User's Manual

The Menu System
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On-screen icons are an easy way to
understand the timers.
indicates the timer is set.
indicates the timer is set for
a PPV.
indicates a timer conflict.
Editing or Canceling a Timer
From the Timers screen, select the Timer
you want to edit or cancel, and then do
the following:
• Use the arrows keys to edit the
Timer, then select Run Timer.
• Select Clear Timer to cancel the
timer.
• To watch the program daily
or weekly, edit that program’s
timer.
Timers Feature
The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically
tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time.
To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu to bring up
the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to
complete the on-screen sentence. When the sentence is complete, select
Run Timer.
Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer.
Setting Up Timer Recordings
The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings when you
connect the VCR Controller to your satellite receiver, and tell the
receiver what type of VCR you are using.
Recording with Timer
If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting the Timer (and have
set up your VCR as previously discussed), the Timer will toggle on your
VCR, then start and stop recording a program.
To record with timers:
• Your VCR must be preset to the digital satelitte system output
channel (RF or Line).
• Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program is to start recording.