Set A Manual Event Timer - Dish Network 500 Instructions Manual

Chapter 3
Using the System

Set a Manual Event Timer

Use a manual event timer to manually set the start and stop time of a
recording. This is useful for recording all of a sports event, even if it goes into
overtime. Or, you can record part of a program, or several programs one after
the other.
Notes:
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Here's what to do:
Tip: You can
use Event
1. Press the MENU button.
Timers to
record
programs
automatically,
or you can set
a manual
event timer to
record several
programs that
are on one
after another
on the same
2. Select the
channel.
3. Select the
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Before you set a manual timer, use the
lists to find the start and end times you want to set.
You can't set a manual timer for a pay per view program.
You must set the end time after the start time, and set the end time at least
one minute later than the start time.
option.
Timers
This opens the
Event Timer
menu.
Management
option.
Create
This opens the
Create a Manual Event Timer
or printed program
Program Guide
menu.