VCR Commander™ Service
User's Guide
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION, Continued
8. For damage that requires
service, unplug this product
from the IR port. Refer service to
qualified personnel under the
following conditions:
d. If this product does not
operate normally by
following the operating
instructions
e. When this product exhibits
a distinct change in
performance
a. When there is damage
to the cord or plug
b. If liquid enters, or an
object falls on this
product
9. Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
this product is in proper
c. If you expose this
product to rain or
water
operating condition.
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Introducing the VCR Commander Service
The VCR CommanderTM service allows you to easily record
programs whether your television is on or off. You simply select
programs to record from the Explorer® Digital Home
Communications Terminal (DHCT) Interactive Program Guide
(IPG) or use the VCR Timer feature. The VCR Commander service
works with models of the Explorer DHCT that have the infrared
(IR) port on the back of the unit to control VCR recording.
Before you can use the VCR Commander service, you must
connect the IR Blaster and then set up the DHCT to recognize
your brand of VCR.
Use this guide for the following tasks:
• Connecting the IR Blaster to the Explorer DHCT and to your
VCR
• Setting up the VCR Commander service to work with your
brand of VCR
• Scheduling a program to record on your VCR
Notes:
• The IR Blaster is compatible with all Explorer DHCTs except the
Explorer 2000; for the Explorer 2000 refer to the VCR
CommanderTM Module User’s Guide.
• Refer to your DHCT user’s installation guide for information
about setting up your Explorer DHCT, and to your remote
control user’s guide for information about setting up and
using your remote control.
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In This Guide
Installing the IR Blaster ........................................................................ 6
Attaching the IR Blaster Cable ........................................................ 6
Attaching the IR Blaster to Your VCR ............................................ 7
Setting Up VCR Commander Service ................................................ 8
Scheduling VCR Recording ............................................................... 14
One-Touch Recording ..................................................................... 14
Using the IPG ................................................................................... 15
Using the VCR Timer ...................................................................... 17
Clearing a VCR Timer ..................................................................... 19
Manufacturer’s VCR Codes ............................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 25
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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
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock. Disconnect the DHCT from the
AC power outlet before attaching the connector.
To attach the IR Blaster cable to the Explorer DHCT, complete
these steps.
1. Disconnect the Explorer DHCT from the AC power outlet.
2. Locate the port labeled IR on the back of the Explorer DHCT.
3. Plug the cable connector into the IR port.
4. Reconnect the Explorer DHCT to the AC power outlet.
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Installing the IR Blaster, Continued
Attaching the IR Blaster to Your VCR
1. Refer to your VCR user’s guide
to locate the IR sensor window.
(The IR sensor is where the VCR
receives the remote control signal.)
2. Remove the covering on the
adhesive strip from the loop
tape, which is attached to the
hook fastener on the IR
Blaster.
Notes:
• Attaching the IR Blaster to
the VCR may be easier if the
loop tape remains attached
to the hook fasteners.
• After attaching the IR Blaster to the VCR, the hook
and loop fastener allows you to easily remove the IR
Blaster for cleaning or to move the VCR.
3. Mount the IR Blaster within 3 inches of the IR sensor on your
VCR by pressing the IR Blaster against your VCR to secure it.
Notes:
• A , B, C, and D are typical places where the IR Blaster can
be attached (within 3 inches of the IR sensor on your VCR).
• Do not block the tape insert door on your VCR.
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service
Use your Explorer Remote Control to set up the VCR Commander
service.
After you connect the IR Blaster, you must program the code for
your brand of VCR into the memory of the VCR Commander.
Before you begin
•
•
Be sure the VCR is off
Be sure the TV is on and tuned to your cable channel (3 or 4)
C
EXIT
Note: At any time during this procedure, you can press
or
to manually record a program on your VCR.
1. Turn on the power to your
General Settings
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
Explorer DHCT.
PREFERENCE
CURRENT STATUS
Timer: All
SETTINGS
2. Press
twice to display
Timer: Remind New
Timer: Sleep
the General Settings menu.
