Demo Mode Instructions
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...Sony Electronics, Inc. The HD DVRs also have a "Demo Mode" feature that is pre-recorded and is available to be played back in a continuous loop Limit the number of ways in which a program can enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition...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 content that can be useful in retail or ...
...Sony Electronics, Inc. The HD DVRs also have a "Demo Mode" feature that is pre-recorded and is available to be played back in a continuous loop Limit the number of ways in which a program can enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition...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 content that can be useful in retail or ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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.... Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is not Digital Cable Ready. Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? Also, in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it to... authorize services through the CableCARD™. However, such a TV without a set -top box. Some TVs with an integrated digital tuner considered to as the Host ID of Video-on...
.... Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is not Digital Cable Ready. Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? Also, in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it to... authorize services through the CableCARD™. However, such a TV without a set -top box. Some TVs with an integrated digital tuner considered to as the Host ID of Video-on...
Operation Manual
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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
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... are registered marks of Sony Corporation. and/ or one of a leased set-top box available directly from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Connecting Additional Equipment CAUTION Do not attempt to operate this product. NOTE This high-definition digital video recorder is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming...
... are registered marks of Sony Corporation. and/ or one of a leased set-top box available directly from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Connecting Additional Equipment CAUTION Do not attempt to operate this product. NOTE This high-definition digital video recorder is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming...
Operation Manual
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Table of Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction 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 ...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 ...
Table of Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction 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 ...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 ...
Operation Manual
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...to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable ... digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers. This manual is a difference in the recording capacity between the two models, both models feature the same operation. Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500...
...to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable ... digital cable programming from many cable TV service providers. This manual is a difference in the recording capacity between the two models, both models feature the same operation. Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500...
Operation Manual
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... Playback; You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by your cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for viewing. You...
... Playback; You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by your cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for viewing. You...
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... of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available); Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on -screen item. Sets the output resolution. Introduction... may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Clears on-screen displays and returns 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...
... of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available); Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on -screen item. Sets the output resolution. Introduction... may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Clears on-screen displays and returns 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...
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... your cable TV service provider is required. ✍ The HDMI connector has a higher priority when both the HDMI and COMPONENT outputs are visible. 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...
... your cable TV service provider is required. ✍ The HDMI connector has a higher priority when both the HDMI and COMPONENT outputs are visible. 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...
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... from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control to match the + and - 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...
... from battery leakage. ✍ Avoid exposing the remote control to match the + and - 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...
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...Live TV pause time. Press to open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. To find the dealer nearest you may still record previously scheduled programs even when in fast forward mode. wd VOL (volume) +/- wf FAVORITE wg TV GUIDE wh REC LIST wj ADVANCE ...front panel buttons to turn the HD DVR on page 79. 11 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available FF speeds. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; When the program guide is open the Favorite List. ...
...Live TV pause time. Press to open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. To find the dealer nearest you may still record previously scheduled programs even when in fast forward mode. wd VOL (volume) +/- wf FAVORITE wg TV GUIDE wh REC LIST wj ADVANCE ...front panel buttons to turn the HD DVR on page 79. 11 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available FF speeds. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; When the program guide is open the Favorite List. ...
Operation Manual
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... you want to program, such as a TV or DVD Player. 3 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 code selection. Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600...
... you want to program, such as a TV or DVD Player. 3 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 code selection. Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600...
Operation Manual
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... advanced features (such as video-on screen. At this will enable you may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Check with access to see page 22). 2 Turn on the HD DVR and the TV. Typically the instructions will be able to digitally encrypted cable channels - An...
... advanced features (such as video-on screen. At this will enable you may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Check with access to see page 22). 2 Turn on the HD DVR and the TV. Typically the instructions will be able to digitally encrypted cable channels - An...
Operation Manual
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...an image that you may be useful when viewing certain HD content that best suits your TV for more information about Screen Mode settings: High Def to view an adjusted image without any black borders. Use Standard to view an adjusted image. These temporary settings may adjust later ... borders. The HD to HD Screen Mode settings return to High Def: The Screen Mode settings when viewing 480p or 480i content output in 16 different steps without any black borders. See page 76 for both standard-definition and high-definition programming. Standard Def to the default (Standard) each time...
