3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver

Ant In

Is used to connect an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna.

Cable In

Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your analog cable TV service outlet or cable box.

Out to TV

Provides an RF connection between the DIRECTV HD Receiver and the TV. Decoded signals are provided on channel 3 or 4 as selected in the Output Channel section of the PREFERENCE menu. If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is in the standby mode, Cable or Antenna signals are provided as chosen in the Out to TV section of the Preference menu.

Video Out 1,2

Is used to provide baseband composite video signal to VCR or TV set. Video connection generally provides picture quality that is superior to RF connections. For the better quality picture connection, use the S-Video jack if it is available.

(Note : These outputs are only available when video 1/2 display format is selected.)

Component Out

Is used to connect to a Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. Three video and two audio jacks for a Y/PB/PR monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to left position.

(Note : This output is not available when the video 1/2 format is selected.)

RGB/DVI-HDTV Out

Is used to connect to either an RGB compatible or DVI-HDTV monitor. Either an RGB port for an RGB monitor or a DVI-HDTV port for a DVI-HDTV monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to right position.

(Note : This output is not available when the video 1/2 format is selected. DVI -HDTV port has higher priority than RGB port when both are being used.

Note: For best access to High-Definition Programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to

aDVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant with EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or monitor's DVI input is compliant with these specifications.)

Audio Out 1,2

Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Hi-Fi System.

Digital Audio Out

Is used to connect a digital optical cable from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital enables the viewer to experience theater-quality sound using 5.1 audio channels.

Authorized Service Only

Is used only for authorized service purposes.

Access Card

Is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted into the access card slot (on the rear of the receiver) at all times to enable reception of satellite signals.

Phone Jack

Is used to connect a phone line.

Satellite In

Is used to connect a satellite dish antenna to your receiver.

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