MORE FEATURES

TIMER FEATURE

The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time, and even to record that channel.

To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence. When the sentence is complete, select Run Timer.

Complete the sentence to set up the timer for each of the four available Timer options.

SETTING UP TIMER RECORDINGS

The Timer feature allows you to set up timer recordings when you connect the VCR controller to your DSS® receiver, and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using.

Locating the Infrared Remote Control Sensor on Your VCR

The VCR controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.

Some VCRs label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If your VCR is labeled, affix the VCR controller directly over the sensor.

SENSOR

VCR

Infrared Remote Sensor

For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR’s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller.

1.Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.

2.Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off.

3.When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.

CONNECTING THE VCR CONTROLLER

In order for the receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the DSS® receiver.

1.Plug the VCR controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DSS® receiver.

2.Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.

VCR

Connect the VCR controller to the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.

To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and then follow the steps described under “Selecting a VCR Type.”

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RCA DRD403RA owner manual Timer Feature, Setting UP Timer Recordings, Connecting the VCR Controller