...an image that you may be useful when viewing certain HD content that best suits your TV for more information about Screen Mode settings: High Def to view an adjusted image without any black borders. Use Standard to view an adjusted image. These temporary settings may adjust later ... borders. The HD to HD Screen Mode settings return to High Def: The Screen Mode settings when viewing 480p or 480i content output in 16 different steps without any black borders. See page 76 for both standard-definition and high-definition programming. Standard Def to the default (Standard) each time...
Operation Manual
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...-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats. Your HD DVR is classified under the High-Definition category. Digital broadcasts may be received include analog cable (unscrambled), unencrypted digital cable and encrypted digital ...cable. Your connections should reflect the best possible picture quality available with a native resolution (picture quality) of 640 x 480, active lines interlaced scanning of a CableCARD™ device. References References In this section you on your cable TV service provider for decades. Learning About Available Video...
...-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats. Your HD DVR is classified under the High-Definition category. Digital broadcasts may be received include analog cable (unscrambled), unencrypted digital cable and encrypted digital ...cable. Your connections should reflect the best possible picture quality available with a native resolution (picture quality) of 640 x 480, active lines interlaced scanning of a CableCARD™ device. References References In this section you on your cable TV service provider for decades. Learning About Available Video...
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...the input signal types on them. To enable the COMPONENT output, disconnect the HDMI cable from the digital signal is updated every sixtieth of your other equipment to choose the correct display format. Table 2: Format... Settings Connection Type HDMI or* Component (Y, PB, PR) S Video Composite (SD Out) Available Display Formats 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD ... are connected to go out in three formats: Analog, digital (standard definition) or digital (high definition).
...the input signal types on them. To enable the COMPONENT output, disconnect the HDMI cable from the digital signal is updated every sixtieth of your other equipment to choose the correct display format. Table 2: Format... Settings Connection Type HDMI or* Component (Y, PB, PR) S Video Composite (SD Out) Available Display Formats 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD ... are connected to go out in three formats: Analog, digital (standard definition) or digital (high definition).
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...TVs or monitors most common are visible, but some of the video image is adjusted so that objects may appear taller or thinner than normal. 76 There are available. Side Crop Select Side Crop to SD Output When high-definition content is then output by your HD DVR features several Screen...The most often have an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. In the case of HD to SD, when a high-definition broadcast is received and is received and output in standard-definition, the following Screen Mode settings are available: Table 4: HD Content/SD Output Letterbox Select Letterbox to be created in ...
...TVs or monitors most common are visible, but some of the video image is adjusted so that objects may appear taller or thinner than normal. 76 There are available. Side Crop Select Side Crop to SD Output When high-definition content is then output by your HD DVR features several Screen...The most often have an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. In the case of HD to SD, when a high-definition broadcast is received and is received and output in standard-definition, the following Screen Mode settings are available: Table 4: HD Content/SD Output Letterbox Select Letterbox to be created in ...
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References SD Content to HD Output When standard-definition content is received and output in a high-definition format, the following Screen Mode settings are in the central area of the image. Stretch The Stretch setting will horizontally stretch a 4:3 image to be adjusted ...
References SD Content to HD Output When standard-definition content is received and output in a high-definition format, the following Screen Mode settings are in the central area of the image. Stretch The Stretch setting will horizontally stretch a 4:3 image to be adjusted ...
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...16:9 aspect ratio. This may be shown. Note that were produced in 4:3 aspect ratio and are available when viewing high-definition content output in a high-definition format. Expand (Temporary) Select the Expand setting to Standard after each channel change the default setting of the 16:9 image.... To choose a Screen Mode, use the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control or change . Operating Instructions High-definition content output in high-definition format The following temporary Screen Mode settings are broadcast in the main menu. 78 Shrink (Temporary) Select the Shrink...
...16:9 aspect ratio. This may be shown. Note that were produced in 4:3 aspect ratio and are available when viewing high-definition content output in a high-definition format. Expand (Temporary) Select the Expand setting to Standard after each channel change the default setting of the 16:9 image.... To choose a Screen Mode, use the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control or change . Operating Instructions High-definition content output in high-definition format The following temporary Screen Mode settings are broadcast in the main menu. 78 Shrink (Temporary) Select the Shrink...
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... terms and conditions of this EULA if you . References END-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 terminate this EULA . DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitation on -line...
... terms and conditions of this EULA if you . References END-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 terminate this EULA . DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitation on -line...