE which is not p...

Page 4: ...2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc One Sony Drive Park Ridge New Jersey 07656 II All SONY technical data and computer software is commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial i...

Page 5: ... SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY TO SONY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE SOME JURISDICTION DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION JURY TRIAL WAIVER This agree...

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Page 7: ...X Computer 29 To Set Up the FM Tuner 29 To Set Up Your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System 31 To Set Up Additional Equipment 38 SonicStage Premium Software 43 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software 43 To Use SonicStage Premium Software 47 To Use Playback and Recording Features 51 To Use the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects 58 To Use the FM Tuner 60 To Use the Timer Functions 62 Addit...

Page 8: ...Manager 71 Timer Recording Wizard 74 Video Explorer 76 Playlist Builder 79 PicoPlayer 81 CLIÉ Converter 84 Troubleshooting Topics 87 About the VAIO MX Functions 87 About Software Playback and Recording 88 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 90 About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media 91 About Recording CDs 94 About the Modem 95 Glossary 97 ...

Page 9: ...ts 9 Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 101 To Set Up Your Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 102 Setting Up a Timer Recording 104 Viewing Your Selected Program Recording Schedule 108 Index 109 ...

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Page 11: ...M radio broadcasting stations with the built in FM tuner Create custom audio Playlists Read and write audio files to and from a Sony MagicGate Memory Stick media with extended storage capacity Video viewing and recording Set up and manage one time daily and weekly timer recording schedules Manage Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Record personal video content from a videotape...

Page 12: ... A music Visualizer to enhance your listening experience A parametric equalizer that fine tunes your audio playback Audio features MiniDisc Drive Play and record your favorite music with full operational integration with the other audio devices built into the computer using the SonicStage Premium software Your drive is equipped with ATRAC3 compression technology that creates high quality audio fil...

Page 13: ...g up a timer recording schedule You can program one time recordings and set up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules Video Explorer The Video Explorer program functions as your video file management system and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists Video Explorer contains export import functions for file format conversions Playlist Builder The Playlist Builder is a vi...

Page 14: ...ck media slot Delivers data between Memory Stick media equipped devices enabling the transfer of images sounds data and text PC Card slot The PC card slot enables you to increase the functionality of your computer by connecting portable external devices For information on using PC cards and devices see the information supplied with the card or device i LINK IEEE1394 interface Two built in i LINK p...

Page 15: ...enables access to the optical drive MiniDisc drive Memory Stick and PC Card slots The front panel also provides access to the Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports to connect your compatible peripheral devices Front panel VOL DISPLAY FUNCTION MUTING PHONE MIC i LINK S400 USB MEMORY STICK PC CARD ...

Page 16: ...niDisc media 6 Infrared Receiver Enables the computer to receive signals from the remote control For proper remote control operation do not block the infrared receiver 7 Muting button Mutes the current sound output 8 Power button and indicator light Turns the computer on and off The indicator light is blue when the computer is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 9 PC Card slot A PC ...

Page 17: ...e computer 18 Display button Selects the display mode on the LCD display screen 19 Volume control buttons Increases or decreases the volume 20 MagicGate Memory Stick media slot Reads and writes data to and from a Memory Stick media 21 MagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator light The indicator light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use 22 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connecti...

Page 18: ...on your computer Back panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 Keyboard 3 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a compatible USB device 4 Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only OPTICAL FM ANTENNA 75 IN OUT KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL i LINK S400 PRINTER LINE...

Page 19: ...on for an audio cable supplied Video S video In port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 12 FM antenna port Connection for an FM antenna 13 S P DIF IN OUT optical ports Connection for a digital audio or optical device 14 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 15 VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 16 Line IN jacks R L Connect...

