Scientific Atlanta VCR Commander manual

VCR Commander ™ Service User's Guide[...]

2 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Carefully r ead all safety and operating instructions befor e operating this product, and retain them for futur e refer ence. 2. Follow all warnings and cautions in the operating instructions, as well as those that are af fixed to this product. 3. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product.[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION , Continued 8 . For damage that r equires service, unplug this product from the IR port. Refer service to qualified personnel under the following conditions: a. When there is damage to the cord or plug b. If liquid enters, or an object falls on this product c. If you expose this product to rain or water d. If[...]

4 Introducing the VCR Commander Service The VCR Commander TM service allows you to easily recor d programs whether your television is on or of f. Y ou simply select programs to r ecor d from the Explor er ® Digital Home Communications T erminal (DHCT) Interactive Program Guide (IPG) or use the VCR T imer feature. The VCR Commander service works wi[...]

5 Installing the IR Blaster ........................................................................ 6 Attaching the IR Blaster Cable ........................................................ 6 Attaching the IR Blaster to Y our VCR ............................................ 7 Setting Up VCR Commander Service .......................................[...]

6 Continued on next page Installing the IR Blaster This section explains how to • Attach the IR Blaster cable to the Explorer DHCT • Attach the IR Blaster to your VCR Attaching the IR Blaster Cable Connector W ARNING: A void electric shock. Disconnect the DHCT from the AC power outlet before attaching the connector . T o attach the IR Blaster c[...]

7 Installing the IR Blaster , Continued Attaching the IR Blaster to Y our VCR 1. Refer to your VCR user ’s guide to locate the IR sensor window . (The IR sensor is where the VCR receives the r emote control signal.) 2. Remove the covering on the adhesive strip fr om the loop tape, which is attached to the hook fastener on the IR Blaster . Notes: [...]

8 Setting Up VCR Commander Service Use your Explorer Remote Contr ol to set up the VCR Commander service. After you connect the IR Blaster , you must pr ogram the code for your brand of VCR into the memory of the VCR Commander . Before you begin • Be sure the VCR is of f • Be sure the TV is on and tuned to your cable channel (3 or 4) Note: At a[...]

9 5. Scr oll to VCR Input ; then, press . Setting Up VCR Commander Service , Continued Continued on next page General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting. VCR Code VCR Input VCR Code Channel 3/4 Set: VCR Comnder Setup SETUP PREFERENCE Cancel Changes Accept SELECT 6. Y our VCR is connected to your DHCT by one of the f[...]

10 Setting Up VCR Commander Service , Continued Continued on next page General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting. VCR Input VCR Code VCR Input OOO Set: VCR Comnder Setup SETUP PREFERENCE Cancel Changes Accept General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting. VCR Input VCR Code VCR Input 0[...]

11 1 1. W ait for the test process to complete and the power to your VCR to turn on. 12. Did the power to your VCR turn on? • If yes , press . • If no , choose one of the following: – There ar e additional code choices for your brand of VCR; press and r epeat steps 8 through 10 using the next code in your list of choices. – There ar e no ad[...]

12 Setting Up VCR Commander Service , Continued Continued on next page General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting. VCR Input VCR Code VCR Input 000 Set: VCR Comnder Setup SETUP PREFERENCE Cancel Changes Accept VCR Commander Instructions Please power OFF your VCR. Enter the Model Code for your VCR or 000, then press [...]

13 Setting Up VCR Commander Service , Continued General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting. VCR Input VCR Code VCR Input 000 Set: VCR Comnder Setup SETUP PREFERENCE Cancel Changes Accept VCR Commander Instructions Please wait during the test process. General Settings Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to nex[...]

14 Scheduling VCR Recording One-T ouch Recording Y ou can instantly recor d the current pr ogram using your remote control. SETTINGS SELECT SELECT Be sure there is a tape in your VCR, and then turn your VCR off. Recording Alert START Recording Cancel Recording Be sure there is a tape in your VCR, set your VCR Input to S-Video or S-VHS, and then tur[...]

15 Scheduling VCR Recording , Continued Using the IPG Y ou can program your VCR to r ecord future TV pr ograms, directly fr om the IPG, using your remote contr ol. Y ou can select up to eight programs to r ecord. Welcome to... Thu 2:00 - 6:00pm Welcome to Scientific-Atlanta 101 Thu 9/23 4:52pm Date S-A 01 TVN7 507 TVN8 508 S-A 1 WSB 2 WATL 3 A Civi[...]

16 Scheduling VCR Recording , Continued 5. Pr ess to return to the TV program. 6. Put a blank tape in your VCR. 7. T urn off the power to the VCR. Note : When you set a timer from the IPG, you ar e setting a one-time only timer for that program. See Using the VCR T imer for information about setting 7-day , weekday only , weekend only , or single-d[...]

