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Connecting Additional Equipment

High-Definition

Digital Video Recorder

Operation Manual

DHG-HDD250

DHG-HDD500

2-176-411-22(1)

User Guide

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the

HD Digital Video Recorder to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the apparatus.

Note to the Cable TV/Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/

satellite dish installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electric Code (U.S.A.) that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

❏Operate the HD Digital Video Recorder only on 120 V

AC.

❏One blade of the power plug is wider than the other

for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet

only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, contact your dealer.

❏If any liquid or solid object falls into the HD Digital

Video Recorder, unplug it and have it checked by

qualified personnel before operating it further.

Regulatory Information: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference with radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

❏Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

❏Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

❏Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❏Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

If you have questions about this Sony product, please

contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at

1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Protecting the HD Digital Video Recorder

❏To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the

ventilation openings.

❏Do not install the HD Digital Video Recorder in a hot

or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust

or mechanical vibration.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the

HD Digital Video Recorder and also on the HD digital

recorder box (white label). Record these numbers and refer

to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this

polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or

other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION

CAUTION

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

✍You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void your Limited

Warranty.

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CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way

without written authorization from Sony Electronics,

Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s

authority to operate this product. This equipment is

intended to receive and decode signals transmitted

according to ATSC Digital Television Standard A/53

and is intended to be used with an appropriate antenna

and display device that you must provide.

NOTE

This high-definition digital video recorder is capable of

receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital

premium cable television programming by direct

connection to a cable system providing such

programming. A security card (”CableCARD™ device”)

provided by your cable operator is required to view

encrypted subscription digital programming. Certain

advanced and interactive digital cable services such as

video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced

program guide and data-enhanced television services

may require the use of a leased set-top box available

directly from the cable operator. For more information

contact your local cable operator.

This high-definition digital video recorder also includes

a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive

unencrypted digital cable television programming via

subscription service to a cable TV service provider.

Availability of digital cable television programming in

your area depends on the type of programming and

signal provided by your cable TV service provider.

Trademarks and Copyrights

Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

In the United States, TV Guide On Screen and other

related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV

Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In

Canada, TV Guide On Screen is a registered mark of

Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/

or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or

more of the following issued United States patents

6,498,895; 6,418,556; 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203;

5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)

technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo

and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television

Laboratories, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and

other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, please read these instructions

completely, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings,

cautions and instructions placed on the unit, or

described in the operating instructions or service

manual.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR

YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combinations

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

- Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or

has been dropped.

Precautions

Hard disk drive precautions

The hard disk has a high storage density which

enables long recording duration and quick access to

the written data. However, it can easily be damaged

by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away

from magnets. To avoid losing important data,

observe the following precautions.

• Do not allow the recorder to receive a strong

shock.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to

mechanical vibrations or in an unstable

location.

•Do not move the recorder with its main power

cord connected, or any other cords.

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to

extreme changes in temperature (temperature

gradient greater than 10° C/hour).

• Do not attempt to change the hard disk. This

may result in a malfunction and will void your

warranty.

•

You cannot recover lost data if the hard disk is

damaged. It is recommended that you use the hard

disk as a temporary storage space and dub

important data to a DVD or VCR for backup. Note

that any recordings made cannot be compensated

for should the hard disk drive malfunction.

CAUTION: Unplug the AC power cord from

the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before

moving the HD DVR in any way. The HD

DVR can record programming even when in

power off/standby mode and the spinning

hard drive could be damaged by movement.

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Placement precautions

• Inadequate ventilation or proximity to a heat

source will cause decreased performance and

reliability. Although the HD DVR is designed

to automatically power off in extreme heat

conditions, adequate care must be taken to

avoid excessive heat build up.

- Do not place the recorder on a soft surface,

such as a rug and do not place on an uneven

surface in which all four of the feet do not

evenly support the recorder. Such improper

placement may block the ventilation holes on

the bottom of the recorder.

- Do not place the recorder in a confined space

such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

- Do not place the recorder in a location near

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

- This recorder will shut automatically to pro-

tect the hard disk in extreme heat conditions.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined

position. It is designed to be operated in a

horizontal or vertical position only.

• Keep the recorder away from the equipment

with strong magnets, such as a microwave

oven, large soundspeakers or other equipment.

• Keep the recorder away from liquid and

moisture source such as kitchen sink, wash

bowl, bath tub, shower, laundry tub or wet

basement. Do not unplug with wet hand.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

• Do not place objects which may splash or drip

liquids, such as plants or fountains, on or near

the recorder.

• Do not place on top of the TV.

!IMPORTANT NOTICE

This recorder is capable of holding a still video

image or on-screen display image on your

television screen for an extended period of time. If

you leave a still video image or on-screen display

image displayed on your TV for an extended

period of time you risk permanent damage to your

television screen. Plasma display panels and

projection televisions are especially susceptible to

this. Refer to your TV's operating instructions for

further information.

Ventilation Clearance

When installing the unit, please allow enough space on

all sides as indicated in the illustrations.

Also, when placing the unit, make sure it is on a firm,

flat surface. Keep the space below the unit clear, this is

to allow ventilation under the unit.

Care and Maintenance

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dust off the unit.

Do not allow dust to accumulate under the unit. Do not

use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Never use strong

solvents such as thinner or benzene for cleaning.

Damage requiring service: Do not attempt to service

the unit by yourself. Opening the cabinet may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, and will

void your warranty. Unplug the unit from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

User Guide

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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 Control..................................9

Programming the Remote Control ..... 12

Manufacturer’s Codes........................ 14

Using your DVR Remote Control

with Other Equipment ....................16

Connections

Basic 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...... 32

Using the Favorite Menu ...................33

Accessing the Recordings List...........34

Accessing the TV Guide On

Screen™ Feature ............................34

Using the Recording History Menu ... 35

Using the Preferences Menu ..............36

Using the Help Menu .........................43

Parental Lock .....................................44

Rating Guidelines...............................46

Digital Video Recorder

Understanding the Status Bar.............49

Pausing TV.........................................50

Using Trick Play Features ..................51

Recording Programs...........................53

Playing Recorded Programs ...............55

Deleting Recorded Programs .............55

Using Chapter Marks .........................56

Using the TV Guide On Screen™

System

TV Guide On Screen System

Components....................................61

Using the LISTINGS Service.............64

Using the SEARCH Service...............65

Using the RECORDINGS Service.....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

Table of Contents

User Guide

Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR)

Introduction to High-Definition Digital

Video Recorder (HD DVR)

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony® HD Digital Video Recorder. This manual is to be

used for the following models: DHG-HDD250 and DHG-HDD500. Although there is a difference

in the recording capacity between the two models, both models feature the same operation.

Package Contents

The package contains the following. Be sure to check these items before you start making

connections.

Optional Item

A CableCARD™ device can be used with this HD DVR to receive encrypted digital cable

programming from many cable TV service providers. Contact your retailer or cable TV service

provider for information about the availability of CableCARD devices.

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Operating Instructions

Features

Some of the features you will enjoy with your new HD DVR include:

❏Digital Reception — You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved

audio/video quality offered by these programs. With high-definition signal reception,

you can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture.

❏Digital Video Recorder — Watch TV on your schedule. Pause, rewind and fast forward

shows at the press of a button. With digital video recording you can store at least 30 hours

of high-definition programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition content (60

hours/400 hours for model DHG-HDD500). The Recordings List provides quick access to

shows available for viewing. You can watch a previously recorded show while

simultaneously recording another show. You can also enjoy Chasing Playback; watching

a show from the beginning while it is being recorded.

❏TV Guide On Screen™ System— The interactive program guide features up to eight (8)

days of program listings as well as the ability to search and automatically record

programs.

❏Component Video (Y PB PR) Output — Provides a high-quality video output to many high-

definition capable TVs and displays.

❏HDMI Video Output — Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface

between this HD DVR and any HDMI-equipped TV. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-

definition video, plus up to 5.1 channel digital audio.

❏CableCARD™ device — Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable

channels that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high

definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV service

provider, is inserted into the HD DVR’s rear panel CableCARD slot. (Check with your

cable TV service provider about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and

availability. For more information about CableCARD in this manual, see page 25.)

Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR)

Front Panel Indicators and Controls

Control Panel Description

POWER button

Turns the HD DVR on or into inactive standby (off).

Display Window

Shows the current status of the HD DVR with the following indicators:

Power, Recording, Dolby Digital®, Clock, Channel Number and Name (if

available); see details on page 6.

The Format setting is displayed when pressing the FORMAT button.

EXIT button

Clears on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing.

Joystick/SELECT

button

Navigate on-screen menus and guides by moving the joystick either up,

down, left or right. Press the joystick to select an on-screen item.

FORMAT button

Sets the output resolution. Depending on the type of TV that the HD DVR is

connected to, available Format settings may include; 1080i, 720p, 480p,

Native, Variable 1, Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out and Auto HDMI. Choose

the best format for your TV (See “Learning About Available Video Services”

on page 73.)

TV GUIDE button

Shows the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide (if available)

which contains a list of current and future programs. To return to normal

viewing press TV Guide again or the EXIT button.

✍The TV Guide™ service requires access to selected broadcasts which may not

be available in all cases.

MENU button

Shows the main menu on the screen. To return to normal viewing press the

EXIT button.

Operating Instructions

Display Window

Display Description

8Power indicator Shows that the HD DVR is on. Note that your HD DVR may continue

to record programming even when the Power indicator is off.

9REC indicator

Shows that the HD DVR is currently recording a program. Recorded

programs can be found in the Recordings List by pressing the REC LIST

button or by selecting “RECORDINGS” from the TV Guide On Screen™

system.

q;Dolby Digital

indicator

Shows when current output is in Dolby Digital ®. For more

information on audio settings, see "Audio" on page 40.

qaClock Shows time information. The time is automatically set by the TV Guide

On Screen interactive program guide.

When first installed, the clock will not display time information until

the TV Guide On Screen system can set the time. Leave your HD DVR

connected to an antenna or cable TV service in the standby (off)

position for several hours (such as overnight) to allow the correct time

to be set.

qsChannel Number

and Name display

When viewing live programs, channel number and name (if available)

are displayed.

When viewing a program from the RECORDINGS LIST, the program

title (if available) is displayed.

When the FORMAT button is pressed, the format setting is displayed

briefly.

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Rear Panel Connectors

Connection Description

CABLE IN Connects to a coaxial cable coming directly from your cable TV service outlet.

Connection from a cable box that is supplied by your cable TV service

provider is not recommended.

qf ANT IN Connects to an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna.

qgComponent Video

OUT (Y PB PR)

Provides high-definition or standard-definition component video signal to a

Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. The COMPONENT OUT connector is not

available if the HDMI OUT connector is connected to an HDMI-compatible

monitor.

qh AUDIO OUT Provides analog audio signals to a TV or other device.

qjSD OUT: VIDEO

OUT/S VIDEO OUT

Provides standard-definition composite video signal to a DVD-Recorder, VCR

or TV set. For a better quality picture connection, use the S Video jack if it is

available.

✍Menus and on-screen displays are available from the SD OUT connectors

only when the FORMAT setting is set to SD OUT. With other FORMAT

settings, no menus or on-screen displays are visible.

qkHDMI OUT Provides an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between the HD

DVR and an HDMI-compatible monitor. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) supports either standard-definition or high-definition video, plus

up to 5.1 channels of digital audio. You can use the supplied HDMI to DVI

adapter to supply video to a monitor with a DVI-HDTV input. When using

the adapter, a separate audio connection is required.

✍The HDMI connector has a higher priority when both the HDMI and

COMPONENT outputs are connected to a monitor(s). To enable the

COMPONENT output, disconnect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT

connector.

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Operating Instructions

ql CONTROL S IN Allows the HD DVR to receive remote control signals from other Sony®

infrared-controlled equipment that have a CONTROL S OUT function. For

example, it may be useful to connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony

TV so that you may point your HD DVR remote control at the TV and remote

control commands will be passed directly to your HD DVR.

w; DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to send a digital audio signal

to an A/V amplifier or other device. The availability of Dolby Digital® or

PCM audio depends on the broadcaster. Use the Dolby Digital audio menu 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.

wsG-LINK IR Blaster Use the supplied G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) to enable automatic recording to a

VCR using the TV Guide On Screen™ system. Connect the IR Blaster to the G-

LINK connector and place the IR blaster in front of your VCR.

wd CableCARD slot A CableCARD™ device provided by your cable TV service provider can be

inserted in the CableCARD slot. (See “About CableCARD™ Devices” on

page 26.)

wfAC IN Use the supplied AC power cord to connect your HD DVR to a power outlet.

Connection Description

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 the illustration

below. Be sure to match the + and - terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery

compartment.

✍If you anticipate not using 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 moisture, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heat source or

where the humidity is high. Handle the remote control with care.

Operating Instructions

Remote Control Description

Button Description

1DEVICE SWITCH Select the equipment (DVR, TV, DVD or AMP) that

you want to operate. The section “Using Your

Remote Control to Operate Other Equipment”

describes which buttons are available for each

device.

