SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

JACKS AND CABLES

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The Audio/Video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. They are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/ Video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/MONO) audio jack on the HD receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the HD receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, ANTENNA B IN, and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable- type input, use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver.

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD receiver to a phone line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, some services require this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone Jacks

 

 

common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you

 

 

don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to get one installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR Controller Jack and Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the HD receiver’s back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.

VCR Controller Jack

HD Monitor Out Jack and VGA Cable

A VGA cable connects the HD receiver to an industry-standard RGB-compatible

monitor via the HD MONITOR OUT jack.

HD Monitor Out Jack

 

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