DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver User Manual

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The Menu System
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Timers Feature
The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically
tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time.
Recording with Timer
To use the Timers feature, select 
Timers from the Main menu to bring
up the Timers screen.
1
Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to complete the
on-screen sentence.
2
When the sentence is complete, select 
Run Timer.
Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer.
Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR
When you record with a D-VHS VCR and the required DAV cable, the
on-screen scheduling sentence displays a few more options.
Digital recording offers more options.
Choose the type of recording you want to make, either digital or
analog.
If you choose analog, you can also choose a recording speed.
Editing or Canceling a Timer
From the Timers screen, select the Timer
you want to edit or cancel, and then do
the following:
• Use the arrows keys to edit the Timer,
then select 
Run Timer.
• Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer.
• To record the program on a daily
or weekly edit that program’s timer.
On-screen icons are an easy way to
understand the timers.
indicates the timer is set.
indicates the timer is set for a PPV.
indicates a timer conflict.