2FORMAT Press to set the output resolution to either 1080i,

720p, 480p, 480i, Native, Variable 1, Variable 2,

Variable 3, SD Out or Auto HDMI formats.

Depending on the type of TV that DVR is connected

to, available Formats may change. Choose the best

format for your TV. (See “Learning About Available

Video Services” on page 73.)

3SCREEN MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available screen

mode settings. (See “Learning About Screen Modes”

on page 76.)

40-9 ENTER Press to change channels directly and enter

numerical values in on-screen displays.

5. (dot) Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select

subchannels for certain digital stations (for example,

channel 2.1, if available).

6INFO Press to show station and program information (if

available) in the banner at the top of the screen.

7MENU Press to open main menu. While in the TV Guide On

Screen™ system menu, press to open sub-menus.

8NAVIGATION RING Press the ring up, down, left and right to move the

highlight in on-screen displays.

9SCROLL BAR Scroll up or down to move the highlight in on-screen

displays. Press and hold to select an on-screen

option.

q; EXIT Press to close on-screen displays.

qa PLAY Press to play a program at normal speed.

qs REPLAY Press to replay the current program for a set period

of time.

qd PAUSE Press to pause playback.

qf REW Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. Press

repeatedly to cycle through the available REW

speeds.

qg STOP Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.

qh REC (record) Press and hold the REC button for one second to

start recording the current program.

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PIC

FORMAT

SCREEN

MODE

INFO FAVORITE

GUIDE

PUSH

SELECT

EXIT

REC

LIST

PLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

REW PAUSE FF

REC STOP SLOW

PREV NEXT

ENTER

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POWER

DVR

DVD

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qj PREV Press to replay the current program from the

previous Chapter Mark (if available) or from the

beginning of the Live TV pause time.

qk AUX (Power) Press to turn the selected TV, DVD or AMP on or off.

(See “Using your DVR Remote Control with Other

Equipment” on page 16.)

ql DVR (Power) Press to turn the HD DVR on or into stand-by mode.

The HD DVR may still record previously scheduled

programs even when in stand-by mode.

w; PIC MODE Press to switch between the Picture Mode settings of

compatible Sony® TVs.

wa TV/VIDEO Press to switch between the various inputs of your

TV. (See “Using your DVR Remote Control with

Other Equipment” on page 16.)

ws CH (channel) +/- Press to change channels. When the program guide

is open, pressing the CH+/- buttons pages through

the guide channels.

wd VOL (volume) +/- Press to adjust the volume of your TV or AMP. (See

“Using your DVR Remote Control with Other

Equipment” on page 16.)

wf FAVORITE Press to open the Favorite List.

wg TV GUIDE Press to open the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive

program guide. Press again to exit the guide.

wh REC LIST Press to open the RECORDINGS List which contains

any programs that may have been recorded and are

available for play back.

wj ADVANCE Press to advance forward a set period of time when

playing back a recorded program.

wk FF Press to play a program in fast forward mode. Press

repeatedly to cycle through the available FF speeds.

wl SLOW Press to play a program in slow speed. Press

repeatedly to cycle through the available SLOW

speeds.

e; NEXT Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark

(if available) or to Live TV when playing back a

recorded program.

✍If you lose your remote control, you may use the front panel buttons to operate your HD DVR (see

page 5). Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a suitable replacement remote control. To find the

dealer nearest you, please refer to “Contacting Sony” on page 79.

Button Description

Operating Instructions

Programming the Remote Control

If you would like to use your HD DVR’s remote control to control other equipment, you may

need to program your remote control. Follow the steps below to program the remote control.

Turn to “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 14 and find the three-digit code number for the

manufacturer of your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number

listed first.

1Power on the HD DVR and the device which you want to operate with the HD DVR’s

remote control.

2Slide the Remote Control's Device Switch to the device you want to program (such as TV

or DVD).

3Press and hold the AUX POWER and MENU buttons simultaneously for five (5) seconds.

The LED (light emitting diode) will begin to blink slowly.

4Enter the three-digit code from the Manufacturer's Code list found on pages 14 and 15.

5Press the SELECT or ENTER button on your remote control to store your code selection.

The LED will illuminate for two (2) seconds if the code is accepted or it will quickly blink

for two (2) seconds if the code was not accepted.

6The LED will stop flashing once the above step is done.

To check if the code 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 and off. If it does not respond, try

using another code listed for that manufacturer.

✍The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the

remote control.

•You may enter either a DVD or VCR manufacturer’s code under the DVD device switch setting.

The default device for this setting is DVD. If a VCR’s manufacturer code is entered, the DVD

position on the device switch will control the VCR.

•If you enter a new code, it will overwrite the previously entered code.

•In some cases, your device may not be compatible with your remote control; in such cases you will

need to use its remote control to operate the device.

•Whenever the batteries are removed, the codes may revert to factory settings and you will need to

reprogram the remote control.

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:

1Power on the HD DVR and the device that you want to operate with the HD DVR’s

remote control.

2Slide the switch at the left top corner of the remote control to the name of the device you

want to program, such as a TV or DVD Player.

3Press and hold the AUX POWER and MENU buttons simultaneously for five (5) seconds.

The LED will begin to blink slowly.

4Enter one of the temporarily assigned numbers for your device from the table below.

5Try controlling the device with the HD DVR’s remote control (e.g., power, volume, etc.). If

the remote control works, skip to step 7. If not proceed to step 6.

6Press the NEXT button on the remote control to assign the next available manufacturer

code. Return to step 5. You may continue the process of selecting the next available code

until the LED begins fast blinking. Fast blinking indicates that no additional manufacturer

codes are available to test.

7Press the SCROLL BAR or ENTER button on your remote control to store your code

selection. The LED will illuminate for two (2) seconds to indicate that the code is accepted.

To Reset to the Factory Default Code Setting

1Press and hold the AUX POWER and MENU buttons simultaneously for five (5) seconds.

The LED will begin to blink slowly.

2Enter code 999.

3Press the SCROLL BAR or ENTER button on your remote control to restore the factory

default code setting. The LED will illuminate for two (2) seconds when the code is

accepted.

Device Temporarily Assigned Code

TV 100

DVD 600

VCR 300

AMP 500

Operating Instructions

Manufacturer’s Codes

When you are ready to program your HD DVR’s remote control to operate other connected

devices, refer to the list below. If there is more than one code listed under your device, try

entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for that particular device. In some

cases, you may not be able to operate your connected device with the HD DVR’s remote

control. In such cases, use the remote control that came with your device.

As you enter a code number it will overwrite your previously entered code.

When you anticipate not using your remote control for an extended period of time, it is

recommended that the batteries be removed from the remote control. When the batteries are

removed from the remote control, it is possible that the programmed manufacturer's codes may

be lost and would need to be reprogrammed.

TV Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101

Admiral

(M. Wards)

102, 114, 109

ABC 112

Bell & Howell

(M. Wards)

114, 109, 138

Broksonic 103, 112

Craig 122, 123, 120,

121

Croslex 111

Curtis Mathis 103, 119, 123

Daewoo 135, 136, 103

Dayton 116

Dynasty 113

Emerson 122, 113, 120,

121, 123, 103,

115

Fisher 125

General

Electric

102, 118, 103,

107

Goldstar 103, 113, 112,

130

Hitachi 131, 113, 103,

132

JC Penny 103, 102, 130,

107

JVC 128, 129

Manufacturer Code

KTV 133, 113, 103,

123, 134

Loewe 111

LXI (Sears) 102, 103, 111,

125, 119, 112

Magnavox 111, 112, 113,

107

Mitsubishi/

MGA

124, 103, 112

NEC 103, 112

Panasonic 118, 116, 117,

107

Philco 111, 118, 109

Philips 111

Pilot 103

Pioneer 137, 118, 119

Portland 103, 108

Quasar 110, 107

Radio Shack 102, 112, 124,

123

RCA/

PROSCAN

102, 103, 104,

105, 106, 107,

108

Samsung 126, 112, 113,

103

Sanyo 125

Scott 123, 112

Manufacturer Code

Sharp 114, 113, 115

Signature 2000

(M. Wards)

114, 109

Sylvania 111, 112, 108

Symphonic 123, 139

Technika 109

Toshiba 119, 114

Vidtech 131, 103, 112

Wards 113, 103, 115,

112

Zenith 108, 110

VCR Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

Aiwa 338

Audio

Dynamic 314

Bell & Howell

(M. Wards) 330, 343

Broksonic 317, 319

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Introduction to High-Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR)

Manufacturer Code

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

Fisher 330, 334, 335,

333

Funai 338

General

Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336,

337

JVC 314, 336, 337

Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

337

LXI (Sears) 323, 305, 333,

334, 330, 335,

338

Magnavox 310, 308, 309

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/

MGA 323, 324, 325,

326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 310, 308, 309

Pioneer 308

Quasar 306, 308, 309

Manufacturer Code

RCA/

PROSCAN 309, 305, 308,

310, 311, 312,

313

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338

Sansui 314

Singer 315

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

Sharp 327, 325, 328

Shintom 315

Signature 2000

(M. Wards) 336, 327

Sylvania 310, 308, 309,

338

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338,

337

Technics 309, 308

Teknika 338, 342

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332

Yamaha 330, 314, 336,

337

Zenith 331

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 601, 617, 621

JVC 606

Magnavox 603, 607, 608

Panasonic 604, 609, 610

Philips 603, 607, 611,

612

Pioneer 605, 613, 614

RCA 602

Manufacturer Code

Samsung 615, 616

Toshiba 603, 618

Zenith 619, 620

AMP (Amplifier)

Manufacturer Code

Sony 501, 521

Aiwa 524

Bose 522, 523, 524

B & K 525, 526

Carver 519, 538

Denon 516, 517, 518,

527, 528, 529

Fosgate 532

Haitai 504

Harmon

Kardon 519, 530, 531,

532

JVC 506, 507, 508,

533

Kenwood 504, 505, 534,

535, 536

Magnavox 537, 538, 542

Marantz 537, 538, 539,

540, 541, 542

McIntosh 520

NAD 539

Nakamichi 543, 544, 545

Onkyo 512, 513, 546,

547, 548

Panasonic 549, 550, 551,

552

Pioneer 502, 503, 553,

554, 555, 556,

557, 558

Sansui 538

Sharp 534

Technics 509, 510, 511

Yamaha 514, 515, 559,

560, 561

Operating Instructions

Using your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment

Operating a TV

Move the device switch to the TV position.

Operating a DVD Player (or VCR)

Move the device switch to the DVD position.

Operating an Amplifier

Move the device switch to the AMP position.

Press To Do This... Press To Do This...

Power the TV on/off Use the arrow buttons and

Scroll/Select bar to make

selections and adjustments in

the TV menu

Enter a channel number

Change channels on the TV Change the TVs Screen Mode

settings

Adjust the volume Change the TVs Pic Mode

settings

Display TV menu Change the TVs input settings

Press To Do This... Press To Do This...

Power the DVD on/off Rewind a DVD

Enter numbers Fast Forward a DVD

Display the menu Stop playing a DVD

Use the arrow buttons and

Scroll/Select bar to make

selections and adjustments

Play a DVD in slow speed

Return to the previous DVD

chapter

Play a DVD Advance to the next DVD

chapter

Pause a DVD Begin recording a VCR (hold

REC button for 1 second)

Press To Do This...

Power the Amp on/off

Adjust the volume

AUX

PUSH

SELECT

0 9

ENTER

SCREEN

MODE

PIC

MODE

MENU TV/VIDEO

AUX

0 9

PUSH

SELECT

REPLAY

ADVANCE

REC

AUX

Connections

The connections you choose to make will depend on the video services you receive and on the

connections available with your TV, audio amplifier, or recording device (VCR or DVD

Recorder). Select the appropriate examples for your conditions in the following pages.

Basic Connection

Connecting to Antenna/Cable

1Connect the RF coaxial cable from your antenna to the HD DVR ANT IN connector.

2Connect 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 your HD

DVR. The available picture quality may be reduced and certain HD DVR features may not be available

in this case.

HD DVR Connection Panel

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 connected does not support Dolby Digital® audio

input via the HDMI connection select "off" in the Preferences/Audio/Dolby Digital menu. If "Auto

On" is selected, no audio may be heard from the TV.

Connections

HD TV with DVI connector

1Securely connect the DVI adapter (supplied) to the HD TV’s DVI input.

2Connect the HD DVR’s HDMI output jack to the HDMI-DVI adapter attached to the HD

TV using the HDMI cable (supplied).

Connect the HD DVR’s Audio OUT to the HD TV’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 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 video. So it is important to make a separate audio connection to your TV (or audio

system) when using the DVI-HDMI adapter.

Operating Instructions

TV with component connector

1Connect the HD DVR’s component output jacks to the TV’s component video input jacks

using a component video cable (Y, PB, PR)(supplied).

Connect the HD DVR’s Audio OUT to the HD TV’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 the HD TV’s Audio IN.

