DirecTV HIRD-E86 manual Connecting the VCR Control Cable, RF Remote Control Receiver

Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver

Connecting the VCR Control Cable

With the proper connections the HD receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording.

Note: The output of the HD receiver must be in SD mode to record using the hookup configurations previously described in this chapter.

The VCR Control

cable and jack

Finding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor

Plug the VCR control cable into the back of the HD receiver. So that the HD receiver can control your VCR, the emitter end of the VCR control cable must be attached where the VCR’s remote control sensor is located. This is labeled on some VCRs. 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 HD receiver located behind the door.

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:

●Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch from the front left side of your VCR.

Look for indications of the remote control

sensor

Scanning for the remote control sensor

●Slowly move the remote control to the right repeatedly pressing the remote control’s POWER key on and off.

●Once the VCR responds to pressing the POWER key on the remote control, note the posi- tion of the remote control. This should indicate the location of the VCR 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” subsection in Chapter 7, “HD Receiver’s Menu System,” to program and test the VCR control feature.

Upon verifying that the VCR control is functioning properly, you can remove the tape and permanently attach the emitter using the peel-and-stick backing. This attachment should not interfere with normal VCR operation.

RF Remote Control Receiver

Your HD receiver includes an RF/IR remote control and RF receiver. With this combination you can have complete control of your HD receiver from other rooms inside your house. The RF/IR remote control emits a powerful radio signal that is then broadcast up to a distance of 100 feet to the RF receiver. No tools are needed to install the RF receiver. The range of the RF remote control is a maximum of 100 feet, however weakened batteries and some building materials in walls, floors, and ceilings may reduce this range.

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