How to Hook Up DirecTV DVR

Connect a DirecTV DVR receiver with composite cables.

DirecTV is a satellite television subscription service that uses an audio-video receiver to unscramble satellite TV signals. Some DirecTV receiver models are equipped with a built-in digital video recorder (DVR) for copying shows to watch at a more convenient time. The receiver and DVR hook up to the satellite coaxial cable to receive the signal and connect to a television with a standard set of composite AV cables.

Things You'll Need

• Coaxial cable from satellite dish
• Composite AV cables
• Television

Instructions

1. Unplug the TV and DirecTV receiver from the power while connecting the AV cables.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the external threaded COAX IN jack on the back of the DirecTV DVR by turning the coupler on the end of the cable clockwise by hand to tighten it to the jack.

3. Insert the three plugs on one end of the composite cable into the matching yellow, white and red AV OUT jacks on the back of the DirecTV DVR.

4. Connect the three plugs on the opposite end of the cable to a set of AV IN jacks on the TV, matching the plugs to the jack colors.

5. Reconnect the electrical cables for the TV and DVR to the wall outlet.

6. Turn on the DirecTV receiver and the TV, then press the TV remote control "Input" button until the DirecTV signal appears on the television.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not plug the components into the electricity until the AV cables are connected.

References

• DirecTV: Installation Support