✍If your HDTV's component video input does not support certain video formats (such as 1080i or 480i),

use the HD DVR's FORMAT button to select a compatible format (such as 720p). For more

information on the FORMAT feature see page 73.

Connections

TV with composite connector

Connect the HD DVR’s composite output jacks to the TV’s composite input jacks using a

composite video cable (supplied).

✍If your TV comes with an S Video input, use the S Video connection instead of the composite video

connection for better picture quality.

✍When connecting to a TV with a composite or S Video cable, the FORMAT should be set to SD OUT to

ensure that menus and on-screen displays are visible. With the composite or S Video connections,

any other FORMAT setting will display only video images and no menu or on-screen displays. For

more information on the FORMAT feature see page 73.

Operating Instructions

Inserting and Removing a CableCARD™ Device

Inserting a CableCARD device

1Remove tape and insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot on the HD DVR.

2Gently push the card into the slot until it clicks into place.

For more information about using CableCARD and activation, see “Activating CableCARD Service”

on page 26.

Removing a CableCARD device

In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV service provider.

1Turn off the HD DVR.

2Push the eject button on the HD DVR’s CableCARD slot to release the card.

3Pull CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it.

To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in “Activating CableCARD Service”

on page 26.

✍Do not remove the tape covering the CableCARD slot until you are ready to insert the card. This will

prevent any foreign objects from entering into the CableCARD slot. If you use a CableCARD, keep the

card inserted in the slot at all times.

✍Once a CableCARD device is removed, your HD DVR will no longer decrypt digital cable TV

programming services that require a CableCARD device.

✍If you will no longer use CableCARD services, you may need to adjust the cable TV service level or

edit the channels you receive in the TV Guide On Screen™ Setup menu, see page 69.

✍Always press the "Eject button" to remove the card from the slot. Never pull out the card without

first pressing the "Eject button." Before reinserting the card, be sure to press the "Eject button"

again. This will prepare the CableCARD slot to properly accept the card without damaging either the

CableCARD device or the slot. Do not allow the card to tilt at an angle during insertion. Be sure to

insert the card straight into the slot.

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Connections

Connecting Additional Equipment

Connecting a DVD Recorder or VCR

1Connect your HD DVR’s composite A/V output to your DVD recorder/VCR’s composite

A/V input using the composite A/V cable (supplied).

2Only if connecting to a VCR, connect the IR Blaster to your HD DVR’s G-LINK™ jack,

then place the IR Blaster below and in front of the VCR, about 1/2 ” to 1”. For best results,

place the IR Blaster directly below the VCR’s IR receiving area.

✍If your DVD or VCR recorder is equipped with an S Video jack, use the S Video cable to connect to the

HD DVR instead of the composite video cable for better picture quality.

✍If your DVD recorder is equipped with a component video input (Y,PB,PR), use the component video

cable instead of the yellow composite or S Video cables. When using the component video cable to

connect to a DVD Recorder, the FORMAT setting should be set to either 480i or 480p depending on

which formats the DVD Recorder can accept. For more information on the FORMAT feature see

page 73.

✍Although it s possible to make recordings from the HD DVR with your DVD Recorder, the HD DVR can

only automatically control VCRs to record with the G-LINK IR Blaster.

✍If the IR Blaster does not seem to be working correctly, check that the IR Blaster is positioned directly

below the VCR’s IR receiving area.

Operating Instructions

Connecting a Video and Digital Audio System

1Connect your HD DVR’s Digital Audio Optical OUT to Digital Audio Optical IN of your

audio system using a Digital Audio Optical cable (not supplied).

2Connect your Audio System’s Audio OUT to Audio IN of your TV using an Audio cable.

3Connect the HD DVR’s component output jacks to the Audio System’s component input

jacks using a component video cable (Y, PB, PR).

4Connect the Audio System’s composite output jacks to the TV’s composite input jacks

using a composite video cable.

Connections

Connecting the AC Power Cord

When all necessary connections are completed be sure to connect the power cord.

1Connect the supplied AC power cord to the HD DVR rear panel AC IN.

2Connect the other end into the nearest AC power outlet.

✍Please note, the HD DVR is factory set to 1080i Format. Some HD TV’s and all SD TV’s are not capable

of displaying 1080i Format. In such cases, keep pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control or

the front panel to change the Format setting on the HD DVR to: 720p for some HD TV’s or HD

Monitors, SD OUT for any SD TVs.

Operating Instructions

About CableCARD™ Devices

The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable

channels — without the use of a cable box — this will enable you to receive not only standard

definition but also high-definition television where available. The CableCARD device, which

is provided by your cable TV service provider, can be inserted into the HD DVR’s rear panel

CableCARD slot (see page 22).

Activating CableCARD Service

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert a CableCARD device (supplied by

your cable TV service provider) and activate it.

You will be able to receive programming using a CableCARD device — except in the

following circumstances:

• Your cable TV service provider does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

• You want to access your cable TV service provider’s interactive or advanced features (such as

video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view).

At this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which is only available through the use

of a separate cable box. The CableCARD device is currently a unidirectional device and cannot

provide these advanced services. Check with your cable TV service provider for CableCARD

service details, limitations, pricing and availability, all of which are determined by your cable

TV service provider.

1Gently push the card into the slot, until it locks into place (see page 22).

2Turn on the HD DVR and the TV. Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™

Setup if you have not done so already.

3Within a few minutes after the auto setup is complete, information about activating the

CableCARD™ device should automatically appear on screen. If such information does

not appear within a few minutes, you may be able to see it within the Menu/Preferences/

System/CableCARD menu (see page 36). Typically the instructions will include the

telephone number of your cable TV service provider. An authorized cable TV installer or

you may then call your cable TV service provider to request that the CableCARD device

be activated.

4After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV service provider will upload the

service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD.

5After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV service provider, the HD

DVR will tune to the first available channel.

Connections

CableCARD™ Messages

Here are some of the messages you might see on your screen. When you see them, follow the

actions required.

Message Do This...

Make sure you have a

cable connection. Please

wait while the

CableCARD defines your

channel list.

If your CableCARD device is inserted correctly, select OK to

remove the message or let the message automatically

disappear when the channel list is defined.

Acquiring data from

CableCARD Please

standby...

Wait for the screen to display

Digital Channels Found: xxx

Analog Channels Found: xxx

If a list of channels is not found after several minutes, then

an error message will be displayed.

CableCARD Error. No

channels were found.

Select OK to remove the message and then contact your cable

TV service provider to resolve the issue. If you see this

message while you are running Wizard, complete the setup

first and then contact your cable TV service provider.

CableCARD removed. Do

you want to run Auto

Scan now?

Select Yes to display the Auto Scan screen and to start Auto

Scan.

Select No to cancel the Auto Scan.

Please wait while your

CableCARD updates.

Do not remove the card while receiving updates. Wait for the

update to complete.

Operating Instructions

Auto Setup

Before you can enjoy the TV Guide On Screen™ System, you will need to perform the Auto

Setup.

When your HD DVR is first powered on, the set up screen will automatically appear.

Follow the on screen set up, selecting the types of signals your HD DVR will receive.

The HD DVR will automatically search for available stations. This may take up to 30 minutes,

or more, depending on the number and types of channels available. After the auto set up is

completed, the TV Guide On Screen system set up screen appears.

Enter your country, zip or postal code and indicate again which types of signals your HD DVR

will receive. You may also select to allow an external VCR to be controlled by your HD DVR.

After the TV Guide On Screen™ set up is complete, Listings or correct time information will

not immediately be available. Make sure to turn the HD DVR off overnight and you will begin

to see program guide information appear for your area within 24 hours.

Within 24 hours after completing the TV Guide On Screen System setup, you may see a

message asking you to select from several cable TV service providers and subscription service

levels (basic service, premium service, etc.). Select the appropriate service provider and

subscription level to view the correct guide information for your area and subscription.

✍

If you do not see any image, check the connections to the TV. Also check the FORMAT setting by

pressing the FORMAT button until the Front Panel Window displays a Format setting that is compatible

with your TV and TV connections (see page 73 for more information about Format settings).

✍

The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be completed before using other features of the HD DVR.

✍To continue receiving listings, turn off your HD DVR overnight or when not in use.

✍

The TV Guide On Screen system may display incorrect time and date information until correct

information is received soon after the HD DVR is first connected to a broadcast or cable signal. Correct

time information will typically appear within 24 hours.

Connections

Changing TV channels with your HD DVR Remote Control

After you have successfully performed the remote control programming on page 12 you will

be able to operate your HD DVR and other home theater equipment with the remote control.

Refer to “Using your DVR Remote Control with Other Equipment” on page 16.

As you navigate through the channels with your remote control for live TV programs, you

will see the “Info Banner” at the top of the screen. The Info Banner may display the following

information if it is available: channel number, channel logo, channel name, broadcast

resolution, closed caption indicator, terrestrial channel icon (“ ” if applicable), current time,

program title, program duration, program airtime, recording in progress icon (if applicable),

program rating and Parental Lock icon (if applicable).

To Do This... Do This...

Activate the remote

control to Operate

the HD DVR

Slide device switch to DVR

Tu r n o n / o ff t h e

HD DVR

Press POWER

Tu n e d i r e ct l y t o a

channel

To tune to an analog channel, press 0-9 to select channel.

For digital sub-channels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENTER.

For example, to select sub-channel 21.13.

Press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENTER.

Channel

Number

Channel Logo

Channel Name

Terrestrial

Channel Icon

Current

Time

Program

Duration

Program

Title

Recording in

Progress Icon

Program

Rating

Program

Airtime

Operating Instructions

Using the Menus

This section covers the MAIN MENU of the HD DVR. It is the gateway to all of the

applications available on the HD DVR to customize and enjoy them.

The screen is shown in 4:3 aspect ratio. The screen may appear differently depending on your TV, Format and Wide

Mode settings.

How to Access and Navigate in the Menus

1Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the front panel of the HD DVR to

display the on-screen MAIN MENU.

2Use V and v to highlight the desired menu icon. Press SELECT on the Navigator Bar to

confirm your selection.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu.

5Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit the menu.

✍Press MENU once to display the on screen menu and either press again or press EXIT to return to

normal viewing.

Operating Instructions

Using the Recent Channels Menu

The Recent Channels feature lists up to 18 of the most recently viewed channels. Only

channels that have been viewed about a minute will be listed.

The Recent Channels list can also be accessed as a Favorite category.

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Using the Menus

Using the Favorite Menu

The Favorite feature lets you create up to 13 categories of favorite channels that you specify.

You may then quickly tune your favorite channels by selecting a category and then selecting a

channel within that category.

Creating a List of Favorite Channels While Viewing a Program

While you are viewing a broadcast program and you wish to add the channel to your list:

1While no other menus are displayed, press b to open the Options menu.

2Highlight and select “Add to Favorite” to add the channel to a Favorite Category.

3Highlight the category to which you want to add the channel.

Creating or Editing Favorite Categories

1Press MENU to display the menu.

2Highlight and select Preferences.

3Highlight and select Favorite Options.

4Highlight and select Create New Category

5Name a new category by using the Navigation button or Scroll button.

6Select OK to confirm.

✍If the current channel is already available in a Favorite Category, “Delete from Favorite”

appears instead of “Add to Favorite.” You may select “Delete from Favorite” if you wish

to remove the channel from a Favorite Category.

✍Note that you may always access the Recent Channels list (see previous page) as a

Favorite Category.

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Operating Instructions

Accessing the Recordings List

For information on how to use the Recordings List feature, see “Using the RECORDINGS

Service” on page 67.

Accessing the TV Guide On Screen™ Feature

For information 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 the LISTINGS, RECORDINGS or other TV Guide On

Screen system screen will exit the guide and tune to the currently tuned channel.

Pressing EXIT while in a guide menu will exit the guide and tune to the channel that

was last tuned before entering the guide.

✍The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be completed before services such as

Recordings or Listings are available (see page 28 for more information).

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Using the Menus

Using the Recording History Menu

The Recording History menu displays up to 100 of the most recent recording events. The

Recording History may be a useful reference to any Recording Event that may have been

scheduled. Recording events are programs that have been recorded or for some reason did not

record as planned. Each recording event contains information on the channel number, date

and time of recording, recording status and title and channel name if available.

A recording event can apply to the HD DVR's hard disk drive or to a VCR if VCR Control has

been set up.

✍To play recorded programs, use the Recordings List feature to select and play back

shows that have been recorded. For programs recorded on a VCR, use the VCR for play

back.

Operating Instructions

Using the Preferences Menu

You can access the following from the Preferences Menu: System, Recording, Screen, Audio,

Parental Lock, CH+/- List (Channel List), Recent Channels Options, Favorite Options.

Options Descriptions

System System Menu: Allows you to display system information about

your HD DVR. This menu may be useful to troubleshoot issues

related to signal strength or signal quality.

Diagnostics: Displays technical information about the current

channel that may be used by your authorized cable TV service

provider installation professional.

CableCARD: Displays information provided by your Cable TV

service provider. If a valid CableCARD™ device is not inserted

in the HD DVR, no information may appear in this menu.

