Jacks And Cables - RCA Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual

Setup and Connections

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 DIRECTV System.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV
System.
S-Video Jack
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio
cables to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. 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, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
Audio/Video Jacks
components. The digital satellite receiver audio/video jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has
only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red) audio jack on the
receiver.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to
be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF
RF Jack
jacks on the digital satellite receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT
TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DIRECTV System is used to
connect the RF jacks between the digital satellite receiver and your TV's
antenna input.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the digital satellite
receiver's back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR's
VCR Controller Jack
remote sensor.
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