Getting Started - EchoStar DTVPal User Manual

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Getting Started

G
ETTING
Welcome! Your new high-definition, digital video recording, over-the-air
receiver is a powerful, yet easy-to-use device you'll enjoy!
Connecting DTVPal DVR to Your TV
To connect your DTVPal DVR, start with the antenna:
1. On the back of your TV, locate the A
2. Disconnect the coaxial cable from your TV's A
3. Look at the back of your DTVPal DVR, and locate the O
Determine the connection type you'll use to connect your DTVPal DVR to
your TV. If your TV has:
2
S
TARTED
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
DTVPal DVR to a power supply until after you have properly connected
all of the cables using the following instructions.
connects your TV to your over-the-air antenna. This connection may be
labeled O -T -A
VER HE IR
name. Refer to your TV's user guide for help locating this connection.
Note:
If your TV uses twin-lead (300 ohm) connections, you will need
to obtain and install a 75 ohm to 300 ohm converter on your TV. This
converter can be found at most consumer electronics stores.
A I connection. Connect the coaxial cable from step 2 to the
NTENNA N
O -T -A A
VER HE IR NTENNA
Important:
Do not use a wrench to tighten this connection.
- a HDMI connection, you can use a HDMI cable to provide both
high-definition video and stereo audio to your TV's compatible input
(go to step 4).
- component connectors (Y/Pb/Pr) for video, you can use a set of
component cables for video and either a Dolby Digital optical audio
cable, or a pair of RCA-type audio cables (one right and one left), to
connect to your TV's corresponding audio input (go to step 5).
Do not connect your TV or your
NTENNA
A I , C I
NTENNA N ABLE N
I connection on the DTVPal DVR.
N
I connection, which
N
, C I or another
OAX N
I connection.
NTENNA N
-T -A
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