Demo Mode Instructions
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...HD DVR is still available by following the steps outlined in continuously displaying a single recording. However this menu no longer automatically appears at the end of a recorded program. Sony Electronics, Inc. With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, the "Delete" function in which a program can enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition...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 activated...
...HD DVR is still available by following the steps outlined in continuously displaying a single recording. However this menu no longer automatically appears at the end of a recorded program. Sony Electronics, Inc. With the "Demo Mode" feature activated, the "Delete" function in which a program can enjoy a short clip of high-definition video even if high-definition...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 activated...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears. 2.2 Completing or Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will be used to the TV 2. ...Setup. 1. Instructions for your TV has been selected. Sony Electronics, Inc. Enter the numbers "1", "1", "2", "0". If you may follow the on the remote control. 2. Page 4 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 -...
...will only be used to play the pre-recorded content (such as in a retail environment with no available cable or antenna connection), you do not see the below image appears. 2.2 Completing or Skipping the Auto Setup If the HD DVR will be used to the TV 2. ...Setup. 1. Instructions for your TV has been selected. Sony Electronics, Inc. Enter the numbers "1", "1", "2", "0". If you may follow the on the remote control. 2. Page 4 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 -...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...front panel to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. Disabling this feature will appear. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels ... will not be used to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be tuned. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be skipped and...
...front panel to play continuously throughout the day, every day, without the HD DVR being automatically placed in standby mode by the Auto Off feature. 1. Sony Electronics, Inc. Disabling this feature will appear. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to add channels ... will not be used to receive cable or antenna broadcast signals, it may be tuned. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setup, no program guide information will be skipped and...
Operation Manual
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...including amplifiers) that any recordings made cannot be kept away from the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before moving the HD DVR in a malfunction and... Hard disk drive precautions The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to avoid injury from the ...apparatus. 11. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. Protect the power cord from being walked on the unit, or described in temperature (temperature gradient greater than 10° C/hour...
...including amplifiers) that any recordings made cannot be kept away from the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before moving the HD DVR in a malfunction and... Hard disk drive precautions The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to avoid injury from the ...apparatus. 11. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. Protect the power cord from being walked on the unit, or described in temperature (temperature gradient greater than 10° C/hour...
Operation Manual
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... a horizontal or vertical position only. • Keep the recorder away from the wall outlet before cleaning. Unplug the unit from liquid and moisture source such as thinner or benzene for further information. Although the HD DVR is on the bottom of time you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on...
... a horizontal or vertical position only. • Keep the recorder away from the wall outlet before cleaning. Unplug the unit from liquid and moisture source such as thinner or benzene for further information. Although the HD DVR is on the bottom of time you leave a still video image or on-screen display image displayed on...
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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... feature the same operation. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable TV service provider for the following . Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder.
... feature the same operation. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Package Contents The package contains the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Congratulations on your retailer or cable TV service provider for the following . Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder.
Operation Manual
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... into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot. (Check with your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between ...Digital Video Recorder - watching a show . Provides a high-quality video output to shows available for model DHG-HDD500). The CableCARD, which is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- The Recordings List provides quick access to many highdefinition capable TVs and displays. ❏ HDMI Video Output - Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition...
... into the HD DVR's rear panel CableCARD slot. (Check with your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital Reception - Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between ...Digital Video Recorder - watching a show . Provides a high-quality video output to shows available for model DHG-HDD500). The CableCARD, which is being recorded. ❏ TV Guide On Screen™ System- The Recordings List provides quick access to many highdefinition capable TVs and displays. ❏ HDMI Video Output - Pause, rewind and fast forward shows at least 30 hours of high-definition...
Operation Manual
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Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on the type of TV that the HD DVR is displayed when pressing the FORMAT button. Shows the main menu on or into inactive standby (off). Introduction 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...
Choose the best format for your TV (See "Learning About Available Video Services" on the type of TV that the HD DVR is displayed when pressing the FORMAT button. Shows the main menu on or into inactive standby (off). Introduction 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...
Operation Manual
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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 the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. qs Channel Number When viewing live programs, channel number and name (if...display time information until the TV Guide On Screen system can be set. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is displayed briefly. 6 Note that your HD DVR connected to be found in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen...
