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- Page 1 Hard Disk Recorder SVR-S500 Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-689-634-11(1)
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Page 2: Important Information
Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 47. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm) -
Page 3: Precautions
Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the... -
Page 4: Notes About This Recorder
Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Controlling TVs with the remote ........11 If you have more than one Sony Hard Disk Recorder ..... . 12 Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan) . - Page 6 Timer Recording ......... 26 Before Recording .
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Page 7: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 10. Notes •... -
Page 8: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Connecting your TV Connect LINE 1 - TV on the recorder and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional SCART cord. to SCART input : Signal flow When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. -
Page 9: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 - VCR / STB jack of this recorder. to SCART input to LINE 1 - TV Notes •... -
Page 10: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R-L jacks as shown below. Hard disk recorder z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead to DC IN 12V Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter... -
Page 11: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony Hard Disk recorder, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 12). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. -
Page 12: If You Have More Than One Sony Hard Disk Recorder
Sony Hard Disk recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony Hard Disk recorder after you have completed “Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan)” (page 13). -
Page 13: Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan)
12:15 Channel Scan) Setting English Once the Sony Hard Disk recorder has been connected to the mains for the first time, follow HDD 1 the on-screen instructions to enable the recorder to start searching for all of the receivable TV and Radio channels in your local area. -
Page 14: Four Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Hard Disk Recorder
Four Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your Hard Disk Recorder 1. Changing Channels This section introduces the basic operation to view all the current available programmes that have been tuned to your Hard Disk Recorder. Before starting, make sure that “Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan)”... -
Page 15: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)
2. Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) When the recorder is switched on, it automatically stores in a buffer memory the last 30 minutes of the channel it has been tuned to. You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. -
Page 16: Recording A Programme (One Touch Recording)
3. Recording a Programme (One Touch Recording) This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 26. DISPLAY z REC Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. -
Page 17: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)
Past and present of players and tournaments of every national team, institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. Family Studio Sat 04/02 DVR:Scenes [Scene(1)- 0:00] Delete Mode Rename A Title information:... -
Page 18: Title List
Past and present of players and tournaments of every team, Football Essentials institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. Family Studio Sat 04/02 DVR:Scenes [Scene(1)- 0:00] Delete Insert RETURN Delete Mode Rename Press </, to move the cursor to the left or... -
Page 19: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can view the playing time and title information of the current playback on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The play time and title timeline appears on top of the background pictures: Channel 4 A Play mode B Title name... -
Page 20: Guide To Digital Services
Guide to Digital Services Important Notice • Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. • Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on. • Your Hard Disk Recorder needs to be in standby every night for the latest TV listings to be downloaded. If the recorder is disconnected from the mains over night, TV listings will not be updated. -
Page 21: Displaying The Programme Information Box
Select the current time broadcasted programme you wish to view, then press the ENTER button to exit the TV GUIDE display and view the programme. To set a timer recording See “Recording TV programmes using the TV Guide application” on page 28. To set a programme reminder See “Setting TV programme reminders”... -
Page 22: Ordering Your Favourite Channels
Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER The DTV Settings- Favourites setup display appears. SETUP Channel Name DDE news EFF News Channel J NCE 5 4TVinteractive Select All Clear All This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you. Press the M/m buttons to highlight a channel you want to add as a favourite, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 23: Viewing A Digital Text Service
A Indicates the Programme ID and Channel Name B State: z (green): Indicates the current viewed programme. z (red): Indicates that the programme is currently being recorded or that at timer recording has been set. a (white): Indicates that the programme has been paused. -
Page 24: Selecting Digital Text From Other Channels
Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your required selection. On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On-screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme. - Page 25 Once the “Programme Reminder” pop-up screen appears, press YELLOW to delete the programme reminder.
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Page 26: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the HDD has enough available space for the recording (page 16). You can free up disk space by erasing titles (page 37). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 27). - Page 27 Select an item using M/m and adjust using </, and the coloured control buttons displayed on you remote control. “Channel Name”: Sets the Channel Name “Date”: Sets the date. The item changes as follows: Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu 28.10 (1 month later) y Today.
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Page 28: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Tv Guide Application
Recording TV programmes using the TV Guide application The TV Guide (Electronic Programme Guide) application is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you wish to record in the TV Guide display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically. -
Page 29: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. RETURN Press TIMER LIST on your remote control. The Timer List appears. TIMER LIST HDD Usage: 26.9/80 GB Record List Date Start DDE news Wed 08/02 11:20... - Page 30 Notes • While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording. • Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be confirmed if it overlaps with two other timer recordings scheduled at the same time.
