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Sony PEGA-VR100K Note: Recording TV programs manually Operating Instructions Manual

Sony PEGA-VR100K Note: Recording TV programs manually Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Recorder

Operating Instructions
PEGA-VR100K
2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Video Recorder

    4-679-184-11(1) Video Recorder Operating Instructions PEGA-VR100K 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    If you have a question about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at 1-877-760- 7669; or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The supplied interface cable must be used with the...

  • Page 3: Before Use

    • 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 with this unit.
  • Page 4 “Memory Stick” media. Otherwise, the “Memory Stick” media may be damaged. On recording • SONY will not be liable for lost recording content or content not recorded or played back due to a malfunction of the Video Recorder, “Memory Stick” media, etc.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents WARNING ... 2 Before use ... 3 Precautions ... 3 Getting Started Features ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Guide to Parts ... 10 Front panel ... 10 Front panel display ... 11 Rear panel ... 11 Basic Hookups and Settings Quick Overview ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Features This Video Recorder contains a TV tuner and can record a TV program on “Memory Stick” media. CLIÉ handheld “Memory Stick” media CLIÉ handheld * A “Timer REC Preset” is a scheduled (preset) recording of a program, set up in advance by the user.
  • Page 8 CATV, etc., in which case, connect the other equipment to the Video Recorder. For the latest information on support and accessories, check our official Sony CLIÉ website: http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access...

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts

    Guide to Parts Front panel 1 POWER 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 Display Changes the information of the front panel display as follows: Time Remaining time...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display 1 CLOCK Lights up when displaying the current time. 2 OFF TIMER Lights up when OFF TIMER recording is activated. 3 REMAIN Lights up when displaying the remaining time of a recording. 4 Displays the “Memory Stick” media status.

  • Page 12: Basic Hookups And Settings

    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) Connecting other equipment to the Video Recorder (depending...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Connecting The Antenna Cable

    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)

  • Page 14: Hookup 1: Connecting The Antenna Only

    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.

  • Page 15: Hookup 3: Connecting To A Cable Box

    Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder. When connecting a TV and VCR Antenna cable (not supplied) Wall To VHF/UHF IN Signal source Hookup 3: Connecting to a cable box Use this hookup for a cable box.
  • Page 16 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the RF IN on your cable box. Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the RF OUT on your cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Connecting To Other Equipment With The Audio/Video Cable

    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 appropriate jacks on the equipment.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The 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 cable (supplied).
  • Page 19 Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN connector of the Video Recorder. 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.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Turning The Video Recorder On And Off

    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.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Performing The Setup Using Your Clié

    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 After completing the first 5 steps, install Video Utility from the supplied Installation CD-ROM and make initial settings for timer REC presets (tuner, channels, etc.) using your CLIÉ...

  • Page 22: Setting The Tuner And Channel

    Note If you want to use more than one CLIÉ handheld, you need to install this utility on each CLIÉ handheld. Click [DONE]. Click [OK] when the Confirmation dialog box is displayed. The Install CD-ROM window is displayed. Click [Exit] on the Install CD-ROM window. The Install CD-ROM window closes.
  • Page 23 (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 display the Video Utility screen for [Setup].
  • Page 24 Tap [Channels]. The Available channels screen is displayed. Tap a channel you want to receive by changing the Available channels screen. Note Unselected channels will not appear in the front panel display of the Video Recorder, nor as channel options in the Video Utility screen. Make sure to put a checkmark before every channel that you want to use.
  • Page 25 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. Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. The Video Recorder turns on, and the POWER indicator blinks momentarily and then stays lit in green.

  • Page 26: Operations

    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”...
  • Page 27 1 Tap here to display a drop-down menu. Select “REC Time”, “Title”, or “REC Mode” (recording mode and sound). 2 Displays the timer REC presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld. 3 When you tap [Add preset], you can add a timer REC preset from the backup list of your CLIÉ...

  • Page 28: Setting A Timer Rec Preset

    Setting a timer REC preset Follow the procedure below to set a new timer REC preset using Video Utility. Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. The Video Utility screen is displayed. Tap [New]. The Video Utility screen for [New Preset] is displayed. Tap next to 1 [Date].
  • Page 29 Tap the date you want to record. The date you select is displayed next to [Date] in the Video Utility screen for [New Preset]. Tap next to 2 [Time]. The Time screen is displayed. Tap v or V to set the hour and minute of [Start] and [End], then tap [OK].
  • Page 30 Tap next to 4 [Repeat] and select an option from the list. The repeat option you select is displayed next to [Repeat] in the Video Utility screen for [New Preset]. Tap next to 5 [REC Mode] and select an option from the list. The picture quality option you select is displayed next to [REC Mode] in the Video Utility screen for [New Preset].
  • Page 31 REC Mode HQ (High Quality) SP (Standard Play) LP1 (Long Play 1) LP2 (Long Play 2) *SAP (Second Audio Program) To enter a title (program name), tap the space next to 7 [Title] and enter a title. Hint Up to 26 characters can be input for the title. Tap [OK].
  • Page 32 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. •...
  • Page 33 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 turn off the Video Recorder to enter standby mode.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 35: Editing/Deleting A Timer Rec Preset

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

  • Page 36: Checking The Storage Space Of A "Memory Stick" Media

    Note Timer REC presets in the backup list of your CLIÉ handheld (top frame) will not be deleted. 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”...

  • Page 37: Guide To Video Utility Menu

    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 the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 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.

  • Page 39: Recording Tv Programs Manually

    Recording TV Programs Manually Follow the procedure below to record a TV program without setting the timer REC preset. Press 1 (power) on the Video Recorder. The POWER indicator blinks momentarily and then stays lit in green. Insert a “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot of the Video Recorder and press CHANNEL+/–...
  • Page 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”...

  • Page 41: Playing Back Recordings

    You must install the upgrade software from the supplied Installation CD-ROM for Movie Player for the above models of CLIÉ handheld to be compatible. For the latest information, check our official Sony CLIÉ website (URL on back page). Remove the (recorded) “Memory Stick” media from the Video Recorder.
  • Page 42 The Movie Player screen is displayed. 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 delete by changing (Movie Player) on the CLIE Launcher.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    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 The power does not turn on.
  • Page 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?”...
  • Page 45 You cannot copy the c A “Memory Stick” media is not inserted in your CLIÉ data of “Memory handheld, or there is no preset information on the “Memory Stick” media. Stick” media in your CLIÉ handheld. If you attempt to copy, all initial settings and timer REC presets in the Memory Stick frame (bottom) will be over written on the new “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 46: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    “Memory Stick” media status symbol appears in the front panel display. In this case, refer to the following table. If an error number other than in the following list appears, contact Sony Customer Information Services Center. Three characters Remedy of the service...
  • Page 47 “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”...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 49 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)
  • Page 52 For the latest information on support and accessories, check our official Sony CLIÉ website http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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