Sony DHG-HDD500 manual

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    Page 1 of 8 Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 This doc ument is p rovid ed for infor mationa l purpo ses only a nd is no n-bindin g. It is subject to changes from time to time at the sole discretion of Sony Electronics Inc. ©2005 by Sony Electronics Inc. All Rights R eserved Sony is a registered trademark of Son y Corpor a[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 2 of 8 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION: DEMO MO DE .................................................................................... 3 2 OPTIONAL FIRST STEPS .............................................................................................. 4 2.1 C HECKIN[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 3 of 8 1 Introduction: Demo Mode The High-Definition Digital Video Record er (HD DVR) models DHG-HDD250 and DHG- HDD500 feature attracti ve high-definition vi deo content that is pre-recorded and is avai lable to be played b ack as soon as the HD DVR is connecte[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 4 of 8 2 Optional First Steps 2.1 Checking the Format When the HD DVR is first pow ered on, the Auto Setup W elcome screen will automatically appear . If you do not s ee the below W elcome screen on your TV : 1. Check the connections from the HD DVR to the TV 2.[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 5 of 8 3. The Auto Setup will be sk ipped and the TV Guide Setup will appear . 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control or front panel t o sk ip the TV Guide Setup. ♪ Note: After skipping the Auto Setu p, no channe ls can be tuned. Use the Preferences / [...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 6 of 8 2. Highlight and select “ System ”. 3. Highlight and select “ Auto Off ”. 4. Highlight and select “ Off ”. 3 Activating Demo Mode 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the main men u .[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 7 of 8 2. While the main menu is displayed, press the SCREEN MODE button on t he remote control. 3. Enter the numbers “ 9 ”, “ 0 ”, “ 1 ”, “ 2 ”. 4. Select “Demo Mode” and highlight and select “On” to activ ate the feature. 4 Playing Back[...]

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    Instructions for Use of Demo Mode: DHG-HDD250 / DHG-HDD500 Sony Electronics, Inc . Page 8 of 8 2. Highlight and select the progr am folder , such as “ Coming Soon to DVD ! ” , to open it. 3. When the program folder is open, highlight and select an episode to begin playback. 4. The selected program will begin playing an d will continue to pla y [...]