Demo Mode Instructions
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... 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 displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on your TV is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you ...recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV: 1. Check that is displayed on the front panel (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on the remote control. 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of 8 Check the connections from the HD DVR to skip the Auto Setup and TV Guide...
... 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 displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on your TV is compatible with no available cable or antenna connection), you ...recorded content (such as in a retail environment with your TV: 1. Check that is displayed on the front panel (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on the remote control. 2. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 4 of 8 Check the connections from the HD DVR to skip the Auto Setup and TV Guide...
Demo Mode Instructions
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Instructions for Use of 8 You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. 3. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4.
Instructions for Use of 8 You may also press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control. 3. Sony Electronics, Inc. Page 7 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 2. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on the front panel and then highlight and select "Recordings". Press the REC LIST button on the remote control. Select "Demo Mode" and highlight and select "On" to activate the feature. 4 Playing Back Recorded Content 1. Enter the numbers "9", "0", "1", "2". 4.
Operation Manual
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... intended to receive and decode signals transmitted according to ATSC Digital Television Standard A/53 and is manufactured under license from Sony Electronics, Inc. This high-definition digital video recorder also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you must be used under license from the cable operator. The TV Guide On Screen system is intended to be authorized by Macrovision Corporation...
... intended to receive and decode signals transmitted according to ATSC Digital Television Standard A/53 and is manufactured under license from Sony Electronics, Inc. This high-definition digital video recorder also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you must be used under license from the cable operator. The TV Guide On Screen system is intended to be authorized by Macrovision Corporation...
Operation Manual
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... .....67 Using the SCHEDULE Service..........68 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 LICENSE 86 Index 93 LIMITED WARRANTY 97
... .....67 Using the SCHEDULE Service..........68 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 LICENSE 86 Index 93 LIMITED WARRANTY 97
Operation Manual
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... cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- The Recordings List provides quick access to search and automatically record programs. ❏ Component Video (Y PB PR) Output - Provides a high-quality video output to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - Provides cable subscribers with your schedule. Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming...
... cable TV service provider, is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- The Recordings List provides quick access to search and automatically record programs. ❏ Component Video (Y PB PR) Output - Provides a high-quality video output to 5.1 channel digital audio. ❏ CableCARD™ device - Provides cable subscribers with your schedule. Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition programming...
Operation Manual
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Introduction to normal viewing. 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 button 5 FORMAT button 6 TV GUIDE button 7 MENU button Description Turns the HD DVR on or into inactive standby (off). Choose the best format for...
Introduction to normal viewing. 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 button 5 FORMAT button 6 TV GUIDE button 7 MENU button Description Turns the HD DVR on or into inactive standby (off). Choose the best format for...
Operation Manual
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... LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is automatically set . The time is in the standby (off . 9 REC 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...
... LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is automatically set . The time is in the standby (off . 9 REC 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...
Operation Manual
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...not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled equipment that have a CONTROL S OUT function. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. For example..., it may be useful to connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony TV so that are best suited for potential future applications. The availability ...
...not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled equipment that have a CONTROL S OUT function. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. For example..., it may be useful to connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony TV so that are best suited for potential future applications. The availability ...
Operation Manual
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... which buttons are available for your TV. (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on -screen option. Choose the best format for each device. 2 FORMAT Press to step through the available REW speeds. While in the TV Guide On Screen™ system menu, press to move... the highlight in the banner at normal speed. EXIT Press to select an on page 73.) 3 SCREEN MODE Press repeatedly to set period of a recorded program. qh REC (record) Press and hold to close on-screen displays. Depending on -screen...
... which buttons are available for your TV. (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on -screen option. Choose the best format for each device. 2 FORMAT Press to step through the available REW speeds. While in the TV Guide On Screen™ system menu, press to move... the highlight in the banner at normal speed. EXIT Press to select an on page 73.) 3 SCREEN MODE Press repeatedly to set period of a recorded program. qh REC (record) Press and hold to close on-screen displays. Depending on -screen...
