Video Connections; Audio Connections - DirecTV H20 User Manual

Video Connections

HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and digital audio in one connector. (Not available on
SD receivers.)
Component Video Output (YPbPr) provides high-quality video, but does not provide audio. You will need to connect audio
separately using the digital audio or RCA audio connectors. Newer receivers (model H25) have an "A/V Out" connector that
provides Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on SD receivers.)
S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. You will need to connect audio separately using the digital audio or RCA
audio connectors. (Not all receivers have S-Video outputs.)
RCA output (composite video) provides good video and usually comes bundled with three cables for one video and two audio
channels.

Audio Connections

HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one connector. (Not available on SD
receivers.)
Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality digital audio and is often used on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not
available on SD receivers.)
Digital Audio Coax provides high quality digital audio and is also found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not available
on SD receivers.)
RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are found on older auxiliary equipment.
There are so many makes and models of TVs and auxiliary equipment, it is impossible to fully describe all of the possible connections
between them and your receiver. Refer to the manuals for that equipment to see the connection options specific to each make and model.
The following images show examples of how your receiver may be connected, using the supported video and audio connections for the
TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, given you a variety of
connection options to your TV and other equipment.
Connections
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