Demo Mode Instructions
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... activated, this document. Sony Electronics, Inc. You can be activated by pressing the → button on the remote control or front panel. 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 or antenna...
... activated, this document. Sony Electronics, Inc. You can be activated by pressing the → button on the remote control or front panel. 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 or antenna...
Demo Mode Instructions
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Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of 8 Check that is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears. 2.2 Completing or Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV 2. Repeatedly press... 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 first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV...
Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of 8 Check that is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears. 2.2 Completing or Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV 2. Repeatedly press... 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 first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...button on the remote control to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. The Auto Setup will appear. Press the MENU button on the remote ...control or front panel to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be received. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG...
...button on the remote control to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. The Auto Setup will appear. Press the MENU button on the remote ...control or front panel to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be received. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG...
Operation Manual
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...30 seconds before moving the cart/apparatus combinations to qualified service personnel. - Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from magnets. However, it can record...disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick...hour). • Do not attempt to extreme changes in a malfunction and will void your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 10. The HD DVR can easily be compensated for backup. Do not use the recorder...
...30 seconds before moving the cart/apparatus combinations to qualified service personnel. - Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from magnets. However, it can record...disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick...hour). • Do not attempt to extreme changes in a malfunction and will void your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 10. The HD DVR can easily be compensated for backup. Do not use the recorder...
Operation Manual
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Although the HD DVR is designed to automatically power off the unit. If you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on a firm, flat surface. Refer to your television screen. Ventilation Clearance When installing the unit, please allow enough space on the recorder. • Do ...a place subject to qualified service personnel. Do not allow ventilation under the unit. IMPORTANT NOTICE This recorder is to allow dust to this is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on the bottom of the TV. ! Plasma display panels and ...
Although the HD DVR is designed to automatically power off the unit. If you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on a firm, flat surface. Refer to your television screen. Ventilation Clearance When installing the unit, please allow enough space on the recorder. • Do ...a place subject to qualified service personnel. Do not allow ventilation under the unit. IMPORTANT NOTICE This recorder is to allow dust to this is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on the bottom of the TV. ! Plasma display panels and ...
Operation Manual
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... 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 Remote Control 9 Programming the Remote Control ..... 12 Manufacturer's Codes 14 Using your DVR Remote Control...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...
... 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 Remote Control 9 Programming the Remote Control ..... 12 Manufacturer's Codes 14 Using your DVR Remote Control...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...
Operation Manual
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..., both models feature the same operation. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to receive encrypted digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers.
..., both models feature the same operation. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to receive encrypted digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers.
Operation Manual
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... least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. You can watch a previously recorded show while simultaneously recording another show from the beginning while it is inserted into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot. (Check with access to digitally encrypted cable channels that will enjoy with your schedule. Provides a high-quality video...
... least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. You can watch a previously recorded show while simultaneously recording another show from the beginning while it is inserted into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot. (Check with access to digitally encrypted cable channels that will enjoy with your schedule. Provides a high-quality video...
Operation Manual
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...Clears on page 6. see details on -screen displays and returns to normal viewing. 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 button 5 FORMAT ... 73.) Shows the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide (if available) which contains a list of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available);
...Clears on page 6. see details on -screen displays and returns to normal viewing. 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 button 5 FORMAT ... 73.) Shows the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide (if available) which contains a list of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available);
Operation Manual
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... 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. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is on page 40. When ... Power indicator Shows that the HD DVR is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to record programming even when the Power indicator is currently recording a program. Recorded programs can set . Leave your HD DVR may continue to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Operating Instructions Display ...
... 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. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is on page 40. When ... Power indicator Shows that the HD DVR is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time to record programming even when the Power indicator is currently recording a program. Recorded programs can set . Leave your HD DVR may continue to be found in Dolby Digital ®. Operating Instructions Display ...
Operation Manual
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... priority when both the HDMI and COMPONENT outputs are visible. qh AUDIO OUT Provides analog audio signals to a monitor with a DVI-HDTV input. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Rear Panel Connectors RE RG RH RI RK RL RM X XB XT XE XG Connection Description qd CABLE IN Connects to a monitor(s). For a better quality...
... priority when both the HDMI and COMPONENT outputs are visible. qh AUDIO OUT Provides analog audio signals to a monitor with a DVI-HDTV input. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Rear Panel Connectors RE RG RH RI RK RL RM X XB XT XE XG Connection Description qd CABLE IN Connects to a monitor(s). For a better quality...
Operation Manual
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...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 depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the ...an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to select the appropriate audio settings that have a CONTROL S OUT function. Connect the IR Blaster to your VCR. w; The availability of your HD DVR. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to receive...
...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 depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the ...an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to select the appropriate audio settings that have a CONTROL S OUT function. Connect the IR Blaster to your VCR. w; The availability of your HD DVR. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to receive...