Page 20: ...s for the computer FM Tuner MiniDisc player Memory Stick media slot Giga Pocket functions and DVD CD ROM player Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DVD FM TV MS VIDEO DVD CD MD TV VIDEO OPEN CLOSE ENTER PAUSE CHANNEL VOLUME STOP MUTING MENU CANCEL PREV REW NEXT FF DISPLAY MX DISPLAY TV INPUT DVD JUMP MONITOR SLEEP REC REC STOP RECMODE VIDEO SIZE PLAY MODE AUDIO SELECT EQ ANGLE SUBTITLE TITLE RETURN...

Page 21: ...ss to activate channel selection See channel number buttons 5 TV button Press to control the onscreen TV image FM button Press to control the FM tuner on the computer M button Press to control the M drive on the computer CD button Press to control the CD ROM drive on the computer MD button Press to control the MiniDisc drive on the computer MS button Press to control the Memory Stick media slot on...

Page 22: ... Display button Press to select the mode for the LCD display screen on the computer Monitor button Press to set the display to Stand by mode Press again to enable the monitor to resume This feature is not available while Giga Pocket features are in use Sleep button Press to program the computer to automatically enter Stand by mode Video Rec button Press to start recording with Giga Video Recorder ...

Page 23: ...e the Media Bar DVD Player software online Help file for more information Subtitle button See the Media Bar DVD Player software online Help file for more information Title button See the Media Bar DVD Player software online Help file for more information Return button See the Media Bar DVD Player software online Help file for more information ...

Page 24: ...ct portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped products Inserting a Memory Stick media 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown to open the lower front panel 2 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Opening the lower front panel Inserting the Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick med...

Page 25: ...hanges Memory Stick media contain a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK p...

Page 26: ... PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position 2 If the PC Card does not insert easily remove it from the PC card slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the PC card but do not force it into the slot Removing a PC card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray 2 Click to select the name of the card that you want to ejec...

Page 27: ...on on the front panel of the system unit You may need to extend the Eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully If you eject the PC card incorrectly your computer may not work correctly ...

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Page 29: ...tting up your FM Tuner depends on the access options available in your home This is the basic connection method that enables you to access FM radio stations with the FM Tuner built into your computer To connect the FM antenna wire supplied 1 Connect one end of the FM coaxial cable to the FM antenna port located on the back of your computer Connecting the FM coaxial cable to the FM antenna port OPT...

Page 30: ...own and mount horizontally onto the wall For the best reception mount the antenna wire away from your computer to avoid static of other electrical interference with your FM station reception Connecting the FM antenna wire leads to the FM antenna adapter Connecting the FM coaxial cable to the FM antenna adapter Setting up the FM antenna wire wall mount Wire leads FM antenna wire FM antenna adapter ...

Page 31: ...nnect one end of the TV coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF jack on the back panel of your computer Your VAIO MX Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer To connect in CATV...

Page 32: ...ct the other end to the VHF UHF jack on the back panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF jack on the rear of your TV monitor or display To connect in CATV mode Option 2 Cable service access wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional Splitter optional TV coaxial cable optional VHF UHF jac...

Page 33: ...our antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF jack on the back panel of your computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorien...

Page 34: ...ct a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF jack on the back panel of your computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the s...

Page 35: ...VHF UHF IN VHF UHF OUT Cable service access wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional Set top box STB TV coaxial cable optional TV coaxial cable optional Splitter optional VHF UHF jack VHF UHF jack LINE IN LINE OUT DVI R L SPEAKER VHF UHF VIDEO 1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO TV coaxial cable supplied ...

Page 36: ...r display 3 Connect one end of the video cable supplied to the Video Out port on the back panel of your STB unit Connect the other end of the video cable to the jack end of a video cable adapter supplied 4 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter into the Video S video In port on the back panel of your computer 5 Connect the double jack end of the audio cable supplied into the Au...

Page 37: ...UT Video cable supplied Audio cable L R supplied TV Coaxial cables 1 supplied LINE IN LINE OUT MONITOR DVI R L SPEAKER VIDEO OUTPUT VHF UHF VIDEO 1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VHF UHF jack Video cable adapter supplied Audio OUT L R Audio IN L R Video IN Video OUT Cable service access wall outlet ...

