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HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE
1. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) – Connect one line from your satellite dish here. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if
applicable, is made to this satellite in port.
2. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT– Some receivers have a block of three separate connectors - green, red, blue. Use this block to connect
up HD component video cables and use the white and red RCA connectors below it for analog audio out.
A/V OUT - Some newer model receivers have a combined 10-pin output that supports both audio and video. Receivers supporting
A/V Out come with an A/V Out cable for Component Video and RCA audio. An A/V Out cable for Composite Video and RCA audio
can be purchased separately.
3. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks – A Standard-Definition (SD) output. You can use the entire row of RCA connectors (yellow, white and red)
to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner.
4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – Use this digital audio connection for sound. Not available on all models.
5. HDMI – Use this combination digital video and audio connector for the best HD picture quality.
6. ETHERNET – For future use. Not available on all models.
7. USB – For future use. (USB 2.0 Host 5V = 500mA)
8. PHONE JACK – Connect your phone line here to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your phone service package
includes it).
9. POWER – Your receiver must be plugged in at all times to function properly. Note that some newer model receivers require an
external power supply, while older models plug in through a direct power cord.
10. EXTERNAL REMOTE – Some model receivers support an external adapter for use with an optional RF remote. Other models have
RF built-in.
APPENDIX 3: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS