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Connections & Setup
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Optional Connection 4: VCR Control
(DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR control cable + VCR)
The VCR control cable allows your HD Receiver to program your VCR to record a TV program. By
selecting a record option from the on-screen program guide, you can direct the VCR control cable
to ash signals to the VCR’s remote control sensor, programming the VCR to tape a TV program
for you.
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
The VCR Controller must be afxed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your
VCR. Some VCRs have a label that identies the remote control sensor, but others do not. If the
IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, afx the VCR Controller directly over the sensor. For VCRs that
do not label the sensor, you can use the VCR’s remote control to locate the VCR’s sensor before
afxing the VCR Controller cable.
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Optional Connection 3: RF Remote Antenna Connection
This connection allows your remote control to communicate with the DIRECTV
®
HD Receiver
even when you do not have line-of-sight to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor.
Just as you would adjust a rabbit-ear antenna to get a better picture, your RF remote may
need similar adjustments depending upon your environment. RF remote performance will be
optimal when the receiving antenna is moved away from other electrical noise sources such as
computers, VCRs, video games, etc., and the cables connecting these products.
Note: The RF antenna can be connected to the satellite receiver using standard 75 ohm TV coaxial
cable which will allow greater exibility in positioning the antenna away from noise sources for best
performance.
Making the Connection
Connect the RF remote antenna to the RF ANT jack on
the back of your HD Receiver.
Using Your Component
Once you've made the RF remote antenna connection,
you need to enable the RF remote in the HD Receiver's
menu system.
To enable the RF remote:
1. Press the MENU button on your remote control.
2. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT.
3. Highlight Installation and press SELECT.
4. Highlight RF Remote Setup and press SELECT.
5. Press the down arrow button on your remote control
to highlight Enable, then press SELECT.
If you have other RF remote controls, you may want to
change the RF code to avoid conicts. To change the RF
code, see the instructions on page 34.