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DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL
WatchWord
The WatchWord button takes you to the WATCHWORD screen, which is used to specify key words
in program titles and descriptions that are of interest to you. After specifying up to eight different
words, the digital satellite receiver will search for program information containing one or more of these
words while the digital satellite receiver is in standby mode.
Things to do in the SETUP MENU
Current settings overview
An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen.
Scheduler
The digital satellite receiver is equipped with a SCHEDULER that allows up to 32 events to be
programmed. You can use the SCHEDULER feature along with
your VCR to record programs unattended. The SCHEDULER can
be used to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and
time or at a specific time on a repeating basis.
{ XE "MAIN MENU:Event Timer" } You may choose to also
program your VCR's timer to achieve unattended recording.
When using the PreSelect To Tape feature the following steps must
be completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended
recording:
•
Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the
chapter "Setting Up Your DIRECTV System."
•
Use the VCR SETUP utility as described in the
chapter "The Digital Satellite Receiver's Menu
System."
•
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).
•
Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR.
•
Leave the VCR turned ON.
Things to do in the SCHEDULER screen
The EVENT TIMER screen displays up to seven rows of events. You can use the
through the events.
There are multiple settings for the On column: a check mark (_) for viewing only, or a videotape
symbol (
) for taping.
Editing an event
The "Events" portion of the screen displays up to seven previously scheduled events at one time. If
more than seven events are already scheduled, you may use either the
key to view the additional events. A small arrow at the top or bottom of the event list indicates that
there are additional events.
Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit, press
pop-up menu. Your options include PreSelect to View, PreSelect to Tape, Delete, and Cancel. If you
choose either of the scheduling options, the digital satellite receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune
to the specified channel at the correct date and time. If you choose the Schedule to Tape option and
you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure, the digital satellite receiver will allow
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The SCHEDULER screen
key to scroll
key to scroll down, or the
. You will be prompted with a
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