Sony PEGA-VR100K Note Recording TV programs manually manual

V ideo Recor der Operating Instructions  2003 Sony Corporation PEGA-VR100K 4-679-184- 11 (1)[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION TO PREVENT [...]

3 • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damages, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied w[...]

4 On placement • Place the Video Recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the Video Recorder. • Do not place the Video Recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. • Do not place the Video Recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust[...]

5 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on, rolled over, or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and point of 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 sold with the apparatus. When a cart is [...]

6 Table of contents WARNING ............................................. 2 Before use ............................................... 3 Precautions ............................................. 3 Getting Started Features ................................................... 7 Unpacking ............................................... 9 Guide to Parts[...]

7 Getting Started Getting Started Features This Video Recorder contains a TV tuner and can record a TV program on “Memory Stick” media. continued CLIÉ handheld “Memory Stick” media CLIÉ handheld Video Recorder 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Set the timer REC preset * on your CLIÉ handheld. 3 Insert a “M[...]

8 Notes • You have to install Video Utility on your CLIÉ handheld from the supplied Installation CD-ROM to set a timer REC preset. • You cannot use this Video Recorder to play back recordings made on “Memory Stick” media. • When you insert or remove a “Memory Stick” media or press any button on the Video Recorder, hold the Video Reco[...]

9 Getting Started Unpacking Please check that all the following accessories are included in the package before you start setting up the Video Recorder. If any item is missing, contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center or the Sony dealer where you bought this Video Recorder. • Video Recorder (1) • Stand (1) • AC power adapter (1) (i[...]

10 Guide to Parts Front panel 1 PO WER indicator Lights up in green after blinking momentarily after the power has been turned on. 2 1 (power) Turns the Video Recorder on and off. 3 Displa y Changes the information of the front panel display as follows: 4 SET Press and hold momentarily to activate clock setting mode. Use this button also to activat[...]

11 Getting Started Front panel display 1 Reset Push to reset the Video Recorder. Notes • When you reset, do not push the Reset button using a sharp pointed object. Use the stylus or similar object. • When you reset, the Video Recorder returns to the default setting. Perform initial settings again following the procedure described in “Step 5: [...]

12 Basic Hookups and Settings Quick Overview This quick overview will give you enough information to start using the Video Recorder. Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable (page 13) Connecting the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder to the signal source from your wall Step 2: Connecting to Other Equipment with the Audio/ Video Cable (page 17) Conne[...]

13 Basic Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the following antenna hookups to record a TV program: Hookup 1 For antenna only (page 14) Hookup 2 For a connected signal source from your wall to your TV or VCR (page 14) Hookup 3 For a cable box (page 15) Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to ca[...]

14 Hookup 1: Connecting the antenna only Use this hookup to connect a VHF/UHF antenna (or separate VHF and UHF antennas) to the video recorder. Use an antenna cable to connect the signal source coming from your wall to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder. Notes • If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external ant[...]

15 Basic Hookups and Settings 3 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder. Hookup 3: Connecting to a cable box Use this hookup for a cable box. 1 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect the signal source coming from your wall to the single (input) jack of the spl[...]

16 3 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the RF IN on your cable box. 4 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the RF OUT on your cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder. RF IN OUT Antenna cable (supplied) Splitter (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not suppl[...]

17 Basic Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting to Other Equipment with the Audio/Video Cable If you want to input or output signals to other equipment (e.g., a TV, VCR, or satellite receiver) using the audio/video cable (supplied), refer to the following connections. Note When connecting a cable, make sure to match the color-coded pins to the app[...]

18 Step 3: Connecting the AC Power Adapter AC power adapter Connecting a VCR or satellite receiver (Input a signal from other equipment) When you connect to other equipment, you can do the following: • Record a signal from other equipment (VCR or satellite receiver, etc.) Connect the Video Recorder to the other equipment with the audio/video cabl[...]

19 Basic Hookups and Settings 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN connector of the Video Recorder. 2 Connect the AC cord to the AC power adapter ( 1 ), then plug the AC cord into a wall outlet ( 2 ). Notes • The clock blinks in the front panel display when you turn on the Video Recorder for the first time. • For details on setting the c[...]

20 Step 4: Turning the Video Recorder on and off Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. The Video Recorder turns on, and the POWER indicator blinks momentarily and then stays lit in green. The Video Recorder cannot be operated while the POWER indicator is blinking. Turning off the Video Recorder Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. Step 5: Settin[...]

