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Timers
TIMERS
A timer is your instruction telling the satellite receiver the programs you want to view in the future.
For most VCR timers, you select a specific program on a specific channel, and tell the satellite
receiver how often you want to record that program. Be sure to set up the receiver to control your
VCR (see page 77).
Timer Types
There are three types of timers:
•VCR - Records an event on a previously inserted tape for later viewing. Make sure you have
your VCR connected and turned on when using this type of timer. Also, be sure to set up the
receiver to tell the VCR to start/stop recording.
•Auto Tune - Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event.
• Reminder - Creates an on-screen reminder when the event is about to air.
•ERD - Records an event to an external device such as a PocketDISH. See page53 for
instructions on how to enable this feature.
Timer Frequency
Deciding how often you want to watch a program will help you make the best choice:
•Once - Records a program once (good for movies, sporting events, etc.).
• Weekly - Records a program once a week, at that time, on that channel.
• Daily - Records a program once a day, at that time, on that channel.
• Monday-Friday - Records a program once a day, Monday through Friday, at the selected
time, on that channel.
Timers List
Use the Timers List as described on page54 to:
•View the general list of timers.
•Create a Manual timer.
•Edit a timer.
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