Set: Bypass
Disabled
Set: Color Scheme
Set: Output Chan
Set: VCR Comnder
3. Press s or t to scroll to the
General Settings
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
Set: VCR Commander
preference; then, press
PREFERENCE
CURRENT STATUS
SELECT
.
Set: Bypass
Set: Color Scheme
Set: Output Chan
Set: VCR Comnder
Timer: All
Note: If the menu does not
display the VCR Commander
option, contact your cable
service provider.
Disabled
Timer: Remind New
Timer: Sleep
4. Press s or t to scroll to Setup;
General Settings
Highlight desired VCR Commander setting, press SELECT to change.
SELECT
then, press
.
PREFERENCE
STATUS
Disable
Setup
Set: VCR Comnder
Enable
Accept
Cancel Changes
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service, Continued
5. Scroll to VCR Input;
General Settings
Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting.
SELECT
then, press
.
PREFERENCE
SETUP
VCR Code
VCR Input
VCR Code
Set: VCR Comnder
Setup
Channel 3/4
6. Your VCR is connected to your
DHCT by one of the following
cable types. Locate your cable
type in this step and follow the
instructions:
Accept
Cancel Changes
•
For RF/coaxial cable,
choose Channel 3/4; then,
SELECT
General Settings
Highlight an INPUT, press SELECT to change.
PREFERENCE
INPUT
press
.
Set: VCR Comnder
Setup
VCR Input
S-Video
Channel 3/4
Audio-Video
Accept
Cancel Changes
•
For RCA jacks,
General Settings
Highlight an INPUT, press SELECT to change.
choose Audio-Video; then,
PREFERENCE
INPUT
SELECT
press
.
Set: VCR Comnder
Setup
VCR Input
Channel 3/4
Audio-Video
S-Video
Accept
Cancel Changes
•
For S-Video (SVHS),
General Settings
Highlight an INPUT, press SELECT to change.
choose S-Video; then,
PREFERENCE
INPUT
SELECT
press
.
Set: VCR Comnder
Setup
VCR Input
Audio-Video
S-Video
Channel 3/4
Accept
Cancel Changes
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service, Continued
7. Press SELECT again;
General Settings
Highlight desired VCR Commander setting, press SELECT to change.
press s or t to scroll to Setup
PREFERENCE
STATUS
and press SELECT again.
Disable
Setup
Set: VCR Comnder
Enable
Accept
Cancel Changes
8. Press s or t to scroll to VCR
Code; then, press SELECT to
display the VCR Commander
Instructions screen.
General Settings
Highlight a SETUP, press SELECT to advance to next setting.
PREFERENCE
SETUP
VCR Input
VCR Code
VCR Input
Set: VCR Comnder
Setup
OOO
Accept
Cancel Changes
9. Refer to the Manufacturer’s
VCR Codes section in this
guide to find the code choice(s)
for your brand of VCR.
General Settings
H
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
Please power OFF your VCR.
Enter the Model Code for your VCR or 000,
then press SELECT.
Set: VCR
Setup
Clear VCR Model Code
Cancel Setup
Accept
Cancel Changes
10. Enter the code for your brand
SELECT
of VCR; then, press
.
Notes:
• If more than one code is
General Settings
H
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
available for your brand of
VCR, use the first code listed.
Please power OFF your VCR.
Enter the Model Code for your VCR or 000,
then press SELECT.
Set: VCR
Setup
6
• If the code choice has only 3
digits, add a leading 0 (zero).
0
0
2
Clear VCR Model Code
Accept
Cancel Setup
• If you enter an incorrect
Cancel Changes
A
number, press
; then,
reenter the code.
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service, Continued
11. Wait for the test process to
General Settings
H
complete and the power to your
VCR to turn on.
VCR Commander
PREF
Instructions
Please wait during the test process.
12. Did the power to your VCR
turn on?
Set: VCR
Setup
A
• If yes, press
.
Accept
Cancel Changes
• If no, choose one of the
following:
– There are additional code
choices for your brand of
B
General Settings
H
VCR; press
and repeat
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
steps 8 through 10 using
the next code in your list
of choices.
To test RECORD with VCR model 062:
Insert a blank tape into your VCR.
•
•
Turn your VCR off.
