VCR Commander

The VCR Commander allows the Digital Converter to control a VCR when selecting the record function in the Digital Converter's on-screen features.

Setup:

1. Plug the VCR Commander* into the serial port located on the rear left side of the Digital Converter.
2. Place the other end of the VCR Commander in front of the VCR where the infrared receiver is located.
3. Press the SETTINGS button. The Quick Settings menu displays.
4. Press the A button. The General Settings menu displays.
5. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight the VCR Commander preference. The default setting will show Disabled.
6. Press the right arrow button to move to the VCR Brand column to select the VCR brand. 
7. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight the brand that matches your VCR.
8. Press the SELECT button. A VCR Commander setup screen appears with confirmation questions about the VCR.
9. Press the A button. The message: Please wait. Attempt 1 of number appears. After a few seconds, another message appears: "Please indicate if your VCR has started recording."
10. Press the A button if your VCR recorded or press the C button if it did not record. If you press the A button, the message "Your VCR Commander has been set" appears. If you press C other attempts to locate your VCR model will be made.
11. Press the left arrow button to return to the Preference column.
12. To exit the General Settings menu, press the EXIT button.

The VCR Commander will plug into the port labeled:

• IR
• Data
• Serial

The label depends on which Converter is in use.

To Record:

1. Press the GUIDE button.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight desired program.
3. Press the SELECT button. A message appears informing you that you are attempting to select a future program.
4. Press the A button to record this program. If the program guide is arranged by time, it displays the program title in a red box, indicating a VCR timer is set.
5. The REC symbol appears in the program description.

A procedure for recording a FUTURE program: