Sony PEGA-VR100K User Manual
4-679-184-11(1)
Video Recorder
Operating Instructions
PEGA-VR100K
2003 Sony Corporation
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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located
on the bottom of the product. Record the model
number and the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No._____________
Serial No.______________
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
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 to
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 antenna.
– 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.
If you have a question about this product, call the
Sony Customer Information Center at 1-877-7607669; 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
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
On the trademarks
Before using the Video Recorder, be sure to read
the accompanying End-User’s License
Agreement.
• Sony, CLIÉ, “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick
Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “MagicGate
Memory Stick”, “MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and their
logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• HotSync and the HotSync logo are trademarks
of PalmSource, Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
• All other names of systems, products and
services are trademarks of their respective
owners.
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• 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 with this unit.
• If a problem occurs with this product as a
result of defective manufacturing, SONY will
replace it. However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
• The Video Utility software provided with this
unit is for specific CLIÉ handheld models
only.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications
may be changed without notice.
Before use
Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND
PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS
SOFTWARE.
Notes
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from
the actual hardware or software.
• Explanations in this manual assume that you are
familiar with basic operations of Windows®.
For how to use your computer and operating
system, please refer to their respective manuals.
Program © 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights
reserved. Documentation © 2003 Sony
Corporation.
CAUTION
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer regarding
any problems you have with your Sony product.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3
meters.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the Video Recorder. Have it
checked by qualified service personnel before
using.
On power sources
• The Video Recorder is not disconnected from
the AC power source as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the Video Recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the Video Recorder
for a long time, be sure to disconnect the Video
Recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect
the AC cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
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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, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the Video Recorder in an inclined
position.
• Keep the Video Recorder and “Memory Stick”
media away from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the Video
Recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
On operation
• If the Video Recorder is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside the
Video Recorder. Should this occur, the Video
Recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove any “Memory Stick” media and leave
the Video Recorder turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the Video Recorder, take out
any “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.
• Make trial recordings before taking the actual
recording.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
Copyrights
• Television programs, films, video tapes, discs,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of copyright laws.
Also, use of this Video Recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or program owner.
• 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, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only,
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Copy guard function
This Video Recorder has a copy guard function.
Some programs received through an external tuner
(not supplied) may contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and may not be recordable.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a 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 resistors, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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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 used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
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
personal. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
a 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.
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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.................................... 12
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna
Cable ................................................ 13
Hookup 1: Connecting the
antenna only.............................. 14
Hookup 2: Connecting to a
TV or VCR ............................... 14
Hookup 3: Connecting to
a cable box ................................ 15
Step 2: Connecting to Other Equipment
with the Audio/Video Cable ............ 17
Step 3: Connecting the AC Power Adapter
......................................................... 18
Step 4: Turning the Video Recorder on
and off .............................................. 20
Step 5: Setting the Clock ...................... 20
Step 6: Performing the Setup Using Your
TM
CLIÉ
Handheld ............................. 21
Installing the software on your
CLIÉ handheld.......................... 21
Setting the tuner and channel ....... 22
Operations
Setting a Timer REC Preset.................. 26
Guide to the Video Utility
screen ........................................ 26
Setting a timer REC preset ........... 28
Editing/deleting a timer REC
preset......................................... 35
Checking the storage space of a
“Memory Stick” media ............. 36
Guide to Video Utility menu........ 37
Recording TV Programs Manually ...... 39
Playing Back Recordings ..................... 41
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.................................... 43
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display) ............................................ 46
Specifications ....................................... 48
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Getting Started
Features
This Video Recorder contains a TV tuner and can record a TV program on
“Memory Stick” media.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick” media into
your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Set the timer REC preset* on your
CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ handheld
“Memory Stick” media
Getting Started
Video Recorder
3 Insert a “Memory Stick” media into
the Video Recorder.
The timer REC preset on your CLIÉ handheld is
automatically set on the Video Recorder.
