Operating instructions

Adding system components 9
7. Test the VCR control feature as described below.
8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with
peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation.
The VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV
Receiver to communicate with your VCR.
9. Scroll through the VCR brands using the navgation buttons. If you cannot
find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that
use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes.
10. Use the remote control
SELECT button to try each code.
11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.
Test the VCR
(Record/Stop)
(SAT-A65A only)
This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.
Before starting the test:
• Turn the VCR power on.
• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.
• Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.
Signals coming from the remote
control at the same time as
signals coming from the VCR
Control cable may provide
unreliable test results.
Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control,
to test the codes.
Test the VCR record and stop commands. If either command does not function,
try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying
all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR
emitter placement.
Test
Upgrade
Prefs
New Card
Exit
VCR
Install
Signal
Return
Admiral
Stop
Brand
Record
Features
TestCode
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Aiwal
Audio Dynamics
Bell & Howell
Brooksonic
Canon
Akai
Clear
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VCR SETUP
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