Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting
DVI jack and cable
Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your
DIRECTV® | DVI/HDCP OUT |
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unconverted digital signal from digital |
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DIRECTV® programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)
RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included)
Uses a
carry vertical and horizontal syncing signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to devices equipped with RGB input jacks (computer monitors, for example).
The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)
Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included)
Optical digital jacks and cables use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jacks and cables must be aligned before you plug in the cable. These jacks and cables may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections.
Coaxial digital audio jack and cable
Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks.
VCR control jack and cable
The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR’s remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple
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DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
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DIGITAL (COAXIAL)