Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers
6If the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type,
highlight a type from this list.
Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR. Try them in order until
you find the one that passes the test below.
7Highlight the on-screen Test button from the left side of the screen, then press the
OK button.
During the test, the DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver will attempt to
program the VCR to record for a short time. When the on-screen instructions
tell you to do so, check the tape to see if your VCR was able to record the test.
If so, your VCR setup is complete. If not, go through the steps in this process
again, this time selecting the next VCR Type from the list.
Once you have set up the VCR control, you are ready to use the VCR control to
record programs for you. The rest of this chapter describes how to schedule and
modify timers that allow you to record programs and set program reminders.
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing:
•You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin.
•You can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR.
To set your DIRECTV HD Receiverto remind you when a program is about to begin,
or to record a program for you on your VCR, follow these steps:
1Press 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 red R button on your remote control, and select
Grid Guide.
You can only set timers for future programs (not for programs that are
currently under way).
A screen appears displaying
instructions for testing the VCR
setup. Follow the on-screen
instructions to see if the VCR
manufacturer and Type settings
you selected work for your VCR.
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