Hughes Model
Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System
There are a number of ways to connect the HD receiver, depending on the other audio/video equipment you wish to use. The simplest hookups are described in the following subsections.
The rear of the HD receiver (power cord not shown)
Before connecting the HD receiver to your entertainment system, you should connect the phone line. This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cable into the PHONE JACK on the back of the HD receiver and the other end into a telephone wall jack. If you do not have a telephone jack within reach, you should move the HD receiver to be within reach of a telephone wall jack or have a new one installed.
The phone line
and jack
To suit your specific needs, you may need to purchase additional connectors and/or cables from your dealer or electronic hardware store. Choose which hookup method to use based on:
●The capabilities of your TV and VCR.
●Your desire to receive local terrestrial analog and/or digital programming through the HD receiver.
●Any other devices you want to include in the system (stereo, second VCR, etc.).
Before attempting to connect anything, position yourself so you are looking at the back of your components. Note the various input and output receptacles, their shapes, and how they are labeled. Then read through the rest of this connection subsection before going ahead with the actual hookup.
Note: For your safety, make sure the HD receiver, TV, VCR, and any other devices to be connected are unplugged from the power outlet while hooking them up.
Some of the connection methods described in this chapter may require optional cables or accessories that are not included with your HD receiver.
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