Timer; Timer Types; Timer Frequency - Dish Network ViP222 User Manual

Chapter 8
Timers
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A timer is your instruction telling the satellite receiver the programs you want to view in the future.
For most VCR timers, you select a specific program on a specific channel, and tell the satellite
receiver how often you want to record that program. Be sure to set up the receiver to control your
VCR (if the VCR is at the remote TV location, see page 96).

Timer Types

There are three types of timers:
• VCR — Records an event on a previously inserted tape for later viewing. Make sure you have
your VCR connected and turned on when using this type of timer. Also, be sure the timer is set
up on TV1, so that the receiver can tell your VCR (via an IR signal) to start/stop recording.
• Auto Tune — Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the program or event.
• Reminder — Creates an on-screen reminder when the program or event is about to air.
• ERD — Records an event to an externally connected recording device, such as an ARCHOS
Gen 5 device. See page 53 for instructions on how to enable this feature.

Timer Frequency

Deciding how often you want to watch a program will help you make the best choice:
• Once — Records a program one time only (good for movies, sporting events, PPV, etc.).
• Weekly — Records a program once a week, at that time, on that channel. Good for series.
• Daily — Records a program once a day, every day, at that time, on that channel.
• Monday-Friday — Records a program once a day, Monday through Friday, at the selected
time, on that channel. Good for daytime and late-night programming such as talk shows.
Timers List
Use the Timers List as described on page 54 to:
• View the general list of event timers.
• Create a new, manual timer.
• Edit an existing timer.
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