Operation Manual
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...available) or from the beginning of compatible Sony® TVs. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press again to cycle through the available FF speeds. Press to advance forward a set period of your TV or AMP. (See "Using your DVR ... or to Live TV when playing back a recorded program. ✍ If you lose your remote control, you , please refer to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to open the RECORDINGS List which contains any programs that may use the front panel buttons to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) ...
...available) or from the beginning of compatible Sony® TVs. When the program guide is open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press again to cycle through the available FF speeds. Press to advance forward a set period of your TV or AMP. (See "Using your DVR ... or to Live TV when playing back a recorded program. ✍ If you lose your remote control, you , please refer to "Contacting Sony" on page 16.) Press to open the RECORDINGS List which contains any programs that may use the front panel buttons to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) ...
Operation Manual
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... the CableCARD slot. Removing a CableCARD device In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your HD DVR will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will no longer use a CableCARD, keep the card inserted in the slot... reinserting the card, be sure to insert the card straight into the slot. 22 To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD slot until it ...
... the CableCARD slot. Removing a CableCARD device In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your HD DVR will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require a CableCARD device. ✍ If you will no longer use a CableCARD, keep the card inserted in the slot... reinserting the card, be sure to insert the card straight into the slot. 22 To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see "Activating CableCARD Service" on page 26. ✍ Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD slot until it ...
Operation Manual
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...TV Guide™ Setup if you may then call your cable TV service provider to request that the CableCARD device be able to access your cable TV service provider. 1 Gently push the card into the slot, until it locks into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot (see page 36). You will tune to digitally... require a bidirectional link, which is provided by your cable TV service provider. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Typically the instructions will upload the service ...
...TV Guide™ Setup if you may then call your cable TV service provider to request that the CableCARD device be able to access your cable TV service provider. 1 Gently push the card into the slot, until it locks into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot (see page 36). You will tune to digitally... require a bidirectional link, which is provided by your cable TV service provider. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can be able to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. Typically the instructions will upload the service ...
Operation Manual
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...information until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is compatible with your area within 24 hours. 28 After the auto set up is completed, the TV Guide On Screen system set up screen appears. 4 Enter your country, zip or postal code and indicate again which types of the HD... you will automatically search for more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up to 30 minutes, or more, depending on , the set up is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may take up , selecting the types of channels available. Correct...
...information until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is compatible with your area within 24 hours. 28 After the auto set up is completed, the TV Guide On Screen system set up screen appears. 4 Enter your country, zip or postal code and indicate again which types of the HD... you will automatically search for more information about Format settings). 2 Follow the on screen set up to 30 minutes, or more, depending on , the set up is received soon after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may take up , selecting the types of channels available. Correct...
Operation Manual
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... on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide and tune to the currently tuned channel. Pressing EXIT while in the LISTINGS, RECORDINGS or other TV Guide On Screen system screen will exit the guide and tune to the channel...
... on how to use the TV Guide On Screen system feature, see "Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System" on page 59. ✍ Pressing TV GUIDE while in a guide menu will exit the guide and tune to the currently tuned channel. Pressing EXIT while in the LISTINGS, RECORDINGS or other TV Guide On Screen system screen will exit the guide and tune to the channel...
Operation Manual
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For Canada: Rating Options: Options include, English Rating, French Rating, U.S.A. Note that you use the SETUP menu of the TV Guide On Screen system. menu. List Descriptions You must setup your password or select Cancel. Once your password is set, you can tune may also add or remove...beginning on page 44. Select OK or Cancel to change the existing password. List contains all of the country in which appear in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. List. ✍ You may not be the same channels which your HD DVR will tune as you want to use this function....
For Canada: Rating Options: Options include, English Rating, French Rating, U.S.A. Note that you use the SETUP menu of the TV Guide On Screen system. menu. List Descriptions You must setup your password or select Cancel. Once your password is set, you can tune may also add or remove...beginning on page 44. Select OK or Cancel to change the existing password. List contains all of the country in which appear in the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide. List. ✍ You may not be the same channels which your HD DVR will tune as you want to use this function....