Auto Off: Select the start time of the daily Auto Off or disable the

Auto Off feature.

The Auto Off feature sets a time at which your HD DVR is

automatically turned off each day. To make sure your HD DVR

continues to receive fresh program guide information, it is

recommended to allow the Auto Off feature to power off the HD

DVR each day.

Remote Control Code: The Remote Control Code menu allows

you to set the IR code of the remote control and of the HD DVR.

You may select code 50 (factory default) or code 51. This setting

may be useful if you have more than one Sony® HD DVR or

Sony Digital Cable Receiver in your home and you wish to avoid

interference between the two devices. Follow the on-screen

instructions for setting the IR code to make sure that both the

remote control and HD DVR IR code are correctly set.

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Using the Menus

Recording Live TV Pause Time: The Live TV Pause Time feature allows you

to set the amount of time of live TV programming that will be

saved. For example, if you set the Live TV Pause Time to 30

minutes, you will be able to pause live TV for up to 30 minutes

before the paused point is no longer available. The Live TV

Pause Time setting does not change how programs are recorded

to the List. However, setting a shorter Live TV Pause Time will

allow more programs to be recorded to the List.

✍If the Live TV Pause setting is changed, the availability of

programming in the current Live TV Pause time period will be

refreshed.

✍See page 50 for a list of actions that will cause the LIVE TV Pause

Time to be refreshed.

Replay Time: Select the length of instant replay time for the

scene from 2, 5, 15, 30, 60 or 300 seconds when the REPLAY

button is pressed.

Advance Time: Select the length of advance play time from 2, 5,

15, 30, 60 or 300 seconds when the ADVANCE button is pressed.

FF/REW Speed: The FF/REW Speed feature allows you to set the

rate or rates of fast forward and rewind that are assigned to the

FF and REW buttons on the remote control. If you set more than

one rate of FF or REW speed, the FF and REW buttons will

progressively toggle through the available speeds each time the

button is pressed.

Slow Speed: The Slow Speed feature allows you to set the rate or

rates of slow speed that are assigned to the SLOW button on the

remote control. If you set more than one rate of slow speed, the

SLOW button will progressively toggle through the available

speeds each time the button is pressed. Available speeds are 1/2,

1/3, 1/4 and 1/8 of actual speed.

Smart Cue Adjust: The Smart Cue Adjust feature allows you to

set the amount of time, in seconds, that is automatically adjusted

in the transition between fast forward or rewind modes and play

mode. So while you are fast forwarding or rewinding a program,

the Smart Cue feature compensates for the delayed response

between when you see a program segment you want to view and

the time when you are able to press the PLAY button on the

remote control.

Options Descriptions

Operating Instructions

Screen Closed Caption On/Off: Select Off to turn off Closed

Captioning display or select On to display analog closed

captioning with Basic Only On or digital closed captioning with

Advanced and Basic On.

Closed Caption Options:

Basic Analog Services: Select CC1-CC4 to display basic

Closed Captioning, if available. Select Text1-Text4 for

network or station information, if available.

Advanced Digital Services: Allows you to select

advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select

from available options, if any.

Advanced Digital Settings: Allows you to make

additional settings for digital closed caption options.

As Broadcast

Small Text

Large Text

Custom: Allows you to customize with the following

settings: Size, Style, Text color, Edge color, Edge type,

Background and Window color. Select OK to apply

the customized setting.

Info Banner Size: Displays the information of the current

program when changing channels or when the INFO button is

pressed. Select Large or Small Info Banner Size.

Options Descriptions

Using the Menus

Screen Mode: You may select a picture size that best suits your

TV for both standard-definition and high-definition

programming. See page 76 for more information about Screen

Mode settings:

High Def to Standard Def: The Screen Mode settings when

viewing 1080i or 720p content output in a 480p or 480i

Format include Letterbox, Side Crop and Squeeze. Use

Letterbox to reproduce the original wide image with black

borders on top and bottom. Use Side Crop to remove the

sides of the original wide image without any black borders.

Use Squeeze to view an adjusted image without any black

borders.

Standard Def to High Def: The Screen Mode settings when

viewing 480p or 480i content output in a 720p or 1080i

Format include Normal, Stretch, Side Stretch and Adjust

(with 16 discrete settings; Adjust 1 - Adjust 16). Use Normal

to reproduce the original image with black borders on the

sides. Use Stretch and Side Stretch to view an adjusted

image without any black borders. Use Adjust to view an

image that you may adjust later in 16 different steps without

any black borders.

High Def to High Def: The temporary Screen Mode settings

when viewing 1080i or 720p content output in a 1080i or

720p Format include Standard, Expand and Shrink. Use

Standard to reproduce the original image. Use Expand and

Shrink to view an adjusted image. These temporary

settings may be useful when viewing certain HD content

that was originally created in an SD format.

The HD to HD Screen Mode settings return to the default

(Standard) each time the channel is changed or the HD DVR

is turned off.

Options Descriptions

Operating Instructions

Audio Dolby Digital: If you are using an external audio system or TV

that supports Dolby Digital® audio, select Auto On (The unit is

shipped with factory setting of Off.). If you are using an audio

system or TV that only receives PCM digital audio signals,

select Off.

✍Do not select the Auto On setting if connecting to a device that is

not capable of decoding Dolby Digital audio. Doing so may cause

the audio receiver to create unwanted noise that could potentially

cause harm to audio equipment.

Default Digital Audio: Select from one of the following:

English, Spanish, French and Native. The HD DVR will output

the associated audio track if it is available from the broadcast.

Current Digital Audio: Select the available audio tracks of the

current program, if any.

Default Analog Audio: Select from one of the following:

Stereo, SAP or Mono. When you view a program broadcast in

mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though Stereo

mode is set. When Second Audio Program "SAP" mode is set,

the programs second audio program is heard in mono, if

available.

Current Analog Audio: Select Stereo, SAP or Mono.

Selecting Stereo will provide stereo reception when a program

is broadcast in stereo. Select SAP to automatically switch to

Second Audio Program when a signal is received. If no SAP

signal is present, the audio remains in Stereo mode. Select

Mono to reduce noise during a weak stereo broadcast.

Options Descriptions

Using the Menus

Parental Lock You must first create an initial password to use this function.

Once your password is set, you can select from the following

options to block the programs with Rating Options, Restricted

by Channel, Restrict by Time.

Change Password allows you to change the existing password.

Country allows you to make selection of the country in which

you would like to base your restrictions.

For U.S.A.:

Rating Options: Options include, TV Rating, Movie Rating

and Unrated. Select OK or Cancel to set the ratings. For

Unrated select either Allow Unrated or Block Unrated.

For Canada:

Rating Options: Options include, English Rating, French

Rating, U.S.A. Rating (applies to TV rating setting) select OK

or Cancel to set.

Enter your password: Enter your password or select Cancel.

You must setup your password to use the Parental Lock

function.

✍For detailed information on the Parental Lock feature, see

the Parental Lock section beginning on page 44.

CH +/- List The CH +/- List contains all of the channels to which your HD

DVR will tune as you use the CH+/- buttons. Note that the

channels to which your HD DVR can tune may not be the same

channels which may be listed in the TV Guide On Screen™

program guide. To modify the channels which appear in the

program guide, use the SETUP menu of the TV Guide On

Screen system.

Edit Channel List: Allows you to edit the channel list. Select

channels that you want to remove from the CH+/- List.

✍You may also add or remove a channel from the CH+/- List without

using the CH+/- menu. While viewing a channel and no other menus

are displayed, press b to display the options menu. Select Manual

Add or Manual Delete to edit the current channel from the CH+/-.

Auto Add from Antenna: Add new antenna channels, if

available, to the CH+/- List.

Auto Scan: Select Auto Scan Antenna, Auto Scan Cable or

Auto Scan All to remove existing channels and add new

channels, if available, to the CH+/- List.

Options Descriptions

Operating Instructions

Recent Channels

Options

Video Lock: Select Unlock to allow channels to be changed as

you move through the Recent Channels List. Select Lock to

keep the current channel tuned until a new channel is selected

from the Recent Channels List.

Favorite Options Sort: Select Channel Number Sort to order channels by number.

Select Channel Name Sort to order channels alphabetically.

Video Lock: Select Unlock to allow channels to be changed as

you move through the Favorite List. Select Lock to keep the

current channel tuned until a new channel is selected from the

Favorite List.

Edit Channel: Allows you to add or delete channels in Favorite

Categories.

Edit Category Name: Allows you to edit the name of Favorite

Categories.

Delete Category: Allows you to delete a Favorite Category.

Create New Category: Allows you to create up to 13 different

Favorite Categories.

✍When the Recent Channels and Favorite video lock settings are set at Unlock, the channel will

change as you navigate Recent and Favorite channels and the current channel's Live TV Pause will be

reset. To keep the current channel's Live TV Pause, select the Lock setting.

Options Descriptions

Using the Menus

Using the Help Menu

Press MENU, highlight HELP and press SELECT to display Help Topics. Highlight a topic

and then select OK.

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Operating Instructions

Parental Lock

Creating a Password

You must first create a password to use the Parental Lock feature. Parental Lock passwords are

comprised of four digits.

1Press the MENU button and the main menu will appear.

2Highlight Preferences and press SELECT.

3Highlight Parental Lock and press SELECT to display the Password entry box.

4Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons then press SELECT.

Once a password is created, you will see a “Your password is set” message. You will then be

prompted to select the restriction options: Rating Options, Restrict by Channel, Restrict by

Time, Change Password and Country.

You can also create a password while viewing a program.

1Press the b arrow button and the menu will appear.

2Use the V and v arrow button to highlight Restrict this Channel.

3Enter the Password (or press SELECT if you have already created a Password) to restrict

the current channel.

Changing a Password

You may change the password by selecting the Change Password option under Parental Lock.

To get to the Parental Lock menu, follow the first 4 steps from Creating a Password.

✍You must confirm your new password by re-entering the password again.

✍You can highlight Cancel and press SELECT to exit from the password entry screen. If you select

Cancel during your password creation, your password will not be created.

Using the Menus

Forgot or Lost Your Password?

See lost password under troubleshooting section of this manual (see page 83).

Options Description

Rating Options

See "Rating Guidelines" on page 46

Restrict by

Channel

Allows you to restrict viewing of the selected channels. Select the Restrict

by Channel under the Parental Menu to display all the receivable

channels and you can press SELECT to Lock the channel. A channel can

also be restricted while you are watching it. When no other menus are

displayed, press the b button to display the Options Menu. Highlight

and select "Restrict this channel" to add that channel to the restricted list.

Restrict by Time

Allows you to restrict viewing by entering the daily time and duration.

Select the start time and duration with V/v buttons or scroll with

SELECT button. Highlight “OK” on the screen then press SELECT to set

the restriction.

Change Password

Allows you to change the Parental Control password. If you have

forgotten your password, see "Lost Password" on page 79.

Country

Allows you to select the appropriate available rating system for your

location.

Operating Instructions

Rating Guidelines

There are different ratings for Movies and TV programs. Make your rating selections

according to the table below. You also have the option of blocking unrated TV programs or

movies by selecting “Allow” or “Block”.

U.S. Rating Guidelines:

Canadian Rating Guidelines:

✍If you choose to block unrated TV programs, the following programs may be blocked: emergency

broadcasts, political programs, news programs, public service announcements, religious programs and

weather.

Movie Rating Defined as

GAll children and General Audience

PG Parental Guidance suggested

PG13 Parental Guidance for children under 13

RRestricted viewing, Parental Guidance is suggested for children under 17

NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed

TV Program Defined as Content Defined as

TV-Y All children FV Fantasy violence

TV-Y7 Directed to children 7 and older DSuggestive dialogue

TV-G General Audience LStrong language

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested SSexual situations

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned VViolence

TV-MA Mature audience only

English Rating

Defined as

French Rating

Defined as

All children.

General programming.

Children 8 years and

older.

8 ans+

Not recommended for young

children.

General programming.

13 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 13.

Parental Guidance.

16 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 16.

14+

Viewers 14 and older.

18 ans+

Programming restricted to adults.

18+

Adult programming.

Using the Menus

Viewing blocked programs

When you try to view a blocked channel there will be a message indicating the restriction. The

restriction can be temporarily removed until a channel change or playback ends by entering

the correct password when asked.

Recording a program with Parental Locks

Your HD DVR will also record blocked programs. While recording and during the playback if

the Parental Lock is set, the audio and video will be muted and an appropriate message will

appear. To view the recorded program, enter the correct password.

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Recorder

Understanding the Status Bar

The Status Bar provides information about the currently displayed program.

1While viewing a program, press the V button or any of the Trick Play buttons (such as

PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) to display the status bar.

2While the status bar is displayed, press the V button again to display the Chapter Mark

area of the status bar.

3Press v while the Chapter Mark Icons are displayed to exit the Chapter Mark Icons.

4Press the Scroll/Select bar to add a Chapter Mark, if desired (see page 56).

5If no buttons are pressed, the status bar will automatically disappear after several seconds.

