DirecTV HIRD-E4, Owner'S Manual

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HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV PLUS™ DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER
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6-10
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Use the VCR SETUP screen as described in the chapter “DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital
Satellite Receiver’s Menu System.”
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Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver. This could be either RF
(channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video).
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Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR.
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Leave the VCR turned ON.
Don’t Schedule is used if you initiate the drop-down menu and then choose not to schedule anything.
PreSelect To View
The PreSelect To View option appears when the unattended recording capability is not available when
a program is not authorized for taping. In this case, the digital satellite receiver can still be scheduled to
tune to it when it comes on.
Cancel PreSelect
Once a program has been scheduled for viewing, previewing, or taping, you have the option of
canceling the action. Schedules can also be canceled directly from the on-screen guide by highlighting
a scheduled program and pressing the
key.
If you wish to switch between To View and To Tape or vice versa, you must cancel the current
selection first, then choose the newly desired action. Canceling a scheduled program will also remove
the check mark or videotape icon preceding the program title on the on-screen guide.
If the program is currently airing, you will need to delete the event from the SCHEDULER screen
accessed from the MAIN MENU .
Buy
Buy is used for pay per view programming. The price of the event is displayed under the title of the
selected program. After highlighting the button and pressing , you will be given the opportunity
to confirm your purchase.
If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from the digital satellite receiver, you will need
to contact DIRECTV for assistance.
Buy Options
The Buy Options button is similar to the Buy button. This button will initiate a drop-down menu with
three purchase options: View , Tape , and Don’t Purchase .
The View price indicates the cost to view the program only. A purchase of this type excludes the
possibility of taping the event for later viewing.
The Tape price indicates the cost to record the event for later viewing. Of course, you can also view
the event when it airs if you select this option.
After choosing either View or Tape , you may either confirm or cancel the purchase.
If neither purchase option is of interest to you, highlight Don’t Purchase and press .
Cancel Purchase
Some events may allow cancellation after they have been purchased, depending on the event type, and
whether the event has been viewed. Unviewed purchases can usually be canceled. If the
Cancel
Purchase button is displayed, you are allowed to cancel the previous purchase. If this button is not
offered, then most likely a portion of the event has already been viewed, committing you to the
purchase.