Adding system components
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Connecting components
Connect a terrestrial antenna
You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use.
This chapter explains how to:
•Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).
•Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).
•Connect and
•Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system (see page 9).
At this point, you should have:
Verified that your system is operating properly.
Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.
Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.
You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver’s TV ANT/CABLE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3). The remote control INPUT button allows you to switch between DIRECTV® programming and input from the terrestrial antenna.
Connect the RF remote control antenna
The
RF Antenna
1.Plug the RF remote control cable into the RF REMOTE connector on the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2 and page 3.)
2.Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location
To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.
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