RCA DTC210 user manual Scheduling program reminders and recording timers

Special Features

Scheduling program reminders and recording timers

There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing:

•reminders to alert you when a program is about to begin.

•timers that will automatically record a program on your VCR.

To set your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin, or to record a program for you on your VCR:

1.Press the GUIDE button on your remote. The guide appears.

Note: Timers are not available in the Logo Guide. If you are viewing the Logo Guide, use the A button (AUDIO) on your remote control, and select Grid Guide.

You can only set timers for future programs (not for programs that are currently under way).

2.Highlight the program you want to record or be reminded about. Press SELECT once to set a program reminder. Press SELECT twice to set the program to be recorded on your VCR.

A clock icon is added to the program listing when a program reminder is scheduled.

A REC icon replaces the clock item when a recording timer has been scheduled.

Once you have set a reminder, the HD Receiver displays a message to remind you about the program right before it begins.

To use the program recording feature, you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable. You must also set up the HD Receiver to communicate with your VCR (see page 20 for more information). Make sure there is a tape in your VCR and that the VCR is turned off before the start time of any programs you have set to be recorded.

For information on modifying existing timers, see page 63.

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