DirecTV HDTV - Manual (Page 9)

Setup and Connections
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STEP 1: UNPACK THE SYSTEM
Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.
STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV TO OTHER
COMPONENTS
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected
with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you
have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The
following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide
what connection is best for you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING
COMPONENTS
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/video
cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the safety
sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it
will not flow around other components.
Remote Control Power Cord
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0
ON•OFF TV VCR1
DVD
MUTE SKIP
GO BACK FETCH GUIDE INFO
MENU CLEAR
INPUT
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
RECORD
PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO
STOP PAUSE
ANTENNA
AUX DIRECTV
OK
CH +
CH
VOL VOL
VCR2