Demo Mode Instructions
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... setting for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV: 1. While the above screen is displayed on the front panel... the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will be used to receive cable or antenna services, follow these steps to skip the Auto Setup and TV Guide Setup. 1. If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Sony Electronics, Inc. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the...
... setting for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV: 1. While the above screen is displayed on the front panel... the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will be used to receive cable or antenna services, follow these steps to skip the Auto Setup and TV Guide Setup. 1. If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Sony Electronics, Inc. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the...
Demo Mode Instructions
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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. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. 3. Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2.
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. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4. You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. 3. Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2.
Operation Manual
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... Copyrights Sony is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. patents and other related marks are trademarks of its affiliates. Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to a cable system providing such programming. In the United States, TV Guide On Screen and other intellectual property rights. and/ or one of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. This high-definition digital video recorder also...
... Copyrights Sony is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. patents and other related marks are trademarks of its affiliates. Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to a cable system providing such programming. In the United States, TV Guide On Screen and other intellectual property rights. and/ or one of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. This high-definition digital video recorder also...
Operation Manual
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... .....67 Using the SCHEDULE Service..........68 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 86 Index 93 LIMITED WARRANTY 97
... .....67 Using the SCHEDULE Service..........68 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 86 Index 93 LIMITED WARRANTY 97
Operation Manual
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... any HDMI-equipped TV. The interactive program guide features up to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this manual, see page 25.) 4 For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and availability. Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up...
... any HDMI-equipped TV. The interactive program guide features up to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this manual, see page 25.) 4 For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and availability. Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up...
Operation Manual
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... in all cases. Introduction to select an on-screen item. see details on or into inactive standby (off). Press the joystick 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 button 5 FORMAT button 6 TV GUIDE button 7 MENU button Description Turns the HD...
... in all cases. Introduction to select an on-screen item. see details on or into inactive standby (off). Press the joystick 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 button 5 FORMAT button 6 TV GUIDE button 7 MENU button Description Turns the HD...
Operation Manual
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... the TV Guide On Screen system can be set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is automatically set . Recorded programs can set the time. When viewing a program from the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The time is displayed. Leave your HD DVR may continue to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Dolby Digital indicator...
... the TV Guide On Screen system can be set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is automatically set . Recorded programs can set the time. When viewing a program from the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The time is displayed. Leave your HD DVR may continue to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Dolby Digital indicator...
Operation Manual
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... supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to your cable TV service provider can be passed directly to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. For example, it may be useful to connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony TV so that you may point your HD DVR remote control... at the TV and remote control commands will be inserted in front of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio...
... supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to your cable TV service provider can be passed directly to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. For example, it may be useful to connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony TV so that you may point your HD DVR remote control... at the TV and remote control commands will be inserted in front of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio...
Operation Manual
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.... (dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for example, channel 2.1, if available). 6 INFO Press to show station and program information (if available) in the TV Guide On Screen™ system menu, press to open main menu. Press to stop the playback of...for your TV. (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on page 73.) 3 SCREEN MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available REW speeds. qs REPLAY qd PAUSE qf REW qg STOP Press to select an on page 76.) 4 0-9 ENTER Press to change . qh REC (record) Press and...
.... (dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for certain digital stations (for example, channel 2.1, if available). 6 INFO Press to show station and program information (if available) in the TV Guide On Screen™ system menu, press to open main menu. Press to stop the playback of...for your TV. (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on page 73.) 3 SCREEN MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available REW speeds. qs REPLAY qd PAUSE qf REW qg STOP Press to select an on page 76.) 4 0-9 ENTER Press to change . qh REC (record) Press and...
Operation Manual
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... from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of compatible Sony® TVs. NEXT Description Press to open , pressing the CH+/- Contact your nearest Sony dealer to operate your remote control, you lose your HD DVR (see page ...High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Introduction to cycle through the available SLOW speeds. The HD DVR may use the front panel buttons to order a suitable replacement remote control. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide...
... from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of compatible Sony® TVs. NEXT Description Press to open , pressing the CH+/- Contact your nearest Sony dealer to operate your remote control, you lose your HD DVR (see page ...High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Introduction to cycle through the available SLOW speeds. The HD DVR may use the front panel buttons to order a suitable replacement remote control. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide...
Operation Manual
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...and insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot on the HD DVR. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until you receive in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD slot until ...at all times. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the slot at an angle during insertion. This will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will prevent any foreign objects from the slot. Removing a CableCARD device In ...
...and insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot on the HD DVR. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until you receive in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD slot until ...at all times. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the slot at an angle during insertion. This will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will prevent any foreign objects from the slot. Removing a CableCARD device In ...
Operation Manual
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...as video-on the HD DVR and the TV. You will include the telephone number of your cable TV service provider. The CableCARD device is complete, information about activating the CableCARD™ device should automatically appear on screen. Typically the instructions will be able to digitally encrypted...CableCARD slot (see page 22). Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup if you may then call your cable TV service provider to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. If such information does not appear within a few ...
