Demo Mode Instructions
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...With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, the "Delete" function in continuously displaying a single recording. Sony Electronics, Inc. Activating the Demo Feature will: Allow any program to be ...TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. Page 3 of a recorded program. Instructions for Use of Demo 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 enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV...
...With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, the "Delete" function in continuously displaying a single recording. Sony Electronics, Inc. Activating the Demo Feature will: Allow any program to be ...TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. Page 3 of a recorded program. Instructions for Use of Demo 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 enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV...
Demo Mode Instructions
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... Setup and TV Guide Setup. 1. Repeatedly press the FORMAT button on the remote control or front panel until a format setting that the correct Format setting for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 ...Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Check that is compatible with your TV... Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on...
... Setup and TV Guide Setup. 1. Repeatedly press the FORMAT button on the remote control or front panel until a format setting that the correct Format setting for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 ...Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Check that is compatible with your TV... Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...be tuned. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will appear. After skipping the TV Guide Setup, no channels can be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be useful ...to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be received. Highlight and select "Preferences". Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels later. Sony Electronics, Inc. ...
...be tuned. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will appear. After skipping the TV Guide Setup, no channels can be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be useful ...to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be received. Highlight and select "Preferences". Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels later. Sony Electronics, Inc. ...
Demo Mode Instructions
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Sony Electronics, Inc. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. 3. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Instructions for Use of 8
Sony Electronics, Inc. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. 3. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control. Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Instructions for Use of 8
Operation Manual
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... Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of a leased set-top box available directly from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. This high-definition digital video recorder also includes a QAM ...TV Guide On Screen and other intellectual property rights. In Canada, TV Guide On Screen is manufactured under license from Sony Electronics, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is a registered mark of Sony Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to a cable TV service provider. Trademarks and Copyrights Sony...
... Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of a leased set-top box available directly from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. This high-definition digital video recorder also includes a QAM ...TV Guide On Screen and other intellectual property rights. In Canada, TV Guide On Screen is manufactured under license from Sony Electronics, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is a registered mark of Sony Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to a cable TV service provider. Trademarks and Copyrights Sony...
Operation Manual
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Table of Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Package Contents 3 Optional Item 3 Features 4 Front Panel Indicators and Controls .. 5 Display Window 6 Rear Panel Connectors 7 ... Using the SETUP 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 GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE...
Table of Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Package Contents 3 Optional Item 3 Features 4 Front Panel Indicators and Controls .. 5 Display Window 6 Rear Panel Connectors 7 ... Using the SETUP 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 GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE...
Operation Manual
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... only standard definition but also high definition television. You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by your cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for viewing...
... only standard definition but also high definition television. You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by your cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for viewing...
Operation Manual
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... (off). Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on page 73.) Shows the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide (if available) which may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Press the joystick to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Front Panel Indicators and Controls...
... (off). Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on page 73.) Shows the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide (if available) which may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Press the joystick to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Front Panel Indicators and Controls...
Operation Manual
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... for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in the standby (off . 9 REC indicator Shows that the HD DVR is in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. qa qs... Display Description 8 Power indicator Shows that your HD DVR connected to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Recorded programs can set . For more information ...
... for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in the standby (off . 9 REC indicator Shows that the HD DVR is in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. qa qs... Display Description 8 Power indicator Shows that your HD DVR connected to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Recorded programs can set . For more information ...
Operation Manual
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...) Reserved for potential future applications. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled equipment that...
...) Reserved for potential future applications. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled equipment that...
Operation Manual
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... 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 TV MENU GUIDE 7 wg 8 PUSH SELECT 9 EXIT q; qh REC (record) Press and hold to select an on -screen displays. 5 . (dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for one second to stop...
... 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 TV MENU GUIDE 7 wg 8 PUSH SELECT 9 EXIT q; qh REC (record) Press and hold to select an on -screen displays. 5 . (dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for one second to stop...
Operation Manual
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... may use the front panel buttons to change channels. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. Press to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power...
... may use the front panel buttons to change channels. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. Press to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power...
Operation Manual
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...To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Once a CableCARD device is removed, your cable TV service provider. 1 Turn off the HD DVR. 2 Push the eject button on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD ...want to cancel your service, contact your HD DVR will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will no longer use a CableCARD, keep the card inserted in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on the ...
...To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Once a CableCARD device is removed, your cable TV service provider. 1 Turn off the HD DVR. 2 Push the eject button on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD ...want to cancel your service, contact your HD DVR will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will no longer use a CableCARD, keep the card inserted in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on the ...
Operation Manual
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...An authorized cable TV installer or you may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup ...TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video-on screen. Typically the instructions will be inserted into place (see page 22). 2 Turn on the HD DVR and the TV...your cable TV service provider. without the use of your viewing area. • You want to digitally encrypted cable channels - except in the following circumstances: • Your cable TV service ...
