on the direct TV link there was
this page too-
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P4720082

download pdf of install guide
you will need to know which kind you will be getting - Sony or RCA

but for now you could just pick one and look thru it to see if you want to try it-
{ I'm sure it's easy unless you have surround sound or other gadgets to connect} and they do have a 1-800 number if you get stuck

here is a list of choices for the RCA- I don't know if you have a stereo TV or surround sound or PIP
I looked at #1 & #3 SIMPLE - I'm sure you could do it.
the pdf is a diagram/picture of how to connect everything

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