The Menu system
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Timers Feature
The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to
automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time.
To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu. Select a
Timer (1–8) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen
sentence. When the sentence is complete, select Run Timer.
Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer.
Setting Up Timer Recordings
The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if you have
connected the VCR Controller to your digital satellite receiver and told
the receiver what type of VCR you are using. See the “Setup and
Connections” section for details on connecting a VCR Controller.
Editing or Canceling a Timer
From the Timers screen, select the Timer you want to edit or cancel, and
then do the following:
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Use the arrows buttons to edit the Timer, then select Run Timer.
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Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer.
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To watch the program daily or weekly, edit that program’s Timer.
Selecting View Channel or Buy Program will tune to the program’s
channel without recording. The options available to you will vary
according to the type of program you select.
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, note
that the Caller ID banner will neither be
displayed or recorded during a timer
(watch or record). However, all calls will
be logged. The banner will display as
selected when the timer recording is over.
On-screen icons are a quick way to
understand the timers:
Indicates that the timer is set.
Indicates that the timer is set for
a PPV.
Indicates a timer conflict.