...as video-on the HD DVR and the TV. You will include the telephone number of your cable TV service provider. The CableCARD device is complete, information about activating the CableCARD™ device should automatically appear on screen. Typically the instructions will be able to digitally encrypted...CableCARD slot (see page 22). Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup if you may then call your cable TV service provider to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. If such information does not appear within a few ...
Operation Manual
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...or postal code and indicate again which types of signals your HD DVR will receive. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be available. This may also select to allow an external VCR to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on the number and types of the... HD DVR. 3 The HD DVR will automatically search for your area within 24 hours. 28 Correct time information will typically appear within 24 hours. 6 Within 24 hours after the HD DVR is first powered on, the set up screen will automatically appear. ✍ If you do not see any image, check the...
...or postal code and indicate again which types of signals your HD DVR will receive. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be available. This may also select to allow an external VCR to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on the number and types of the... HD DVR. 3 The HD DVR will automatically search for your area within 24 hours. 28 Correct time information will typically appear within 24 hours. 6 Within 24 hours after the HD DVR is first powered on, the set up screen will automatically appear. ✍ If you do not see any image, check the...
Operation Manual
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... how to the currently tuned channel. Accessing the TV Guide On 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...
... how to the currently tuned channel. Accessing the TV Guide On 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...
Operation Manual
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...password to use the SETUP menu of the country in the program guide, use this function. List. ✍ You may be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. You must first create an initial password to use the CH+/-...available, to set the ratings. For Canada: Rating Options: Options include, English Rating, French Rating, U.S.A. Rating (applies to TV rating setting) select OK or Cancel to the CH+/- While viewing a channel and no other menus are displayed, press b ...CH +/- Change Password allows you would like to make selection of the TV Guide On Screen system.
...password to use the SETUP menu of the country in the program guide, use this function. List. ✍ You may be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. You must first create an initial password to use the CH+/-...available, to set the ratings. For Canada: Rating Options: Options include, English Rating, French Rating, U.S.A. Rating (applies to TV rating setting) select OK or Cancel to the CH+/- While viewing a channel and no other menus are displayed, press b ...CH +/- Change Password allows you would like to make selection of the TV Guide On Screen system.
Operation Manual
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...a recording begins or ends. The screen saver can appear if a program is paused for at least 10 minutes or if a menu is removed from the screen after 10 minutes of programming. If the Live TV Pause Time is activated, the TV Guide On Screen™ system will be able to view and control up to 30, ...60 or 90 minutes, depending on the Live TV Pause Time setting (see "Live TV Pause Time" on screen until they are removed or until you ...
...a recording begins or ends. The screen saver can appear if a program is paused for at least 10 minutes or if a menu is removed from the screen after 10 minutes of programming. If the Live TV Pause Time is activated, the TV Guide On Screen™ system will be able to view and control up to 30, ...60 or 90 minutes, depending on the Live TV Pause Time setting (see "Live TV Pause Time" on screen until they are removed or until you ...
Operation Manual
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... Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the STOP button to stop playback of the current program. 53 Recording Programs Scheduled Recordings Programs can be recorded for more information on scheduled recordings. The current program is highlighted. 2 Press and hold the REC button for one second to open the TV Guide On Screen Listings screen. The STOP button has no function when viewing live TV...
... Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the STOP button to stop playback of the current program. 53 Recording Programs Scheduled Recordings Programs can be recorded for more information on scheduled recordings. The current program is highlighted. 2 Press and hold the REC button for one second to open the TV Guide On Screen Listings screen. The STOP button has no function when viewing live TV...
Operation Manual
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... TV Guide On Screen Listings to display the Options Menu or press and hold the REC (Record) button 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 TV Guide On Screen manual Recording feature. 4 Confirm that the date, recording...
... TV Guide On Screen Listings to display the Options Menu or press and hold the REC (Record) button 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 TV Guide On Screen manual Recording feature. 4 Confirm that the date, recording...
Operation Manual
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... following main services. • LISTINGS: Shows the available program listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for automatic recording. The TV Guide On Screen system does not require a phone connection, and what's more information). 59 Provides a description of the house...
... following main services. • LISTINGS: Shows the available program listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for automatic recording. The TV Guide On Screen system does not require a phone connection, and what's more information). 59 Provides a description of the house...
Operation Manual
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... is correct. Operating Instructions The Initial Guide Setup The Guide uses Setup information to provide you to the Welcome screen or press the Guide key to begin setup. • The Welcome screen lists features in the Guide. • Press SELECT to begin the TV Guide On Screen™ system setup. Welcome Screen Initial TV setup leads you with show listings and...
... is correct. Operating Instructions The Initial Guide Setup The Guide uses Setup information to provide you to the Welcome screen or press the Guide key to begin setup. • The Welcome screen lists features in the Guide. • Press SELECT to begin the TV Guide On Screen™ system setup. Welcome Screen Initial TV setup leads you with show listings and...