Things To Consider Before You Connect Components; Choose Your Connection; Insert Your Access Card - RCA DRD435RH User Manual

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things To Consider Before You Connect Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the digital satellite 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 (A/V) 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 A/V cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. See the inside front cover of this book for more information.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Remove any sales or
promotional materials attached to the product.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you
want to achieve. The next four pages show three options for connecting your satellite receiver to your other components, plus instructions for
connecting your satellite receiver to a digital audio receiver. Choose the connection that most closely matches your components in order to get the
best signal you can. For example, if your TV has an S-Video input, use the Excellent Connection shown on the next page as a guide. If your TV only has
an RF coaxial input, use the Basic Connection shown on page 5 as a guide.
Page 6 shows the kinds of cables you'll use to make connections.
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Insert Your Access Card

Find the access card in the material that came with your receiver. Make sure the card is facing
up, and fully insert it into the slot on the right side of your satellite receiver.
Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
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