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...Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 1 Introduction: Demo Mode The High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) models DHG-HDD250 and DHGHDD500 feature attractive high-definition video content that can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List /...high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV or antenna broadcast signals are not immediately available. However this document. However, programs may be played back in continuously displaying a single recording. Activating the Demo Feature will: Allow any program to a TV. Sony...
...Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 1 Introduction: Demo Mode The High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) models DHG-HDD250 and DHGHDD500 feature attractive high-definition video content that can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List /...high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV or antenna broadcast signals are not immediately available. However this document. However, programs may be played back in continuously displaying a single recording. Activating the Demo Feature will: Allow any program to a TV. Sony...
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Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. Instructions for Use of 8 Press the REC LIST button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. 3.
Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. Instructions for Use of 8 Press the REC LIST button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. 3.
Operation Manual
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...33 Accessing the Recordings List........... 34 Accessing the TV Guide On Screen™ Feature 34 Using the Recording History Menu ... 35 Using the Preferences Menu 36 Using the Help Menu 43 Parental Lock 44 Rating Guidelines 46 Digital Video Recorder Understanding the Status ... Service 69 Recording a Program from TV Guide On Screen System 70 References Learning About Available Video Services 73 Learning About Screen Modes...........76 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SONY HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 85 GNU ...
...33 Accessing the Recordings List........... 34 Accessing the TV Guide On Screen™ Feature 34 Using the Recording History Menu ... 35 Using the Preferences Menu 36 Using the Help Menu 43 Parental Lock 44 Rating Guidelines 46 Digital Video Recorder Understanding the Status ... Service 69 Recording a Program from TV Guide On Screen System 70 References Learning About Available Video Services 73 Learning About Screen Modes...........76 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SONY HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 85 GNU ...
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... video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❏ Digital Video Recorder - Watch TV on your cable TV service provider about CableCARD in HDTV for model DHG-HDD500). You can also enjoy Chasing Playback; The CableCARD, which is provided by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to digitally...
... video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❏ Digital Video Recorder - Watch TV on your cable TV service provider about CableCARD in HDTV for model DHG-HDD500). You can also enjoy Chasing Playback; The CableCARD, which is provided by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to digitally...
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...and guides by moving the joystick either up, down, left or right. Shows the main menu on or into inactive standby (off). Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Front Panel Indicators and Controls 76 1 2 3 45 Control Panel 1 POWER button 2 Display Window 3 EXIT button 4 Joystick/SELECT... Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. see details on -screen displays and returns to selected broadcasts which contains a list of current and future programs. To return to normal viewing press TV Guide again or the EXIT button. ✍ The TV Guide™...
...and guides by moving the joystick either up, down, left or right. Shows the main menu on or into inactive standby (off). Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Front Panel Indicators and Controls 76 1 2 3 45 Control Panel 1 POWER button 2 Display Window 3 EXIT button 4 Joystick/SELECT... Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. see details on -screen displays and returns to selected broadcasts which contains a list of current and future programs. To return to normal viewing press TV Guide again or the EXIT button. ✍ The TV Guide™...
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.... Leave your HD DVR may continue to record programming even when the Power indicator is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. qa qs Display Description 8 Power... can set . Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is displayed. When viewing a program from the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The time is currently recording a program. Note that the HD DVR is automatically set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is...
.... Leave your HD DVR may continue to record programming even when the Power indicator is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. qa qs Display Description 8 Power... can set . Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is displayed. When viewing a program from the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The time is currently recording a program. Note that the HD DVR is automatically set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is...
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...(dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for a set the output resolution to play a program in the... PAUSE qf REW qg STOP Press to pause playback. REC LIST wh qa PLAY REPLAY qs ADVANCE wj qd REW PAUSE FF...program information (if available) in the banner at normal speed. qh REC (record) Press and hold to stop the playback of the screen. 7 MENU ... Description 1 TV DVD POWER qk DVR AMP ql AUX DVR 2 w; 3 SCREEN FORMAT PIC TV/VIDEO wa MODE MODE CH P A ws G E 4 VOL ENTER wd 5 INFO FAVORITE 6 wf...
...(dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for a set the output resolution to play a program in the... PAUSE qf REW qg STOP Press to pause playback. REC LIST wh qa PLAY REPLAY qs ADVANCE wj qd REW PAUSE FF...program information (if available) in the banner at normal speed. qh REC (record) Press and hold to stop the playback of the screen. 7 MENU ... Description 1 TV DVD POWER qk DVR AMP ql AUX DVR 2 w; 3 SCREEN FORMAT PIC TV/VIDEO wa MODE MODE CH P A ws G E 4 VOL ENTER wd 5 INFO FAVORITE 6 wf...