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Page 31: Playback
Past and present of players and tournaments of every national team, institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. Family Studio Sat 04/02 DVR:Scenes [Scene(1)- 0:00] Delete Mode Rename Select a title using the M/m buttons and press ENTER. -
Page 32: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 31. Buttons AUDIO The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. SUBTITLE . (previous)/ > (next) (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X (pause) To resume normal playback, press H. The H button has a tactile dot* * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. -
Page 33: Playing A Paused Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)
Playing a paused TV Broadcast (TV Pause) You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. See page 15. Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. -
Page 34: Playing Titles From A Programme Category Folder
Arts scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. News Social Entertainment Educational Family Studio Sports Leisure DVR:Scenes [Scene(1)- 0:00] RETURN Delete Mark Order Press </M/m/, to select the category from which you want to play a title, and press ENTER. -
Page 35: Moving Recordings To A Programme Category Folder
Past and present of players and tournaments of every team, institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. Family Studio DVR:Scenes Delete Press BLUE to display the category folders. Press </M/m/, to select the category to which you want to move the title, and press YELLOW to “Place”... -
Page 36: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for the HDD: editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs. -
Page 37: Erasing A Title/Scene
Erasing a Title/Scene You can permanently erase recordings stored to the hard disk or the scene thumbnail pictures that are displayed in the Title List display for enhanced navigation. Note that erasing a title cannot be undone. After step 1 above, select a title within the Recordings List using the M/m buttons and press RED (Delete). -
Page 38: Copying Title/Section
Past and present of players and tournaments of every team, institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, ENTER scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. Family Studio DVR:Scenes Delete Press </M/m/, to select the folder from which you want to set a playlist, and press ENTER. -
Page 39: Increasing Recording Capacity
Increasing recording capacity Before you start recording a broadcast or editing a title, check the remaining/total disk space using the HDD Usage information display. See page 16. To free up disk space you can either delete titles, (see “Erasing a Title/Scene” on page 37) or compress titles to maximise storage space. -
Page 40: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) The DTV Settings Setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services, such as favourites channels setting, or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. -
Page 41: Auto Tune
SETUP Option Child Lock Starting Stopping Change Pin Press the RETURN button to return to the Parental Lock menu. ◆To unlock channels (release Child Lock) In Step 2 above, press the </, buttons to select “Off.” Press the RETURN button to come back to the Parental Lock menu. -
Page 42: Video And Audio Settings (Options)
Video and Audio Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to adjust the items related to the image size, colour and sound, such as language and audio output level. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, VCR or similar device connected to the Hard Disk Recorder. -
Page 43: Recording/Hard Disk Recorder And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings
Audio Language You can set your Hard Disk Recorder to play the audio track in the language you prefer if that language is available. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Video and Audio Settings (Options)” on page 42, then select “Audio Language.”... - Page 44 Turns off the lighting. Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if another Sony Hard Disk recorder is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have more than one Sony Hard Disk Recorder”...
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Page 45: Technical Information (Technical Info)
Once the warning message display appears, press ENTER again to confirm. Note If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Lock” in “DTV Settings” setup (page 40). Technical Information (Technical Info) Select this to check the technical settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. -
Page 46: Signal Strength
Signal Strength This information screen shows the signal strength of the broadcasts you are watching. Select “Signal Strength,” in the Technical Information display and press ENTER. The Signal Strength display appears showing both Tuner 1 and Tuner 2 signal strengths along with the name of your local transmitter and the tuned UHF channel. -
Page 47: Additional Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on. -
Page 48: Remote Control
Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. -
Page 49: Specifications
(page 12). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is HDD 1. Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 12). -
Page 50: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A MUTING button Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first setup the remote control (11) B [/1 (on/standby) button (13) C Number buttons (14) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. -
Page 51: Front Panel
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (13) B PROGRAM -/+ buttons (16) Front panel display A Recording status segments: Single rotating star = only one tuner is recording. Dual rotating star = both tuners are recording. B TV Pause/Play indicators C Displays the following: •... - Page 52 Rear panel A Power DC IN plug (10) B LINE 1 - TV jack (8) C LINE 2 - VCR / STB jack (9) D SERIAL port, for factory and service use only E AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (7) F AUDIO L/R OUT (jacks (10)
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Page 53: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 42 4:3 Letter Box 42 4:3 Pan Scan 42 “Advanced” 36 Aerial 7 AUDIO 32 Audio cord 10 “Audio Language” 43 “Audio Level” 43 Audio Settings 42 Auto Tune 13 Category folders 34 “Change Pin”... - Page 54 Rear panel 52 REC 16 “Record Subtitles” 43 “Recording” 37 Recording 43 HDD Usage 16 Increasing recording ca- pacity 39 One Touch Recording 16 record paused TV broad- casts 15 record two programmes simultaneously 16 recording mode 27 while playing a previous recorded title 16 while watching another programme 16...
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