Connecting The Vcr Control Cable; Finding The Vcr's Remote Control Sensor; Now You Can Turn It On - Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual

HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
Connecting the VCR Control
Cable
With the proper connections you* DSS receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording.
Ktrst, you will need to plug the VCR Control cable into the back of
your DSS receiver. Then proceed to the next section to determine
where the other end of this cable should be attached.
Finding the VCR's Remote Control
Sensor
So that your Hitachi digital satellite receiver can control your VCR
the emitter end of the VCR control cable must be attached where
the VCR's remote control sensor is located. On some VCRs this is
labeled. You may also find a diagram in your VCR's manual
indicating the sensor position. It is commonly identifiable by a small
dark red plastic window. For reference, see the sensor on your DSS
receiver located behind the flip-down door.
If the sensor is not labded or doctmaented, you will need to scan the
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VCR
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The VCR Control cable and jack
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Look for indications of the remote control sensor
front of your VCR with your VCR's remote control. Use the followirg procedure to accomplish
this:
• Hold the VCR's remote control about 1A-inch from
the front left side of your VC1L
• SlowIy move the remote control to the right repeatedly
pressing the remote control's power key on and off.
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Once your VCR responds to your pressing the remote
control power key, note the position. This should be
the location of your VCR's remote control sensor.
Scanning for the remote control sensor
Once the sensor positi6n has been determined, attach the emitter to the area with a piece of tape.
This is temporary until the system can be tested. Refer to the 'WCR Setup" section in Chapter 7,
"Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu" to program and test the VCR Control feature.
Upon verifying that the VCR Control is functioning properly you can remove the tape and
permanently attach the emitter using the peel-and-stick backing. This attachment should not
interfere with normal VCR operation.
Now You Can Turn It On
Once you have connected everything, you can turn everything on. Turn the TV on and set it to
the DSS channd (3 or 4) or input (video or S-video). Do the same for the VCPs if applicable.
Now turn your DSS receiver on. You will see the start-up screen for several seconds, followed by
a black screen with the message:
"Searching for signal. Press _ for related uflkies."
at the bottom of the screen. If so, this is good! If not, try pressing the _ key while the
remote control is in DSS mode or check all of the connections.
You're well on your way to enjoying your Hitachi digital satellite system.
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