Page 38: ...e both video and S video connections Sony supplies a standard video cable and a video cable adapter to enable you to make the correct video cable connections to your computer To connect to your computer with an S video cable Connect an S video cable optional directly into the S video port on the back panel of your computer To use an S video cable optional LINE IN LINE OUT MONITOR DVI R L SPEAKER V...

Page 39: ...r to either end of the video cable supplied Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video In jack on your TV monitor or display The Video In may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor display To use the video cable adapter 2 supplied Your VAIO MX Computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters ...

Page 40: ...r using the audio jacks and video S video ports To connect an audio cable 1 Connect an audio cable supplied to the Audio In or Audio Out jacks located on the back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other end s of the audio cable to your VCR or camcorder To connect a video cable Your equipment may have either standard video or S video connection capability See the section Connecting a standard or...

Page 41: ... your VCR or camcorder Option 2 1 Connect the video cable supplied using the Video cable adapter supplied into the video port on the back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other end of the video cable into the appropriate jack on your VCR or camcorder To connect a VCR or camcorder Option 1 pictured Video cassette recorder VCR Compatible camcorder S video cable optional Audio cable supplied ...

Page 42: ...he illustration Inserting batteries into the remote control Under normal use the AA batteries may last up to six months If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 43: ...ices SonicStage Premium software enables you to play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard disk drive You can also download import digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be played on your co...

Page 44: ...or other external device or media Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about SonicStage Premium software features follow these steps to access the SonicStage Premium online Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All...

Page 45: ...isten to and record from a connected device Audio file formats OpenMG format ATRAC3 files with the file extension omg WAV format MP3 format Audio files that are compliant with WMT Windows Media Technology Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need Access to the Internet fr...

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Page 47: ...cel and end the CDDB registration process for the current session The CDDB registration dialog box displays the next time you start SonicStage Premium software Create a new CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registrat...

Page 48: ...computer starts scanning and displays a progress window 2 A dialog box appears with the message Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium From this dialog box you can choose to Set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically launch when you double click audio files Select the type of audio files that can be played back with SonicStage Premium software Confirm playback settings each time SonicSta...

Page 49: ...qualizer button Displays the MX Equalizer dialog box enabling you to change the equalizer options J Sound Effect button Enables or disables the current sound effect selection K Visualizer button Minimizes or maximizes the Visualizer window The Visualizer window offers various images that respond to music playback L Internet button Minimizes or maximizes the Internet connection window The Internet ...

Page 50: ...is the music database on your hard disk drive The Playlist icon also identifies audio files that are registered to a specific playlist in the M drive Audio source is a CD CD R or CD RW inserted into your computer s optical drive Audio source is a MiniDisc inserted into your computer s MiniDisc drive Audio source is a MagicGate Memory Stick media inserted into your computer s Memory Stick slot Note...

Page 51: ...ng Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audio CD in your computer s optical drive for the first time you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes and set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically play your audio CDs and to verify the optical drive operation 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive...

Page 52: ...List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet 4 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click Record All to begin recording all the songs on the CD To record specific songs on an audio CD 1 Follow steps 1 3 as described in the previous secti...

Page 53: ...nel appears 2 Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc 3 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the MiniDisc is displayed 4 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song 5 Click Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback 6 Click Play during playback to ...

Page 54: ...ton to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet 5 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session 6 Click The MD Recording Mode dialog box appears Choose the appropriate recording mode depending on format and bit rate selected previously For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium online Help file LP2 Stereo Recording ...

Page 55: ...to the M drive on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive 2 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot or connect the external device to the computer 3 Select and drag CD and drop it on Memory Stick media or external device or media The Record window appears 4 Click Show List on th...

