Choose The Setup That Suits You - DirecTV D10 User Manual

Getting Connected
TIP
When working with cables, be
sure to connect corresponding
outputs and inputs (Video OUT
to Video IN, Right Audio OUT
to Right Audio IN, etc.). Never
connect an IN to an IN or an OUT
to an OUT.
OUT
All A/V jacks and inputs are
color coded. Always match the
color of the plug to the same
color of the jack.
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Choose the Setup That Suits You

Choose the Setup That Suits You
There are several ways to connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup
and to gain optimum signal quality. The following pages illustrate some of the most common
setups. Keep in mind that the back panels of your TV and other equipment may not exactly
match those illustrated.
Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver
to a TV with an Antenna In Input
IN
1) Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled
SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Receiver.
2) Using the RF coaxial cable, connect one end to the OUT TO TV jack on the DIRECTV
Receiver and the other end to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV.
3) If you have a local channel 3 in your area, then move the 3/4 switch on the back of the
DIRECTV Receiver to channel 4.
If you have a local channel 4 in your area, then move the 3/4 switch on the back of the
DIRECTV Receiver to channel 3.
4) Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter
that is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back
of the DIRECTV Receiver.
5) Plug all power cords into electrical sockets.
To watch DIRECTV programming, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the
position of the 3/4 switch in step 3 above). Now you can turn to page 26 to learn about
Guided Setup and Activation.