Demo Mode Instructions
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...recording. Sony Electronics, Inc. You can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. 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... clip of high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV or antenna broadcast signals are not immediately available. With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, this menu no longer automatically appears at the end...
...recording. Sony Electronics, Inc. You can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. 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... clip of high-definition video even if high-definition cable TV or antenna broadcast signals are not immediately available. With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, this menu no longer automatically appears at the end...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV has been selected. If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Check that is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears... Auto 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 ...Welcome screen will only be used to the TV 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of the Auto Setup and TV Guide® Setup.
...recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV has been selected. If the HD DVR will automatically appear. Check that is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears... Auto 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 ...Welcome screen will only be used to the TV 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of the Auto Setup and TV Guide® Setup.
Demo Mode Instructions
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...to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be tuned. Sony Electronics, Inc. 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels later. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. The Auto Setup will appear. Instructions for ... be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be useful to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to disable the Auto...
...to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be tuned. Sony Electronics, Inc. 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels later. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. The Auto Setup will appear. Instructions for ... be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be useful to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to disable the Auto...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...; slot) are Digital Cable Ready. Yes, but cable operators have a built-in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in high definition. * DCR products may also be DCR TVs? * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals.
...; slot) are Digital Cable Ready. Yes, but cable operators have a built-in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in high definition. * DCR products may also be DCR TVs? * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals.
Operation Manual
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...digitally encrypted cable channels - Check with access to the first available channel. 26 Typically the instructions will enable you to access your cable TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video...appear on -demand or, in your viewing area. • You want to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. except in the following circumstances: • Your cable TV... has acquired channels from your cable TV service provider to see page 22). Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup if you have not...
...digitally encrypted cable channels - Check with access to the first available channel. 26 Typically the instructions will enable you to access your cable TV service provider's interactive or advanced features (such as video...appear on -demand or, in your viewing area. • You want to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. except in the following circumstances: • Your cable TV... has acquired channels from your cable TV service provider to see page 22). Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup if you have not...
Operation Manual
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..., premium service, etc.). You may take up to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up , selecting the types of signals your HD DVR will receive. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be available. Select the ... first connected to turn off overnight and you will typically appear within 24 hours. 28 Correct time information will begin to see program guide information appear for available stations. Operating Instructions Auto Setup Before you can enjoy the TV Guide On Screen™ System, you will need to perform the...
..., premium service, etc.). You may take up to 30 minutes, or more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up , selecting the types of signals your HD DVR will receive. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be available. Select the ... first connected to turn off overnight and you will typically appear within 24 hours. 28 Correct time information will begin to see program guide information appear for available stations. Operating Instructions Auto Setup Before you can enjoy the TV Guide On Screen™ System, you will need to perform the...
Operation Manual
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...have more than one Sony® HD DVR or Sony Digital Cable Receiver in this menu. This menu may be used by your home and you to signal strength or signal quality. The Auto Off feature sets a time at which your HD DVR continues to receive fresh program guide information, it is ...be useful to troubleshoot issues related to set . 36 Auto Off: Select the start time of the HD DVR. To make sure that may appear in your Cable TV service provider. This setting may select code 50 (factory default) or code 51. List (Channel List), Recent Channels Options, Favorite Options. CableCARD...
...have more than one Sony® HD DVR or Sony Digital Cable Receiver in this menu. This menu may be used by your home and you to signal strength or signal quality. The Auto Off feature sets a time at which your HD DVR continues to receive fresh program guide information, it is ...be useful to troubleshoot issues related to set . 36 Auto Off: Select the start time of the HD DVR. To make sure that may appear in your Cable TV service provider. This setting may select code 50 (factory default) or code 51. List (Channel List), Recent Channels Options, Favorite Options. CableCARD...
Operation Manual
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... use the CH+/- Once your password to use this function. For U.S.A.: Rating Options: Options include, TV Rating, Movie Rating and Unrated. The CH +/- List contains all of the TV Guide On Screen system. Select Manual Add or Manual Delete to edit the current channel from Antenna: Add new... a channel and no other menus are displayed, press b to the CH+/- To modify the channels which appear in which may not be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. List without using the CH+/- Change Password allows you to set . Select OK or Cancel to edit ...
... use the CH+/- Once your password to use this function. For U.S.A.: Rating Options: Options include, TV Rating, Movie Rating and Unrated. The CH +/- List contains all of the TV Guide On Screen system. Select Manual Add or Manual Delete to edit the current channel from Antenna: Add new... a channel and no other menus are displayed, press b to the CH+/- To modify the channels which appear in which may not be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. List without using the CH+/- Change Password allows you to set . Select OK or Cancel to edit ...
Operation Manual
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...automatically be removed from the HD DVR by unplugging the AC power cord or through a power interruption. • When a recording begins or ends. The live TV programming that will be saved (see page 36). • When power is removed from the screen after 10 minutes without...the TV Guide On Screen™ system will appear after 10 minutes of your favorite show. Understanding the Screen Saver Feature The Screen Saver feature automatically appears after 5 minutes without any activity. 50 The screen saver can appear if a program is paused for up to 30 minutes of live TV pause ...
...automatically be removed from the HD DVR by unplugging the AC power cord or through a power interruption. • When a recording begins or ends. The live TV programming that will be saved (see page 36). • When power is removed from the screen after 10 minutes without...the TV Guide On Screen™ system will appear after 10 minutes of your favorite show. Understanding the Screen Saver Feature The Screen Saver feature automatically appears after 5 minutes without any activity. 50 The screen saver can appear if a program is paused for up to 30 minutes of live TV pause ...
