DirecTV Digital Satellite Recorder User Manual

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C o n n e c t i n g

between viewing DIRECTV

channels, viewing video from your DVD player, or running

your game system by changing the input source.

Dolby

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Digital (AC-3) Audio: Dolby Digital audio is recorded on six separate channels,

each of which can be heard on one of six separate speakers. To use Dolby Digital audio,

you must use an optical audio cable to connect your recorder to an A/V receiver capable of

supporting Dolby Digital audio. Not all A/V receivers with optical audio inputs are

capable of receiving Dolby Digital audio. You must also set your recorder to record using

Dolby Digital audio. For more information, see page 96.

Dolby

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Surround Sound (also called Dolby Pro Logic): Dolby Surround Sound (or

Dolby Pro Logic) audio is recorded on two channels, which can be heard on two or more

(usually five) speakers. To use Dolby Surround Sound audio, you must have an A/V

receiver capable of supporting Dolby Surround Sound audio connected to your recorder

using either L/R Audio cables or an optical audio cable.

Digital PBX Phone System: Digital PBX phone systems allow many phones to share a

single telephone number and are usually used in hotels and office buildings. If you are

installing the recorder in your home, it is very unlikely that you are using a digital PBX

phone system. Do not connect your recorder to a digital PBX phone system. Doing so may

permanently damage your recorder’s modem and will void your warranty.

Surge Protector: Surge protectors are devices that protect electronic equipment from

power fluctuations. Like all electronics equipment, your recorder can be damaged by

fluctuations in your line voltage. Purchasing a surge protector is highly recommended. If

you purchase a surge protector that allows you to plug in both your recorder’s power and

your telephone cord, you may prevent damage to the parts of your recorder that are

connected to your phone line as well! Surge protectors can be purchased at hardware,

electronics, or general merchandise stores.