Samsung SIR-S310W, SIR-S300W owner manual Jacks and cables, RF jacks and coaxial cable

Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting

This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV® Receiver. Contents include:

•Jacks and cables

•Before making connections

•Choosing a connection

•Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only

•Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables

•Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only

•Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables

•Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver

•Connection option F (SIR-S310W only): DIRECTV Receiver to TV with Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver

•Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only)

•Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time

•Adjusting the satellite dish

•Testing your DIRECTV Receiver

•Activating the DIRECTV account

•DIRECTV® service upgrades

Jacks and cables

The illustrations on these pages show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. If you are unfamiliar with these jacks and cables, take a moment to review them before starting the step-by-step connection process.

RF jacks and coaxial cable

The TV OUT RF jack on the DIRECTV Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jack provides monaural sound and a good TV picture. An RF jack is also used for TV antenna connection (IN FROM ANTENNA), and using an RG-6 coaxial cable, for the satellite dish (SATELLITE IN) input connection.

Audio/Video jacks and cables (RCA-type)

Audio/Video jacks and cables provide stereo sound and a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables. Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).

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