Set: VCR
Setup
•
To begin recording, press SELECT.
– There are no additional
code choices for your
Cancel Setup
Accept
Cancel Changes
brand of VCR, go to step 16.
13. Insert a blank tape into your
VCR and turn the VCR off;
SELECT
General Settings
H
VCR Commander
PREF
Instructions
then, press
to begin
a recording test.
Please wait for the recording process to begin.
Set: VCR
Setup
Accept
Cancel Changes
14. Wait for the recording process
to begin.
General Settings
VCR Commander
H
Instructions
PREFE
If your VCR is recording, setup is complete.
The VCR model code is 062.
Press SELECT to return to General Settings.
Set: VCR
Setup
If your VCR is NOT recording, press "A" to enter
another VCR Model Code, OR press "C" and record from
your VCR manually.
Clear VCR Model Code
Accept
Cancel Setup
Cancel Changes
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service, Continued
15. Did the VCR begin recording?
• If yes, the VCR Commander
General Settings
service setup is complete.
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
PREFERENCE
CURRENT STATUS
SELECT
Press
to return to the
Set: Bypass
Set: Color Scheme
Set: Output Chan
Set: VCR Comnder
Timer: All
General Settings menu.
Enabled
Timer: Remind New
Timer: Sleep
A
• If no, press
and choose
General Settings
one of the following:
– There are additional code
choices for your brand of
VCR; enter the next code
in your list of choices and
SELECT
H
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
Please power OFF your VCR.
Enter the Model Code for your VCR or 000,
then press SELECT.
Set: VCR
Setup
Clear VCR Model Code
Cancel Setup
press
. Then, repeat
Accept
Cancel Changes
steps 11 through 15.
– There are no additional
code choices for your
brand of VCR, go to step 16.
16. If none of the codes turn on
the VCR power and start the
recording, enter code 0000;
SELECT
General Settings
H
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
Please power OFF your VCR.
Enter the Model Code for your VCR or 0000,
then press SELECT.
then, press
.
Set: VCR
Setup
0
Note: The entire VCR code
library will be scanned. This
process can take several
minutes.
0
0
0
Clear VCR Model Code
Accept
Cancel Setup
Cancel Changes
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Setting Up VCR Commander Service, Continued
17. Wait for the test process to
General Settings
complete.
H
VCR Commander
PREF
Instructions
Please wait during the test process.
Set: VCR
Setup
Accept
Cancel Changes
SELECT
18. Press
slowly and
General Settings
Ht
repeatedly, and wait for the
VCR power to turn on; then,
VCR Commander
PREFE
Instructions
If your VCR is ON, press "A" to test recording.
A
press
to begin the recording
Set: VCR
If your VCR is NOT ON, press SELECT to try the
Setup
test process.
next VCR model code.
Note: If the power to the VCR
does not turn on, call your cable
service provider for help.
VCR is ON
Cancel Setup
Cancel Changes
Accept
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Scheduling VCR Recording
One-Touch Recording
You can instantly record the current program using your remote
control.
1. Turn on the power to your
Explorer DHCT.
Quick Settings
SETTINGS
Highlight an option, then press SELECT.
2. Press
once while
Choose SAP Language
English
viewing a full-screen TV
program.
Start Recording HGTV2 Now
Set Sleep Timer
(minutes)
EXIT
OFF
More Settings
Return to TV
3. Press s or t to scroll to the Start
Recording...Now option.
4. Press SELECT to setup the
recording process.
Recording Alert
Note: If the VCR Input option
was set correctly in the General
Settings VCR Commander
Service Setup, you will see
instructions for selecting the
Input option of your VCR.
Be sure there is a tape in your VCR,
and then turn your VCR off.
START Recording
Cancel Recording
5. Put a blank tape in your VCR.
6. Turn off the power to your VCR.
SELECT
7. Press
to start recording
the program. The DHCT
displays rEc, which indicates
that the recording process is
preventing you from using most
of the keys on the remote
control. This ensures that your
recording will not be
Recording Alert
Be sure there is a tape in your VCR,
set your VCR Input to S-Video or S-VHS,
and then turn your VCR off.
START Recording
Cancel Recording
interrupted accidentally.