Page 56: ... Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device Click Install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the driver installation 5 Restart your computer when prompted 6 Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for Windows to detect it A message may display in the Windows task tray Open SonicStage Premium software as follo...

Page 57: ...Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the external device or media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon with the external device media connected or inserted into your computer You can double click the icon ...

Page 58: ...You can restore the original window size by pressing the Esc key or double clicking anywhere on the Visualizer window 4 Click Visualizer again to close the Visualizer window Using the MX Equalizer 1 Click The MX Equalizer window appears The movements of Visualizer images do not synchronize with songs that are on a MiniDisc SOUND MODE DESCRIPTION Flat Equalizes the gain in each frequency range Use ...

Page 59: ... box closes and the settings are registered for User1 or User2 depending on your selection 7 Click OK The MX Equalizer window closes Using sound effect settings 1 Click A sound effects menu displays Select the desired sound effect from the menu 2 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song EFFECTS DESCRIPTION Vocal Canceller Reduce or cancel the vocal...

Page 60: ...rogress window After scanning is complete the frequencies of available FM radio stations are sorted in ascending order and assigned a sequential number on the Preset panel 2 Click The FM Listening panel displays The computer tunes in to the preset FM radio station that is currently selected 3 You can use preset or manual tuning to change FM radio stations To use preset tuning click FM Menu and sel...

Page 61: ...d your recording session as a song 4 Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust the audio input level if necessary 5 Click on the FM Listening panel to begin recording 6 Click STOP on the FM Listening panel to stop recording The recording session is registered to a Playlist as a song To use Quick Timer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record 1 Click on the FM Listening panel durin...

Page 62: ...rs 4 Click OK A Timer Bar a thick vertical line appears in the Calendar marking the duration of the timer event and the event is added to the Event List on the Timer Setting window 5 Adjust the start end and duration of the timer event by dragging either side of the Timer Bar to the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time pe...

Page 63: ...er duration is 90 minutes When the timer countdown is completed the computer goes into Stand by mode 2 Click the Sleep button to decrease the countdown duration by 10 minute increments Additional information about Timer events If you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begin the scheduled event does not occur Playing back songs or listening to audio from any audio ...

Page 64: ... information For more information about Timer functions see the SonicStage Premium software online Help file Additional Information SonicStage Premium Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage Premium software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium win...

Page 65: ...pted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Starting Giga Pocket for TV Setup 1 Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct To adjust these settings right click with your mouse on the time display and a dialog box will appear 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select All Programs then click Giga Pocket ...

Page 66: ...Ch 3 Ch 4 and so on matches the Input channel listed in the Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box 5 Click OK The Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box closes and you can now tune into TV programs with Giga Video Recorder Setting up your display monitor When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Set your video r...

Page 67: ...disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Using the TV Recording deck and Playback deck To use these functions Giga Video Recorder features two decks on the main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck Giga Video Recorder window TV Recording deck detail ...

Page 68: ... the beginning using the Playback deck To use Slip Play 1 Start recording on the TV Recording deck 2 From the Operation menu select Start Slip Play You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins Additional information about Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder can be used for external video recording Depending on conditions not...

Page 69: ...splayed image The computer s response may become slower when you attempt to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program using Giga Video Recorder Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop playback to allocate resources for the timer recording event If this occurs wait until the Giga Pocket finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule The timer recording may fail due to an Event buffer of audi...

Page 70: ...a Pocket online Help file For more information about the Giga Video Recorder feature follow these steps to access the Giga Pocket online Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click Giga Pocket Help ...

Page 71: ...g Manager application is available For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in use You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager In a multi user environment the Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If...

Page 72: ...ng button when selected stops current recording Use this button if you want to end the current recording session Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager When you set up a timer recording using Giga Pocket software always use the Timer Recording Manager If the Timer Recording Manager is not set up the recording does not start even if you set the timer recording settings with the Ti...

