DirecTV HAH-SA User Manual

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Adding system components

Connect the VCR Control

Cable

(Model HAH-SA only) The DIRECTV

Receiver can control your VCR for

unattended recording, using the VCR Control Cable provided.

1. Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel

VCR CONTROL

jack.

2. Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor

(normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual.
If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4. Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5. Repeatedly press the VCR remote control’s power key on and off.

6. When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note

the position. Temporarily tape the IR emitter to the position you marked
until you verify that it works properly.

Test the VCR (Record/Stop) This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR.

1. Turn the VCR power on.
2. Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.
3. Using the satellite receiver front panel buttons, (don’t use the remote

control)

SELECT

the

VCR

tab from the

SYSTEM SETUP

menu.

4. Highlight and

SELECT

your VCR brand as shown below.

SELECT

the highlighted

Code

menu button.

SELECT

the Record menu button under the

Test

column.

7. Verify the VCR is recording.
8.

SELECT

the Stop menu button.

Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor

VCR SETUP

Install

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Features

Prefs

New Card

Test

Info

Upgrade
Watch TV

VCR

Main Menu

Brand

Test

Code

Select Code

Clear

Stop

Record

Aiwa

Audio Dynamics
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Canon

Akai

Capehart

Remote