Test The Vcr (Record/Stop) - DirecTV GAEB0A Owner's Manual

Test the VCR
(Record/Stop)
Signals coming from the
remote control at the same
time as signals coming from
the VCR Control cable may
provide unreliable test results.
7. Test the VCR control feature as described below.
8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with
peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation.
The menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV
VCR SETUP
Receiver to communicate with your VCR.
9. Scroll through the VCR brands using the
If you cannot find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR brand, try
related brands that use the same code. Also, your VCR may respond to
multiple codes.
10. Use the remote control
11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.
This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.
Before starting the test:
• Turn the VCR power on.
• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.
• Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.
Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control,
to test the codes.
Test the VCR record and stop commands, If either command does not function,
try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying
all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR
emitter placement.
VCR SETUP menu pane
joystick
S
button to try each code.
SELECT
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and buttons.
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