Rear Panel Connections - Channel Master DVR+ User Manual

Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel of your DVR+ receiver has a number of different connectors to note:
Antenna
Connects the over-the-air antenna
Digital Audio
Optical connection to a high-quality digital
sound decoding system
• RF IN (REQUIRED) – Connects a coaxial cable for an OTA TV antenna.
• OPTICAL Port – Connects a digital audio cable for multichannel sound output.
• HDMI Port – Connects a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable for digital audio/video output.
• Ethernet Port – Connects an Ethernet cable to your router for broadband Internet service. Note
that this optional connection (or a wireless connection using the optional Wi-Fi adapter) is required
if you wish to access Internet-enabled services such as YouTube, Pandora, VUDU, and
Channel Master TV.
• USB 2.0 Ports – Connects the optional Wi-Fi adapter and/or external hard/flash drive for
expanded DVR storage.
• IR Port – Connects the extension cable for an optional infrared (IR) receiver to increase the
flexibility of where you can install your DVR+ while maintaining strong signals with the
remote control.
• Power Supply Port (REQUIRED) – Supplies a 12-volt, 1.4-amp output.
WARNING: Use only the power supply included with your DVR+ to connect it to the AC outlet.
HDMI Output USB 2.0 Ports
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Provides HD digital Connects to an external hard
audio and video to drive/flash drive and optional
the TV Wi-Fi adapter
Ethernet
Connects to the broadband home network
IR
Connects the IR extension cable
Power
Provides power to the DVR+
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