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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 RG-6 Coaxial cable
Use the SATELLITE IN jacks to receive signals from your Satellite
Dish Antenna with RG-6 coaxial cable.
Audio/Video Jacks and Audio/Video Cables (RCA-type)
Use the audio/video jacks to send good quality analog video and
stereo audio signals.
S-VIDEO Jack and S-VIDEO Cables
Use the S-VIDEO jack to send excellent quality analog video signal.
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 RJ-11 Telephone Cable
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 e-mail notes.