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... ADVANCE wk FF wl SLOW e; Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. When the program guide is open the Favorite List. Press to adjust the volume of your TV. (See "Using your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" on page 16.) Press to open...from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of time when playing back a recorded program. PIC MODE wa TV/VIDEO ws CH (channel) +/- The HD DVR may use the front panel buttons to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; buttons pages ...
... ADVANCE wk FF wl SLOW e; Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. When the program guide is open the Favorite List. Press to adjust the volume of your TV. (See "Using your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" on page 16.) Press to open...from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of time when playing back a recorded program. PIC MODE wa TV/VIDEO ws CH (channel) +/- The HD DVR may use the front panel buttons to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; buttons pages ...
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... this setting is done. The LED (light emitting diode) will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list found on pages 14 and 15. 5 Press the SELECT or ENTER button on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with ... press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for five (5) seconds. If a VCR's manufacturer code is listed, use the number listed first. 1 Power on your remote control to store your component. Turn to "Manufacturer's Codes" on and off. Follow...
... this setting is done. The LED (light emitting diode) will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list found on pages 14 and 15. 5 Press the SELECT or ENTER button on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with ... press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for five (5) seconds. If a VCR's manufacturer code is listed, use the number listed first. 1 Power on your remote control to store your component. Turn to "Manufacturer's Codes" on and off. Follow...
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.... 3 Press and hold the AUX POWER and MENU buttons simultaneously for five (5) seconds. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) To Search for a Code to Program the Remote Control If your device is not listed in the Manufacturer's Code list, try the following: 1 Power on the HD DVR and the device that you want to...
.... 3 Press and hold the AUX POWER and MENU buttons simultaneously for five (5) seconds. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) To Search for a Code to Program the Remote Control If your device is not listed in the Manufacturer's Code list, try the following: 1 Power on the HD DVR and the device that you want to...
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..., 113, 115 114, 109 111, 112, 108 123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. Wards) Broksonic Canon Citizen Code 301, 302, 303 338 314 330, 343 317, 319 309, 308 332 In some cases... the correct code for an extended period of time, it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to the list below. Operating Instructions Manufacturer's Codes When you are removed from the remote control. In such cases, use the remote control that the programmed manufacturer's ...
..., 113, 115 114, 109 111, 112, 108 123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. Wards) Broksonic Canon Citizen Code 301, 302, 303 338 314 330, 343 317, 319 309, 308 332 In some cases... the correct code for an extended period of time, it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to the list below. Operating Instructions Manufacturer's Codes When you are removed from the remote control. In such cases, use the remote control that the programmed manufacturer's ...
Operation Manual
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..., your cable TV service provider will upload the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD. 5 After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable ...to access your cable TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video-on screen. Typically the instructions will enable you to insert a CableCARD device (...see page 36). An authorized cable TV installer or you may be able to digitally encrypted cable channels - without the use of a separate cable box. this time... standard definition but also high-definition television where available.
..., your cable TV service provider will upload the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD. 5 After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable ...to access your cable TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video-on screen. Typically the instructions will enable you to insert a CableCARD device (...see page 36). An authorized cable TV installer or you may be able to digitally encrypted cable channels - without the use of a separate cable box. this time... standard definition but also high-definition television where available.
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...start Auto you are some of channels is not found . Scan now? Wait for the CableCARD updates. Please wait while your channel list. CableCARD defines your Do not remove the card while receiving updates. When you might see them, follow the actions required. CableCARD Error... remove the message or let the message automatically wait while the disappear when the channel list is inserted correctly, select OK to display Digital Channels Found: xxx Analog Channels Found: xxx If a list of the messages you see on your screen. Acquiring data from CableCARD Please standby...
...start Auto you are some of channels is not found . Scan now? Wait for the CableCARD updates. Please wait while your channel list. CableCARD defines your Do not remove the card while receiving updates. When you might see them, follow the actions required. CableCARD Error... remove the message or let the message automatically wait while the disappear when the channel list is inserted correctly, select OK to display Digital Channels Found: xxx Analog Channels Found: xxx If a list of the messages you see on your screen. Acquiring data from CableCARD Please standby...
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...and date information until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is complete, Listings or correct time information will not immediately be completed before using other features of signals ... receive. Correct time information will automatically search for available stations. You may take up to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up , selecting...service provider and subscription level to view the correct guide information for your area within 24 hours. 28 Also check the FORMAT setting by your HD DVR. 5 After the TV ...
