Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Program reminders and recording timers, Setting up the VCR control

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Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers

Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers

This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver to set timers that can remind you when a program is about to begin, and record a program for you on your VCR. The sections of this chapter include:

Setting up the VCR control

Scheduling program reminders and recording timers

Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers

Setting up the VCR control

Your DIRECTV HD Receiver can use the supplied VCR control cable to automatically program your VCR to record programs for you. (Instructions on setting recording timers appear later in this chapter).

Before your DIRECTV HD Receiver can program your VCR, you must have correctly connected and aligned the VCR control cable (see Connecting the VCR control cable in Chapter 3), and you must tell your DIRECTV HD Receiver what kind of VCR you have. Here’s how:

1Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2Highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the OK button.

3Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the OK button.

4Highlight the VCR Setup menu item, then press the OK button.

The VCR Setup screen appears.

5Highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen.

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Contents Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Samsung Digital Satellite Receiver WarrantySamsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 Digital TV Technical overviewWhat are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Analog TVWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Video output options Resolution and interlacingVideo jacks will output Screen formats Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Getting started Box contentsFront panel controls and lights Power button and lightAIR Back of the Directv High-Definition ReceiverTEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Protect your components from power surges Setting up and connectingBefore making connections Avoid cable damage Jacks and cablesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsComponent video jacks and cables cable not included Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeTelephone jack and cord Video jack and cableCoaxial digital audio jack and cable DVI jack and cableRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not includedConnecting your Directv High-Definition Receiver HD Connections Receiver VCR Setting your TV input switch Connecting the VCR control cable Adjusting the satellite dish Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv High-Definition Receiver Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networksSetting up and connecting Activating your Directv account UpgradesWatching TV Remote control overviewMute Changing channels Adjusting the volumeGetting help Channel Banner Getting information on the TV program you are watchingFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen Information iconsProgram Detail Screen actions Grid Guide Finding out what’s on the GuidesTypes of Guides Quick GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using the Grid GuideGrid Guide overview Getting around in the Grid Guide Switching to another Guide style Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideViewing the Guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideLogo Guide overview Getting around in the Logo Guide Tuning to a channel with the Logo GuideSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching for programs in the GuideSearching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programs Changing the User settingOrdering pay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsViewing your Past Purchase list Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchase Setting up the VCR control Program reminders and recording timersScheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profile basics User profilesEditing user profile names User profiles Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Locking and unlocking your Directv System Setting the current user profileUser profiles Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasReading your mail Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the default screen color and translucency Setting the closed caption optionsSetting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Reviewing and controlling Caller ID Turning the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing fun system extras Viewing information on automatic system upgradesProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlManual method Scanning method Operating a device with your programmed remote controlBrand names Code listsLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIODVD AUX-CATVTroubleshooting Troubleshooting and specificationsForgot my password Video Decoder SpecificationsPower supply Physical SpecificationInput/Output Interface AccessoriesIndex Index102