Scientific Atlanta VCR VCR Commander User Guide

VCR CommanderService  
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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AUDIO  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
Continued on next page  
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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  
®
© 2000 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.  
Printed in USA  
All rights reserved.  
September 2000  
Part No. 738164 Rev A  
 

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