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Installation and Connections
For the best user experience and system performance we highly recommend that your system be professionally installed.
Call 1-800-DIRECTV to schedule an installation.
Your Phone Connection
Connecting your receiver to a land-based telephone line saves you money because it allows you to purchase Pay Per View movies and
special events without calling DIRECTV to order. It is required for sports package subscriptions and is also used to enhance the interactive
features available on our interactive channels. The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for a few minutes’ duration and is
designed not to interfere with your regular phone service. You will need an RJ11-type modulator jack (the most common type of phone jack).
If you disconnect the phone line, the receiver will not allow you to purchase PPV programs and some features of our interactive channels
will be limited.
Do not connect your receiver to a digital PBX phone system — doing so may permanently damage your equipment and void your
warranty.
Connections for auxiliary Equipment
The following instructions apply if you are upgrading to a new TV or adding a surround sound system, DVD player/burner or VCR some time
after your professional installation.
Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include content protection measures that may restrict
viewing or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Please contact the manufacturer of such
equipment for additional information.
not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver; you may need to purchase additional cables depending on your setup.
Note:
Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT. All A/V jacks and inputs are
color coded. Always match the color of the plug to the same color of the jack.
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Tip:
To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the
receiver is connected directly to the TV.