Connect the VCR Control (Model HAH-SA only) The DIRECTV® Receiver can control your VCR for Cable unattended recording, using the VCR Control Cable provided.

1.Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.

2.Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor (normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual.

If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3.Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4.Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5.Repeatedly press the VCR remote control’s power key on and off.

Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor

6.When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note the position. Temporarily tape the IR emitter to the position you marked until you verify that it works properly.

Test the VCR (Record/Stop) This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.

1.Turn the VCR power on.

2.Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.

3.Using the satellite receiver front panel buttons, (don’t use the remote control) SELECT the VCR tab from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

4.Highlight and SELECT your VCR brand as shown below.

VCR SETUP

 

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Brand

Code

Test

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

Info

Aiwa

1

Record

Features

Akai

2

Stop

 

VCR

Audio Dynamics

3

Clear

 

Prefs

Bell & Howell

4

 

 

Remote

Broksonic

5

 

 

Test

Canon

 

 

 

New Card

Capehart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upgrade

 

Select Code

 

 

Watch TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Menu

 

 

 

 

5.SELECT the highlighted Code menu button.

6.SELECT the Record menu button under the Test column.

7.Verify the VCR is recording.

8.SELECT the Stop menu button.

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DirecTV SD-HBH, HBH-SA manual Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor