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... per receiver) provides excellent quality digital audio and is also found on older auxiliary equipment. - HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one video and two ...DVD equipment. - Pick one set per receiver) provides good video, but does not provide audio. Component Video Output (YPbPr, one of each make and model. There are so many makes and models...three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to each from the list below, based on the connectors...
... per receiver) provides excellent quality digital audio and is also found on older auxiliary equipment. - HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one video and two ...DVD equipment. - Pick one set per receiver) provides good video, but does not provide audio. Component Video Output (YPbPr, one of each make and model. There are so many makes and models...three cables for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR. 94 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE You will need to each from the list below, based on the connectors...
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DIRECTV DVR DIRECTV DVR Television Surround System VCR/DVD Burner CHAPTER 6 - Connections VCR/DVD Burner Television Surround System 2 3 4 5 6 Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that... connectors. Settings 95 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio connectors as the best audio input and a...
DIRECTV DVR DIRECTV DVR Television Surround System VCR/DVD Burner CHAPTER 6 - Connections VCR/DVD Burner Television Surround System 2 3 4 5 6 Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that... connectors. Settings 95 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio connectors as the best audio input and a...
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SATELLITE IN 2 - S-VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- HDMI - Use this satellite in at all times to Appendix 2 for analog audio out. 6. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Connect one line from your ... Back Panels 1. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - PHONE JACK - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Connect your phone line here to connect up component video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - ETHERNET - POWER - USB - You can use...
SATELLITE IN 2 - S-VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- HDMI - Use this satellite in at all times to Appendix 2 for analog audio out. 6. Your receiver must be plugged in port. 2. Connect one line from your ... Back Panels 1. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - PHONE JACK - Connect the second line from your satellite dish here. 3. Connect your phone line here to connect up component video cables (green, blue, red) and use the white and red RCA connectors below it ). 13. SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - ETHERNET - POWER - USB - You can use...
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... color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." Letterbox With this , choose: - Since the aspect ratio of connection: Output Connection HDMI Component Video (YPbPr) S-Video Video (RCA Type/Yellow) Available Resolutions 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i Note: 720p, 1080i and 1080p...
... color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." Letterbox With this , choose: - Since the aspect ratio of connection: Output Connection HDMI Component Video (YPbPr) S-Video Video (RCA Type/Yellow) Available Resolutions 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i Note: 720p, 1080i and 1080p...
User Guide
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... from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: HDMI video cables A/V cables (RCA type) Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 1 2 3 456 7... may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - For future use. 2) POWER - Package Contents ...
... from the remote control. 4) GUIDE - Turns your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR: HDMI video cables A/V cables (RCA type) Component video cable (YPbPr) Phone cord User guide Remote control & batteries Power cord Access card (2) B-band Converters (also called BBCs) DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Front Panel 1 2 3 456 7... may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5) MENU - Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR still records and receives messages when powered off. 3) REMOTE SENSOR - For future use. 2) POWER - Package Contents ...
User Guide
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...dish antenna. 3) S-VIDEO OUT - YPbPr carries only picture information, not sound; Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to two programs at once. If your TV. (Cable sold separately.) 4) COMPONENT OUT/ YPbPr (G, R, B) - use it along with the AUDIO jacks (S-Video only carries picture ...information, not sound) to connect to work with a digital audio connection or AUDIO (L/R red/white) jacks. 6 The Rear Panel may not look complicated, but not as good as HDMI. DIRECTV Plus HD...
...dish antenna. 3) S-VIDEO OUT - YPbPr carries only picture information, not sound; Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to two programs at once. If your TV. (Cable sold separately.) 4) COMPONENT OUT/ YPbPr (G, R, B) - use it along with the AUDIO jacks (S-Video only carries picture ...information, not sound) to connect to work with a digital audio connection or AUDIO (L/R red/white) jacks. 6 The Rear Panel may not look complicated, but not as good as HDMI. DIRECTV Plus HD...
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...a high-quality, "one-cable" solution. 10) S-ATA PORT - Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.) 9) HDMI - The HDMI also provides audio, for standard-definition TV. We require a landbased telephone connection to communicate periodically with your equipment is ...non-digital sound quality. Please ensure your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a telephone wall jack. Provides the best quality HD picture (better than YPbPr/component video). Provides connectivity to another component, such as a VCR. You can access...