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Scheduling VCR Recording, Continued
8. Verify that the DHCT power is
on by checking the LED under
the Power button on the front
panel. If the LED is not
POWER
illuminated, press
or
CBL
on your remote control.
9. Press EXIT to stop recording.
Using the IPG
You can program your VCR to record future TV programs,
directly from the IPG, using your remote control. You can select
up to eight programs to record.
1. Turn on the power to your
S-A
01
Explorer DHCT.
Welcome to...
Thu 2:00 - 6:00pm
Welcome to Scientific-Atlanta
GUIDE
2. Press
. The IPG appears.
101 Thu 9/23 4:52pm
CHANNEL
TVN7 507
TVN8 508
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
3. Press the arrow keys to locate
and highlight the future
program you want to record;
SELECT
A Civil Action
A Civil Action
The 24 Hour Woman
Welcome to Scientific-Atlanta
Oprah Winfrey Channel 2 Action News
Queen Latifah Ricki Lake
S-A
WSB
WATL
1
2
3
Browse By
Date
THU 9/23
then, press
.
4. Press s or t to scroll to Set a
VCR Timer for...; then,
AHN
101
Aerobic Conditioning
Thu 6:00 - 6:30pm
(30 minutes) Exercise Health
press SELECT to set the timer.
The programs for which you set
timers are highlighted in red,
and the red REC icon indicates
that a VCR timer is set.
101 Thu 9/23 4:52pm
Future Program Options
Set a VCR Timer for "Aerobic Conditioning"
Set a Reminder Timer for "Aerobic Conditioning"
Tune Ch 101, AHN, immediately
Return to Guide
AHN
101
Aerobic Conditioning
Thu 6:00 - 6:30pm
(30 minutes) Exercise Health
101 Thu 9/23 4:52pm
6:30pm 7:00pm
CHANNEL
6:00pm
ATH43 99 Denise Calls Up
ATH42 100 House Doctor
AHN 101 Aerobic
GOOD 102 Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow
ZDTV 103 Silicon Spin
Hands On
The Method
This Old House
Medical Report
Twelve O'Clock Hi
Call for Help
Zip File
Browse By
Date THU 9/23
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Scheduling VCR Recording, Continued
EXIT
5. Press
to return to the TV
AHN
101
program.
Aerobic Conditioning
Thu 6:00 - 6:30pm
(30 minutes) Exercise Health
6. Put a blank tape in your VCR.
7. Turn off the power to the VCR.
101 Thu 9/23 4:52pm
Future Program Options
Tune Ch 101, AHN, immediately
Note: When you set a timer
from the IPG, you are setting a
one-time only timer for that
program. See Using the VCR
Timer for information about
setting 7-day, weekday only,
weekend only, or single-day
timers.
Set a VCR Timer for "Aerobic Conditioning"
Set a Reminder Timer for "Aerobic Conditioning"
Return to Guide
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Scheduling VCR Recording, Continued
Using the VCR Timer
The VCR timer sets your VCR Commander service to record
programs at specific days and times. Use your remote control to
set the channel, day, start time, and stop time of the program or
programs you want to record. You can select/choose up to eight
timers including the timers set from the IPG.
Important: Do not overlap program times when setting up the
VCR timer. A program that you set to record will not begin
recording until the previous VCR timer event has stopped.
1. Turn on the power to your
Explorer DHCT.
SETTINGS
2. Press
twice while
General Settings
viewing a full-screen TV
program.
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
PREFERENCE
Timer: Turn Off
Timer: VCR New
Timer: Wake-Up
Viewer: Favorites
Viewer: Power On
Audio: Digital Out
Audio: Range
CURRENT STATUS
CURRENT FAVORITES:
37 TWC
1 Total Favorites
3. Press s or t to scroll to the
Timer: VCR New option; then,
SELECT
General Settings
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
PREFERENCE
Timer: Remind New
Timer: Sleep
CURRENT STATUS
press
.
