Vcr Setup; Brand; Code; Test - DirecTV HIRD-B4 User Manual

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Sat 1/Sat 2
If you are using the model HIRD-C2 receiver, use the Sat 1/Sat 2 button to select the display to be in
"Satellite 1 Signal Strength" or "Satellite 2 Signal Strength."

VCR Setup

(Available on receiver models HIRD-B3 and HIRD-B4 only.)
Owners of HIRD-B4 model receivers and D-VHS recorders should refer to the chapter "Using D-VHS
Features on the HIRD-B4 Receiver."
The VCR SETUP screen provides access to the settings that will
allow your digital satellite receiver to communicate the record and
stop commands to your VCR.
Things to do on the VCR SETUP screen

Brand

You may search through the various brands of VCRs that are
supported using the and keys. Note that some brands may also
The VCR SETUP screen
suggest related brands or brands that may share the same control
codes. You may want to try these other brands if you should experience problems finding a
functioning code under your VCRs own brand name.

Code

Once the proper VCR brand has been specified there may be multiple control codes associated with
that brand. Try each of the codes offered by using the and keys to step through each code.
Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

Test

The testing function allows you to check that the specified brand and code reliably initiate recording
and stop your specific VCR. It is necessary to have the VCR Control cable properly attached, a
recordable tape in the VCR and the VCR powered on before testing can be successful.
Be sure to test and successfully achieve both, the Record and the Stop commands to ensure unattended
taping capability. If either Record or Stop fail to function, try other Codes associated with your VCR
brand. If you are unsuccessful in the test process after trying al available codes, recheck your VCR
Control cable connections and IR emitter placement.

WatchWord

(Available on receiver models HIRD-C2, HIRD-B3 and HIRD-B4 only.)
The WATCHWORD setup screen is used to specify up to eight different words that can be used to
identify programming that is of interest to you. While the receiver is
in standby mode (the power light is off, but the receiver is still
connected to power) the program titles and descriptions in the guide
will be searched. If there are programs which contain matching
words, they will be included in the WATCHWORD on-screen
guide.
The WATCHWORD setup screen
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