...a high-quality, "one-cable" solution. 10) S-ATA PORT - Provides digital-quality audio signal. (Cable sold separately.) 9) HDMI - The HDMI also provides audio, for standard-definition TV. We require a landbased telephone connection to communicate periodically with your equipment is ...non-digital sound quality. Please ensure your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 14) AC POWER INLET - Connects the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a telephone wall jack. Provides the best quality HD picture (better than YPbPr/component video). Provides connectivity to another component, such as a VCR. You can access...
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... the HDCP protection system. Cables & Connections HDMI Jack and Cable The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR incorporates HDMI™ [or High-Definition Multimedia Interface] technology. DVI carries video only. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is an older digital connection standard that supports HDCP technology. Component Video Output (YPbPr) The component connector provides high-quality video for Y Pr...
... the HDCP protection system. Cables & Connections HDMI Jack and Cable The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR incorporates HDMI™ [or High-Definition Multimedia Interface] technology. DVI carries video only. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is an older digital connection standard that supports HDCP technology. Component Video Output (YPbPr) The component connector provides high-quality video for Y Pr...
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...and events. The audio cable may be used to the Digital Audio Optical cable. Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord connects your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your setup. Note: Do not connect your digital satellite receiver; Warning 66 Do not connect your receiver (or ...(A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound. The video cable should be used if you have HDMI, component or S-Video jacks. This connection is also required, using either Digital Audio Optical cable or the audio portion of phone jack). you don't have...
...and events. The audio cable may be used to the Digital Audio Optical cable. Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord connects your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to your setup. Note: Do not connect your digital satellite receiver; Warning 66 Do not connect your receiver (or ...(A/V) Jack and Cable Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound. The video cable should be used if you have HDMI, component or S-Video jacks. This connection is also required, using either Digital Audio Optical cable or the audio portion of phone jack). you don't have...
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.... • Good (Non-HD): Connect one end of the S-Video cables to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and your TV does not support S-Video, component or HDMI connections, connect one of the above methods. However, if your TV. Making the Video Connections Choose one of the following... end of the RCA cable (usually with the HD Receiver. • Better (HD Video): Connect one end of the Component (YPbPr) video cables to the COMPONENT OUT video jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. HDMI cables also carry digital audio, so you do not need to program the INPUT key on your...
.... • Good (Non-HD): Connect one end of the S-Video cables to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and your TV does not support S-Video, component or HDMI connections, connect one of the above methods. However, if your TV. Making the Video Connections Choose one of the following... end of the RCA cable (usually with the HD Receiver. • Better (HD Video): Connect one end of the Component (YPbPr) video cables to the COMPONENT OUT video jacks on the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. HDMI cables also carry digital audio, so you do not need to program the INPUT key on your...
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You will not get HD video if you use the Video Out connector on your TV, or your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) S-VIDEO HDMI (includes video & audio) BETTER* GOOD BEST DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR Pr Pb Y S-VIDEO HDMI * Note: Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with a standard Audio/Video (RCA-type) cable. The back panels of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 69 Observe the Red, Green, Blue color-coding. Connect Video Cables -
You will not get HD video if you use the Video Out connector on your TV, or your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) S-VIDEO HDMI (includes video & audio) BETTER* GOOD BEST DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR Pr Pb Y S-VIDEO HDMI * Note: Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with a standard Audio/Video (RCA-type) cable. The back panels of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. 69 Observe the Red, Green, Blue color-coding. Connect Video Cables -
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Connect Audio Cables - The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI RCA-type DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL OPTICAL (S/PDIF) DIGITAL COAXIAL 1* 2* GOOD DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR * NOTE: For BEST audio quality, use the HDMI cable for audio and video. (See "Making the Video Connections.") BETTER BETTER 71
Connect Audio Cables - The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN HDMI RCA-type DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL OPTICAL (S/PDIF) DIGITAL COAXIAL 1* 2* GOOD DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR * NOTE: For BEST audio quality, use the HDMI cable for audio and video. (See "Making the Video Connections.") BETTER BETTER 71