Demo Mode Instructions
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...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 by pressing the → button on the remote control or front panel. Page 3 of high-definition video even if high-definition... no longer automatically appears at the end of a recorded program. You can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. Sony Electronics, Inc. Activating the Demo Feature will: ...
...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 by pressing the → button on the remote control or front panel. Page 3 of high-definition video even if high-definition... no longer automatically appears at the end of a recorded program. You can be easily deleted This feature may still be deleted from the TV Guide® / Recordings List / Program Options menu. Sony Electronics, Inc. Activating the Demo Feature will: ...
Demo Mode Instructions
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...the remote control or front panel until a format setting 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 first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will be used to skip the Auto Setup and TV...to play the pre-recorded content (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on your TV: 1. Page 4 of the Auto Setup and TV Guide® Setup. Instructions for your TV has been selected. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV 2. Sony Electronics, Inc.
...the remote control or front panel until a format setting 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 first powered on, the Auto Setup Welcome screen will be used to skip the Auto Setup and TV...to play the pre-recorded content (such as "1080", "720p", "SD OUT", etc.) and the below Welcome screen on your TV: 1. Page 4 of the Auto Setup and TV Guide® Setup. Instructions for your TV has been selected. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV 2. Sony Electronics, Inc.
Demo Mode Instructions
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... will be useful 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. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. The Auto Setup will not be used to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After...antenna broadcast signals, it may be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be tuned. 3. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to disable the Auto Off feature. Use the Preferences / CH+/- / Auto Scan menu to display the main menu. Instructions for Use of...
... will be useful 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. Page 5 of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 4. The Auto Setup will not be used to skip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After...antenna broadcast signals, it may be skipped and the TV Guide Setup will be tuned. 3. Use the TV Guide Setup menu to allow recorded material to disable the Auto Off feature. Use the Preferences / CH+/- / Auto Scan menu to display the main menu. Instructions for Use of...
Operation Manual
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...by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to persons. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ❏ Operate the HD Digital Video Recorder only on the HD digital recorder box (white label). Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating it ...or splashing and no guarantee that interference will fit into the HD Digital Video Recorder, unplug it and have questions about this Sony product, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at the rear of the HD Digital Video Recorder and also on 120 V AC. ❏ One blade...
...by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to persons. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ❏ Operate the HD Digital Video Recorder only on the HD digital recorder box (white label). Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating it ...or splashing and no guarantee that interference will fit into the HD Digital Video Recorder, unplug it and have questions about this Sony product, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at the rear of the HD Digital Video Recorder and also on 120 V AC. ❏ One blade...
Operation Manual
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... from magnets. When a cart is recommended that any ventilation openings. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. However, it can record programming even when in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in power ...11. Unplug this manual for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 10. Note that you use caution when moving the HD DVR in a malfunction and will void your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this apparatus during lightning storms or when ...
... from magnets. When a cart is recommended that any ventilation openings. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. However, it can record programming even when in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in power ...11. Unplug this manual for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 10. Note that you use caution when moving the HD DVR in a malfunction and will void your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this apparatus during lightning storms or when ...
Operation Manual
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... source will shut automatically to protect the hard disk in extreme heat conditions. • Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. Although the HD DVR is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen for an extended period of time you to be... taken to service the unit by yourself. Do not place the recorder on a firm, flat surface. Do not place the recorder in a location...
... source will shut automatically to protect the hard disk in extreme heat conditions. • Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. Although the HD DVR is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen for an extended period of time you to be... taken to service the unit by yourself. Do not place the recorder on a firm, flat surface. Do not place the recorder in a location...
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... 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.........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 ...
... 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.........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 ...
Operation Manual
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Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Be sure to check these ...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 . 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...
Although there is to be used for information about the availability of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. Contact your purchase of CableCARD devices. 3 Be sure to check these ...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 . 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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...-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV service provider about CableCARD in HDTV for viewing. You can store at the press of a button. Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this manual, see page 25.) 4 Watch TV on your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital...