6Press the PLAY button to return to normal viewing.

Operating Instructions

Pausing TV

Using the Pause Feature

Do not let small interruptions cause you to miss a moment of your favorite show. Use the

pause feature to pause a live or recorded program until you are ready to begin viewing again.

1Press the PAUSE button.

2Live TV programs are held in pause for up to 30, 60 or 90 minutes, depending on the Live

TV Pause Time setting (see page 37). Recorded TV programs are held indefinitely.

3Press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button to return to normal viewing.

Live TV Pause Time

The HD DVR’s Live TV Pause Time feature allows you to set the amount of time of live TV

programming that will be saved (see “Live TV Pause Time” on page 37). If the Live TV Pause

Time is set to 30 minutes, you will be able to view and control up to 30 minutes of

programming. The live TV pause time is re-set in the following cases:

• When the TV channel is changed.

• When the HD DVR is turned off (standby).

• When the Live TV Pause Time setting is changed (see page 37).

• When the current or default audio settings are changed (see page 40).

• When the Auto Off feature occurs (see page 36).

• When power is removed from the HD DVR by unplugging the AC power cord or through

a power interruption.

• When a recording begins or ends.

Understanding the Screen Saver Feature

The Screen Saver feature automatically appears after 10 minutes without any activity. The

screen saver can appear if a program is paused for at least 10 minutes or if a menu is displayed

for at least 10 minutes without any activity. Press any button to remove the screen saver and

return to normal viewing.

✍The screen saver feature will appear after 10 minutes of no activity. Press any button to remove the

screen saver.

✍While most menus will continue to appear on screen until they are removed or until the Screen Saver

is activated, the TV Guide On Screen™ system will automatically be removed from the screen after 5

minutes without any activity.

Digital Video Recorder

Using Trick Play Features

m REW and FF M

1Press the REW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) button to rewind or fast forward live or

recorded programs. Each time the REW or FF button is pressed, the next available rewind

or fast forward speed begins. Available speeds include 3X, 9X, 30X and 90X (see page 37).

2Continue pressing the REW or FF button until the play mode returns or simply press the

PLAY button to return to normal viewing.

T SLOW

1Press the SLOW button to play live or recorded programs in slow mode. Each time the

SLOW button is pressed, the next available SLOW speed begins. Available speeds include

1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/8 (see page 37).

2Continue pressing SLOW button until the play mode returns or simply press the PLAY

button to return to normal viewing.

(Fast Forward)

(Rewind)

Operating Instructions

------ REPLAY and ADVANCE

1Press the REPLAY or ADVANCE button to jump back or forward while viewing live or

recorded programs. Available jump times include 2, 5, 15, 30, 60 and 300 seconds (see

page 37).

2The previous playback mode returns after the program has jumped back or forward.

. PREVIOUS and NEXT >

1If you have set Chapter Marks in a live or recorded program (see page 56), press the PREV

or NEXT button to jump back or forward to the next available Chapter Mark. If no

Chapter Marks have been set, the PREV button will jump to the beginning of the live TV

pause time or to the beginning of a recorded program. If no Chapter Marks have been set,

the NEXT button will jump to live TV or to the end of a recorded program.

2The previous playback mode returns after the program has jumped back or forward.

Digital Video Recorder

x STOP

1Press the STOP button to stop playback of a recorded program. The STOP button has no

function when viewing live TV.

2Select EXIT TO LIVE TV to begin watching live TV or select DELETE to delete the

recorded program before returning to live TV.

Recording Programs

Scheduled Recordings

Programs can be recorded for future viewing in several ways. To schedule programs that will

broadcast in the future, use the TV Guide On Screen™ feature to find programs and schedule

recordings. See “Using the SCHEDULE Service” on page 68 for more information on

scheduled recordings.

Recording Live Programs

REC (Record) Button in TV Guide On Screen Listings

1Press the TV Guide button to open the TV Guide On Screen Listings screen. The current

program is highlighted.

2Press and hold the REC button for one second to schedule a one time recording of the

current program.

Operating Instructions

Options Menu or REC (Record) Button

1While no other menus are displayed, press the b button on the remote control to display

the Options Menu or press and hold the REC (Record) button for one second.

2Select the RECORD option.

3The TV Guide On Screen Manual Recording menu appears. See page 71 for more

information on the TV Guide On Screen manual Recording feature.

4Confirm that the date, recording start and end times and channel are correct and adjust if

needed.

5Select "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 make a recording with a program

title and description.

Digital Video Recorder

Playing Recorded Programs

Programs that have been recorded can be accessed from the RECORDINGS List. See “Using

the RECORDINGS Service” on page 67 for more information.

1Press the REC LIST button on the remote control.

2Highlight a program to play back.

3Press button to begin playback.

Deleting Recorded Programs

To clear room for more future recordings, programs in the RECORDINGS List can be

manually deleted.

To Do This... Do This...

Manually delete a

program from the

RECORDINGS List

Highlight the program, press the MENU button on the remote control

and then select “delete episode”.

Manually delete a

program after

viewing it

While viewing a recorded program and no other menus are displayed,

press the b button on the remote control to display the Options menu.

Select “Delete” to delete the program.

✍The Options menu will also automatically appear when a recorded program has reached its end.

✍Some programs may be automatically deleted, depending on the programs “keep until” setting and

on the available capacity of the HD DVR's hard disk drive.

✍If many recordings are scheduled with the "keep until" setting at "I delete", the HD DVR's maximum

recording capacity may be reached. In that case, no additional recordings will be completed. Delete

recorded programs to allow new recordings to be completed.

Operating Instructions

Using Chapter Marks

Chapter Marks can be used to mark favorite points in both live and recorded programs.

Setting Chapter Marks

1While viewing a program and no other menus are displayed, press the SELECT button on

the remote control to set a Chapter Mark at the current point of the program.

2The status bar appears, showing where in the program the Chapter Mark has been added.

Viewing Chapter Marks

1While viewing a program and no other menus are displayed, press the V button to display

the status bar.

2While the status bar is displayed, press the V button again to display the Chapter Mark

thumbnail images.

3Use the B and b buttons to highlight the available Chapter Marks.

✍It may not be possible to add Chapter Marks to certain music-only programming or certain digital

cable channels.

✍The beginning and end of recorded and live TV programs automatically have a START and END

Chapter Mark.

Digital Video Recorder

Using Chapter Marks

To Do This... Do This...

Skip to the next

Chapter Mark

While viewing a program, press the PREV (Previous) or NEXT buttons

on the remote control to jump back or jump forward to the next available

Chapter Mark.

✍If no Chapter Marks have been set, the PREV or NEXT buttons will jump to the

default Chapter Marks at the Start or End of the program.

Navigate to a

Chapter Mark

While viewing a program and no other menus are displayed, press the V

button on the remote control to display the status bar and press V again

to display the Chapter Mark thumbnails. Use the B and b buttons to

highlight the available Chapter Marks. Press the SELECT button on the

remote control to select a Chapter Mark and skip directly to that point in

the program.

Edit a Chapter

Mark

While viewing a recorded program and no other menus are displayed,

press the b button to display the Options Menu. Select the Edit Chapter

Mark option and then select which Chapter Mark you would like to edit.

You can select to either delete, edit the name of the Chapter Mark, go to

the Chapter Mark or hide/un-hide the Chapter Mark.

Operating Instructions

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

Your HD DVR features the TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide that provides an 8-

day rolling list of TV programming. This makes recording as easy as highlighting a program

title. To record the program, press RECORD button on the remote control. Use the TV Guide

On Screen system to find the shows you want to watch, and set them for automatic recording.

The TV Guide On Screen system does not require a phone connection, and what's more, the

service is free!

The on-screen interactive TV program guide provides the following main services.

•LISTINGS: Shows the available program listings for the next eight days including today.

Provides a description of programs selected.

•SEARCH: Allows you to find shows by keyword or by the following categories:

Alphabetically, HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety, Series.

•RECORDINGS: Provides a list of recorded programs or currently recording program.

• SCHEDULE: Allows you to review, edit, or delete "Record" and "Remind" events that you

set previously.

•SETUP: Allows you to make changes in the System Settings, Channel Display and Default

Options after initial Guide Setup is completed.

✍The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and

digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite

services.

✍For the TV Guide On Screen system to function properly, the HD DVR must be turned off when not in

use (such as when you are out of the house or overnight).

✍The TV Guide On Screen system setup must be completed before services such as Recordings or

Listings are available (see page 28 for more information).

Operating Instructions

The Initial Guide Setup

The Guide uses Setup information to provide you with show listings and lineups in your area-

--which are updated several times a day.

Welcome Screen

Initial TV setup leads 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.

Confirming your settings

After all of the setup steps have been completed, verify the setup information is correct. If it is,

select "Yes" to end setup. If it is not, select "No", repeat setup process and the setup returns to

the Welcome screen.

To Access the TV Guide On Screen™ System

1Press the TV Guide button on the remote control or on the front panel of the HD DVR to

display the on-screen menu.

2Press the B/b buttons, or scroll up or down on the Scroll Bar, to highlight the desired

menu icon. Press SELECT to make selection and confirm.

3Use the B/b buttons to move from one set of information to the next.

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that describes that menu.

6Press EXIT or TV Guide MENU to exit the menu.

✍Press MENU once to display the panel menu, and press again to close the panel menu.

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

TV Guide On Screen System Components

Approximately 24 hours after the Auto Setup is completed, you will see this TV Guide On

Screen LISTINGS screen whenever you press the TV Guide button on your remote control or

on the front panel of your HD DVR.

Screen Components

Descriptions

Video Window Displays the current TV video while the TV Guide On Screen system is

displayed.

Clock Displays the current time.

Lock/Unlock Allows to set the Video Window to remain on a single channel (Lock) or

change channels (Unlock) as you navigate through Listings. Press the

Menu button while channel logo or Listings Service is highlighted to

display the option. Press the B / b buttons to make the selection then press

SELECT.

✍When the video setting is in Unlock, the video window will change as you

navigate the TV Guide on Screen Listings and the current channel's Live TV Pause

will be reset. To keep the current channel's Live TV Pause while navigating the

Listings, select the Lock setting.

Service Bar Provides access to the 5 main Guide Services. Press B / b buttons on the

remote control to scroll to the other services, which include:

RECORDINGS, LISTINGS, SEARCH, SCHEDULE, SETUP. The

Current Service Label is displayed with indentation.

Operating Instructions

Time Slot Provides program airing time.

Title Displays the show’s title.

Highlighted title indicates the active title.

Info Box Provides information on the highlighted program.

Info Button Press the INFO button on the remote control to cycle through the various

Info Box sizes, Small (default setting), Large, No. The Info Button will

appear on the button bar only if changes or additional information is

available.

Panel Menu /

Panel Ad

Displays Menu items while in LISTINGS. It displays product or show

information (advertisement).

Panel Menu provides the following options: Episode Option, Keyword

Search, Search Options, Group Options, Grid Options, General Default

Options, Record Options, Remind Options, Schedule Options.

Channel Logo Displays the channel logo for easy network identification.

Remind Icon When this icon is displayed in the Schedule, a reminder will appear on the

screen while you are viewing the TV with the set frequency.

Once: Select to set one time show reminder for time, channel, input and

destination combination.

Daily: Select to set a reminder to appear each day, Monday through

Sunday. (Daily reminder is available only for the manual reminder.)

Weekly: Select to set for once a week reminder.

Regularly: Select to set reminder.

Off (not cancel): Select to keep the time, channel, input, destination in the

list without reminding until the frequency is changed.

Remind Suspended: Indicates that show is suspended due to a schedule

conflict (show remains in Schedule). When the conflict no longer exists the

reminder icon will reappear with the set frequency.

Cancel (no icon displayed): Select to cancel the reminder. Highlight Cancel

and press OK.

Screen Components

Descriptions

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

Record Icon When this icon is displayed, it indicates that the program will be recorded.

Once: Indicates that the program is set to record once.

Daily: Select to set Monday through Sunday manual recording only.

Weekly: Indicates that the program is set to record once a week on the

same day of the week, on the same time and channel.

Regularly: Indicates that the program is set to record every time the

program airs on the same time and channel.

Off (not cancel): Indicates that the program is kept in the list but will not

record this program until the frequency is changed.

Record Suspended: Indicates that show is suspended due to a schedule

conflict (show remains in Schedule). When the conflict no longer exists the

record icon will reappear with the set frequency.

Cancel (no icon displayed): Select to cancel the recording. Highlight

Cancel and press OK.

TV Guide™ Logo When this icon is displayed, it indicates that you are in TV Guide On

Screen service.

Current Service

Label

Indicates the current TV Guide On Screen service you are in.

HDTV Show Icon When this icon is displayed, it indicates that the program is broadcasting

in HDTV.

Tile Displays the specific TV station and program of the current listing.

Screen Components

Descriptions

Operating Instructions

Using the LISTINGS Service

When the LISTINGS appear, press the INFO button to display a Help screen for detailed

guide. To exit the Help screen, press the INFO button again.

