Demo Mode Instructions
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... above menu does not delete the program. Sony Electronics, Inc. However this menu is still available by following the steps outlined in this menu no longer automatically appears at the end 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 be played back as...
... above menu does not delete the program. Sony Electronics, Inc. However this menu is still available by following the steps outlined in this menu no longer automatically appears at the end 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 be played back as...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is first powered on -screen instructions of 8 Enter the numbers "1", "1", "2", "0". 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 the remote control. 2. Sony... Electronics, Inc. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV...
...DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2 Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is first powered on -screen instructions of 8 Enter the numbers "1", "1", "2", "0". 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 the remote control. 2. Sony... Electronics, Inc. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV...
Demo Mode Instructions
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... "Preferences". Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Use the Preferences / CH+/- / Auto Scan menu to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be received later. 2.3 Changing the Auto Off Setting If the HD DVR will appear. Sony Electronics, Inc. Disabling this feature will be... tuned. Instructions for Use of 8 After skipping the TV Guide Setup, no channels can be received. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to play continuously...
... "Preferences". Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Use the Preferences / CH+/- / Auto Scan menu to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be received later. 2.3 Changing the Auto Off Setting If the HD DVR will appear. Sony Electronics, Inc. Disabling this feature will be... tuned. Instructions for Use of 8 After skipping the TV Guide Setup, no channels can be received. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to play continuously...
Operation Manual
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...to avoid injury from the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before moving the cart/apparatus combinations to rain .... 3. Install in temperature (temperature gradient greater than 10° C/hour). • Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. - Do ...disk drive precautions The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to a DVD or...HD DVR can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should the hard disk drive malfunction. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. • Do not allow the recorder...
...to avoid injury from the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before moving the cart/apparatus combinations to rain .... 3. Install in temperature (temperature gradient greater than 10° C/hour). • Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. - Do ...disk drive precautions The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to a DVD or...HD DVR can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should the hard disk drive malfunction. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. • Do not allow the recorder...
Operation Manual
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...an uneven surface in which may expose you risk permanent damage to allow ventilation under the unit. IMPORTANT NOTICE This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on the bottom of time. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially ...fountains, on a soft surface, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. - Although the HD DVR is on all four of the feet do not evenly support the recorder. If you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on top of time you to avoid excessive heat build...
...an uneven surface in which may expose you risk permanent damage to allow ventilation under the unit. IMPORTANT NOTICE This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on the bottom of time. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially ...fountains, on a soft surface, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. - Although the HD DVR is on all four of the feet do not evenly support the recorder. If you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on top of time you to avoid excessive heat build...
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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Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to check these items before you start making ... can be used with this HD DVR to receive encrypted digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers. 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...
Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to check these items before you start making ... can be used with this HD DVR to receive encrypted digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers. 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...
Operation Manual
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... cable subscribers with your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and availability. With digital video recording you can watch TV signals broadcast in this HD DVR and any HDMI-equipped TV...
... cable subscribers with your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and availability. With digital video recording you can watch TV signals broadcast in this HD DVR and any HDMI-equipped TV...
Operation Manual
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... to selected broadcasts which may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Navigate on page 6. 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...
... to selected broadcasts which may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Navigate on page 6. 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...
Operation Manual
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...is on page 40. qa Clock Shows time information. The time is currently recording a program. qa qs Display Description 8 Power indicator Shows that the HD DVR is in Dolby Digital ®. When first installed, the clock will not display time information until ... 8 9 q; Note that the HD DVR is automatically set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is displayed briefly. 6 Leave your HD DVR may continue to record programming even when the Power indicator is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow...
...is on page 40. qa Clock Shows time information. The time is currently recording a program. qa qs Display Description 8 Power indicator Shows that the HD DVR is in Dolby Digital ®. When first installed, the clock will not display time information until ... 8 9 q; Note that the HD DVR is automatically set by selecting "RECORDINGS" from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program title (if available) is displayed briefly. 6 Leave your HD DVR may continue to record programming even when the Power indicator is off ) position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow...
Operation Manual
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... when the FORMAT setting is set . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports either standard-definition or high-definition video, plus up to a OUT (Y PB PR) Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. qj SD OUT: VIDEO Provides standard-definition composite video signal to a DVD-Recorder, VCR OUT/S VIDEO OUT or TV set to SD OUT. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Rear Panel Connectors RE RG RH RI...
... when the FORMAT setting is set . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports either standard-definition or high-definition video, plus up to a OUT (Y PB PR) Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. qj SD OUT: VIDEO Provides standard-definition composite video signal to a DVD-Recorder, VCR OUT/S VIDEO OUT or TV set to SD OUT. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Rear Panel Connectors RE RG RH RI...
