Adding System Components; Connecting Components; Connect A Terrestrial Antenna; Connect The Rf Remote Control Antenna - Hughes DIRECTV GAEB0 Owner's Manual

Connecting
components
Connect a terrestrial
antenna
Connect the RF remote
control antenna

Adding system components

You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the
additional audio/video components you want to use.
This chapter explains how to:
• Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).
• Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).
• Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 10).
• Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system
(see page 12).
At this point, you should have:
Verified that your system is operating properly.
Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.
Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.
You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV
Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver's
(refer to figures on page 3). The remote control
switch between DIRECTV
antenna.
The DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency) remote control
antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other rooms in your house.
1. Slide the antenna into the base as shown. No tools are required.
2. Plug the RF remote control cable into the
DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2 and page 3.
3. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location.
To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the
antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.
INPUT
®
programming and input from the terrestrial
Assembling the optional RF antenna
RF REMOTE
Adding system components
2
jack
TV ANT/CABLE IN
button allows you to
connector on the
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