Timer: Turn Off
Timer: VCR New
Timer: VCR 1
6 Available
Timer: VCR 2
Timer: Wake-Up
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Scheduling VCR Recording, Continued
4. Follow the on-screen
General Settings
Highlight a START TIME, press SELECT to go to next setting.
instructions to set the recording
PREFERENCE
CHAN
DAY START
STOP
time. Refer to your Interactive
Program Guide for Explorer®
Digital Home Communications
Terminal User’s Guide for
detailed instructions to
set the VCR Timer.
7
8
9
Timer: VCR 1
225 SHOE
Sun 2/13
6 : 0 0 pm 8 : 0 0 pm
1
2
Tomorrow Never Dies 6:00pm-8:00pm
Accept
Cancel Changes
A
5. Press
to accept the timer
General Settings
settings.
H
VCR Timer Alert
PREF
TOP
6. Put a blank tape in your VCR;
then, set the Input option you
selected on your VCR.
Before this program starts:
•
Put a tape in your VCR.
•
•
On your VCR, set the input to Audio-Video
Turn your VCR off.
Timer:
0 0 pm
7. Turn off the VCR.
Continue
Tomorrow Never Dies 6:00pm-8:00pm
SELECT
Accept
Cancel Changes
8. Press
to set the timer;
EXIT
then, press
TV program.
to return to the
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Scheduling VCR Recording, Continued
Clearing a VCR Timer
You can delete a scheduled VCR Timer program from the VCR
Timer.
1. Turn on the power to your
General Settings
Explorer DHCT.
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
PREFERENCE
Timer: Turn Off
Timer: VCR New
Timer: Wake-Up
Viewer: Favorites
Viewer: Power On
Audio: Digital Out
Audio: Range
CURRENT STATUS
SETTINGS
CURRENT FAVORITES:
37 TWC
2. Press
twice while
viewing a full-screen TV
program.
1 Total Favorites
3. Press s or t to scroll to the
Timer: VCR preference number
for the VCR Timer you want
to delete.
General Settings
Highlight a Preference, press SELECT to change its setting(s).
PREFERENCE
CURRENT STATUS
Timer: Sleep
Timer: Turn Off
Timer: VCR New
Timer: VCR 1
225 SHOE Sun 2/13 6:00pm 8:00pm
Timer: VCR 2
Timer: Wake-Up
Viewer: Favorites
Clear VCR Timer 1
C
4. Press
to clear the timer;
General Settings
Highlight a CHANNEL, press SELECT to go to next setting.
EXIT
then, press
the TV program.
to return to
PREFERENCE
CHAN
220 Bravd
222 HGTV2
224 ESPNC
225 SHOE
226 SH2E2
227 SHO3E
DAY START
STOP
Note: The program name
appears in the current CHAN
column.
Timer: VCR 1
Sun 2/13 6 : 0 0 pm 8 : 0 0 pm
Tomorrow Never Dies 6:00pm-8:00pm
Accept Cancel Changes
C
5. Press
timer.
twice to clear the
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Manufacturer’s VCR Codes
Find the code for your brand of VCR and use this code in Setting
Up the VCR Commander Service procedure. Start with the first
code in the list and continue through the choices. The most
common codes are listed first.
