Jacks And Cables - RCA DXD416RE 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 satellite system.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your satellite system.
S-Video Jack
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio
cables to connect the 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.
Audio/Video Jacks
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The 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.
RF Jack
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks
on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable
supplied with your system is used to connect the RF jacks between the
receiver and your TV's antenna input.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the receiver's back panel. The
VCR Controller Jack
other end of the cable affixes to your VCR's remote sensor.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. The
phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV™. You will
need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone
Phone Jacks
jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don't have a modular
jack, contact DIRECTV to find out how to get one installed.
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