Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your Satellite Receiver.
VHF/UHF Jacks and Coaxial (RF) Cable
Use the VHF/UHF IN jacks to receive signals from a TV antenna or from a cable TV connection. You can also use the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to send audio and video signals to your TV.
SATELLITE IN Jacks and
Use the SATELLITE IN jacks to receive signals from your Satellite Dish Antenna with
Audio/Video Jacks and Audio/Video Cables
Use the audio/video jacks to send good quality analog video and stereo audio signals.
Use the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Jack and Optical Cable
Use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack to send excellent quality audio signal.
TEL LINE Jack and
Use the TEL LINE jack to connect to a telephone outlet. If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming, some services require a continuously connected telephone line. The telephone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV and to use for connection to the UltimateTV service. (connection is needed for DIRECTV and UltimateTV service)
IR Blaster Jack and Controller
Use the IR jack to connect your Infrared Controller to your Satellite Receiver. This allows you to control your VCR and/or Cable Box through your Satellite Receiver.
MIC (Microphone) Jack
Use the MIC jack to connect to an external microphone. This allows you to record and send voice messages on the Web in
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