Dish Network Duo 322, 123698 manual Using Timers, Event Timer Types, Event Timer Frequencies

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Chapter 3

Using the System

Tip: Most TV programs and films are copyrighted. In some cases, copyright law may apply to private, in- home recording.

Tip: You can use an Auto-Tune event timer to remind you that a program is about to start and then automatically tune the receiver to the right channel.

Using Timers

Event timers let you to set up the receiver to tune in future programs and/or record them on a VCR. An “event” is a program, sports event, pay per view movie or anything else on satellite TV.

•You can set an automatic event timer for a program listed with start and stop times in the Program Guide.

•A manual event timer lets you set custom start and stop times for a timer.

Note: If you want to have the Event Timer record to a VCR, you must set up the receiver to control the VCR. See Connecting your Receiver in Chapter 2.

Event Timer Types

Reminder - Reminds you that a program is about to start.

Auto-Tune- Reminds you that a program is about to start; tunes the receiver to the program when it begins.

VCR - Reminds you that a program is about to start; tunes the receiver to the program when it begins; starts a VCR to record the program.

Note: You can record only the program to which the receiver is tuned. If you open any menu while recording a program on videotape, the menu will also be recorded. If you change the volume or press the mute button, the volume change may be recorded - depending on how your TV and VCR are set up. If a start/stop program time changes by more than 24 hours, the timer will not activate.

Event Timer Frequencies

Once - Applies to a one-time program. If the program time changes, this timer operates at the new time. The receiver deletes this timer after the timer operates.

Mon.-Fri.- Applies to a program that is scheduled for Monday through Friday on the same channel at the same time each day.

Daily - Applies to a program that is scheduled for Monday through Sunday on the same channel at the same time each day.

Weekly - Applies to a program that is scheduled for once a week on the same channel at the same time on the same day.

Note: You can record only the program to which the receiver is tuned. If you open any menu (including the Program Guide) while recording a program on videotape, the menu also will be recorded. If a program time changes by more than 24 hours, the timer will not operate.

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Contents Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Tips Welcome to Dish NetworkTM OverviewInformation TipsQuick Start Guide If You Need More AssistanceOrdering Your Programming Finding Programs To Watch Quick Start GuideQuick Tour of the Menus Quick Tour of the Menus Chapter About Satellite Television About MDUChapter Power Button and Light Receiver Front PanelSmart Card Door Up and Down Arrow ButtonsReceiver Back Panel Connections Remote Control Remote ControlTelephone Jack Remote Control Batteries On Screen Low Remote Battery WarningRemote Control Settings Remote Control SettingsChecking the Remote Control Address Change the AddressConnection Diagram Example Connecting Your ReceiverTypical Connection Procedure Performing the QAM Frequency Scan Performing the QAM Frequency ScanChapter Strength screen LockedChapter Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone Line Connecting Your Receiver to a Phone LineSelect the Installation and Setup option Chapter Using the Remote Control Volume Button Guide ButtonArrow Buttons Select ButtonCancel Button TV/Video ButtonRecord Button Number Pad ButtonsUsing the Menus Recover ButtonChanging Channels Favorites ListOpening the Menus Closing the MenusMenu Options Highlighting a Menu OptionHighlighting a Choice in a Menu List Canceling a ProcedureSelecting a Choice in a Menu List Using the Program Guide Using the Program GuideFavorites Lists, see Opening the Program Guide Selecting a Program in the Program GuideUsing the Browse Banner Using the Browse BannerUsing the Program Banner Closing The Program GuideChapter Cancel option Ordering Pay Per View ProgramsOrdering Pay Per View Programs Program GuideUsing Themes ThemesDish Home Interactive TV Applications Using Favorites ListsDish Home Interactive TV Applications Creating or Changing a Favorites List ListMaking a Favorites List Active Using Favorites ListsChanging the Name of a Favorites List Event Timer Types Using TimersEvent Timer Frequencies Before an Event Timer Operates Setting Up an Automatic Event TimerUsing Timers Browse Banner, Themes Menu or the Program GuideSelect the Create option to save the event timer Setting Up a Manual Event TimerOverlapping Event Timers Quick RecordMaximum Number of Event Timers Editing an Event TimerDeleting an Event Timer Special Consideration When Using Event TimersSetting Up the Receiver to Control a VCR Event Timer Performance when the Receiver is OffSetting Up a VCR for VCR Timers Using LocksSetting Up a VCR for VCR Timers How to Set Locks a Two Step ProcessWhen You Have Locked the Receiver Locking and Unlocking the ReceiverCreating or Changing Rating Content Code Locks Using LocksChapter Creating or Changing Channel Locks Locking or Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons Unlocking or Locking Pay Per View ProgramsHiding and Unhiding Adult Channels Hiding and Unhiding Locked ChannelsPersonal Identification Number Changing the Receiver PasswordUnhide Lock option Using Caller ID Using Caller IDCaller ID Screens Resetting to Factory Defaults To Turn the Caller ID On and OffRemote Control Modes System Setup menuChanging Program Languages Control Other Devices with the RemoteLimited Mode Set Up the Remote ControlScan for Device Codes Control Other Devices with the RemoteTV Mode Button Power ButtonCheck the Device Codes Control a TV or a Second TVControl Other Devices with the Remote Control a VCR or a DVD PlayerUp and Page Down Buttons VCR/DVD ButtonsNumber Pad Buttons Switching Between TV and Device Volume Control AUX Mode ButtonTo set the remote to control the device’s volume Control a Tuner or AmplifierTo set the remote back to control the TV volume Testing the System Testing the SystemStarting a Test Telephone Connection TestChapter Troubleshooting Tables ReferenceOn-Screen Messages 112Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting TablesUsing the Menus Using the Program Guide or the Browse BannerHearing a Program Watching a ProgramUsing Favorite Lists Using LocksChanging Channels Using the Telephone for Voice/Data/FAX Buying a Pay Per View ProgramTroubleshooting Tables Using Event TimersDevice Codes TV CodesVCR Codes MGAITT DVD Player Codes TV/VCR ComboTuner/Amplifier Codes DVD/VCR Combo TV/DVD Combo CodesIndex Index Index Index Index Index What the Warranty Covers Limited WarrantyWhat the Warranty Does Not Cover Legal Limitations If You Need AssistanceAdvance Exchange Program Accessory WarrantyPost Receipt Exchange Program Residential Customer Agreement Dish Network Customer Service Center Box Northglenn, COFeedback@echostar.com Residential Customer Agreement Billing Policies and Payments for Services Cancellation of Service Equipment Transfer of ACCOUNT, Services or Equipment FCC Compliance Staying LegalTelephone Communication Radio Interference Appendix 123698
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