How to Connect an HDMI to DirecTV
By Breann Kanobi
DirecTV offers a satellite TV solution for viewers who do not wish to use cable services. According to DirecTV, an HDMI cable offers the best quality connection between your receiver and TV. In most cases, DirecTV does not provide an HDMI cable with their satellite receivers, so you must purchase your own HDMI cable. For the best value on a cable, purchase it online or from a discount electronics store.
Connect the DirecTV receiver to a satellite dish using an RG-6 coaxial cable. Push the coaxial cable into the jack on the receiver that is labeled "Satellite In."
Insert one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on the back of your TV.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable into the jack on the back of the DirecTV receiver.
Insert one end of the white and red RCA cables into the audio ports on the back of your TV. Connect the other end of the cables onto the audio output of your DirecTV receiver.
Plug the receiver into an electrical outlet and press the "On" button.
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Warnings
- Make sure your DirecTV receiver is unplugged during the installation.
Writer Bio
Breann Kanobi has worked as freelance writer since 2010. Kanobi regularly submits content online to Gamer DNA. Kanobi received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television from New York University in 2010.