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How to Connect DirecTV to My TV Tuner on My PC

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Coupler on the end of a coaxial cable for connecting the receiver to the PC's TV tuner.

Hooking up a DirecTV receiver to the TV tuner on your PC lets you enjoy satellite television programming on the computer. DirecTV receivers are equipped with an output jack that connects directly to a TV with a coaxial cable. This same jack is used for the connection to the PC's threaded coaxial input using a standard cable. Setup takes less than a minute.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Coaxial cable
      • 1

        Press the power button to turn off the DirecTV receiver and shut down the PC.

      • 2

        Push the end of a coaxial cable onto the "Out to TV" jack on the rear of the DirecTV receiver. Tighten the lock nut on the cable.

      • 3

        Connect the other end to the ANT IN jack on the PC's TV tuner card on the back of the tower.

      • 4

        Turn on the DirecTV receiver and the computer.

      • 5

        Double-click the name of the TV tuner on the PC's desktop to launch the viewing screen and television controls on the PC.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Change channels with the DirecTV receiver using the remote control that comes with the unit.

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    References

    • Photo Credit coaxial cable connection image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.com

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