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6) S-VIDEO – Provides the best non-digital picture quality, better than VIDEO RCA-type
or RF coaxial jacks. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use it along with the audio jacks (S-
Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to your TV.
7) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL – Provides the best digital-quality audio signal.
8) HDMI – Provides a higher quality HD picture than YPbPr/component video.
9) RF REMOTE ANTENNA – Used to receive the signal from your remote when it’s being
used as an RF remote.
10) SATELLITE IN – Use to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the satellite dish
antenna.
11) LOW SPEED DATA – You can connect your receiver to future services and accessories as
they become available. Additional hardware may be required.
12) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a telephone line. The DIRECTV
HD Receiver requires a land-based telephone line connection to communicate
periodically with your program provider.
13) AC POWER INLET – Use to connect the power cord for your DIRECTV HD Receiver.
Getting Familiar
Chapter 2