VCR Brand Name Code
Action
331
Admiral
Advantz
Adventura
Aiko
062, 562
370
014
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
Asha
Audiovox
Beaumark
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
049
254, 754, 854
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
254, 754, 854
118, 618, 718
016, 135, 198, 223, 225, 309, 375, 493, 516,
635, 698, 723, 893
CCE
Calix
086, 292, 586, 792
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
049, 116, 181
034, 534
095, 160
292, 792
051, 292, 551, 651, 751, 792, 851
086, 586
Canon
Capehart
Carver
Cineral
Citizen
Colt
Craig
051, 061, 086, 254, 285, 551, 561, 586, 651, 751,
754, 851, 854
Curtis Mathes
Cybernex
Daewoo
049, 055, 069, 074, 176, 555, 655, 755
065, 254, 754, 854
034, 031, 059, 101, 292, 534, 559, 792
034, 534
Daytron
Denon
056, 058, 556, 558
Dynatech
Electrohome
014
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
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Manufacturer’s VCR Codes, Continued
VCR Brand Name Code
Electrophonic
Emerex
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
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, 118, 561, 618, 718
Fuji
047, 049, 547
Funai
014
GE
062, 049, 069, 074, 079, 216, 254, 562, 754, 854
Garrard
Go Video
GoldStar
Gradiente
Grundig
HI-Q
014
246, 293, 364, 446, 540
032, 051, 052, 494, 551, 651, 751, 851, 894
014, 022, 422, 522
209
061, 561
Harley Davidson 014
Harman/Kardon 052, 089
Harwood
Headquarter
Hitachi
082, 086, 586
060, 560
014, 055, 056, 058, 079, 096, 119, 180, 249,
306, 555, 556, 558, 596, 655, 755
JVC
081, 083, 022, 055, 220, 221, 398, 522, 555, 581,
583, 655, 720, 721, 755, 898
Jensen
KEC
KLH
055, 555, 655, 755
051, 292, 551, 651, 751, 792, 851
086, 586
Kenwood
081, 083, 052, 055, 398, 555, 581, 583, 655, 755,
898
Kodak
LXI
Lloyd’s
Logik
MEI
049, 051, 551, 651, 751, 851
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
014, 222
086, 586
049
MGA
057, 075, 254, 557, 657, 754, 854
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Manufacturer’s VCR Codes, Continued
VCR Brand Name Code
MGN Technology 254, 754, 854
MTC
014, 254, 754, 854
292, 792
014, 049, 053, 095, 117, 163, 553
254, 754, 854
Magnasonic
Magnavox
Magnin
Marantz
Marta
Matsushita
Memorex
049, 095, 160, 175
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
049, 176
060, 062, 014, 049, 051, 053, 061, 118, 176, 254,
282, 313, 551, 553, 560, 561, 562, 618, 651, 718,
751, 754, 851, 854
Minolta
056, 119, 058, 556, 558
Mitsubishi
081, 083, 062, 057, 075, 089, 187, 228, 256,
457, 557, 562, 581, 583, 657, 687
Motorola
Multitech
NAD
062, 049, 562
014, 086, 586
072
NEC
081, 083, 052, 054, 055, 064, 096, 118, 471,
555, 581, 583, 596, 618, 655, 718, 755
Nikko
Nikon
Noblex
Olympus
Optimus
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
048, 267, 548
254, 754, 854
240, 049
072, 062, 051, 118, 176, 446, 551, 562, 618, 651,
718, 751, 851
Optonica
Orion
Panasonic
Penney
076
016, 198, 309, 493, 516, 698, 893
240, 049, 091, 116, 176, 239, 241, 260, 392
049, 051, 052, 054, 056, 058, 068, 254, 551, 556,
558, 651, 751, 754, 851, 854
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pilot
056, 058, 079, 119, 556, 558
049, 223, 493, 723, 893
049, 076, 095, 417
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
081, 072, 083, 176, 182, 581, 583
Pioneer
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Manufacturer’s VCR Codes, Continued
VCR Brand Name Code
Portland
Profitronic
Proscan
Protec
034, 534
254, 754, 854
069, 074, 216
086, 586
Pulsar
053, 065, 553
060, 560
060, 169, 560, 669
049, 091, 176
062, 049, 056, 058, 069, 074, 079, 091, 119, 120,
163, 216, 254, 291, 467, 556, 558, 562, 754, 854
Quarter
Quartz
Quasar
RCA
Radio Shack
Radix
Randex
014, 051, 551, 651, 751, 851
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
051, 551, 651, 751, 851
Realistic
060, 062, 014, 049, 051, 061, 076, 080, 118,
551, 560, 561, 562, 618, 651, 718, 751, 851
Ricoh
048, 267, 548
Runco
STS
Salora
Samsung
Sanky
Sansui
053, 553
056, 058, 556, 558
089
067, 059, 065, 254, 559, 754, 854
062, 053, 553, 562
081, 083, 014, 055, 096, 285, 493, 555, 581, 583,
596, 655, 755, 893
Sanyo
060, 061, 118, 254, 282, 386, 560, 561, 618, 718,
754, 854
Scott
Sears
057, 059, 135, 198, 224, 225, 226, 559, 635, 698
060, 014, 049, 051, 056, 058, 061, 068, 071, 080,