21 Basic Hookups and Settings 7 Press CHANNEL+/– to select the minute, then press SET. The minute is set. The clock starts and the time is displayed. Step 6: Performing the Setup Using Your CLIÉ TM Handheld After completing the first 5 steps, install Video Utility from the supplied Installation CD-ROM and make initial settings for timer REC pres[...]

22 Note If you want to use more than one CLIÉ handheld, you need to install this utility on each CLIÉ handheld. 4 Click [DONE]. Click [OK] when the Confirmation dialog box is displayed. The Install CD-ROM window is displayed. 5 Click [Exit] on the Install CD-ROM window. The Install CD-ROM window closes. In the next step, you will perform the HotS[...]

23 Basic Hookups and Settings 2 Tap (Video Util) on the CLIE Launcher. The welcome message on the Video Utility screen is displayed. Note When you tap (Video Util) for the first time, a welcome message appears on the screen. From the next time, whenever you need to make tuner and channel settings, tap at the bottom of the Video Utility screen and d[...]

24 When you change to here, the channels you select are displayed in [Channel] in the Video Utility screen for [ New Preset ] and also in the front panel display of the Video Recorder. 5 Tap [Channels]. The Available channels screen is displayed. 6 Tap a channel you want to receive by changing to in the Available channels screen. Note Unselected ch[...]

25 Basic Hookups and Settings 9 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your CLIÉ handheld. Note Do not remove the “Memory Stick” media from your CLIÉ handheld while the “Memory Stick” LED is lit. 10 Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. The Video Recorder turns on, and the POWER indicator blinks momentarily and then stays lit in green.[...]

26 Operations Setting a Timer REC Preset You can set, edit, or delete a timer REC preset using Video Utility . You can also set the same timer REC preset on other “Memory Stick” media. Note The Video Recorder performs timer recordings using timer REC preset settings specified on a “Memory Stick” media. To record, insert the “Memory Stick?[...]

27 Operations 1 T ap here to displa y a drop-down menu. Select “REC Time”, “Title”, or “REC Mode” (recording mode and sound). 2 Displa ys the timer REC presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld. 3 When you tap [Add preset], y ou can add a timer REC preset from the backup list of y our CLIÉ handheld to the “Memory Stick” med[...]

28 3 Tap [New]. The Video Utility screen for [ New Preset ] is displayed. 4 Tap next to 1 [Date]. The Date screen is displayed. Setting a timer REC preset Follow the procedure below to set a new timer REC preset using Video Utility . 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap (Video Util) on the CLIE Launcher. The Video Uti[...]

29 Operations 5 Tap the date you want to record. The date you select is displayed next to [Date] in the Video Utility screen for [ New Preset ]. 6 Tap next to 2 [Time]. The Time screen is displayed. 7 Tap v or V to set the hour and minute of [Start] and [End], then tap [OK]. The recording time you select is displayed next to [Time] in the Video Uti[...]

30 z Hint The recording time is changed de pending on the [REC Mod e] you select. If the whole program cannot be recorded due to lack of storage space on the “Memory Stick” media, the maximum recordable time is displayed in the Video Utility screen for [ New Preset ]. 11 Tap next to 6 [Sound] and select an audio format from the list. The sound [...]

31 Operations REC Mode Sound HQ (High Quality) SP (Standard Play) LP1 (Long Play 1) LP2 (Long Play 2) Stereo Stereo (SAP)* Stereo Stereo (SAP)* Mono (L+R) Mono (L) Mono (R) Mono (SAP)* Stereo Stereo (SAP)* Mono (L+R) Mono (L) Mono (R) Mono (SAP)* *SAP (Second Audio Program) continued 12 To enter a title (program name), tap the space next to 7 [Titl[...]

32 z Hints • To set other timer REC presets, tap [New] and follow steps 3 to step 13. • You can have up to 100 presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld, and up to 20 on a “Memory Stick” media. • Timer REC presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld and the list on an inserted “Memory Stick” media are deleted automatical[...]

33 Operations Insert a “Memory Stick” media with the arrow up and facing the Video Recorder. continued Notes • The Video Recorder cannot record a timer REC preset if the Video Recorder is already turned on (the POWER indicator lit) at the scheduled preset time. When you insert a “Memory Stick” media containing a timer REC preset, you must[...]

34 Setting a timer REC preset before inserting a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld You can set a timer REC preset using Video Utility and store it on your CLIÉ handheld first, then add the preset to a “Memory Stick” media later. Follow the procedure below to set a timer REC preset using this method. 1 Follow steps 2 to 12 of ?[...]

