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Jacks and Cables
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections.
Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with
audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The Audio/Video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. They
are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/
Video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and
white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono),
connect it to the left (white L/MONO) audio jack on the HD receiver.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and
DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections.
The RF and coaxial jacks on the HD receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA
A IN, ANTENNA B IN, and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all
satellite signal distribution.
Optical Jack and Cables
The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby
Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-
type input, use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD receiver
to a phone line.
If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV
®
programming, some services require this
phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call
out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you
don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how
to get one installed.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the HD receiver’s back panel. The
other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.
HD Monitor Out Jack and VGA Cable
A VGA cable connects the HD receiver to an industry-standard RGB-compatible
monitor via the HD MONITOR OUT jack.
S-Video Jack
Audio/Video Jacks
RF Jack
Digital Audio
Out Jack
Phone Jacks
VCR Controller Jack
HD Monitor Out Jack