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Connections (cont’d)
Audio
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections.
There are several options for connecting the audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect. If you connected video with option D on page 10, you will get audio from your TV when using that input. The following chart summarizes your additional options for audio connections. Select either A, B, or C and refer to the illustration and steps below to connect.
Option | Audio Signal | Audio Output |
A | Dolby Digital* | OPTICAL |
B | Dolby Digital* | COAXIAL |
C | Stereo | AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT OUT1 |
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* DSX 5540 Only
Rear of DIRECTV® Receiver
MODEL NUMBER: DSX 5540
Serial No : 81476039DSX 5540C | Receiver ID No : 1234 5678 9012 |
DSX 5540 Only
Rear of Home Theater Stereo Receiver or TV
A | B | C |
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Note: This illustration shows a home theater stereo receiver and TV rear jack panel for possible connections. Your home theater system stereo receiver or TV rear jack panel may differ.
A.(For model DSX 5540 only.) Using an OPTICAL cable (not included), connect one end to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the Receiver to the home theater stereo receiver or TV’s OPTICAL IN jack.
B.(For model DSX 5540 only.) Using a COAXIAL cable (not included), connect one end to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the Receiver to the home theater stereo receiver or TV’s COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack.
C.Using the RCA type connectors (supplied), connect the left (white) and right (red) jacks of one end of the cables to the OUT 1 AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT jacks on the Receiver and the other ends to the left and right AUDIO IN on
the home theater stereo receiver or TV. Select the proper input on the home theater stereo receiver or TV.
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