...-definition content (60 hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV service provider about CableCARD in HDTV for viewing. You can store at the press of a button. Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this manual, see page 25.) 4 Watch TV on your new HD DVR include: ❏ Digital...
Operation Manual
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...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 ... to normal viewing. The Format setting is connected to selected broadcasts which contains a list of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available); Navigate on the screen. Press the joystick ...
...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 ... to normal viewing. The Format setting is connected to selected broadcasts which contains a list of the HD DVR with the following indicators: Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if available); Navigate on the screen. Press the joystick ...
Operation Manual
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... allow the correct time to be found in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. Leave your HD DVR may continue to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is in the...
... allow the correct time to be found in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST button or by the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. Leave your HD DVR may continue to an antenna or cable TV service in Dolby Digital ®. Dolby Digital indicator Shows when current output is in the...
Operation Manual
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... menus or on -screen displays are visible. qh AUDIO OUT Provides analog audio signals to a OUT (Y PB PR) Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. 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 SD OUT. Connection...
... menus or on -screen displays are visible. qh AUDIO OUT Provides analog audio signals to a OUT (Y PB PR) Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. 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 SD OUT. Connection...
Operation Manual
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.... The availability of your HD DVR. 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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled...
.... The availability of your HD DVR. 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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal to an A/V amplifier or other Sony® infrared-controlled...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...current program from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of the Live TV pause time. NEXT Description Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Press repeatedly to operate your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" ...to open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to order a suitable replacement remote control. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to advance forward a set period of your TV or AMP. (See "Using your remote control, you , please refer to "Contacting...
...current program from the previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the beginning of the Live TV pause time. NEXT Description Press to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) Button qj PREV qk AUX (Power) ql DVR (Power) w; Press repeatedly to operate your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment" ...to open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide. Press to order a suitable replacement remote control. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to advance forward a set period of your TV or AMP. (See "Using your remote control, you , please refer to "Contacting...
Operation Manual
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...number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer... of your component. If more than one code number is entered, the DVD position on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with the HD DVR's ... device switch setting. The LED (light emitting diode) will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list found on pages 14 and 15. 5 Press the SELECT or ENTER button...
...number works, aim the HD DVR's remote control at the device and press the AUX POWER button to see if the device will turn on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer... of your component. If more than one code number is entered, the DVD position on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with the HD DVR's ... device switch setting. The LED (light emitting diode) will begin to blink slowly. 4 Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list found on pages 14 and 15. 5 Press the SELECT or ENTER button...
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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... when the code is accepted. Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600 300 500 5 Try controlling the device with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the switch at the left top corner of the remote control to the name of the temporarily assigned numbers...
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... when the code is accepted. Device TV DVD VCR AMP Temporarily Assigned Code 100 600 300 500 5 Try controlling the device with the HD DVR's remote control. 2 Slide the switch at the left top corner of the remote control to the name of the temporarily assigned numbers...
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... possible that the programmed manufacturer's codes may not be removed from the remote control. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Technika Toshiba Vidtech Wards Zenith Code 114, 113, 115 114, 109... 111, 112, 108 123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. If there is recommended that particular device. When you anticipate not using your previously entered code. TV Codes Manufacturer...
... possible that the programmed manufacturer's codes may not be removed from the remote control. In such cases, use the remote control that came with the HD DVR's remote control. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell (M. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Technika Toshiba Vidtech Wards Zenith Code 114, 113, 115 114, 109... 111, 112, 108 123, 139 109 119, 114 131, 103, 112 113, 103, 115, 112 108, 110 VCR Codes Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M. If there is recommended that particular device. When you anticipate not using your previously entered code. TV Codes Manufacturer...
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...TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Connections Connections The connections you choose to your HD DVR. 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 ...
...TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD Recorder). Connections Connections The connections you choose to your HD DVR. 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 ...
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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