17 Using the VCR T imer The VCR timer sets your VCR Commander service to recor d programs at specific days and times. Use your r emote control to set the channel, day , start time, and stop time of the program or programs you want to r ecord. Y ou can select/choose up to eight timers including the timers set from the IPG. Important: Do not overlap [...]

18 General Settings Highlight a START TIME, press SELECT to go to next setting. 225 SHOE Tomorrow Never Dies 6:00pm-8:00pm Sun 2/13 7 8 9 6 : 0 0 pm 1 2 Timer: VCR 1 CHAN PREFERENCE DAY START STOP Cancel Changes Accept 8 : 0 0 pm VCR Timer Alert Before this program starts: • Put a tape in your VCR. • On your VCR, set the input to Audio-Video ?[...]

19 Scheduling VCR Recording , Continued Clearing a VCR Timer Y ou can delete a scheduled VCR T imer program fr om the VCR Ti m e r. General Settings Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s). Timer: Turn Off Timer: VCR New Timer: Wake-Up Viewer: Favorites Viewer: Power On Audio: Digital Out Audio: Range 1 Total Favorites CURRENT[...]

20 Action 331 Admiral 062, 562 Advantz 370 Adventura 014 Aiko 292, 792 Aiwa 014, 051, 420, 450, 482, 551, 651, 751, 851 Akai 067, 055, 063, 075, 120, 170, 256, 555, 655, 755 American High 049 Asha 254, 754, 854 Audiovox 051, 551, 651, 751, 851 Beaumark 254, 754, 854 Bell & Howell 1 18, 618, 718 Broksonic 016, 135, 198, 223, 225, 309, 375, 493, [...]

21 Electrophonic 051, 551, 651, 751, 851 Emerex 046, 546 Emerson 014, 016, 050, 051, 057, 075, 082, 102, 135, 198, 222, 223, 225, 226, 292, 308, 309, 375, 493, 516, 524, 551, 557, 635, 651, 657, 698, 723, 751, 792, 824, 851, 893 Fisher 061, 068, 080, 1 18, 561, 618, 718 Fuji 047, 049, 547 Funai 014 GE 062, 049, 069, 074, 079, 216, 254, 562, 754, 85[...]

22 MGN T echnology 254, 754, 854 MTC 014, 254, 754, 854 Magnasonic 292, 792 Magnavox 014, 049, 053, 095, 1 17, 163, 553 Magnin 254, 754, 854 Marantz 049, 095, 160, 175 Marta 051, 551, 651, 751, 851 Matsushita 049, 176 Memorex 060, 062, 014, 049, 051, 053, 061, 1 18, 176, 254, 282, 313, 551, 553, 560, 561, 562, 618, 651, 718, 751, 754, 851, 854 Mino[...]

23 Portland 034, 534 Profitr onic 254, 754, 854 Proscan 069, 074, 216 Protec 086, 586 Pulsar 053, 065, 553 Quarter 060, 560 Quartz 060, 169, 560, 669 Quasar 049, 091, 176 R C A 062, 049, 056, 058, 069, 074, 079, 091, 1 19, 120, 163, 216, 254, 291, 467, 556, 558, 562, 754, 854 Radio Shack 014, 051, 551, 651, 751, 851 Radix 051, 551, 651, 751, 851 Ra[...]

24 Sony 048, 047, 014, 025, 036, 046, 049, 267, 289, 546, 547, 548 Sunpak 267 Sylvania 014, 049, 057, 095, 1 17, 557, 657 Symphonic 014 TMK 050, 222, 254, 754, 854 T atung 055, 555, 655, 755 T eac 014, 055, 555, 655, 755 T echnics 049, 176, 260 T eknika 014, 049, 051, 066, 551, 651, 751, 851 Thomas 014 T oshiba 057, 059, 071, 080, 224, 226, 380, 55[...]

25 T roubleshooting Check the following list for possible problems. If a pr oblem occurs, you may be able to easily resolve it befor e calling your cable service provider . The VCR Commander Menu option does not appear on the screen. Message Possible Check and or Problem Cause Correct VCR Commander service did not turn on the power to the VCR for t[...]

26 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicable limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with t[...]

27 Notes[...]

United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 4261 Communications Drive , P . O . Box 6850, Norcross, GA 30091-6850; T el: 770-903-5000; TWX: 810-799-4912; T elex: 0542898 Europe: Scientific-Atlanta Western Europe Limited, Home Park Estate, Kings Langley , Her ts WD4 8LZ, England; T el: +44-1-923-266133; F ax: +44-1-923-269018 Asia-P acific: Scientific-[...]