Event Timers are instructions telling the satellite receiver to display and/or record programs in the future.

Event Timers by receiver

Receiver Model	Event timer(s)
4000	10
4900	10
5000	10
6000	10
7100/7200	50
111	10
211/411	10
222	50
301	10
311	10
322	20
501	50
508	50
510	50
522	50
622	50
625	50
721	65
811	10
921	65
942	50
JVC IRR	10

* * Model 1000, 2000, 2800, 3000, 3750 and 3900 do not have Event Timers

Event Timers Troubleshooting

To create an Event Timer automatically

1. Highlight and select a future program
   
• From the Browse Banner (Press the Browse button on the remote)
• From the Program Guide (press the Guide button on the remote)
• From the Themes menu (Press the Themes button on the remote)
2. Select Timer Type
• DVR (PVR) event will be recorded to the receiver's Hard Drive when the program begins.
  
Note: This feature is avaliable only with models: 501, 508, 510, 522, 622, 625, 721, 921 and 942.
• EXT/ERD (External) - event will record to an external recording device such as a PocketDISH and record to it like a VCR.
  Note: This feature is available only with compatible software and must be enabled on 211, 322, 411, 622, 722, and 942 receivers. The PocketDISH is the only device supported at this time. The 921 can only be connected via analog outputs and can record real time only in standard definition (480p).
• VCR event will be recorded to VCR when the program begins.
  
• The VCR setup must be completed before setting up the event timer. How?
  
• The VCR must be ON and have a good blank tape inside.
Note: VCR timers are not available on the 222, 322 TV2, 522 TV1 and TV2 tuners

• Auto-Tune Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event.
• Reminder Displays an on-screen reminder when the event is about to air.
3. Select Timer Frequency
• Once
• Weekly
• Daily
• Monday - Friday
4. Select the Start 1 min. early check box to start the timer one minute before the scheduled program start time.
**Note: This option is not available for Pay-Per-View recordings.
5. Select Create to save the event timer.

For DVR Receivers only
* When creating a DVR Timer, select Protect and lock the System Lock to prevent the recorded event from being deleted.
To record an event currently playing:

1. Press the Record button on the remote.
2. Select Option
   
Single-Tuner DVRs (501, 508, 510, 721, 921)

Start Recording Options
• Manual User Stop
  
Records until you press the stop button.
• Stop at the end of the event
  
Recording stops at the end of the current event
• Extend time after end of event
  
Recording stops after adding time to the end of the current live event.
• Create event timer
  
Create a timer for the current event

Dual-Tuner DVRs (522, 622, 625, 942)

Note: If the Record Plus (Menu - Preferences - Record Plus) is Enabled, an option to send the event to the other tuner will be available. This will impact the viewer of the other tuner.

Record remainder of this event
• Stop Recording Manually
  
Records until you press the stop button.
• Extend end time
  
Recording stops after adding time to the end of the current live event.
• Create recurring timer
  
Create recurring timer for the event (All episodes or New episode)
• Record entire event
  
Recording stops at the end of the current event


3. Select OK to begin recording this event.

To create an Event Timer Manual

1. Press the Menu button.
   
2. Highlight and select Timers.
   
Note: For 7100/7200 (Home - TV Listing - Setup Recording)
3. Highlight and select Create
4. Select the desired Channel(s).
   
Use the up/down arrow or enter the 3-digit channel number to bring the desired channel into view.
5. Select Timer Type
• DVR (PVR) event will be recorded to the receiver's Hard Drive when the program begins.
  
Note: This feature is avaliable only with models: 501, 508, 510, 522, 622, 625, 721, 921 and 942.
• EXT/ERD (External) - event will record to an external recording device such as a PocketDISH and record to it like a VCR.
  Note: This feature is available only with compatible software and must be enabled on 211, 322, 411, 622, 722, and 942 receivers. The PocketDISH is the only device supported at this time. The 921 can only be connected via analog outputs and can record real time only in standard definition (480p).
• VCR event will be recorded to a VCR when the program begins.
  
• The VCR setup must be completed before setting up the event timer. How?
  
• The VCR must be ON and have a good blank tape inside
Note: VCR timers are not available on the 222, 322 TV2, 522 TV1 and TV2 tuners

• Auto-Tune Automatically changes the channel for live viewing of the event.
• Reminder Displays an on-screen reminder when the event is about to air.
6. Select Timer Frequency
• Once
• Weekly
• Daily
• Monday - Friday
7. Select Set Date/Time
   
This opens the Set Date/Time for Manual Timer menu.
Use the number buttons to enter the Date, Start Time and the End Time (make sure to select AM or PM).
8. Select the Create Timer to save all changes to the Timers.

To Set the Maximum Number of Events
This option is used when setting a DVR timer (with the exception of the "Once" timer) to avoid filling up the hard drive. This feature can also be used to have the receiver automatically record newer events over old events for the same timer, so old events do not have to be manually deleted.

1. When setting up a timer, select the type of timer that is desired (with the exception of the "Once" timer).
2. Go to Options.
3. Change the Maximum Recorded Events from # (pound) to the desired number of events.
4. Select Done.

Recording on TV2

Dual-tuner receivers do not have a TV2 VCR timer option. The IR Blaster is built into the front panel of the receiver and will not reach the TV2 location. In order to record from TV2 to a VCR, set an Auto Tune timer on TV2 and set up the VCR’s manual timer to record the event.

Dual-tuner DVR's (522, 622, 625, 942) have the Record Plus feature. When a DVR timer is set on the receiver, it automatically records to the TV2 location (default).

To change:

• Press Menu on the remote.
• Select Preferences.
• Select Record Plus.
• Select the desired TV location and whether the feature will be enabled or disabled.
• Select Done.

Note: If the receiver is in Shared Mode, the timer will interrupt the TV that it is set to record to.