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The Menu System
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 DSS
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:
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Your VCR must be preset to the DSS
Line).
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Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program is to start
recording.
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receiver, and tell the
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output channel (RF or
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.
When recording a PPV program,
don't forget to purchase the
program as well as set up the
timer. Select Buy and Record to do
both.
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