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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started ......................................................................5
Box contents ...................................................................................5
Front panel controls and lights ........................................................7
Back of the DIRECTV
®
Receiver ......................................................9
Installing the batteries in the remote control...................................11
Inserting the Access card ...............................................................12
Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting ..................................................13
Jacks and cables ............................................................................13
Before making connections ............................................................15
Choosing a connection ..................................................................16
Connection option A: ................................................................... 17
DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only
Connection option B: .....................................................................19
DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables
Connection option C: ....................................................................21
DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only
Connection option D: ....................................................................23
DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables
Connection option E: .....................................................................25
DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver
Connection option F: .....................................................................27
DIRECTV Receiver to TV with
Component Video inputs and digital A/V receiver
Connecting the VCR control cable (model SIR-S310W only)..........29
Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time........................29
Adjusting the satellite dish..............................................................30
Testing your DIRECTV Receiver......................................................36
Activating your DIRECTV account ..................................................38
Upgrades........................................................................................38
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