3-3. General Recommendations

CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the power supply cord into a standard 120V, 60Hz AC power outlet.

You can connect the DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine the correct setup for you.

-What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas.

-What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/PB/PR, RGB, DVI-HDTV, S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA- type), or RF coaxial?

-Do you have an external audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the DIRECTV HD Receiver into a home theater configuration to take advantage of the audio capabilities of your Dolby Digital System (Digital) or Hi-Fi System (Analog).

-Does your TV have Y/PB/PR connectors? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. An Y/PB/PR connection provides a better picture than S-VIDEO, RCA-type video, or RF connections.

-Does your TV have an S-VIDEO jack? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. An S-VIDEO connection provides a better picture than RCA-type video or RF connections.

-Does your TV have RCA-type A/V connectors, but no S-video jack? Use your TV’s A/V connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection provides better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection.

Although there are numerous connections possible for optimum video and audio performance, try to follow the guidelines listed below when you hook up your components. Detailed hook-up instructions are provided on the following pages.

ConnectionComponentPage

To Antennas

No Dish

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Round Dish (Satellite A)

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Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)

25

 

Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)

26

 

 

 

To TV/Monitor

Analog TV

27

 

HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type)

28

 

HD Monitor (RGB type)

29

 

HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)

30

 

 

 

To A/V Systems

VCR

31

 

Digital Audio System

32

 

Analog Hi-Fi System

33

 

 

 

Protect your components from power surges by turning off the component and unplugging power cords when you make connections.

Protect your component from overheating by keeping the ventilation holes open and not stacking components.

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