Use the SELECT bar to scroll or V/v/B/b buttons to navigate within the LISTINGS.

Up to 8 days of program listings can be viewed.

To Do This... Do This...

View listings

Press the TV GUIDE button on your remote control or front panel of your HD DVR.

Find out about a

program

Navigate with

V / v / B / b

buttons to highlight the program and then press

INFO. The description of the program appears in the window for you to read.

Tune to a program

currently airing

Press SELECT to tune to current show highlighted in listing.

Record a program

Press and hold

the REC (Record) button on the remote control

for one second

while the desired program is highlighted for a one-time recording.

Press and

hold

again to schedule a regular recording and repeat for a weekly recording or

to cancel the recording.

Change the size of

the Info box

While highlighting a program, press the INFO button on the remote control.

Adjust the LISTINGS

options

While the LISTINGS tab is highlighted, press the MENU button on the remote

control to view the options that may be adjusted.

Use Short Cuts to

jump hours ahead

(While in LISTINGS)

Enter the number on the remote control which corresponds to the number of

hours you want to move ahead then press

button to view the program listings.

Use Short Cuts to

jump hours back

(While in LISTINGS)

Enter the number on the remote control which corresponds to the number of

hours you want to move back then press

button to jump back.

Use Short Cuts to

jump to channel

number

(While in LISTINGS)

Enter the number of the channel you want to tune to on the remote control to

and press Select to jump to your desired channel.

Exit Short Cuts menu

Press MENU to exit the Short Cuts menu.

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

Using the SEARCH Service

SEARCH service allows you to find a program from different categories. When SEARCH is

highlighted on the Service Bar, some of the following categories may appear just below the

Service Bar: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN,

EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES, HDTV. Press V/v/B/b and SELECT button to

select one of the search categories.

To Do This... Do This...

ALPHABETICAL search 1. Highlight ALPHABETICAL then select.

2. Press v button to move to the alphabet list and select the first

letter of the show you are searching. Choose SELECT to display

the show beginning with that letter.

3. Press V or v button to highlight the name of the show then

choose SELECT to display the times and channels for this

program.

4. Choose SELECT to watch or press the Menu button to display

the Episode Option menu to set a recording, a reminder or tune

to the channel at airing time.

Operating Instructions

KEYWORD search

1. Highlight KEYWORD and choose SELECT to display the

Keyword search menu.

2. Highlight New Search then press OK. The Search Options menu

will appear.

3. Press the B or b button to select a category to search. Highlight

Enter Keyword and choose SELECT to display the keyboard.

4. Use arrow keys to highlight a character and press SELECT to

enter the character. Highlight DONE when finished typing the

word and then choose SELECT to show the list of matching

shows for that keyword.

5. Press the V or v button to highlight the name of the show then

choose SELECT to display the times and channels for this

program.

6. Choose SELECT to watch or press the Menu button to display

the Episode Option menu to set a recording, a reminder or tune

to the channel at airing time.

✍The Guide stores all the keywords you create. To edit or delete a

keyword, highlight the keyword and press the Menu button. The

Search Options menu is displayed.

To Do This... Do This...

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

Using the RECORDINGS Service

The RECORDINGS provides a list of previously recorded or currently recording programs on

the HD DVR. With RECORDINGS highlighted on the Service Bar press the MENU button to

display the panel menu.

1Choose “Group” or “List” to display the way you want the listing to appear on the

RECORDINGS. The “Group” displays the recorded shows without listing of every

recorded episode. The “List” displays the recorded shows with every recorded episode.

2Choose the sorting method by selecting “Title” to display recorded programs by

alphabetical order by title or “Date” to display recorded programs by date and time with

most recent recording at the top of the list.

3When the selection is made, highlight “Done” and press SELECT to confirm your

selections. Press SELECT again to close the panel menu and return to the RECORDINGS

with your options.

To Do This... Do This...

View a program from

“List”

Highlight the episode to display Info box with information of the

episode.

View a program from

“Group”

Highlight the program title and press SELECT to display recorded

episodes.

View an episode now Highlight an episode, and press SELECT to view now.

Display episode option Highlight an episode and press MENU.

The following options are available: “go to Service Bar” to close the

menu and return to the SCHEDULE Service Bar, “resume” to start

the episode from where last stopped or from beginning, “play from

beginning,” “delete episode” and “cancel” to close the menu

without making any changes and return to the highlighted

program.

Operating Instructions

Using the SCHEDULE Service

SCHEDULE allows you to review, edit or delete record and remind upcoming events which

you have already set.

1Highlight SCHEDULE on the Service Bar then highlight the event.

2Press the MENU button to display the options in panel menu.

To Do This... Do This...

Edit Recording

from a panel

While SCHEDULE is highlighted, scroll down to highlight the desired program you want

to edit.

Press MENU to display “Schedule Option” menu.

Scroll down to select and highlight “edit recording.”

Use the scroll bar and

to edit the recording options.

Press SELECT to highlight the “schedule recording” then press SELECT again to exit the

panel menu.

Delete

Recording

Highlight the program you want to delete then press MENU to display the “episode

options.”

2Scroll down to select and highlight “delete recording.”

3Delete confirmation will appear, press SELECT to delete the program.

Set Record or

Remind events

with remote

control

1While SCHEDULE is highlighted on the Service Bar, press MENU.

Choose “new manual recording” or “new manual reminder” and press SELECT.

Enter the pertinent information such as date, start and stop time and channel number.

Press SELECT to set the event then press SELECT again to exit the panel menu.

Switch Record

to Remind or

vice versa

1Highlight the program you want to change the event setting, press MENU to

display the “Schedule Option” menu.

Highlight “set recording” or “set reminder” to switch your event option and press

SELECT.

Highlight “schedule reminder” or “schedule recording” and press SELECT. Press

SELECT again to exit the panel menu.

Resolve Record/

Remind conflict

When a conflict occurs with the selection you made a message will appear to let you know the

reasons of the conflict. You will have an option to continue or not to proceed with your

selection. Highlight your choice and press SELECT. Consider making different event settings.

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

Using the SETUP Service

You can customize the TV Guide On Screen system settings. If you have not completed the

initial setup please do so now. This service is only available after you have completed the TV

Guide On Screen system setup (see page 28).

To Do This... Do This...

Change System

Settings

This option allows you to change or update the current settings of: zip or

postal code, cable or antenna setup and recording device.

1Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar.

2Scroll down and highlight the “Change system settings” then press SELECT.

3Follow the on screen instructions.

Change Channel

Display

This option allows you to edit channel information that appears in

LISTINGS. The changes you can make are: re-order the position of channel,

change the tune channel number, and switch a channel “On” to always be

displayed, “Off” to never display or “Auto-Hide” to display only when

program information is available.

Once the “Change Channel Display” is highlighted in the SETUP service, press SELECT.

2Highlight a channel then press MENU to display Option menu.

3Make the changes using SELECT scroll bar and V/v buttons.

4Highlight “done” and press SELECT. Press SELECT again to exit the menu.

Change Default

Options

This option allows you to make changes in the following default settings:

“General defaults” allows you to set the Info Box size and Auto-Guide

feature to turn “on” (default) or “off” when the HD DVR is powered on;

“Record defaults” allows you to set recording start and end time (default

setting is on time) and select recording device type (default is HD DVR);

“Remind defaults” allows you to select whether to auto tune and adjust

reminder time if using auto tune.

1Once one of your selections from “default” is highlighted in the SETUP service,

press MENU to display the Option menu. Make the changes using SELECT

scroll bar and V/v buttons.

2Highlight “done” and press SELECT. Press SELECT again to exit the menu.

Operating Instructions

Recording a Program from TV Guide On Screen™ System

A program can be recorded or the recording settings can be changed from any one of the following

services: LISTINGS, SEARCH and SCHEDULE.

There are three (3) ways to set a program for recording

1. Recording with the Remote Control’s REC Button

While the current program is highlighted in the TV Guide On Screen system, press the REC

(Record) button for at least one second to schedule the recording of the current live TV

program.

To Do This... Do This...

Record with default

settings

Press and hold the REC button for one second to schedule a one-time

recording.

Record regularly

Press and hold the REC button twice to record the program every time

it airs on the same channel starting at the same time.

Record weekly

Press and hold the REC button three (3) times to record the program

each time it airs on the same day of the week on the same channel

starting at the same time.

Record canceling

Press and hold the REC button four (4) times, or while highlighting the

program press MENU button to display Episode Options. Scroll down

to highlight delete recording then press SELECT button. Press Yes to

confirm record canceling.

Using the TV Guide On Screen™ System

2. Recording from a Panel Menu

1. While in LISTINGS highlight a program which you want to record and press MENU to

display an options menu.

2. Highlight set recording and choose SELECT to view more options.

3. Highlight the frequency option. You have the options of Once, Regularly, Weekly and Off.

Press the B/b button to make your selection.

4. Highlight the Start or End option to choose On time or choose the options available

between 120 minutes early to 120 minutes late.

5. Highlight recorder and select Hard Disk or VCR (if VCR control is enabled).

6. If applicable, highlight keep to enter the number of episodes to keep, until to enter how

long you want to keep the record event, and quality to choose the recording quality.

7. The record icon will appear next to the program title indicating the recording frequency.

3. Recording Manually

1. Highlight SCHEDULE on the Service Bar and press MENU to display the Schedule

Options.

2. Highlight new manual recording and choose SELECT to display the Recording Options

menu.

3. Enter the date, recording start time, recording end time and channel number. Use the 0-9

keys to enter the numerals and use the left and right arrow button to enter the necessary

information.

4. Press the B/b button to choose the input source for the recording.

5. Highlight recorder and select Hard Disk or VCR (if VCR control is enabled).

6. If applicable, highlight keep to enter the number of episodes to keep, until to enter how

long you want to keep the record event, and quality to choose the recording quality.

7. The record icon will appear next to the program title indicating the recording frequency.

✍The Quality setting in the Record Options menu is only applied to analog recordings since digital

recordings are stored in the same digital format as they are received. Choosing the best Quality

settings for a recording from an analog channel (HQ or HSP settings) will result in higher-quality

recordings, but will use more of the HD DVR’s recording capacity. Choosing the extended capacity

Quality settings for a recording from an analog channel (EP or SLP settings) will result in a lower-

quality recording, but will use less of the HD DVR’s recording capacity. In order from highest quality to

lowest quality, the options are HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP and SLP.

Operating Instructions

Recording Starting!

A notification of the recording will appear on the screen if you are watching a channel that is

different than the upcoming scheduled recording. When the notice appears you can choose to

start or cancel the recording.

References

In this section you will find frequently asked questions and troubleshooting, product

specifications, license agreements and the limited warranty.

Learning About Available Video Services

Your HD DVR can receive a variety of programs and make them available to you on your schedule.

The HD DVR can receive signals from both an antenna and from a cable TV service provider.

Receivable signals from an antenna include both analog and digital broadcasts. Digital broadcasts

may be available in either standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats. Cable TV

services that can be received include analog cable (unscrambled), unencrypted digital cable and

encrypted digital cable. Reception of encrypted digital cable services requires the use of a

CableCARD™ device. Contact your cable TV service provider for information about the availability

of SD or HD services, unencrypted digital cable services and CableCARD services.

Analog signals are the conventional type that have been available for decades. Standard

characteristics of an analog signal are 4:3 aspect ratio (an almost square image screen), with a native

resolution (picture quality) of 640 x 480, active lines interlaced scanning of 480 lines per screen, and

stereo or mono sound.

Digital signal formats and the digital picture quality (resolution) are classified into the following

three categories: High-Definition (HD), Enhanced Definition (ED) and Standard Definition (SD). Your

HD DVR is classified under the High-Definition category. Your connections should reflect the best

possible picture quality available with your equipment. This will allow you to take best advantage of

your HD DVR. You will receive digital signals through the HD DVR and view programs on your TV.

Cable TV Services

Analog

Digital Unencrypted (SDTV or HDTV)

Digital Encrypted (with a CableCARD, SDTV or HDTV)

Broadcast Signals

Analog

Digital (SDTV or HDTV)

Operating Instructions

Broadcasts can be received in three formats: Analog, digital (standard definition) or digital

(high definition). The "p" in case of 480p and 720p stands for "progressive" and "i" in the 480i

and 1080i stands for "interlaced." In each of these formats, the picture is updated every sixtieth

of a second; a full picture for the progressive and a half picture for the interlaced. In

comparing resolutions for analog and digital, analog provides 345,600 pixels (multiply the 720

by 480), while digital provides a maximum resolution of 2,073,600 pixels. Thus, showing you

why the picture from the digital signal is so clear and crisp.

To display clear crisp pictures, you need to choose the correct display format. The digital

signal that comes into your HD DVR will need to go out in the correct format for the

connected equipment (e.g., TV, DVD, etc.). Take a look at the actual rear panel of your HD

DVR or the illustration on page 7. This will help you to familiarize yourself with the types of

outputs your HD DVR has. Also, take a look at the rear panel of your other equipment to see

the input signal types on them.