Operation Manual
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... 1 Press the PAUSE button. 2 Live TV programs are removed or until the Screen Saver is activated, the TV Guide On Screen™ system will continue to appear on the Live TV Pause Time setting (see page 36). • When power is set to normal viewing. Recorded TV programs are changed (see page 37). •... PLAY button to return to 30 minutes, you will be saved (see "Live TV Pause Time" on page 37). Press any button to remove the screen saver and return to 30, 60 or 90 minutes, depending on screen until they are held indefinitely. ✍ The screen saver feature will appear after...
... 1 Press the PAUSE button. 2 Live TV programs are removed or until the Screen Saver is activated, the TV Guide On Screen™ system will continue to appear on the Live TV Pause Time setting (see page 36). • When power is set to normal viewing. Recorded TV programs are changed (see page 37). •... PLAY button to return to 30 minutes, you will be saved (see "Live TV Pause Time" on page 37). Press any button to remove the screen saver and return to 30, 60 or 90 minutes, depending on screen until they are held indefinitely. ✍ The screen saver feature will appear after...
Operation Manual
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... future viewing in TV Guide On Screen Listings 1 Press the TV Guide button to find programs and schedule recordings. See "Using the SCHEDULE Service" on scheduled recordings. Recording Live Programs REC (Record) Button in several ways. The current program is highlighted. 2 Press and hold the REC button for one second to schedule a one time recording of a recorded program. x STOP Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the...
... future viewing in TV Guide On Screen Listings 1 Press the TV Guide button to find programs and schedule recordings. See "Using the SCHEDULE Service" on scheduled recordings. Recording Live Programs REC (Record) Button in several ways. The current program is highlighted. 2 Press and hold the REC button for one second to schedule a one time recording of a recorded program. x STOP Digital Video Recorder 1 Press the...
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... adjust if needed. 5 Select "set recording" to confirm the recording. ✍ The above steps ("manual recording") will create a recording without a program title or program description ("unknown"). Use the TV Guide On Screen Listings 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...
... adjust if needed. 5 Select "set recording" to confirm the recording. ✍ The above steps ("manual recording") will create a recording without a program title or program description ("unknown"). Use the TV Guide On Screen Listings 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...
Operation Manual
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...(such as when you set them for automatic recording. It does not provide listings for satellite services. ✍ For the TV Guide On Screen system to review, edit, or delete "Record" and "Remind" events that provides an 8day...Recordings or Listings are available (see page 28 for more , the service is completed. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as highlighting a program title. Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System Your HD DVR features the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide...
...(such as when you set them for automatic recording. It does not provide listings for satellite services. ✍ For the TV Guide On Screen system to review, edit, or delete "Record" and "Remind" events that provides an 8day...Recordings or Listings are available (see page 28 for more , the service is completed. ✍ The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as highlighting a program title. Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System Your HD DVR features the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide...
Operation Manual
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... day. If it is, select "Yes" to end setup. To Access the TV Guide On Screen™ System 1 Press the TV Guide button on the remote control or on the front panel of the HD DVR to display the on-screen menu. 2 Press the B/b buttons, or scroll up or down on using a ... The Initial Guide Setup The Guide uses Setup information to provide you to the Welcome screen or press the Guide key to begin setup. • The Welcome screen lists features in the Guide. • Press SELECT to begin the TV Guide On Screen™ system setup. If it is correct. Welcome Screen Initial TV setup leads you...
... day. If it is, select "Yes" to end setup. To Access the TV Guide On Screen™ System 1 Press the TV Guide button on the remote control or on the front panel of the HD DVR to display the on-screen menu. 2 Press the B/b buttons, or scroll up or down on using a ... The Initial Guide Setup The Guide uses Setup information to provide you to the Welcome screen or press the Guide key to begin setup. • The Welcome screen lists features in the Guide. • Press SELECT to begin the TV Guide On Screen™ system setup. If it is correct. Welcome Screen Initial TV setup leads you...