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 the correct time to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. qs Channel Number When viewing live programs, channel number and name (if...display time information until the TV Guide On Screen system can be set. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is displayed briefly. 6 Note that your HD DVR connected to be found in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen...
Operation Manual
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... from your cable TV service provider is connected to an HDMI-compatible monitor. With other device. qg Component Video Provides high-definition or standard-definition component video signal to an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna. 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...
... from your cable TV service provider is connected to an HDMI-compatible monitor. With other device. qg Component Video Provides high-definition or standard-definition component video signal to an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna. 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...
Operation Manual
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... Serial Bus) Reserved for potential future applications. For example, it may point your HD DVR remote control at the TV and remote control commands will be inserted in front of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the supplied...HD DVR to receive remote control signals from other device. wd CableCARD slot A CableCARD™ device provided by your cable TV service provider can be passed directly to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording...
... Serial Bus) Reserved for potential future applications. For example, it may point your HD DVR remote control at the TV and remote control commands will be inserted in front of Dolby Digital® or PCM audio depends on page 26.) wf AC IN Use the supplied...HD DVR to receive remote control signals from other device. wd CableCARD slot A CableCARD™ device provided by your cable TV service provider can be passed directly to a VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. ws G-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording...
Operation Manual
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... 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 or where 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 or where the...
Operation Manual
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...Sony dealer to play a program in stand-by mode. The HD DVR may have been recorded and are available for play back. Press to open , pressing the CH+/- Introduction to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR...) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Press to exit the guide. Press again to switch between the various ...
...Sony dealer to play a program in stand-by mode. The HD DVR may have been recorded and are available for play back. Press to open , pressing the CH+/- Introduction to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR...) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Press to exit the guide. Press again to switch between the various ...
Operation Manual
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..." on and off. The LED will control the VCR. • If you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the Remote Control's Device Switch to program (such as TV or DVD). 3 Press...digit code number for five (5) seconds. The default device for two (2) seconds if the code was not accepted. 6 The LED will stop flashing once the above step is entered, the DVD position on the HD DVR... and the device which you want to the device you enter a new code, it will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list...
..." on and off. The LED will control the VCR. • If you want to operate with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the Remote Control's Device Switch to program (such as TV or DVD). 3 Press...digit code number for five (5) seconds. The default device for two (2) seconds if the code was not accepted. 6 The LED will stop flashing once the above step is entered, the DVD position on the HD DVR... and the device which you want to the device you enter a new code, it will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list...
Operation Manual
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...left top corner of the remote control to the name of the device you want to assign the next available manufacturer code. 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.). If the remote control works, skip to indicate that no additional ...
...left top corner of the remote control to the name of the device you want to assign the next available manufacturer code. 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.). If the remote control works, skip to indicate that no additional ...
Operation Manual
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..., 107, 108 126, 112, 113, 103 125 123, 112 Manufacturer Sharp Signature 2000 (M. TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. In some cases, you anticipate not using your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to be lost and would need to the list below. When... the batteries are ready to program your remote control for that came with the HD DVR's remote control. Operating Instructions Manufacturer...
..., 107, 108 126, 112, 113, 103 125 123, 112 Manufacturer Sharp Signature 2000 (M. TV Codes Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. In some cases, you anticipate not using your HD DVR's remote control to operate other connected devices, refer to be lost and would need to the list below. When... the batteries are ready to program your remote control for that came with the HD DVR's remote control. Operating Instructions Manufacturer...
Operation Manual
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... examples for your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Connections Connections The connections you choose to your HD DVR. Basic Connection Connecting to Antenna/Cable HD DVR Connection Panel 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from your antenna to the HD DVR ANT IN connector. 2 Connect the 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 ...
... examples for your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Connections Connections The connections you choose to your HD DVR. Basic Connection Connecting to Antenna/Cable HD DVR Connection Panel 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from your antenna to the HD DVR ANT IN connector. 2 Connect the 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 ...
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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... TV's DVI connector can only accept video. So it is important to make a separate audio connection to your TV (or audio system) when 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 ...
... TV's DVI connector can only accept video. So it is important to make a separate audio connection to your TV (or audio system) when 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 ...