DirecTV HIRD-E86 - Manual (Page 28)

Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver
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4) Connect another set of standard audio and video cables to the back of the VCR using the
AUDIO and VIDEO output connectors. Connect the other end of this cable to another
group of unused input connectors on the back of the TV.
Note: There are possible variations to steps 2, 3, and 4 above. For example, if
your TV or monitor has only one set of AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors,
or if you have an S-VHS VCR, you may choose the following connection
variation: Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO or S-VIDEO connectors of the
HD receiver only to the VCR. Then connect the VCR output connectors to the
TV. In this situation, you may need to turn on your VCR to pass HD receiver
signals to your TV.
5) Optional: If the TV does not have AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, then connect
one end of a coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the back of the HD
receiver. Connect the other end of the coaxial RF cable to the antenna input connector on
the back of the VCR. Connect another coaxial RF cable to the antenna output connector
on the back of the VCR and connect the other end of this cable to the ANTENNA or
VHF input connector on the back of the TV. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the HD receiver
to the channel not used in your area. This is the channel you will select on your TV to
view the HD receiver.
Note: If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way
that routes the cables from the HD receiver to your VCR before the signal
reaches the TV, you may experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record
a copy-protected program. These programs are identified by a “Can’t Tape”
symbol in the banner area of the screen. If this occurs, simply stop the
recording process and your picture will automatically correct itself.
Note: 1) When the HD receiver is in standby (power LED off), the receiver will
pass the signal received at the “In From Ant” connector out of the “Out To
TV” connector unaltered. 2) When the HD receiver is turned on and set to the
HD (1080i) output mode, the HD receiver will pass the signal received at the
“In From Ant” connector out of the “Out To TV” connector unaltered.
3) When the HD receiver is set to the SD (480i) output mode, the channel the
HD receiver has selected will be changed to channel 3 or 4 and sent out of the
“Out To TV” connector. All other channels will be blocked.