I'm getting (supposedly...) the new DirecTV HD DVR installed today. It uses optical for the DD connection. I was using digital coax before.
I can't figure out how to connect the optical cable to the video 1 optical port on the 990.
I seems there's a little plastic "door" that folds down, out of the way, as I try and insert the optical connector. But, the cord connector tip won't go in all the way and seat. I've rotated the connector end it thru all 4 quadrants and am certain I've aligned it so the fat side and skinny sides of the connector are correctly oriented with the port on the 990.
What am I doing wrong? Am I supposed to somehow remove this "fold down", dust-cover door?
Thanks