The table below provides the different connection types and their display formats.

* The HDMI connector has a higher priority when both the HDMI and COMPONENT outputs

are connected to a monitor(s) with this unit. To enable the COMPONENT output, disconnect

the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT Connector. See “Rear Panel Connectors” on page 7.

Table 1: Signal Comparison

Signal Format Analog Digital (SD) Digital (HD)

Active lines 480i 480p, 480i 720p or 1080i

Sound Stereo or

Mono

Dolby Digital® (5.1 ch)

PCM Audio (2 ch)

Dolby Digital (5.1 ch)

PCM Audio (2 ch)

Aspect Ratio 4: 3 4: 3 or 16: 9 16: 9

Table 2: Format Settings

Connection Type Available Display Formats

HDMI 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, Native, Variable 1,

Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out (Menus not

available with SD Out setting), Auto HDMI

Component

(Y, PB, PR)

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, Native, Variable 1,

Variable 2, Variable 3, SD Out (Menus not

available with SD Out setting)

S Video All formats converted to 480i (Menus

available only with SD Out setting)

Composite

(SD Out)

All formats converted to 480i (Menus

available only with SD Out setting)

or*

References

Depending on the type of TV that the HD DVR is connected to , available Format settings may

include the following:

Table 3: Display Formats

Display Format Mode Input Signal Format Output Signal Format

1080i All Formats 1080i

720p All Formats 720p

480p All Formats 480p

480i All Formats 480i

Native

1080i 1080i

720p 720p

480p 480p

480i 480i

Variable 1

1080i 1080i

720p 720p

480p/480i 480p

Variable 2

1080i/720p 1080i

480p/480i 480p

Variable 3

1080i/720p 720p

480p/480i 480p

SD Out* All Formats Auto HDMI or 480p

Auto HDMI** All Formats Changes according to monitor type

*Menus are only available on the S Video and Composite outputs with the SD Out setting.

Only video will be viewable from the HDMI or Component outputs with the SD Out setting.

** Auto HDMI only available when the HD DVR's HDMI jack is connected to an active HDMI

or DVI-HDTV monitor.

Operating Instructions

Learning About Screen Modes

TV programs can be created in a variety of aspect ratios or Screen Modes. The most common

are 4:3 and 16:9. TVs or monitors most often have an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

To allow a wide variety of programs to be best displayed on the various TV and monitor

shapes, your HD DVR features several Screen Mode settings. There are three categories of

Screen Mode settings: HD to SD, SD to HD and HD to HD. In the case of HD to SD, when a

high-definition broadcast is received and is then output by your HD DVR in standard-

definition format, the Screen Mode settings of Letterbox, Side Crop and Squeezed are

available.

HD Content to SD Output

When high-definition content is received and output in standard-definition, the following

Screen Mode settings are available:

Table 4: HD Content/SD Output

Letterbox Select Letterbox to view full 16:9 image within the 4:3

output.

Side Crop Select Side Crop to fill the 4:3 output. No black bars on

the top and bottom are visible, but some of the video

image is lost on each side.

Squeezed Select Squeezed to fill the 4:3 output. No black bars on the

top and bottom are visible, but the video image is adjusted

so that objects may appear taller or thinner than normal.

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 available:

Table 5: SD Content/HD Output

Normal The Normal setting will display black bars on the left

and right sides of a 16:9 a screen.

Stretch The Stretch setting will horizontally stretch a 4:3 image

to fill a 16:9 screen.

Side Stretch The Side Stretch setting will stretch the 4:3 image more

at the sides than in the middle to fill a 16:9 screen and

produce less distortion in the central area of the image.

Adjust The Adjust setting allows the 4:3 image to be adjusted

in 16 (Adjust 1 - Adjust 16) steps* when viewing the

full-screen image. This flexible setting may permit the

best display of certain programs on your display, but is

cropped on the top and bottom.

* Press SCREEN MODE button then use V/v

to adjust. Press button, to apply the

picture size change.

✍Many TVs also have options that allow the screen image to be stretched, cropped, etc. The above

illustrations assume that the TV's screen adjustments are in their default or normal mode and that the

broadcast image is either a standard 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio.

Operating Instructions

High-definition content output in high-definition format

The following temporary Screen Mode settings are available when viewing high-definition

content output in a high-definition format. Note that the setting is returned to Standard after

each channel change.

To choose a Screen Mode, use the SCREEN MODE button on the remote control or change the

default setting of the Screen Mode in the main menu.

Table 6: HD Content/HD Output

Standard

(Factory

Default)

Select the Standard setting when you want to view a

high-definition image with no adjustment.

Expand

(Temporary)

Select the Expand setting to horizontally stretch a 16:9

image. This may be useful for some broadcasts that

were produced in 4:3 aspect ratio and are broadcast in a

16:9 aspect ratio. Objects in the image will appear

wider than normal and left and right portions of the

image will not be shown.

Shrink

(Temporary)

Select the Shrink setting to horizontally compress a

16:9 image. Objects in the image will appear thinner

than normal and black bars will appear at the left and

right side of the 16:9 image.

References

Contacting Sony

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use

of your Sony® HD DVR, please call our Customer Information Services Center at:

For US residents only: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

For Canadian residents only: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Before calling the Sony Customer Information Services Center, please write down the model

and serial numbers of your HD DVR. You can find the model number on the front of your HD

DVR. The serial number can be found in the Preferences/System/System Menu screen or

printed on the back of your HD DVR.

You may also contact Sony at the Sony Support & Registration web site:

www.sony.com/support

TROUBLESHOOTING

TV Guide On Screen System

Symptoms Possible Remedies

TV Guide does not appear

after setting the unit up

In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours or longer for the TV Guide On Screen

System to appear. It can take several minutes to restore the Gemstar data if

there is a power loss.

24 hours has elasped and

TV Guide still has not

appeared

Make sure that the signal is connected directly to the HD DVR.

A cable box may not pass the signal required for TV Guide.

Also, there may be times when it takes longer than 24 hours to receive the TV

Guide signal.

Difficult to receive TV Guide

data with my dual-feed cable

system (“A” and “B” feed)

Try both feeds when leaving the DVR in Standby mode (to collect data).

In a system with “A” and “B” cable feeds, the data is likely to be delivered on

a channel on the opposite feed of what you typically select when you leave the

DVR in Standby mode.

If, after trying both feeds, TV Guide still does not have data, please contact

Sony at 1-800-222-SONY.

Channel line-up (channel

names and logos) appear in

the LISTINGS screen, but

there are no program titles

If you can see the channel line-up, you are receiving data, but it may take

another 24 hours before the program title data arrives.

Guide listings or correct time

information disappeared

after a power failure

Place the HD DVR in standby mode and new guide listings or correct time

information should begin to be available within 24 hours. Correct time

information may often appear more quickly.

Some channel numbers in

the Guide are incorrect

Correct channels using the Change Channel Display under Setup.

Guide show listings have

not been received

Listings usually appear within 24 hours after a successful Setup.

Check the connections between the HD DVR, cable and antenna.

Verify Setup information under Change System Settings.

Review Screen 4 and Screen 5 in the Initial Guide Setup section.

Operating Instructions

Remote Control

A show that had been set to

Record was not recorded

Check the Recording History list to confirm that the recording had been

scheduled or why it may not have been recorded.

If recording to a VCR, make sure the VCR is turned Off before the recording

begins.

Make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

Check the placement of the G-LINK™ IR Blaster in front of the VCR.

Check the Schedule menu and verify that the show is listed before the

recording begins.

The HD DVR did not tune to

a show that was scheduled

with the Reminder feature

Check the Schedule menu and verify that the show is listed.

A show was set to

Auto-Tune and did not

Check the Schedule menu and verify that the show is listed as a Reminder.

Highlight the show under Listings and do the following:

❏

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

❏

Use the down arrow to highlight Edit Reminder, and press SELECT.

❏

Verify that the Auto-Tune option reads Yes.

❏

The HD DVR must be on at the scheduled time for Auto-Tune.

Symptoms Possible Remedies

Remote control does not

operate

The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

Check the orientation of the batteries.

Move the device switch to the DVR position. You may have inadvertently

moved the device switch to the TV, DVD or AMP position, which changes the

remote control mode.

Make sure the correct Remote Control Codes are set for both the remote

control and for the HD DVR (see page 14).

Make sure the HD DVR’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

Locate the HD DVR at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Cannot change channels

with the remote control

If you are using the HD DVR remote to change channels, first move the device

switch on the remote control to the DVR position.

Remote control does not

operate non-Sony equipment

If the remote control batteries have been replaced recently, the code numbers

for other manufacturer’s equipment may need to be reset.

There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting

to operate.

There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by

your Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote

control.

Symptoms Possible Remedies

References

CableCARD™ Device

Channels

Symptoms Possible Remedies

Problems using CableCARD

CableCARD services

Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly (see page 22).

The CableCARD must be activated by your cable TV service provider before

you can receive selected digital cable TV services. See the CableCARD

activation instructions on page 26.

Check the CableCARD menu option (see page 26). This can be useful in

providing information to an authorized cable TV service technician or repair

person.

Contact your cable TV service provider.

Symptoms Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper

channels (UHF) when

using an antenna

Use Auto Add from Antenna in the Preferences/CH+/- menu to add

receivable channels that are not presently in the HD DVR’s memory (see

page 41).

HD DVR is fixed to one

channel

Use Auto Scan in the Preferences/CH+/- menu to find receivable channels

that are not presently in the HD DVR’s memory (see page 41).

Cannot receive any cable TV

channels

Remove the CableCARD and use Auto Scan in the Preferences/CH+/- menu

to find receivable channels that are not presently in the HD DVR’s memory

(see page 41). If channels become available when not using CableCARD, check

with your Cable TV service provider regarding CableCARD service.

Some digital cable channels

are not being displayed

Use the Edit CH+/- List in the Preferences/CH+/- menu to confirm that the

channel is added to the receivable channel list.

Certain cable TV service providers have limitations on the broadcast of digital

cable channels. Check with your cable TV service provider for more

information.

Check with your cable TV service provider to see if the channels are scrambled

or encrypted. You may need a CableCARD device to view those channels.

Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported. If your

cable TV service provider is broadcasting digital signals in a non-standard

format, you will need to acquire a cable box directly from your cable TV

service.

Cannot tune directly to a

channel using the 0-9

buttons

If a station with the same channel number is available from both the cable and

antenna input (for example, cable channel 6 and antenna channel 6), when first

entering the channel number, the HD DVR will tune to either the cable or

antenna channel, depending on the currently tuned channel. To tune the other

duplicate channel, enter the number again, or press CH+.

Operating Instructions

Audio

Video

Symptoms Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

Make sure the Current Digital Audio or Current Analog Audio settings

(Preferences/Audio) are set to a receivable audio track, such as “English” or

“Stereo” (see page 40).

If using an HDMI connection to a DVI-equipped TV, an additional analog or

digital audio connection to the TV or audio system is required (see page 19).

If using an HDMI connection to a TV that is equipped with an HDMI jack but

does not support Dolby Digital® audio reception, you may need to set the

Dolby Digital option to “Off” (Preferences/Audio) to hear audio via the

HDMI connection.

Audio and Video are not

synchronized

Change the channel to reset the audio/video synchronization.

Press the PAUSE button on the Remote Control, press the REPLAY button to

move back several seconds, then press PAUSE again to resume play.

Symptoms Possible Remedies

No picture, no sound

Make sure the power cord is plugged in and the POWER indicator on the

display window is lit.

Press the FORMAT button to select an output format that is compatible with

your TV (see page 10).

Make sure that the TV is powered on and the correct input (such as video 1,

video 6, etc.) is selected on the TV.

If connected to a TV using the component video output, make sure that the

HD DVR is not also connected to a TV using the HDMI jack. The HDMI jack

becomes active and the component video jack becomes inactive when an

HDMI connection detected.

Try another channel, it could be station trouble.

Video and sound are present,

but no menus appear

If you are viewing an image on an HDTV, first press EXIT, then press the

FORMAT button to select a video format that is compatible with your TV, such

as “1080i”. If you are viewing an image on an SDTV, press the FORMAT

button to select the “SD OUT” format.

“Black box” on screen

You have selected a text option in the Closed Caption Options menu and no

text is available. To turn off this feature, set the Closed Caption On/Off setting

(Preferences/Screen) to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning,

select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.

Bars appear at the top and

bottom of the screen

Press the SCREEN MODE button to select an appropriate aspect ratio that best

fits the current broadcast and your TV.

Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than

16:9, such as 2.35:1. Your TV may display these programs with bars at the top

and bottom of the screen.

Distorted Picture

Check to see if you have selected the proper FORMAT and SCREEN MODE.

Adjust the Screen Mode or Aspect Ratio of your TV.

Flashing or scrolling

screen or slow channel

changes when changing

channels

If the HD DVR's FORMAT is set to Native or Variable 1, 2 or 3 the format may

change when changing channels. To avoid the flashing, scrolling or slowness

found in some TV's when changing formats, set the FORMAT to a fixed setting

such as 1080i or 720p.