Page 73: ...g Manager before changing the computer s clock setting Restart Timer Recording Manager after you have changed the time setting When you are connected to Giga Pocket Server on a network the Timer Recording Manager appears in the Windows task tray of the first computer user to log on after starting Windows XP operating system Only the first user is able to use Giga Pocket functions Accessing the Gig...

Page 74: ...cording Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select All Programs then select Giga Pocket 2 Select Timer Recording Wizard The Timer Recording Wizard dialog box appears 3 Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen directions Click the Help button for assistance as needed Timer Recording Wizard dialog box ...

Page 75: ...ner than the set stop time Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocket software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 50 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approximately three mi...

Page 76: ...back Video Capsules using Giga Video Recorder and to play back a Playlist created using Playlist Builder You can import MPEG files and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files Using Video Explorer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs then select Giga Pocket 2 Click Video Explorer The Video Explorer window appears 3 Click My Cabinet to view a list of saved Video Capsules and Playl...

Page 77: ... Builder Launch Timer Recording Wizard Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings View and edit recording information To export Video Capsules using Video Explorer 1 In the list area click the Video Capsule you want to export 2 In the Video Capsules menu select Export The Export dialog box appears 3 Provide an output name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the expo...

Page 78: ... SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG1 or MPEG2 files MPEG2 files need a specific system environment for playback A VAIO computer that has Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed A VAIO computer that has a DVD ROM or DVD RW drive If you wish to play your Video Capsule in a different system environment you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG1 format Video Capsules th...

Page 79: ...nd then select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click Video Explorer 3 Click on the Cabinet icon containing the desired Video Capsule The Video Capsules display in the List area 2 Select the Video Capsule that you want to register in Playlist Builder 3 Select Add clip to Playlist Builder from the Video Capsules menu The Playlist Builder main window appears Once a Playlist is created you ...

Page 80: ...rea In this area film images are displayed as a roll while the clips are played back on the preview monitor Accessing the Giga Pocket online Help file For more information about Playlist Builder features follow these steps to access the Giga Pocket online Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click Giga Pocket Help Playlist Builder doe...

Page 81: ...at do not have TV receptions functions or Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed if such systems support the PicoPlayer software requirements PicoPlayer software is supported by the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 You can select the PicoPlayer option by placing a check mark in the Copy playback program option box located in the Export dialog box See T...

Page 82: ...ge that is slightly delayed as compared to an image displayed by Giga Video Recorder or an ordinary TV set When you switch channels while using PicoPlayer the process takes longer than when switching channels using Giga Video Recorder You cannot watch TV using PicoPlayer while recording with Giga Video Recorder or while waiting to record with the Time Recording Manager Use PicoPlayer to play back ...

Page 83: ...user that connects to Giga Pocket Server determines the image quality of the TV deck Subsequent PicoPlayer users can not change the image quality regardless of their individual image quality settings If the first PicoPlayer user that connects to Giga Pocket Server uses High Quality or Standard image quality subsequent PicoPlayer users displaying a Long Play only message in their PicoPlayer softwar...

Page 84: ...lick Start in the Windows taskbar and then select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket point to Plug ins and then click CLIÉ Converter The Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main window appears To convert Video Capsules 1 From the Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter window click the Setting button The Settings dialog box appears Enter your desired settings 2 Start Video Explorer as follows 1 Click Start in the Window...

Page 85: ...ga Pocket CLIÉ main window click to select the videos you want to transfer to the Memory Stick media 3 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 4 Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination Click OK During transfer the Forwarding dialog box appears displaying the transfer status When transfer is complete the dialog box closes Your converted video files can be played back on CLIÉ Hand...

Page 86: ...sic and video with amazing clarity For more information on this exciting device go to the Sony Style Web site at http sonystyle com vaio clie Accessing the CLIÉ Converter online Help file For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug in application see the CLIÉ Converter online Help file Follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select All Programs 2 Select Giga P...

