User manual DIRECTV TU-IRD20

[. . . ] R TU-IRD20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely before operating this set. Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. SATELLITE Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. RECEIVER Printed in U. S. A. TQD2AA19009 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] 007, 009 TMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 067 Unitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014, 016, 044 Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014, 016, 044 Videosonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035 Yamaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002, 014, 016, 030, 046 Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 072 Recording with Timer If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting the Timer (and have set up your VCR as previously discussed), theTimer will toggle on your VCR, then start and stop recording a program. You need to make sure that a video tape with safety tabs in place is inserted in the VCR and that the VCR is · · Preset to the satellite receiver's output channel (RF or Line). OFF at the time the program is to start recording. Editing or Canceling a Timer From theTimers 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 completely. 28 MORE FEATURES One-Button Recording Press the REC (record) button on the remote while you have a program selected in the guide to set up a timer program. The program information (channel, time, etc. ) is stored in the first available timer. REC (record) button Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER FAV TV/VCR RECALL ALT AUD. LOGO TUNE TV/DSS REW REC PLAY STOP FF PAUSE Editing One-Button Recording Settings A confirmation screen appears when you use one-button recording indicating in which Timer the information is stored. When you use one-button recording, only the individual program that you select will be recorded. If you want to record the program on a daily or weekly basis, go to the Timers menu and edit that program's timer. Using Logo Tune Press the LOGO TUNE button on the remote to bring up the current channel list in channel logo format. Then Point and Select a channel from the logo list. One-Button Record Tip Make sure that the remote control is in DSS® mode when using onebutton record, or you might accidentally start recording on your VCR. Use Logo Tune to see a logo-based channel list. 29 MORE FEATURES The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent--or "mailed"-- from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. How to Tell When You Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the satellite receiver is turned on or off. · · If the satellite receiver is turned on, a mail icon appears in the upper right corner of the channel marker. If the satellite receiver is turned off, the POWER light on the front panel of the receiver flashes. Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox on the Main menu to view your mail. Point to a message and press MENU/SELECT. Press MENU/SELECT again to close the letter. After you read a message and want to erase it, point to Erase and press MENU/SELECT. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory. Alternate Audio Programs Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs (when available) to be played with the video. For example, audio broadcast in a second language may be available for certain programs. There are two ways to change the audio: · · Press ALT AUD on the remote. [. . . ] You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company. [. . . ]