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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 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 pro-
vides 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 480i display format is selected.)
Component Out
Is used to connect to a Y/PB/PR-compatible HD 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 480i format is selected.)
RGB/DVI-HDTV Out
Is used to connect to either a RGB-compatible or DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor. Either a RGB port
for a 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 480i format is selected. DVI-HDTV port has higher priority
than RGB port when both are being used.
Note : For the best access to High Definition Programming at the highest available resolution broadcast
by DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to the corresponding DVI input that supports high-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology on a High-Definition Television (HDTV) or HDTV monitor.
Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find
out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP.)
Audio Out 1,2
Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Analog 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.