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{ XE "Schedule:To View" } To View will mark the selected program to be automatically tuned in when
it airs. At the right time the digital satellite receiver will turn on and tune to the appropriate channel.
Your selected programs will be identified on the on-screen guide with a check mark (_) before the
program title.
{ XE "Schedule:To Tape" } To Tape is very similar to To View; however, if you have connected your
VCR to the digital satellite receiver via the IR cable and have properly set the VCR code from the
Setup Menu, the chosen program will be recorded at the correct time. If the digital satellite receiver
turned itself on to record the program, it will also remember to turn itself back off after the program
ends. Programs you have scheduled for taping will be identified with a videotape icon (
program title in the on-screen guide.
When using the PreSelect To Tape feature the following steps must be completed for the digital
satellite receiver to perform unattended recording:
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Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter "Setting Up Your DIRECTV System."
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Use the VCR SETUP screen as described in the chapter "The Digital Satellite Receiver's Menu
System."
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Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver. This could be either RF (channel
3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video).
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Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR.
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Leave the VCR turned ON.
Don't Schedule is used if you initiate the drop-down menu and then choose not to schedule anything.
PreSelect To View
{ XE "Schedule:To View" } The PreSelect To View option appears when a program is not authorized
for taping. In this case, the digital satellite receiver can tune to it when it airs but taping is not allowed.
Cancel PreSelect
{ XE "Schedule:Cancel" } { XE "INFORMATION screen:Cancel Schedule" } Once a program has been
scheduled for viewing, previewing, or taping, you have the option of canceling the action. Schedules
can also be canceled directly from the on-screen guide by highlighting a scheduled program and
pressing the
key. If you wish to switch between To View and To Tape or vice versa, you must
cancel the current selection first, then choose the newly desired action. Canceling a scheduled program
will also remove the check mark or videotape icon preceding the program title on the on-screen guide.
Buy $
{ XE "Buy $" } { XE "INFORMATION screen:Buy $" } The Buy $ is used for pay per view
Purchase confirmation
cost to view the program only. A purchase of this type excludes the possibility of taping the event for
later viewing.
THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES
programming. The price of the event is displayed as part of the
button. After highlighting the button and pressing
be given the opportunity to confirm your purchase.
If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from the
digital satellite receiver, you will need to contact the service provider
of the event for assistance.
Buy Options
{ XE "Buy Options" } { XE "INFORMATION screen:Buy Options"
} The Buy Options button is similar to the Buy $ button. This button
will initiate a drop-down menu with three purchase options: View
Only, Tape/View, and Don't Purchase.
The { XE "Buy Options:View Only" } View Only price indicates the
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