Operation Manual
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... slot. (See "About CableCARD™ Devices" on the broadcaster. The availability of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the supplied AC power cord to connect your HD DVR to the CONTROL S OUT jack of your cable TV service provider can be useful to...to enable automatic recording to select the appropriate audio settings that are best suited for the program content and the connected equipment. (See "Audio" on page 40.) wa USB (Universal Serial Bus) Reserved for potential future applications. For example, it may be inserted in front of a Sony TV so that ...
... slot. (See "About CableCARD™ Devices" on the broadcaster. The availability of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the supplied AC power cord to connect your HD DVR to the CONTROL S OUT jack of your cable TV service provider can be useful to...to enable automatic recording to select the appropriate audio settings that are best suited for the program content and the connected equipment. (See "Audio" on page 40.) wa USB (Universal Serial Bus) Reserved for potential future applications. For example, it may be inserted in front of a Sony TV so that ...
Operation Manual
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... the remote control to match the + and - Handle the remote control with care. 9 Be sure to moisture, placing it in the illustration below. 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...
... the remote control to match the + and - Handle the remote control with care. 9 Be sure to moisture, placing it in the illustration below. 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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...Sony" on page 79. 11 buttons pages through the available FF speeds. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available SLOW speeds. Press repeatedly to cycle through the guide channels. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR...) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; wd VOL (volume) +/- Press to open the RECORDINGS List which contains any programs that may use the...
...Sony" on page 79. 11 buttons pages through the available FF speeds. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available SLOW speeds. Press repeatedly to cycle through the guide channels. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR...) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; wd VOL (volume) +/- Press to open the RECORDINGS List which contains any programs that may use the...
Operation Manual
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... your remote control. The LED will illuminate for two (2) seconds if the code is entered, the DVD position on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for two (2) seconds if the code was not accepted. 6 The LED will stop flashing once the above step is DVD. in order to... you will quickly blink for the manufacturer of your code selection. If it will need to use your HD DVR's remote control to store your component. To check if the code number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to reprogram the remote control. 12...
... your remote control. The LED will illuminate for two (2) seconds if the code is entered, the DVD position on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for two (2) seconds if the code was not accepted. 6 The LED will stop flashing once the above step is DVD. in order to... you will quickly blink for the manufacturer of your code selection. If it will need to use your HD DVR's remote control to store your component. To check if the code number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to reprogram the remote control. 12...
Operation Manual
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...seconds when the code is accepted. 13 If not proceed to step 6. 6 Press the NEXT button on the HD DVR and the device that the code is accepted. 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... to step 5. You may continue the process of the temporarily assigned numbers for two (2) seconds to indicate that you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). The LED will begin to blink slowly. 2 Enter code 999. 3 Press the SCROLL BAR or ...
...seconds when the code is accepted. 13 If not proceed to step 6. 6 Press the NEXT button on the HD DVR and the device that the code is accepted. 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... to step 5. You may continue the process of the temporarily assigned numbers for two (2) seconds to indicate that you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). The LED will begin to blink slowly. 2 Enter code 999. 3 Press the SCROLL BAR or ...
Operation Manual
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TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. In some cases, you enter a code number it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to the list below. When the batteries are ready to program your previously entered code. Wards) ...123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. If there is more than one code listed under your device. Operating Instructions Manufacturer's Codes...
TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. In some cases, you enter a code number it will overwrite your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to the list below. When the batteries are ready to program your previously entered code. Wards) ...123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. If there is more than one code listed under your device. Operating Instructions Manufacturer's Codes...
Operation Manual
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...you choose to your HD DVR. Select the appropriate examples for your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). The available picture quality may be reduced and certain HD DVR features may not be available in the following pages. Basic Connection Connecting to Antenna/Cable HD DVR Connection Panel 1 Connect... RF coaxial cable from your cable service to the HD DVR CABLE IN connector. ✍ It is not recommended to connect the RF output of a cable set-top box or other device to make will depend on the video services you receive and on the connections available with your...
...you choose to your HD DVR. Select the appropriate examples for your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). The available picture quality may be reduced and certain HD DVR features may not be available in the following pages. Basic Connection Connecting to Antenna/Cable HD DVR Connection Panel 1 Connect... RF coaxial cable from your cable service to the HD DVR CABLE IN connector. ✍ It is not recommended to connect the RF output of a cable set-top box or other device to make will depend on the video services you receive and on the connections available with your...
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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...'s Audio IN 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 system to... your TV (or audio system) when using the DVI-HDMI adapter. 19 So it is important to make a separate audio connection to the HD TV's Audio IN. ✍ Although the HD DVR's HDMI connector outputs both video and audio, a TV's DVI connector can only accept...
...'s Audio IN 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 system to... your TV (or audio system) when using the DVI-HDMI adapter. 19 So it is important to make a separate audio connection to the HD TV's Audio IN. ✍ Although the HD DVR's HDMI connector outputs both video and audio, a TV's DVI connector can only accept...