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Always connect cables from the 
OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of the next. Never connect an IN to
an IN or an OUT to an OUT.
OUT 
IN
If you have trouble, or if your configuration isn’t covered by
one of these examples, see “Adding Other Components” on page 13, or the “Back Panel Reference” on page 162.
C o n n e c t i n g
Setup Options
On the back of your equipment you will find several jacks. Some are labeled IN and some are labeled OUT. The pictures and sound enter a piece of equipment through cables connected to IN jacks and leave through cables connected to OUT jacks.
When you connect your DIRECTV® HD DVR to your television and/or A/V receiver, you are simply creating a path that starts at the satellite dish and goes in (through IN jacks) and out (through OUT jacks) of your equipment until it reaches your TV.
This section provides detailed examples showing how to connect the HD DVR to your existing audio/video system. These setup options show a complete
From the table below, choose the option that most closely matches the equipment you have and follow the steps in that section.
You have a | Option A: Connect audio to your A/V | |
and a home theater system or | receiver, video to your HDTV |
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A/V receiver. |
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You have a | Option B: Connect audio and video to | |
but no home theater system or | your HDTV (no A/V receiver) |
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A/V receiver. |
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