4 Record a TV program.
5 Play the program using a Movie
Player software such as Movie
Player on your CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ handheld
* A “Timer REC Preset” is a scheduled (preset) recording of a program, set up in advance
by the user.
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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 Recorder with your hand to keep it steady.
z Hints
• The Video Recorder has LINE IN jacks, for recording pictures from other equipment.
• Although the Video Recorder contains a TV tuner, you may want to record pictures
using the tuner section of other equipment, such as a satellite receiver, 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
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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)
Getting Started
• Stand (1)
• AC power adapter (1)
(including AC cord)
• Installation CD-ROM (1)
• Operating Instructions
(this manual)
• Warranty
• Antenna cable
cable with F-type connectors) (1)
• Audio/video cable (1)
(75-ohm coaxial
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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
t
t
Channel
t
4 SET
Press and hold momentarily to
activate clock setting mode. Use this
button also to activate certain other
settings.
5 CHANNEL+/–
Selects the channel or line input.
10
REC Mode
t
6 z REC
Starts recording.
7 x STOP
Stops recording.
8 Front panel display
9 “Memory Stick” media indicator
Lights up in orange when recording
onto a “Memory Stick” media.
0 “Memory Stick” slot
Insert a “Memory Stick” media.
qa REC indicator
Lights up in red when recording starts.
qs STANDBY indicator
Lights up in red when a timer REC
preset is activated or in standby mode.
Front panel display
Getting Started
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.
The “Memory Stick” media status
symbols and meanings are as follows:
Rear panel
:The “Memory Stick” media is not
formatted properly for use with
this Video Recorder.
:“Memory Stick” media is not
inserted.
:The “Memory Stick” media is not
being read correctly.
:The “Memory Stick” media is
write protected.
:“Memory Stick” media is
inserted.
5 Displays the time and AM/PM, or
the current channel.
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: Setting the Clock” on page 20 and
“Setting the tuner and channel” on page 22.
2 VHF/UHF IN jack
3 LINE IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connect to auxiliary equipment (VCR,
satellite receiver, etc.).
4 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
jacks
Connect to a TV.
5 DC IN connector
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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
on your equipment)
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Step 3: Connecting the AC Power Adapter (page 18)
Connecting the AC power adapter to a wall outlet
Step 4: Turning the Video Recorder on and off (page 20)
Turning on and off the Video Recorder
Step 5: Setting the Clock (page 20)
Setting the clock of the Video Recorder
Step 6: Performing the Setup Using Your CLIÉ
Handheld (page 21)
Installing Video Utility from the supplied Installation CD-ROM
and setting the tuner and channel
To prepare for recording, use the following the procedures to connect the
antenna, TV, VCR, satellite receiver, and AC power adapter. Then install
Video Utility from the supplied Installation CD-ROM and make initial
settings.
TM
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 call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC 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 is
practical.
Note
Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Video Recorder.
Basic Hookups and Settings
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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.
Antenna cable (supplied)
Wall
To VHF/UHF IN
Signal source
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna
connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the Video Recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a VHF/UHF band mixer
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the Video Recorder.
Video Recorder
Hookup 2: Connecting to a TV or VCR
Use this hookup if the signal source coming from your wall is already
connected to your TV/VCR via a single antenna socket.
1 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect the signal
source coming from your wall to the single (input) jack of the
splitter (not supplied).
2 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect one of the
splitter’s two output jacks to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your
TV or VCR.
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3 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 (supplied)
Video Recorder
Wall
Signal source
Splitter (not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
To VHF/UHF IN
Basic Hookups and Settings
To VHF/UHF IN
Antenna cable (not supplied)
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
TV
For details on the connections above,
refer to the operating instructions of
your VCR or TV.
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
splitter (not supplied).
2 Use an antenna cable (not supplied) to connect one of the
splitter’s two output jacks to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your
TV.
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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.
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Wall
Signal source
Splitter (not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
Antenna cable (supplied)
To RF IN
Antenna cable (not supplied)
RF
IN
OUT
To VHF/UHF IN
Cable box
Video Recorder
TV
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