...and date information until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is complete, Listings or correct time information will not immediately be completed before using other features of signals ... receive. Correct time information will automatically search for available stations. You may take up to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up , selecting...service provider and subscription level to view the correct guide information for your area within 24 hours. 28 Also check the FORMAT setting by your HD DVR. 5 After the TV ...
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The Recent Channels list can also be listed. Only channels that have been viewed about a minute will be accessed as a Favorite category. 32 Operating Instructions Using the Recent Channels Menu -%.5 The Recent Channels feature lists up to 18 of the most recently viewed channels.
The Recent Channels list can also be listed. Only channels that have been viewed about a minute will be accessed as a Favorite category. 32 Operating Instructions Using the Recent Channels Menu -%.5 The Recent Channels feature lists up to 18 of the most recently viewed channels.
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... Highlight the category to which you want to 13 categories of "Add to confirm. ✍ Note that you may always access the Recent Channels list (see previous page) as a Favorite Category. 33 Creating or Editing Favorite Categories 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Highlight and select ...Highlight and select Create New Category 5 Name a new category by selecting a category and then selecting a channel within that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels While Viewing a Program While you are viewing a broadcast program and you wish to add the channel to your favorite channels by...
... Highlight the category to which you want to 13 categories of "Add to confirm. ✍ Note that you may always access the Recent Channels list (see previous page) as a Favorite Category. 33 Creating or Editing Favorite Categories 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Highlight and select ...Highlight and select Create New Category 5 Name a new category by selecting a category and then selecting a channel within that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels While Viewing a Program While you are viewing a broadcast program and you wish to add the channel to your favorite channels by...
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..., see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 67. Operating Instructions Accessing the Recordings List For information on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the RECORDINGS Service" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide... and tune to the currently tuned channel. Pressing EXIT while in the LISTINGS, RECORDINGS or other TV Guide On Screen system screen will exit the guide and tune to the channel that was last tuned before entering the guide...
..., see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 67. Operating Instructions Accessing the Recordings List For information on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the RECORDINGS Service" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide... and tune to the currently tuned channel. Pressing EXIT while in the LISTINGS, RECORDINGS or other TV Guide On Screen system screen will exit the guide and tune to the channel that was last tuned before entering the guide...
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..., date and time of the most recent recording events. Each recording event contains information on a VCR, use the Recordings List feature to any Recording Event that have been scheduled. The Recording History may have been recorded. Using the Recording History Menu Using the Menus The Recording History menu displays up . ✍ To play recorded programs, use the VCR for some...
..., date and time of the most recent recording events. Each recording event contains information on a VCR, use the Recordings List feature to any Recording Event that have been scheduled. The Recording History may have been recorded. Using the Recording History Menu Using the Menus The Recording History menu displays up . ✍ To play recorded programs, use the VCR for some...
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...Code: The Remote Control Code menu allows you have more than one Sony® HD DVR or Sony Digital Cable Receiver in your Cable TV service provider. Diagnostics: Displays technical ... the Preferences Menu -%.5 You can access the following from the Preferences Menu: System, Recording, Screen, Audio, Parental Lock, CH+/- To make sure that may appear in the HD...DVR, no information may be useful if you to avoid interference between the two devices. List (Channel List), Recent Channels Options, Favorite Options. Options System Descriptions System Menu: Allows you to ...
...Code: The Remote Control Code menu allows you have more than one Sony® HD DVR or Sony Digital Cable Receiver in your Cable TV service provider. Diagnostics: Displays technical ... the Preferences Menu -%.5 You can access the following from the Preferences Menu: System, Recording, Screen, Audio, Parental Lock, CH+/- To make sure that may appear in the HD...DVR, no information may be useful if you to avoid interference between the two devices. List (Channel List), Recent Channels Options, Favorite Options. Options System Descriptions System Menu: Allows you to ...
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...rate or rates of fast forward and rewind that are able to press the PLAY button on the remote control. Available speeds are recorded to the List. Options Recording Using the Menus Descriptions Live TV Pause Time: The Live TV Pause Time feature allows you to set the amount of time of... live TV for up to 30 minutes before the paused point is no longer available. If you are assigned to be saved. However, setting a ...
...rate or rates of fast forward and rewind that are able to press the PLAY button on the remote control. Available speeds are recorded to the List. Options Recording Using the Menus Descriptions Live TV Pause Time: The Live TV Pause Time feature allows you to set the amount of time of... live TV for up to 30 minutes before the paused point is no longer available. If you are assigned to be saved. However, setting a ...