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CHAPTER 5
Program reminders and recording timers
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If the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type, highlight a
type from this list.
Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR.
Try them in order until you find the one that passes the test below.
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Highlight the on-screen Test button from the left side of the
screen, then press the SELECT button.
A screen appears displaying instructions for testing the VCR
setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to see if the VCR
manufacturer and Type settings you selected work for your
VCR.
During the test, the DIRECTV
®
HD Receiver will attempt to program the VCR to record for a short
time. When the on-screen instructions tell you to do so, check the tape to see if your VCR was able to
record the test. If so, your VCR setup is complete. If not, go through the steps in this process again
and at this time select the next VCR type from the list.
Check VCR cable connection if the above method doesn’t work.
Once you have set up the VCR control, you are ready to use the VCR control to record programs
for you. The rest of this chapter describes how to schedule and modify timers that allow you to
record programs and set program reminders.
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing:
You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin.
You can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR.
To set your DIRECTV
®
HD Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin,
or to record a program for you on your VCR, follow these steps:
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Press the GUIDE button on your remote.
The Guide appears.
NOTE
Timers are not available in the Logo Guide. If you are viewing the Logo Guide, use the RED button
on your remote control, and select Grid Guide.
You can only set timers for future programs (not for programs that are currently under way).