Demo Mode Instructions
Page 3
...: 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 broadcast signals are not immediately available. However this menu no longer automatically appears at the end of ways in which a program can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu...
...: 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 broadcast signals are not immediately available. However this menu no longer automatically appears at the end of ways in which a program can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
Page 2
... for DCR used during the cable and consumer electronics industry discussions and the FCC's rulemaking proceeding. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 A DCR product is a digital TV, digital video recorder or other device capable of digital recorders, to be easily connected to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and...
... for DCR used during the cable and consumer electronics industry discussions and the FCC's rulemaking proceeding. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 A DCR product is a digital TV, digital video recorder or other device capable of digital recorders, to be easily connected to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
Page 4
... working together to view encrypted digital programming. The term CableCARD™ is authorized to receive. The CableCARD™ replaces the set top box (STB). Services/Features Available via a method that is used with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? This device is also secure for DCR products that has been adopted by the cable industry for the security device, which will provide a foundation for copy...
... working together to view encrypted digital programming. The term CableCARD™ is authorized to receive. The CableCARD™ replaces the set top box (STB). Services/Features Available via a method that is used with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? This device is also secure for DCR products that has been adopted by the cable industry for the security device, which will provide a foundation for copy...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
Page 5
... tuner in order to authorize services through the CableCARD™. The following are examples of what it may afford access to independently supplied program guides. No. However, such a TV without the need for Motorola systems. An activation screen is needed in these TVs to receive encrypted digital cable programming and interactive digital cable products and services. An activation screen appears on -Demand - Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming...
... tuner in order to authorize services through the CableCARD™. The following are examples of what it may afford access to independently supplied program guides. No. However, such a TV without the need for Motorola systems. An activation screen is needed in these TVs to receive encrypted digital cable programming and interactive digital cable products and services. An activation screen appears on -Demand - Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming...
Operation Manual
Page 1
Connecting Additional Equipment 2-176-411-22(1) High-Definition Digital Video Recorder Operation Manual DHG-HDD250 DHG-HDD500 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Connecting Additional Equipment 2-176-411-22(1) High-Definition Digital Video Recorder Operation Manual DHG-HDD250 DHG-HDD500 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Operation Manual
Page 2
... an extension cord, receptacle, or other for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you call the cable TV system/ satellite dish installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.) that provides guidelines for help. Protecting the HD Digital Video Recorder ❏ To prevent internal heat build-up, do not expose the HD Digital Video Recorder to rain...
... an extension cord, receptacle, or other for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you call the cable TV system/ satellite dish installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.) that provides guidelines for help. Protecting the HD Digital Video Recorder ❏ To prevent internal heat build-up, do not expose the HD Digital Video Recorder to rain...
Operation Manual
Page 3
... receive unencrypted digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable TV service provider. Use of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to be authorized by your local cable operator. Connecting Additional Equipment CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in your area depends on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. NOTE This high-definition digital video recorder...
... receive unencrypted digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable TV service provider. Use of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to be authorized by your local cable operator. Connecting Additional Equipment CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in your area depends on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. NOTE This high-definition digital video recorder...
Operation Manual
Page 7
... 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 with Other Equipment 16 Connections Basic Connection 17 Connecting Additional Equipment .... 23 About CableCARD™ Devices .......... 26 Auto Setup 28 Changing TV channels with your HD DVR Remote Control 29 Using the Menus How to Access and Navigate in the Menus 31 Using the Recent Channels Menu...
... 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 with Other Equipment 16 Connections Basic Connection 17 Connecting Additional Equipment .... 23 About CableCARD™ Devices .......... 26 Auto Setup 28 Changing TV channels with your HD DVR Remote Control 29 Using the Menus How to Access and Navigate in the Menus 31 Using the Recent Channels Menu...
Operation Manual
Page 9
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. Be sure to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable TV service provider for the following . Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to check these items before you start making connections. /PERATION-ANUAL 1UICK3ETUP'UIDE !#0OWER#ORD /PERATI...
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. Be sure to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable TV service provider for the following . Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to check these items before you start making connections. /PERATION-ANUAL 1UICK3ETUP'UIDE !#0OWER#ORD /PERATI...
Operation Manual
Page 10
... DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). The CableCARD, which is provided by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you can store at the press of a button. Operating Instructions...
... DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). The CableCARD, which is provided by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you can store at the press of a button. Operating Instructions...
Operation Manual
Page 11
... TV Guide™ service requires access to , available Format settings may not be available in all cases. Depending on the type of TV that the HD DVR is displayed when pressing the FORMAT button. 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...
... TV Guide™ service requires access to , available Format settings may not be available in all cases. Depending on the type of TV that the HD DVR is displayed when pressing the FORMAT button. 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...
Operation Manual
Page 13
... outputs are available from the SD OUT connectors only when the FORMAT setting is not recommended. With other device. 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 coaxial cable coming directly from your cable TV service provider is set . For a better quality picture connection, use the supplied HDMI to DVI adapter...
