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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 analog 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 provid-
ed 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 video 1/2 display format is selected.)
Component Out
Is used to connect to a Y/PB/PR-compatible 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 video 1/2 format is selected.)
RGB/DVI-HDTV Out
Is used to connect to either an RGB compatible or DVI-HDTV monitor. Either an RGB port for an 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 video 1/2 format is selected. DVI -HDTV port has higher
priority than RGB port when both are being used.
Note: For best access to High-Definition Programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to
a DVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant
with EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or
monitor's DVI input is compliant with these specifications.)
Audio Out 1,2
Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or 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.