...An authorized cable TV installer or you may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup ...TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video-on screen. Typically the instructions will be inserted into place (see page 22). 2 Turn on the HD DVR and the TV...your cable TV service provider. without the use of your viewing area. • You want to digitally encrypted cable channels - except in the following circumstances: • Your cable TV service ...
Operation Manual
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... by pressing the FORMAT button until correct information is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may take up screen will typically appear within 24 hours. 6 Within 24 hours after the HD DVR is first connected to a broadcast or cable signal. You...Window displays a Format setting that is completed, the TV Guide On Screen system set up is compatible with your TV and TV connections (see page 73 for available stations. Correct time information will automatically appear. ✍ If you to 30 minutes, or more, depending on the number and ...
... by pressing the FORMAT button until correct information is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may take up screen will typically appear within 24 hours. 6 Within 24 hours after the HD DVR is first connected to a broadcast or cable signal. You...Window displays a Format setting that is completed, the TV Guide On Screen system set up is compatible with your TV and TV connections (see page 73 for available stations. Correct time information will automatically appear. ✍ If you to 30 minutes, or more, depending on the number and ...
Operation Manual
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... Screen™ Feature -%.5 For information on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide and tune to use the Recordings List feature, see page 28 for more information). 34 Pressing EXIT while in...
... Screen™ Feature -%.5 For information on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide and tune to use the Recordings List feature, see page 28 for more information). 34 Pressing EXIT while in...
Operation Manual
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...add or remove a channel from the following options to make selection of the country in the program guide, use this function. Country allows you to block the programs with Rating Options, Restricted by Channel...: Allows you to which your password is set the ratings. List contains all of the TV Guide On Screen system. List. List Descriptions You must setup your HD DVR will tune as you ...can tune may not be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. You must first create an initial password to use the SETUP menu of the ...
...add or remove a channel from the following options to make selection of the country in the program guide, use this function. Country allows you to block the programs with Rating Options, Restricted by Channel...: Allows you to which your password is set the ratings. List contains all of the TV Guide On Screen system. List. List Descriptions You must setup your HD DVR will tune as you ...can tune may not be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. You must first create an initial password to use the SETUP menu of the ...
Operation Manual
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... or through a power interruption. • When a recording begins or ends. Recorded TV programs are held in the following cases: • When the TV channel is changed (see page 40). • When the Auto Off feature occurs (see "Live TV Pause Time" on page 37). Press any button to... to 30 minutes, you will appear after 10 minutes without any activity. Understanding the Screen Saver Feature The Screen Saver feature automatically appears after 10 minutes of programming. Press any activity. 50 The live or recorded program until the Screen Saver is activated, the TV Guide On ...
... or through a power interruption. • When a recording begins or ends. Recorded TV programs are held in the following cases: • When the TV channel is changed (see page 40). • When the Auto Off feature occurs (see "Live TV Pause Time" on page 37). Press any button to... to 30 minutes, you will appear after 10 minutes without any activity. Understanding the Screen Saver Feature The Screen Saver feature automatically appears after 10 minutes of programming. Press any activity. 50 The live or recorded program until the Screen Saver is activated, the TV Guide On ...
Operation Manual
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... the TV Guide On Screen Listings screen. Recording Live Programs REC (Record) Button in several ways. x STOP Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the STOP button to schedule a one time recording of a recorded program. See "Using the SCHEDULE Service" on scheduled recordings. Recording Programs Scheduled Recordings Programs can be recorded for more information on page 68 for future viewing in TV Guide On Screen Listings 1 Press the TV Guide...
... the TV Guide On Screen Listings screen. Recording Live Programs REC (Record) Button in several ways. x STOP Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the STOP button to schedule a one time recording of a recorded program. See "Using the SCHEDULE Service" on scheduled recordings. Recording Programs Scheduled Recordings Programs can be recorded for more information on page 68 for future viewing in TV Guide On Screen Listings 1 Press the TV Guide...
Operation Manual
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... a program title or program description ("unknown"). See page 71 for one second. 2 Select the RECORD option. 3 The TV Guide On Screen Manual Recording menu appears. Operating Instructions Options Menu or REC (Record) Button 1 While no other menus are displayed, press the b button on the remote control to ...display the Options Menu or press and hold the REC (Record) button for more information on the TV Guide On Screen manual Recording feature. 4 Confirm that the date, recording start and end times and channel are correct and adjust if needed. 5 Select "set...
... a program title or program description ("unknown"). See page 71 for one second. 2 Select the RECORD option. 3 The TV Guide On Screen Manual Recording menu appears. Operating Instructions Options Menu or REC (Record) Button 1 While no other menus are displayed, press the b button on the remote control to ...display the Options Menu or press and hold the REC (Record) button for more information on the TV Guide On Screen manual Recording feature. 4 Confirm that the date, recording start and end times and channel are correct and adjust if needed. 5 Select "set...