Page 87: ... the same as the actual count navigate to the Song Properties dialog box as follows 1 Right click on a song A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Properties The Song Properties window appears 3 Verify that the Check Out remaining option is selected My selected song cannot be played back Certain songs have playback time restrictions These songs can only be played back during the designated time period Y...

Page 88: ...ted during playback Do not run SonicStage Premium and RealJukebox software applications simultaneously This may cause your audio files to become unstable on your hard disk drive Memory Stick media or external device The images on my SonicStage Premium software s Visualizer feature are intermittent Stop all SonicStage Premium functions except playback then follow these steps 1 Click on Menu in the ...

Page 89: ...e Premium online Help file How can I use SonicStage Premium software with a portable audio device Your portable audio device must use Plug ins or drivers that are compatible with SonicStage Premium software Version 1 0 For more information about plug in or driver compatibility visit the device manufacturer Web site Do not install OpenMG Jukebox software Version 2 1 or lower on your computer Instal...

Page 90: ... change the channel on the video player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule Your computer may respond slower if you try to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket software During a timer recording Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s...

Page 91: ...ding Manager icon is present in the task tray of the first user to log on to the network the Giga Pocket applications are not available to any other user on the network The user who is currently accessing Giga Pocket must log off before another user can access the Giga Pocket applications For more information see the Giga Pocket online Help file About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media When I play...

Page 92: ...s the number of characters allowed in a file title When this limit has been reached you cannot write or edit the title My recording time on the MiniDisc does not increase after removing audio files Erasing short audio files may not increase overall MiniDisc storage capacity Depending on the recording mode in use deleting audio tracks of a certain size does not change the display of remaining time ...

Page 93: ...wing criteria The audio files have not been edited The audio files were recorded using your VAIO MX computer I cannot copy an audio file that was checked out Verify that the audio file is available for an authorized check out by navigating to the Song Properties dialog box as follows 1 Right click on a song A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Properties The Song Properties window appears 3 Verify tha...

Page 94: ...ptimization window appears 6 Click Start The computer verifies that your optical drive is operating properly Why doesn t my MP3 CD work with my MP3 CD player The CD you create using MP3 audio files may not be compatible with all MP3 CD players For more information about equipment compatibility see the manual supplied with your MP3 CD player When you make your MP3 CD limit the created directory to ...

Page 95: ... properly Your installed Lucent Win Modem does not support the Wake on Ring WOR feature of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system For optimal use Sony recommends that you do not change the preset modem settings See the Windows Help and Support Center for more details on the WOR feature ...

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Page 97: ... The process of returning audio files from a MiniDisc Memory Stick media or portable audio device to a computer that is managed by an OpenMG compliant application such as SonicStage Premium Check Out The process of transferring audio files between a computer MiniDisc Memory Stick media or portable audio device that is managed by an OpenMG compliant application such as SonicStage Premium Note Files...

Page 98: ...is required for preview MDLP MiniDisc Long Play MDLP is an industry standard for compression levels of audio files Memory Stick media A compact portable and versatile data storage device designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products MiniDisc drive A drive which enables you to play record and erase data to and from MiniDisc media The drive also supports secure music tran...

Page 99: ...ng of an FM radio station Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data Slip play Provides the ability to view delayed video playback While your recording is in progress you are able to view the recording from the beginning Snapshot A miniature view displayed on the film roll in Giga Video Recorder Playlist Builder and the preview monitor in...

Page 100: ... track Timer recording A preset video recording event Tuning Mode The mode used when you want to select an FM radio station The two modes are Preset Tuning and Manual Tuning Video Capsule A virtual container that holds the video images recorded with Giga Pocket Recorder A Video Capsule is created on your computer hard disk drive and managed with Video Explorer ...

Page 101: ... timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site first time on...

Page 102: ...d then select Giga Pocket 2 Click TV Program Web site Internet Explorer launches and you are directed to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site The Welcome and Registration Window appears 3 In the Welcome section enter your 5 digit zip code and click Continue The Choose Your Provider window appears listing all TV providers or TV services available in your area Sony recommends using Microso...

