Setting Up Timer Recordings | DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver guide

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Setting Up Timer Recordings

The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if:

•You connect the VCR Controller to your DSS® receiver, and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using.

•Or, if using a D-VHS VCR, the digital audio/video (DAV) cable is connected.

Recording with Timer

If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting the Timer (and have set up your VCR as previously discussed), the Timer will toggle on your VCR, then start and stop recording a program.

To record with timers:

•Most VCRs must be preset to the DSS® output channel (RF or Line). D-VHS VCRs automatically communicate with the DSS® receiver through the DAV cable.

•Your VCR must be OFF at the time the program is to start recording.

•Digital recordings require a compatible D-VHS or S-VHS cassette tape. Analog recordings can be made on VHS, S-VHS or D-VHS tape.

Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button

You can schedule a recording directly from the guide.

1.With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the remote. The Program Details appears on-screen.

2. To schedule a timer to record, select:

•Record Program to set a timer to record the program

•Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program. (Some Buy and Record programs may have a different purchase price.)

When recording a PPV program, don’t forget to purchase the program as well as set up the timer. Select Buy and Record to do both.

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Setting Up Timer Recordings, Schedule a Timer with the Record Button

Contents

DSS Receiver Safety Information Personnel Table of Contents Appendix C Accessories Index Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM? First Things First Programming the Remote WHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Point Point and Select Method Protect Your Components from Overheating Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Video Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type VCR Controller Jack and Cable To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box To receive DSS programmingTo receive off-air programming no cable box To receive off-air programming with cable box Connection B Connection C To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxTo receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Connecting the VCR Controller Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR Choosing a DSS Output Channel Resetting the Agile ModulatorWhat does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSS Ordering DSS Programming Connecting a CompatibleInteractive Setup What is a Program GUIDE? Program Guides Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Anatomy of the Channel Banner Detail Guide Grid GuideSurfGuide Point to Channels with the number keys Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Channel Guide Logo GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics All MoviesSports AlphaSort Clear All Scout Other Guides Other buttons Exit HelpDown Arrow Main menu Menu System WHAT’S a MENU?DON’T Forget Point Select Using Help Using the Menu SystemMenu System Exiting a Screen Don’t Forget about Clear button Want More Information? Program Guide Mailbox PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Point to a channel and select it Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Recording with Timer Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCREditing or Canceling a Timer Timers Feature Setting Up Timer Recordings Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Profiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Session Unlock Interactive Setup Options About DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Connect the Home Control Lamp Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Data Interface Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch MenuPage HOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR?What Else can IT DO? Reference Reference Parts of the DSS System Home View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Changing the RF Remote Code Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices TV Codes Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes VCR Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes Glossary Reference Troubleshooting Running the System Test Appendix a Warranty Information How you get service What your warranty does not cover How state law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States Radio Interference Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Appendix C Accessories Here United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index DSS Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%