References

General

Symptoms Possible Remedies

Time does not display on the

front panel

Press TV Guide > Setup > Change system settings to confirm your TV Guide

On Screen settings so that it has the correct “zip code”, antenna on input

“Air”, or Cable on input “CABLE”.

After making changes, power off the HD DVR to receive the correct time;

some occasions it may take 24 hours or more to acquire the time.

Recording failed and

recording history showed

“Recording not permitted by

service provider”

Your cable service provider has the ability to restrict the recording of any

program they provide. Contact your cable company for more details.

Trick play is not available

There are channels that do not allow trick play. Examples are:

❏

Digital Cable “audio only” music channels.

❏

Very small number of cable systems may choose to transmit certain

channels in a non-standard encoding format that may prevent trick play.

✍

In both cases, recording, play and skip to beginning/end are still available.

Reset HD DVR

There are two ways to reset the HD DVR:

❏

Pull the AC power cable, or

❏

Simultaneously press and hold

EXIT

and

TV GUIDE

buttons on the

front panel for 10 seconds.

HD DVR does not respond

to commands

Check that the AC power cord is plugged in to an AC power outlet.

High temperature may cause the HD DVR to automatically power off as a

protective measure:

❏

Check that adequate ventilation space is available around the HD DVR

and that it is not near a heat source.

❏

Check to see if ventilation vents are blocked, clear the vents.

❏

Unplug the unit, move it to a cooler location, let it cool for a while and

then re-plug the unit.

The HD DVR may be reset by simultaneously pressing the EXIT and TV

GUIDE buttons on the front panel of the HD DVR for 10 seconds.

Lost password

In the password screen (see page 44), enter the following master password:

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used

to temporarily unblock channels.

HD DVR makes a “clicking”

sound when switching

between cable and antenna

channels

This is a normal sound that results from the HD DVR switching between the

available inputs.

No Closed Captioning is

available when viewing a

previously recorded

program

The HD DVR CC setting must be selected before starting a recording. It is

not possible to change the CC setting after a recording has started.

Cannot pause, fast-forward,

rewind or record certain

channels

Certain digital music channels available from some cable TV service

providers are not broadcast in a format that permits digital recording. In

such cases, it is not possible to pause, rewind etc. It may also be the case

that certain digital cable channels other than digital music channels could

also be sent in a format that is not recordable. Consult with your cable TV

service provider about what channels, if any, may not be recordable.

Operating Instructions

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Broadcast standards NTSC American TV Standard (480i),

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial), ATSC Compliant 8VSB (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)

QAM on cable ITU-T J.83 Annex B compliant 64/256QAM

Channel coverage VHF: 2-13

UHF: 14-69

CATV: 1-125

Digital: 1-999

Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF and digital terrestrial

Power requirements DHG-HDD250: ~AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 45W

DHG-HDD500: ~AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 58W

Supplied accessories Remote Control RM-Y823 (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

AC Power Cord

Audio/Video Cable (1)

S Video Cable (1)

G-LINK™ (IR Blaster) Cable (1)

HDMI™ Cable (1)

HDMI to DVI Adapter (1)

Control S Cable (1)

Component Video Cable (1)

Operating Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Inputs/outputs AC Power Input (1)

Antenna IN (1)

Cable IN (1)

HDMI OUT (1)

Composite Video OUT (2): Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

S Video OUT (2): Y/1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative, C/0.286 Vp-p

(Burst signal), 75 ohms

Component Video OUT (1): Y/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

negative; Pb/0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms; Pr/0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Audio L/R OUT (2)

Digital Audio Optical OUT (1)

G-LINK(IR) OUT (1)

Control S IN (1)

USB-A port (1)

CableCARD™ slot (1)

CPU MIPS 4KEc, 300MHz, 420 MIPS

Memory DDR SDRAM: 128MB, 183 MHz, Flash 32MB

Hard Disk Drive DHG-HDD250: 250GB

DHG-HDD500: 500GB

Dimensions (W/H/D) 430mm x 83.7mm x 356.5mm (16 15/16 x 3 1/4 x 14 inches)

Mass DHG-HDD250: 5.0 kg (11.1 lbs)

DHG-HDD500: 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)

Optional Accessories HDMI Cable DLC-HM15 (1.5m)

HDMI Cable DLC-HM30 (3.0m)

HDMI Cable DLC-HM50 (5.0m)

References

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE

USING THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THE HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL

VIDEO RECORDER (“HD DVR”) PRODUCT. USING THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT.

The following software modules included with the HD DVR product is not

subject to this EULA:

MontaVista Linux Kernel

binutils

busybox

Freetype2 font engine

gnu privacy guard (gpg)

xfs

xfsprogs

libgcc

libc

libstdc++

libm

(the “Excluded Modules”). Please refer to the supplement titled “Open

Source and 3rd Party Software” for terms and conditions governing the use of

the Excluded Modules, and for other notices and provisions relating to certain

third party modules included with the SONY SOFTWARE.

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is

a legal agreement between you and Sony Electronics Inc. ("SONY"), the

licensor of the software (other than the Excluded Modules) included with the

SONY HD DVR product and related materials ("SONY SOFTWARE"). This

EULA covers the SONY SOFTWARE. The SONY SOFTWARE includes computer

software, whether stored on any media or downloaded from a designated site

of SONY for SONY SOFTWARE users, the associated media, any printed

materials, and any "on-line" or electronic documentation and all updates and

upgrades thereto. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE solely in conjunction

with the SONY HD DVR product that accompanied the SONY SOFTWARE. By

installing, copying or otherwise using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be

bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this

EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you. In such

event, you may not use or copy the SONY SOFTWARE.

SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SONY SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international

SONY SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.

GRANT OF LICENSE. This License grants you the following right:

Use of SONY SOFTWARE. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE in conjunction

with the SONY HD DVR. You may install appropriate elements of the SONY

SOFTWARE on personal computers that are networked to the SONY HD DVR

for use solely with the SONY HD DVR.

Back-up Copy. You may make one back-up copy of SONY SOFTWARE solely

for archival purposes.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

Limitation on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may

not modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SONY SOFTWARE

in whole or in part.

Separation of Components. The SONY SOFTWARE is licensed as a single

product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one

computer unless expressly authorized by Sony.

Data Files. The SONY SOFTWARE may create data files automatically for use

with the SONY SOFTWARE. Any such data files will be deemed as part of the

SONY SOFTWARE.

Rental. You may not rent or lease the SONY SOFTWARE.

Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this

EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of SONY SOFTWARE accompanying the

sale or transfer of the SONY HD DVR that it is used with, provided you retain

no copies, transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE (including all copies,

component parts, the media and printed materials, all versions and any

upgrades of the SONY SOFTWARE and this EULA), and the recipient agrees to

the terms of this EULA .

Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, SONY may terminate this

EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such

event, you must destroy all copies of the SONY SOFTWARE and all of its

component parts.

Confidentiality. You agree to keep information contained in SONY SOFTWARE

which is not publicly known confidential to yourself, and not to disclose such

information to others without SONY's prior written approval.

Dependent Software. The software, network services or other products other

than SONY SOFTWARE upon which the SONY SOFTWARE's performance

depends on might be interrupted or discontinued at the discretion of the

suppliers (software suppliers, service providers, or Sony). Sony and its

suppliers do not warrant that those software, network services or other

products will continue to be available, or will operate without interruption or

modification.

All title and copyright in and to the SONY SOFTWARE (including but limited to

any images, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, text and "applets",

incorporated into the SONY SOFTWARE), and any copies of the SONY

SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY or its suppliers. All rights not specifically

granted under this EULA are reserved by SONY.

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured

or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous

environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of

nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic

control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure

of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe

physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). SONY and its

suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for

High Risk Activities.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

SONY SOFTWARE is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or

disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restriction as set

forth in subparagraph (c) (1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-

Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Sony

Electronics Inc., 16450 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE

You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SONY SOFTWARE is at

your sole risk. The SONY SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS" and without

warranty of any kind and SONY and SONY's licensors (hereinafter, SONY and

SONY's licensor's shall be collectively referred to as "SONY") EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE

FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SONY SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR

REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SONY SOFTWARE WILL BE

CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY

REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF

THE SONY SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,

RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR

ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL

CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS

WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SONY SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU (AND

NOT SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE

COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME

JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

HEREINAFTER, SONY, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSOR'S

SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SONY", SONY SHALL NOT BE

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE INCLUDED

WITH YOUR SONY HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

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LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH

OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,

NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO

THIS PRODUCT. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS

OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE

PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, DOWN TIME AND USER'S TIME,

EVEN IF SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN ANY CASE, SONY'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS

EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID ALLOCABLE TO

THE ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,

SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE

From time to time, SONY may automatically update or otherwise modify the

SONY SOFTWARE, for example for purposes of enhancement of security

functions, error correction and improvement of updating functions at such

time as you interact with SONY's or SONY's designee's server(s). Any such

updates/modifications shall be deemed SONY SOFTWARE for purposes of this

EULA. You by acceptance of this EULA consent to such update/modification.

SEVERABILITY

If any part of this EULA is held invalid or unenforceable, the other parts will

remain valid.

APPLICABLE LAW

This EULA shall be governed by the local law of the State of California, USA.

Should you have any questions concerning this EULA or this limited warranty,

you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at Sony Technical Response Center,

12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33913.

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As to the following GPL software, you have a right to receive, modify and

distribute the source code of the software:

MontaVista Linux Kernel

binutils

busybox

Freetype2 font engine

gnu privacy guard (gpg)

xfs

xfsprogs

You can download the source code from the following site:

http://www.sony.com/linux

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iv

INFO 10

Info Banner 38

Info Box 62

Info Button 62

Inserting Batteries 9

Joystick/SELECT button 5

KEYWORD 65

Large Text 38

Letterbox 39, 76

LISTINGS 59

LISTINGS Service 64

Live TV Pause Time 37

Lock 42

Lock/Unlock 61

Lost password 83

MAIN MENU 31

Manufacturer’s Codes 14

MENU button 5

Menus

Channel 33, 36

Parent 34, 35

Mono 40

Movie Rating 41

MOVIES 65

Native 75

NAVIGATION RING 10

NEWS 65

NEXT 11

Next 52

Normal 39, 77

Operating a DVD Player (or VCR) 16

Operating a TV 16

Operating an AMP 16

Owner’s Record ii

Connecting Additional Equipment

Package Contents 3

Panel Menu / Panel Ad 62

Parental Control 43

Parental Lock 41, 44

Password 44, 45

PAUSE 10

Pause 50

PCM digital audio signals 40

PIC MODE 11

PLAY 10

Playing 55

POWER button 5

Power indicator 6

Precautions v, vi

Preferences Menu 36

PREV 11

Previous 52

Quality 71

Rating Guidelines 46

Rating Options 41, 45

Ratings

Unrated 46

REC (record) 10

REC indicator 6

REC LIST 11

Recent Channels 32

Recent Channels Options 42

Record 53, 54

Record Icon 63

Recording 37

Recording History Menu 35

RECORDINGS 59

Recordings List 34

RECORDINGS Service 67

Remind Icon 62

Remote Control 9, 29

Description 10

Programming 12

REPLAY 10

Replay Time 37

Restrict by Channel 45

Restrict by Time 41, 45

Restricted by Channel 41

REW 10

S Video 74

S VIDEO OUT 7

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ii

SAP 40

SCHEDULE 59

Schedule 80

Scheduled Recordings 53

Screen 38

SCREEN MODE 10, 78

Screen Mode 39

Screen Saver 50

SCROLL BAR 10

SD 76, 77

SD OUT 7

SD Out 75

SEARCH 59

SEARCH Service 65

SERIES 65

Service Bar 61

Setting the Rating 44

SETUP 59

Setup 79

Shrink 39, 78

Side Crop 39, 76

Side Stretch 39, 77

Signal Comparison 74

SLOW 11

Slow Speed 37

Small Text 38

Smart Cue Adjust 37

Sort 42

SPORTS 65

Squeeze 39

Squeezed 76

Standard 39, 78

Standard Def to High Def 39

Status Bar 49

Stereo 40

STOP 10

Stop 53

Stretch 39, 77

System 36

System Menu 36

User Guide

Tile 63

Time Slot 62

Title 62

Trick Play 51

TV Codes 14

TV GUIDE 11

TV GUIDE button 5

TV Guide Logo 63

TV Guide On Screen 4, 28, 59, 60

TV Guide On Screen Components 61

TV Guide On Screen Feature 34

TV Rating 41

TV/VIDEO 11

U.S. Rating Guidelines 46

Unlock 42

Unrated 41

USB 8

USB (Universal Serial Bus) 8

Variable 1 75

Variable 2 75

Variable 3 75

VARIETY 65

VCR 80

VCR Codes 14

Video Lock 42

VIDEO OUT 7

Video Window 61

View listings 64

VOL (volume) +/- 11

WARNING ii

Welcome Screen 60

Printed in U.S.A.

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