Chapter 4: Program reminders and recording timers
Once you have set a program reminder, when the program is about to begin, the DIRECTV Receiver will display a message on your screen reminding you about the program.
To use the program recording feature, you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable. You must also set up the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your VCR (for instructions, see the first section of
this chapter).
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.
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
The Timers item in the SETUP menu provides access to screens with which you can review, modify, or create new program reminders. On model
The same screens allow you to accomplish all of these tasks. Here’s how:
1Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears.
2Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu item, then press the 
button on your remote control.
The Setup menu appears.
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