... outputs are available from the SD OUT connectors only when the FORMAT setting is not recommended. With other device. 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 coaxial cable coming directly from your cable TV service provider is set . For a better quality picture connection, use the supplied HDMI to DVI adapter...
Operation Manual
Page 15
... the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 1 2 ✍ If you anticipate not using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control 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...
... the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 1 2 ✍ If you anticipate not using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control 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...
Operation Manual
Page 17
... replacement remote control. buttons pages through the guide channels. Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark (if available) or to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of time when playing back a recorded program. Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. Press again to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power...
... replacement remote control. buttons pages through the guide channels. Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark (if available) or to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of time when playing back a recorded program. Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of compatible Sony® TVs. Press again to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power...
Operation Manual
Page 19
... To Reset to the Factory Default Code Setting 1 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 operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600...
... To Reset to the Factory Default Code Setting 1 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 operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600...
Operation Manual
Page 34
... not see any image, check the connections to the TV. This may display incorrect time and date information until correct information is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may also select to allow an external VCR to be controlled by pressing the FORMAT button until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is compatible with your TV and TV connections (see program guide information appear for...
... not see any image, check the connections to the TV. This may display incorrect time and date information until correct information is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may also select to allow an external VCR to be controlled by pressing the FORMAT button until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is compatible with your TV and TV connections (see program guide information appear for...
Operation Manual
Page 85
... hours. Review Screen 4 and Screen 5 in another 24 hours before the program title data arrives. If, after trying both feeds when leaving the DVR in Standby mode (to appear. Some channel numbers in standby mode and new guide listings or correct time information disappeared after a power failure information should begin to be available within 24 hours after a successful Setup. You may also contact Sony at the Sony Support & Registration web site: www.sony.com/support TROUBLESHOOTING TV Guide...
... hours. Review Screen 4 and Screen 5 in another 24 hours before the program title data arrives. If, after trying both feeds when leaving the DVR in Standby mode (to appear. Some channel numbers in standby mode and new guide listings or correct time information disappeared after a power failure information should begin to be available within 24 hours after a successful Setup. You may also contact Sony at the Sony Support & Registration web site: www.sony.com/support TROUBLESHOOTING TV Guide...
Operation Manual
Page 91
...-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SONY HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THE HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ("HD DVR") PRODUCT. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE solely in conjunction with the SONY HD DVR product that use the SONY SOFTWARE in which is used with, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media and printed materials, all updates...
...-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SONY HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THE HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ("HD DVR") PRODUCT. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE solely in conjunction with the SONY HD DVR product that use the SONY SOFTWARE in which is used with, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media and printed materials, all updates...
Operation Manual
Page 100
... LISTINGS 59 LISTINGS Service 64 Live TV Pause Time 37 Lock 42 Lock/Unlock 61 Lost password 83 M MAIN MENU 31 Manufacturer's Codes 14 MENU button 5 Menus Channel 33, 36 Parent 34, 35 Mono 40 Movie Rating 41 MOVIES 65 N Native 75 NAVIGATION RING 10 NEWS 65 NEXT 11 Next 52 Normal 39, 77 O Operating a DVD Player (or VCR) 16 Operating a TV 16 Operating an AMP 16 Owner's Record ii
... LISTINGS 59 LISTINGS Service 64 Live TV Pause Time 37 Lock 42 Lock/Unlock 61 Lost password 83 M MAIN MENU 31 Manufacturer's Codes 14 MENU button 5 Menus Channel 33, 36 Parent 34, 35 Mono 40 Movie Rating 41 MOVIES 65 N Native 75 NAVIGATION RING 10 NEWS 65 NEXT 11 Next 52 Normal 39, 77 O Operating a DVD Player (or VCR) 16 Operating a TV 16 Operating an AMP 16 Owner's Record ii
Operation Manual
Page 101
... 50 PCM digital audio signals 40 PIC MODE 11 PLAY 10 Playing 55 POWER button 5 Power indicator 6 Precautions v, vi Preferences Menu 36 PREV 11 Previous 52 Q Quality 71 R Rating Guidelines 46 Rating Options 41, 45 Ratings Unrated 46 REC (record) 10 REC indicator 6 REC LIST 11 Recent Channels 32 Recent Channels Options 42 Record 53, 54 Record Icon 63 Recording 37 Recording History Menu 35 RECORDINGS 59 Recordings List 34 RECORDINGS Service 67 Remind Icon 62 Remote Control 9, 29 Description...
... 50 PCM digital audio signals 40 PIC MODE 11 PLAY 10 Playing 55 POWER button 5 Power indicator 6 Precautions v, vi Preferences Menu 36 PREV 11 Previous 52 Q Quality 71 R Rating Guidelines 46 Rating Options 41, 45 Ratings Unrated 46 REC (record) 10 REC indicator 6 REC LIST 11 Recent Channels 32 Recent Channels Options 42 Record 53, 54 Record Icon 63 Recording 37 Recording History Menu 35 RECORDINGS 59 Recordings List 34 RECORDINGS Service 67 Remind Icon 62 Remote Control 9, 29 Description...
