DirecTV HD65W20 manual Jacks and Cables

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Setup and Connections

Jacks and Cables

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.

This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV.

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 RF Jack coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, a phone line dedicated and continuously connected to the digital satellite receiver is required. The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured

here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out

Phone Jacks

 

how to get one installed.

 

Y, PB, PR Jacks and Cable

The Y, PB, PR jacks allows you to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality by maintaining the video source as three separate signals through these jacks. To ensure maximum

Y

PB

PR

picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.

 

 

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Contents -  Page Page Thomson multimedia Inc Product Registration Important InformationThis page left intentionally blank Table Of Contents Adjusting TV Controls Getting Assistance Parts of a Complete High Definition System Welcome to HdtvGetting Assistance Reference Getting StartedSystem Options and Preferences Things to Know Before Connecting Components Setup and ConnectionsJacks and Cables TV Directv Info Menu OK Front ButtonsAudio Front InputsBack of the TV Audio Outputs How to view a VCR How to viewHow to view a DVD and VCR Basic ConnectionTV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier Advanced ConnectionConnecting Speakers to the TV Receiver Connecting a Stereo AmplifierComplete the Interactive Setup Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the System Order ProgrammingHow to Use Your Universal Remote Control Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons Using the RemoteUsing the Remote Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search Using Direct Entry Using the Remote to Control a ComponentVCR Remote Control CodesBasic TV Operation Ins and Outs of Using Your HdtvAbout the Channel Banner Basic TV OperationChannel Banner Icons Changing Between Directv and TV Mode If you want to watch a digital channel Changing ChannelsIf you want to watch an analog channel PIP Picture-in-Picture Operation Using the PIP FeaturePIP Buttons PIP Problems? Input source Using the Input ButtonWhat is a program guide? Using the Program GuidesYou can access the program guides by Using the Program GuidesBringing Up the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guideAnatomy of the Directv Programming Guide Getting Around in the Guides Tuning to a ProgramPoint to channels with the number buttons Scroll channel by channelDetail Guide Using the Guide ButtonSurfGuide Directv only Grid GuideChannel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesListing All Directv Programming To use the Scout feature Finding Directv Programs Using ScoutSelect Enter Text to set up a Scout Exit Other IconsHelp Down ArrowMake Adjustments to your Picture and Audio Adjusting TV ControlsPicture Settings Adjusting TV ControlsTo make settings Picture Quality ControlsReset Controls Picture PresetsConvergence Noise FilterMute Audio ControlsTone Controls Audio ProcessorSound Logic SpeakersOptical Output Audio LanguageIcon in the Channel Banner Creating User Profiles Using ProfilesDirectv Setup Using the ProfilesAbout Profiles Editing Channels in a Directv ListSelecting or Deleting All Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending LimitSetting the Directv Rating Limit TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Don’t forget about the Clear button Selecting or Deleting All TV ChannelsLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence To set TV programming limits Rating Limit ScreenTo block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Blocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingTo block movies Viewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsTo block unrated shows Choosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordUnlocking the System Locking the SystemSystem Options and Preferences Different Ways to Adjust Your HdtvChanging the Signal Type Changing the Signal SourceTo access the Signal Source menu System Options and PreferencesAuto Tuning Mailbox Channel SearchChecking Your Mail Previewing and Purchasing Purchases Pay Per View ProgramsTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuUsing the Preferences Menu Setting the Time and DateColor Scheme Translucency Default GuideScreen Format Analog Captions Caption DisplayUsing Fetch This page left blank intentionally Need Help? Getting AssistanceGetting Assistance Running the Interactive SetupGetting Antenna Information Selecting Dish Type Dish PointingTo bring up the on-screen signal meter Using the On-screen Signal MeterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Running the System Test Your New Access CardTo replace the card Off-Air Guides UpgradesGetting Information ReferenceReference TroubleshootingBlank screen Care and Cleaning Notification to the Local Telephone Company FCC Registration InformationRights of the Telephone Company Scenium High Definition Television Hdtv Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty Limitation of WarrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your unit outside the United StatesAccessory Information Accessory Order Form Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PADirectv IndexIndex Swap This page left blank intentionally