Page 103: ...our channels The Channel Information Converter window appears if this is the first time you have used this download feature Click OK 7 Verify the channel settings and click OK 8 Your personal channel settings appear whenever you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site Close all Giga Pocket applications before downloading your TV listings If you are using set top box STB mode you do n...

Page 104: ...ecording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording Set channel and start date window appears Online channel guide main window The appearance of the online channel guide Web site its contents and the accuracy of the TV listings is controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice Pay per view channels cannot be accessed without making payment to the appropriate TV program provider...

Page 105: ...nto the appropriate Timer Recording Wizard fields 4 You can set the stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode The stop time is automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard Verify the stop time choose a recording mode and then click Next New Timer Recording Set channel and start date window Recording Modes Description Standard Play SP Standard Recording mode High ...

Page 106: ...r recording schedule Select how often you want to record the program 6 Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive using the Expiration date of Video Capsule drop down list New Timer Recording Set stop time and recording mode window New Timer Recording Set details window ...

Page 107: ...ars Click Next 8 The New Timer Recording Completed window appears Click Finish To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted New Timer Recording Confirm window New Timer Recording Completed window ...

Page 108: ...er Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings Your computer settings by default are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on Timer recordings are executed when the Timer Recording Manager icon is visible in the Windows task tray When creating a timer recording it is important to remember the following information The timer recording is dis...

Page 109: ...10 VHF UHF port 11 Video S video In port 11 Video S video Out port 11 batteries 34 C Cabinet 89 camcorder 32 connecting an audio cable 32 CATV 89 check in 89 check out 89 CLIÉ Converter 76 CLIÉ Handheld 76 78 converting Video Capsules 76 Transfer converted video files 77 Clip 89 Clip area 72 Compact Disc Database CDDB 39 computer cable satellite STB 26 connecting a TV monitor 31 connecting a video...

Page 110: ...er 8 LCD display screen 8 Memory Stick access light 9 memory stick media slot 9 microphone jack 8 MiniDisc drive 8 MiniDisc eject button 9 Muting button 8 next fast forward button 9 Overview 7 PC card slot 8 Play button 8 Power button 8 previous rewind button 9 Stop button 8 USB port 9 volume control buttons 9 Function button 9 G Giga Pocket audio cable 32 cable satellite set top box 26 connecting...

Page 111: ...g data on media 17 using media 16 Memory Stick slot 9 Microphone jack 8 MiniDisc drive 8 eject button 9 modem troubleshooting 87 Modem line jack 11 Monitor port 11 Mounting the FM antenna 22 Mouse port 10 MP3 90 MPEG 90 MPEG1 70 MPEG2 70 Muting button 8 N Net MD technology 90 Next Fast Forward button 9 O OpenMG technology 91 P PC card ejecting 18 PCMCIA 18 slot 8 using 18 PC Card slot 6 PicoPlayer...

Page 112: ...35 Sound Effects 50 Timer Functions 54 Visualizer 50 check in 89 Sound effect settings 51 Sound Effects 50 SP 70 Stand by mode 91 Standard antenna 58 Standard CATV 58 Standard Play 70 STB 58 91 Stereo speaker terminals 11 Stop button 8 S video cable 30 S video In port 11 S video Out port 11 T Telephone cable jack 11 Thumbnail 91 Time Machine 92 Timer recording 92 Timer Recording Manager 5 63 Timer...

Page 113: ...4 Overview 3 video capabilities 5 VCR 32 connecting an audio cable 32 VHF UHF port 11 video cable 32 video cable adapter 31 Video Capsule 92 Video Explorer 5 68 Video S video In port 11 Video S video Out port 11 Visualizer 50 Vocal Canceller 51 Volume control buttons 9 W window design 93 ...

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