Setup and Connections
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Back of Digital Satellite Receiver Jacks
1
RF REMOTE
Use to connect an optional RF antenna for RF remote signals. Connecting an antenna extends the
remote’s range.
2
SATELLITE IN
Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna.
3
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
This feature is only available on model DRD480RE. Use a digital optical (or SPDIF) cable
to connect your digital satellite receiver to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. (You must remove the
cover from digital audio output jack before inserting cable.) Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio
channels).
4
OUT TO TV
Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you
should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality.
5
IN FROM ANT
Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to an off-air antenna or cable TV signal.
6
AUDIO (R and L)
Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video input jacks,
use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. Connect the second set to another device, such as
a VCR. You must also connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.
7
VIDEO
Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video input jacks, use this
jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. Connect the second set to another device, such as a VCR.
You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.
8
S-VIDEO
Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use this jack along with the audio/video
jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV.
9
VCR
Use to connect the VCR Controller to your digital satellite receiver. Attach the other end to the IR sensor on
your VCR. This connection lets you use the One-Touch Record and Timer recording features.
10 LOW SPEED DATA
This port allows you to connect your DIRECTV PLUS™ System to future services and accessories
as they become available. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required.
11 PHONE JACK
Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. The DIRECTV PLUS™ System
requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to program providers. If you subscribe to Caller ID
through your telephone company, you must also make sure your phone line connection is direct and to a non-
wireless jack.
Top of Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons
1
ON•OFF
Use to turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it. Your receiver
will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off.
2
MENU•OK
Use this button to display the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, pressing this button
selects the highlighted item.
3
Arrows
Use these buttons to navigate left and right, down and up, in the menu system.
4
Channel Down and Up
When you’re watching TV, use these buttons to change the channel. When you’re in the
menu system, use these buttons for navigation.
5
INFO
Use this button to display the channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. Press twice to
display additional program information, when available.
