Searching for Your VCR Code

If none of the codes listed for your brand of VCR turn on the power to the VCR and start the recording, then follow these steps to scan the entire VCR code library. The scan locates the code that will turn on the power to your VCR and start the recording:

1.Enter code 0000, and then press

SELECT.

Note: The system scans the entire VCR code library. This process can take several minutes.

2.Wait for the test process to complete.

3.Press SELECT slowly and repeatedly, and wait for the VCR power to turn on.

Note: If the power to the VCR does not turn on, call your cable service provider for help.

4.If the power to your VCR turns on,

press and then go to Setting Up a VCR Recording Test, next in this guide, to test the code you selected.

Setting Up a VCR Recording Test

Before setting your VCR to record a program, complete these steps to verify that the code you selected operates the recording function of your VCR.

1.Insert a blank tape into your VCR and turn the VCR off.

2.Press SELECT to begin a recording test.

3.Wait for the recording process to begin.

4.Did the VCR begin recording?

•If yes, the VCR Commander Service setup is complete. Press SELECT to return to the General Settings menu, or press EXIT to return to watching TV, or go to Scheduling a VCR Recording to select a program to record.

•If no, press and choose one of the following options:

–If the code list (starting on page 41) contains additional code choices for your brand of VCR, enter the next code in your list of choices and press SELECT. Then, go to step 5.

–If the code list does not contain additional code choices for your brand of VCR, return to Searching for Your VCR Code.

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

6.Did the power to your VCR turn on?

•If yes, press, and return to Scheduling a VCR Recording on page 44.

•If no, contact your cable service provider for help.

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