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Timer Feature
The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to
automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined
time, and even to record that channel.
To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to
bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then
use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence. When
the sentence is complete, select Run Timer.
Complete the sentence to set up the timer for each
of the four available Timer options.
Setting Up Timer Recordings
The Timer 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.
Connecting the VCR Controller
In order for the receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to
attach the VCR Controller to the back of the DSS
1. Plug the VCR controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the
back of the DSS
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receiver.
2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.
VCR CONTROL
IN
FROM
ANT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
WIDE BAND DATA
LOW SPEED DATA
SATELLITE IN
OUT
REMOTE IN
TO
TV
Connect the VCR controller to the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.
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receiver, and tell the
PHONE JACK
REMOTE SENSOR
Locating the Infrared Remote
Control Sensor on Your VCR
The VCR controller must be affixed
directly over the infrared remote
sensor on your VCR.
Some VCRs label the infrared remote
sensor, and others do not. If your VCR
is labeled, affix the VCR controller
directly over the sensor.
For VCRs that do not label the remote
sensor, you need to use the VCR's
remote to locate the sensor before
affixing the VCR controller.
1. Hold the remote control so that it
2. Slowly move the remote over the
3. When your VCR turns off or on,
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receiver.
To test the VCR controller, use a piece
of clear tape to temporarily attach the
VCR controller to the spot where you
think the sensor is located, and then
VCR
follow the steps described under
"Selecting a VCR Type."
SENSOR
Infrared Remote Sensor
is touching the front of the VCR.
front of the VCR while pressing the
remote power button on and off.
you have located the sensor.
VCR
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