118, 119, 551, 556, 557, 558, 560, 561, 618, 651,
657, 718, 751, 851
Semp
059, 559
Sharp
062, 076, 562
086, 586
065, 254, 754, 854
086, 586
Shintom
Shogun
Singer
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Manufacturer’s VCR Codes, Continued
VCR Brand Name Code
Sony
048, 047, 014, 025, 036, 046, 049, 267, 289,
546, 547, 548
Sunpak
267
Sylvania
Symphonic
TMK
014, 049, 057, 095, 117, 557, 657
014
050, 222, 254, 754, 854
055, 555, 655, 755
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Teknika
Thomas
Toshiba
Totevision
Unitech
014, 055, 555, 655, 755
049, 176, 260
014, 049, 051, 066, 551, 651, 751, 851
014
057, 059, 071, 080, 224, 226, 380, 557, 559, 657
051, 254, 551, 651, 751, 754, 851, 854
254, 754, 854
Vector
059, 559
Vector Research
Video Concepts
Videosonic
Wards
052, 054
054, 059, 075, 235, 559
254, 754, 854
062, 014, 049, 056, 058, 061, 069, 074, 076, 086,
095, 163, 175, 226, 254, 556, 558, 561, 562, 586,
754, 854
White
Westinghouse
292, 792
XR-1000
Yamaha
Zenith
014, 049, 086, 586
052
048, 047, 014, 053, 547, 548, 553
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Troubleshooting
Check the following list for possible problems. If a problem
occurs, you may be able to easily resolve it before calling your
cable service provider.
Message
Possible
Cause
Check and
Correct
or Problem
A blank tape is
Insert a blank tape.
VCR Commander
service did not
turn on the power
to the VCR for the
scheduled
recording and/or
did not begin
recording.
not in the VCR.
The VCR is not off. Power off the VCR.
The IR Blaster
is improperly
positioned.
Move the IR Blaster around until
you are in front of or within 3
inches of the sensor window on
the VCR.
VCR Timer is
improperly set.
See Using the VCR Timer
in the Scheduling VCR
Recording section.
The VCR
Your DHCT is not
Call your cable service
Commander Menu authorized for VCR provider.
option does not
appear on the screen.
Commander service.
After entering
your VCR code,
the VCR will not
turn on.
The VCR code is
incorrect.
Try another VCR code for
your VCR brand or enter
0000. See the instructions in
the section on Setting Up the
VCR Commander Service.
Your VCR
A blank tape is
not in the VCR.
Insert a blank tape.
powered on
but did not
The incorrect VCR Try another VCR code for
code was entered. your VCR brand or enter
0000. See the instructions in
begin recording.
the section on Setting Up the
VCR Commander Service.
The channel, time, or
rating was blocked
after the program
timer was set.
You recorded an
on-screen message
(blocked barker),
which states the
channel was not
authorized.
Blocking should be done
before setting the program
timer.
Program became
Make sure Parental Control
blocked after One- is off before starting a One-
Touch recording
started.
Touch recording.
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FCC Compliance
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 reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning this equipment off
or on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between this equipment and the
receiver.
• Consult your cable service provider or an experienced radio/
television technician for help.
Caution:
Any changes or modification to this equipment not
expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Notes
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., Scientific Atlanta, the Scientific-Atlanta logo and
Explorer are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
VCR Commander is a trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Product and service availability are subject to change without notice.
All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners.
United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 4261 Communications Drive,
P. O. Box 6850, Norcross, GA 30091-6850; Tel: 770-903-5000;
TWX: 810-799-4912; Telex: 0542898
Europe: Scientific-Atlanta Western Europe Limited, Home Park Estate,
Kings Langley, Herts WD4 8LZ, England; Tel: +44-1-923-266133;
Fax: +44-1-923-269018
Asia-Pacific: Scientific-Atlanta (HK), Ltd., Suite 56-57, 5/F New Henry
House, 10 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong; Tel: 852-2522-5059;
Fax: 852-2522-5624
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All rights reserved.
September 2000
Part No. 738164 Rev A
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