Setting Up VCR Commander Service

After you connect the IR Blaster, you must program the code for your brand of VCR into the memory of the VCR Commander. Before you begin, make sure that the VCR is turned off.

Note: At any time during this procedure, you can press or EXIT to manually record a program on your VCR.

1.Turn on the power to your set-top.

2.Press SETTINGS twice to display the General Settings menu.

3.Press S or T to scroll to the Set: VCR Commander preference; then,

press SELECT.

Note: If the menu does not display the VCR Commander option, contact your cable service provider to see if this service is available in your area.

4.Press S or T to scroll to Setup, and then press SELECT.

5.Scroll to VCR Input, and then press

SELECT.

6.Your VCR is connected to your set-top by one of the following cable types. Locate your cable type in this step and follow the instructions:

• For RF/coaxial cable, choose Channel 3/4, and then press SELECT.

• For RCA jacks, choose Audio-Video, and then press

SELECT.

• For S-Video (SVHS), choose S-Video, and then press SELECT.

7.Press SELECT again to display the Status menu.

8.Press S or T to scroll to Setup and press SELECT.

9.Press S or T to scroll to VCR Code, and then press SELECT to display the VCR Commander Instructions screen.

10.Turn to VCR Commander Service Codes on page 41 of this guide to find the code choice(s) for your brand of VCR that you will use in step 11.

11.Enter the code for your brand of VCR, and then press SELECT.

Notes:

•If more than one code is available for your brand of VCR, use the first code listed.

•If you enter an incorrect number, press , and then reenter the code.

12.Wait for the test process to complete and the power to your VCR to turn on.

13.Did the power to your VCR turn on?

•If yes, press.

•If no, choose one of the following options:

–If there are additional code choices

for your brand of VCR; press and repeat steps 9 through 12 using the next code in your list of choices.

–If there are no additional code choices for your brand of VCR, go to Searching for Your VCR Code on page 40 of this guide.

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