Step 3: Connect The Vcr Controller; Locating The Vcr's Infrared Remote Control Sensor; Selecting A Vcr Type - RCA Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual

Setup and Connections

Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller

In order for the digital satellite receiver and VCR to communicate, you
need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the digital satellite
receiver.
1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of
the digital satellite receiver.
2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.
Locating the VCR's Infrared Remote
Control Sensor
The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote
sensor on your VCR.
Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor, and
others do not. If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR
controller directly over the sensor.
For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR's
remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller.
1. Hold the VCR's remote control so that it is touching the front
of the VCR.
2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the
remote power button on and off.
3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.
To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach
the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and
then follow the steps described under "Selecting a VCR Type."

Selecting a VCR Type

You need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are
using.
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Options and press OK.
3. Point to System Options and press OK.
4. Point to Set VCR Type and press OK.
Back of Digital Satellite Receiver
RF REMOTE
OUT IN
R
TO FROM
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT
AUDIO VIDEO
S-VIDEO
L
VCR CONTROL
Front of VCR
REMOTE SENSOR
If the Main menu doesn't appear when
you press MENU, the remote might not
be in satellite mode. Try pressing the
DIRECTV button on the remote control,
and then MENU.
HOME CONTROL PHONE JACK
VCR
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