35 Operations Editing/deleting a timer REC preset Follow the procedure below to edit or delete a timer REC preset. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap (Video Util) on the CLIE Launcher. The Video Utility screen is displayed. 3 Tap the timer REC preset you want to edit in the Memory Stick frame (bottom). The Video Uti[...]

36 Note Timer REC presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld (top frame) will not be deleted. z Hint You can delete the timer REC preset in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld (top frame) with the same procedure. Checking the storage space of a “Memory Stick” media Follow the procedure below to check the storage space of a “Memory S[...]

37 Operations continued Guide to Video Utility menu This section explains each menu of Video Utility . For details on other common menus of CLIÉ applications, refer to the “Handbook” of CLIÉ handheld. Preset Deleting All (Handheld) Delete All (MS) Copy... Deletes all timer REC presets on your CLIÉ handheld. Deletes all timer REC presets on t[...]

38 Options Setup Error Log About Video Utility Changes the settings for [Antenna] and [Channels]. Displays error information of “Memory Stick” media. Displays the software version of Video Utility .[...]

39 Operations HQ (High Quality) SP (Standard Play) LP1 (Long Play 1) LP2 (Long Play 2) Recording TV Programs Manually Follow the procedure below to record a TV program without setting the timer REC preset. 1 Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. The POWER indicator blinks momentarily and then stays lit in green. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” media[...]

40 To cancel recording Press x STOP. The REC indicator blinks momentarily and then turns off when recording is finished. Note When you press x STOP, recording continues on the “Memory Stick” media for approximately one minute and the “Memory Stick” indicator remains lit. Do not remove the “Memory Stick” media while the “Memory Stick?[...]

41 Operations Playing Back Recordings You can play a TV program recorded by this Video Recorder using Movie Player on your CLIÉ handheld. Follow the procedure below to operate. For details on Movie Player , refer to “Movie Player” in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on your computer. Note The version of Movie Player supplied with t[...]

42 3 Tap (Movie Player) on the CLIE Launcher. The Movie Player screen is displayed. 4 Tap 1 ,the Movie file format button, and select the file format that you want to display on the screen. Tap 2 ,the movie file that you want to play from the list. The playback screen appears and playback starts. Deleting a TV program or image Tap in the Movie Play[...]

43 Additional Inf ormation Additional Information Troubleshooting Read this Troubleshooting section before calling Sony Customer Information Services Center. If the problem persists even after reading this section, check our official Sony CLIÉ website (URL on back page). Power Recording/Presetting The power does not turn on. c Check that the AC po[...]

44 The timer REC preset is not complete. The confirmation message “The new timer REC preset starts at the end of another preset in the Memory Stick. Do you want to update the recording of the earlier preset to stop recording 1 minute earlier?” is displayed. A “Memory Stick” media cannot be recognized. You want to change the picture quality [...]

45 Additional Inf ormation TV A TV program via the Video Recorder’s VHF/UHF IN jack does not appear on the TV screen. The picture is not clear or only black- and-white. You move to a new area. The sound is noisy. c Connect the antenna cable or cable TV cable correctly. c Set the TV’s input source to “VCR”. c Check the antenna/cable connecti[...]

46 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a combination of a letter and two numbers, or the “Memory Stick” media status symbol appears in the front panel display. In this case, refer to the following table. If an error number[...]

47 Additional Inf ormation “Memory Stick” Remedy media status symbol An unusable “Memory Stick” media is inserted. c The “Memory Stick” is not formatted properly for use with this Video Recorder. Change to another “Memory Stick” media. No “Memory Stick” media is inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” media. The “Memory Stick?[...]

48 Specifications System Video recording (movie compression) system MPEG4 simple profile Audio recording (audio compression) system MPEG AAC-LC Recording format Movie Player format High Quality (HQ), Standard Play (SP), Long Play 1 (LP1), and Long Play 2(LP2) High Quality (HQ) Bit rate (video): 384 kbps Frame rate: 15 fps Frame size: 320 × 240 Sam[...]

49 Additional Inf ormation Input and output terminals Antenna input 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF LINE IN (video input) Phono jack × 1, 1Vp-p (75 ohms unbalanced) LINE IN (audio input) Phono jack × 2 (L/R), 372 mVrms (input impedance: more than 47 kilohms) LINE IN (video input) Phono jack × 1, 1Vp-p (75 ohms unbalanced) LINE OUT (video out[...]

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