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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing
If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the
Timer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned.
A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the specified time. A Record
event will also turn on the DIRECTV
®
HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control
your VCR to record the program; if the VCR Controller is correctly set up (see sections 3-6 and
8-23).
Timer/Record Events may also be manually set through the menu (see section 8-5).
To schedule a future viewing :
1.
Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch using “
DEFG
” on the remote con-
trol.
2.
Press the “ ” button on the remote control to display the available additional information.
3.
Pressing “
F
” will move the highlight to the “Timer” menu, located on the left side of the addition-
al information box, then press “ ”.
4.
A dialog box will appear for your review.
5.
Move the highlight to the “OK” option in the dialog box and press “ ” to confirm.
6.
The program name will be preceded by the Timer mark. If you want to cancel any reservation, exe-
cute the menu sequence MENU
➝
DIRECTV
➝
Timer/Record List and press “ ” when the high-
light is on the reservation.
NOTE
A reminder message will appear at the bottom
of the screen 10 seconds before the reserved
program actually starts. The receiver will auto-
matically tune to the program if you do not
cancel it.
Pay per view programs can only be purchased
within 24 hours of the program times.