Operation Manual
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... 2 Select the RECORD option. 3 The TV Guide On Screen Manual Recording menu appears. Use the TV Guide On Screen Listings to confirm the recording. ✍ The above steps ("manual recording") will create a recording without a program title or program description ("unknown"). Operating Instructions Options Menu or REC (Record) Button 1 While... 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. ...
... 2 Select the RECORD option. 3 The TV Guide On Screen Manual Recording menu appears. Use the TV Guide On Screen Listings to confirm the recording. ✍ The above steps ("manual recording") will create a recording without a program title or program description ("unknown"). Operating Instructions Options Menu or REC (Record) Button 1 While... 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. ...
Operation Manual
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...the program listings. (While in LISTINGS) Use Short Cuts to Enter the number on the remote control which corresponds to the number of jump hours back hours you want to move back then press B button to jump back. (While in LISTINGS) Exit Short Cuts menu Press MENU to navigate ...listings Press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. Tune to a program Press SELECT to tune to highlight the program and then press INFO. Up to 8 days of the program appears in listing. the Info box Adjust the LISTINGS While the LISTINGS tab is highlighted for a weekly recording or to Enter ...
...the program listings. (While in LISTINGS) Use Short Cuts to Enter the number on the remote control which corresponds to the number of jump hours back hours you want to move back then press B button to jump back. (While in LISTINGS) Exit Short Cuts menu Press MENU to navigate ...listings Press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. Tune to a program Press SELECT to tune to highlight the program and then press INFO. Up to 8 days of the program appears in listing. the Info box Adjust the LISTINGS While the LISTINGS tab is highlighted for a weekly recording or to Enter ...
Operation Manual
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...then choose SELECT to highlight the name of the following categories may appear just below the Service Bar: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES, HDTV. To Do This... Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System Using the SEARCH Service SEARCH service allows ...you are searching. ALPHABETICAL search 1. Choose SELECT to watch or press the Menu button to display the Episode Option menu to set a recording, a reminder or tune to select ...
...then choose SELECT to highlight the name of the following categories may appear just below the Service Bar: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES, HDTV. To Do This... Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System Using the SEARCH Service SEARCH service allows ...you are searching. ALPHABETICAL search 1. Choose SELECT to watch or press the Menu button to display the Episode Option menu to set a recording, a reminder or tune to select ...
Operation Manual
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...TV Guide On Screen™ System Using the RECORDINGS Service The RECORDINGS provides a list of the list. 3 When the selection is made, highlight "Done" and press SELECT to confirm your options. View an episode now Highlight an episode, and press SELECT to the RECORDINGS with information of every recorded episode. The "List" displays the recorded... displays the recorded shows without making any changes and return to display recorded "Group" episodes. Do This... View a program from beginning," "delete episode" and "cancel" to appear on the HD DVR. With RECORDINGS highlighted on ...
...TV Guide On Screen™ System Using the RECORDINGS Service The RECORDINGS provides a list of the list. 3 When the selection is made, highlight "Done" and press SELECT to confirm your options. View an episode now Highlight an episode, and press SELECT to the RECORDINGS with information of every recorded episode. The "List" displays the recorded... displays the recorded shows without making any changes and return to display recorded "Group" episodes. Do This... View a program from beginning," "delete episode" and "cancel" to appear on the HD DVR. With RECORDINGS highlighted on ...
Operation Manual
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Change Channel Display This option allows you to edit channel information that appears in the SETUP service, press MENU to display the Option menu. "Record defaults" allows you to set the Info Box size and Auto-Guide feature to turn "on" (default) or "off" when the HD DVR is ...your selections from "default" is highlighted in LISTINGS. Using the SETUP Service Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System You can make changes in the following default settings: "General defaults" allows you to set recording start and end time (default setting is on screen instructions. To Do This... ...
Change Channel Display This option allows you to edit channel information that appears in the SETUP service, press MENU to display the Option menu. "Record defaults" allows you to set the Info Box size and Auto-Guide feature to turn "on" (default) or "off" when the HD DVR is ...your selections from "default" is highlighted in LISTINGS. Using the SETUP Service Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System You can make changes in the following default settings: "General defaults" allows you to set recording start and end time (default setting is on screen instructions. To Do This... ...
Operation Manual
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...DVR's recording capacity. The record icon will appear next to the program title indicating the recording frequency. ✍ The Quality setting in the Record Options menu is only applied to analog recordings since digital recordings are stored in a lowerquality recording, but will result in the same digital format ... highlight keep to enter the number of episodes to keep the record event, and quality to display an options menu. 2. Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System 2. While in higher-quality recordings, but will result in LISTINGS highlight a program which you want ...
...DVR's recording capacity. The record icon will appear next to the program title indicating the recording frequency. ✍ The Quality setting in the Record Options menu is only applied to analog recordings since digital recordings are stored in a lowerquality recording, but will result in the same digital format ... highlight keep to enter the number of episodes to keep the record event, and quality to display an options menu. 2. Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System 2. While in higher-quality recordings, but will result in LISTINGS highlight a program which you want ...
Operation Manual
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...; HD DVR, please call our Customer Information Services Center at the Sony Support & Registration web site: www.sony.com/support TROUBLESHOOTING TV Guide On Screen System Symptoms Possible Remedies TV Guide does not appear In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours or longer for TV Guide. the LISTINGS screen, but there are receiving data, but it may...
...; HD DVR, please call our Customer Information Services Center at the Sony Support & Registration web site: www.sony.com/support TROUBLESHOOTING TV Guide On Screen System Symptoms Possible Remedies TV Guide does not appear In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours or longer for TV Guide. the LISTINGS screen, but there are receiving data, but it may...