DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver - Manual (Page 10)

First Things First
8
Connecting Your DSS ® Receiver
to Your TV
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have
been connected to your TV 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 DSS ® receiver, 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 and 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 Tips 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 or DSS ® receiver on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.