Distributing The Video Signal To Distant Rooms; Finishing Up; Connecting The Vcr Control Cable; Finding The Vcr's Remote Control Sensor - Hughes HIRD-D45 Owner's Manual

Distributing the Video Signal to Distant Rooms

There are several ways to distribute the digital satellite receiver's video to another room or throughout
your home. The most direct way to achieve this is by running a cable from the O O O O U U U U T T T T T T T T O O O O T T T T V V V V on the
digital satellite receiver to the desired distant locations. Be aware that running this cable for very long
distances or splitting the cable to multiple rooms will reduce the quality of the video and audio signal.
In this case, you should use amplified splitters.
Other distribution systems are available. Some of these even offer distribution without additional
wiring. Ask your dealer for advice as to what might best suit your needs.

Finishing Up

You can mix and match the different hookups described above to suit your entertainment system's
available connections. For example, you could connect the VCR using audio/video, while the TV is
connected with the RF signal. Always try to achieve the highest quality and greatest flexibility
available.
Once all connections have been completed, plug in the TV, VCR and digital satellite receiver to the
wall outlet, appropriate extension cord, or surge protector. See Important Safety Instructions described
in the front of this manual.
Note: If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables
from the digital satellite receiver to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV, you may experience
a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy-protected program. These programs are identified
by a "Can't Tape" symbol in the banner area of the screen. If this occurs, simply stop the recording
process and your picture will automatically correct itself.

Connecting the VCR Control Cable

{ XE "Hookup:VCR Control" } { XE "VCR:control cable" } With the proper connections you can have
The VCR Control cable and jack

Finding the VCR's Remote Control Sensor

So that the digital satellite receiver can control your VCR, the emitter end of the VCR control cable
Look for indications of the remote control sensor
Scanning for the remote control sensor
Once the sensor position has been determined, temporarily attach the emitter to the area with a piece of
tape until the system can be tested. Refer to the "VCR Setup" section in the chapter "The Digital
Satellite Receiver's Menu System" to program and test the VCR Control feature.
SETTING UP THE DIRECTV SYSTEM
the digital satellite receiver control your VCR for unattended recording. First, plug
the VCR Control cable into the back of the digital satellite receiver. Then proceed to
the next section to determine where the other end of the cable should be attached.
must be attached where the VCR's remote control sensor is located.
On some VCRs this is labeled. You may also find a diagram in your
VCR manual indicating the sensor position. It is commonly
identifiable by a small dark plastic window. For reference, see the
sensor on the digital satellite receiver located in the center.
If the sensor is not labeled or documented, you will need to scan the
front of your VCR with your VCR remote control. Use the following
procedure to accomplish this:
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Hold the VCR remote control about _-inch from the front left
side of your VCR.
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Slowly move the remote control to the right repeatedly pressing
the remote control's power key on and off.
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Once your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control
power, note the position. This should be the location of your VCR
remote control sensor.
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