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9
Back of the HD Receiver
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connecting
A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right
audio, etc.).
ANTENNA B
IN
ANTENNA A
IN
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT
AUDIOVCR
CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS CARD
R
R
L
L
ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can identify you. Open the
door by pressing the two top tabs and pulling down on the silver cover. Make sure the contacts on the
access card are on the bottom of the card while inserting. (Refer to “New Access Card” in this manual’s
“Assistance” section for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your HD receiver to a
compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio
channels).
VCR CONTROL Allows the HD receiver to control your VCR for one-button recording.
AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your monitor has Audio/Video
capability, use these jacks to connect the HD receiver to your TV or monitor. You must also connect either
the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.
VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV or monitor has Audio/Video
capability, use this jack to connect the HD receiver. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.
S-VIDEO Provides good picture quality. If your TV or monitor has S-Video capability, use this jack along
with the Audio/Video jacks to connect the HD receiver to your monitor.
HD MONITOR OUT Use to connect an RGB-compatible high definition monitor. This provides high
definition picture quality when high definition broadcasts are viewed. Due to copyright restrictions, you
may not be available to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product.
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the HD receiver.
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the HD receiver to enable some DIRECTV services.
OUT TO TV Use to connect the HD receiver to your TV, monitor, or antenna connection.
ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.
ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.
The VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs are disabled when you press and illuminate the front panel HD
MONITOR output button.