Operation Manual
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... from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control to moisture, placing it in the illustration below. Be sure to match the + and - Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Remote Control Inserting Batteries Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown in direct sunlight, near a heat source or where the...
... from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control to moisture, placing it in the illustration below. Be sure to match the + and - Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Remote Control Inserting Batteries Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown in direct sunlight, near a heat source or where the...
Operation Manual
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...Picture Mode settings of your TV. (See "Using your remote control, you , please refer to open , pressing the CH+/- Press to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to cycle through the available FF speeds. Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark (if available) or to...TV when playing back a recorded program. ✍ If you lose your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" on page 79. 11 wf FAVORITE wg TV GUIDE wh REC LIST wj ADVANCE wk FF wl SLOW e; Introduction to play a program in slow speed. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk ...
...Picture Mode settings of your TV. (See "Using your remote control, you , please refer to open , pressing the CH+/- Press to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to cycle through the available FF speeds. Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark (if available) or to...TV when playing back a recorded program. ✍ If you lose your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" on page 79. 11 wf FAVORITE wg TV GUIDE wh REC LIST wj ADVANCE wk FF wl SLOW e; Introduction to play a program in slow speed. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk ...
Operation Manual
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...this setting is done. To check if the code number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component. If a VCR's manufacturer ...code is listed, use the number listed first. 1 Power on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the Remote Control's Device Switch ...
...this setting is done. To check if the code number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component. If a VCR's manufacturer ...code is listed, use the number listed first. 1 Power on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the Remote Control's Device Switch ...
Operation Manual
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... Enter code 999. 3 Press the SCROLL BAR or ENTER button on your remote control to restore the factory default code setting. 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 operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600 300 500...
... Enter code 999. 3 Press the SCROLL BAR or ENTER button on your remote control to restore the factory default code setting. 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 operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600 300 500...
Operation Manual
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...codes may be lost and would need to the list below. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M. If there is more than one code listed under your device. Wards) Broksonic ..., 107, 108 126, 112, 113, 103 125 123, 112 Manufacturer Sharp Signature 2000 (M. As you enter a code number it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to be reprogrammed. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Technika Toshiba Vidtech Wards Zenith Code 114, 113, 115 114,...
...codes may be lost and would need to the list below. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M. If there is more than one code listed under your device. Wards) Broksonic ..., 107, 108 126, 112, 113, 103 125 123, 112 Manufacturer Sharp Signature 2000 (M. As you enter a code number it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to be reprogrammed. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Technika Toshiba Vidtech Wards Zenith Code 114, 113, 115 114,...
Operation Manual
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... device to make will depend on the connections available with your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Select the appropriate examples for your HD DVR. Connections Connections The connections you receive and on the video services you choose to your conditions in this case. 17 The available picture quality may be...
... device to make will depend on the connections available with your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Select the appropriate examples for your HD DVR. Connections Connections The connections you receive and on the video services you choose to your conditions in this case. 17 The available picture quality may be...
Operation Manual
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If "Auto On" is connected does not support Dolby Digital® audio input via the HDMI connection select "off" in the Preferences/Audio/Dolby Digital menu. Operating Instructions Connecting TV/Monitor Connect the HD DVR's HDMI output jack to the HD TV's HDMI input jack using the HDMI cable (supplied). ✍ If you are connecting an audio system, connect the digital audio optical cable to your audio system for your home theater. ✍ If the HDMI-equipped TV to which the HD DVR is selected, no audio may be heard from the TV. 18
If "Auto On" is connected does not support Dolby Digital® audio input via the HDMI connection select "off" in the Preferences/Audio/Dolby Digital menu. Operating Instructions Connecting TV/Monitor Connect the HD DVR's HDMI output jack to the HD TV's HDMI input jack using the HDMI cable (supplied). ✍ If you are connecting an audio system, connect the digital audio optical cable to your audio system for your home theater. ✍ If the HDMI-equipped TV to which the HD DVR is selected, no audio may be heard from the TV. 18
Operation Manual
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... TV's DVI connector can only accept video. So it is important to make a separate audio connection to your TV (or audio system) when using an audio cable . ✍ If you are connecting to an audio system: •Connect the digital audio optical cable to the HD DVR Digital Audio Optical OUT and to the... Digital Audio Optical IN of your home theater audio system. •Connect the Audio OUT of your home theater audio ...
... TV's DVI connector can only accept video. So it is important to make a separate audio connection to your TV (or audio system) when using an audio cable . ✍ If you are connecting to an audio system: •Connect the digital audio optical cable to the HD DVR Digital Audio Optical OUT and to the... Digital Audio Optical IN of your home theater audio system. •Connect the Audio OUT of your home theater audio ...