Series 04 Ku-Band TVRO Antenna

Basic System Information
Series 04 Ku-Band TVRO Antenna
standard outputted from the satellite receiver. In some areas the satellite receiver may pass several
different video formats, depending on the program being watched. You may need a video
standards converter for each television/monitor which is not capable of displaying the signal being
received (NTSC, PAL or SECAM video input) “Multi-Standard” televisions/monitors are able to
automatically display any of the major video standard inputs. Consult your Television/Monitor
manual for specifics.
3.3.6. Matrix Switch
The Matrix Switch routes the satellite signal from one of the IF cables to one of your receivers. As
you change channels on the satellite receiver, it uses the voltage, and/or tone, to select the correct
signal input for the channel you have selected.
Each output of the matrix switch is controlled by voltage, and/or tone, from the satellite receiver
connected to that output connector. Voltage level on the coax selects which polarity, Tone selects
which band of the input signals gets routed to that output connector, therefore, to that receiver.
Each output of the matrix switch operates independently of the others, therefore, allows the
satellite receivers to operate independently also.
The matrix switch is normally installed with the Below Decks Equipment. The antenna IF coax
cables are connected to its LNB inputs and a coax cable (RG-6 OR greater) is connected from one
of its outputs to each satellite receiver. One of these outputs must be connected the tracking
receiver in the ACU.
Sea Tel recommends that an ACTIVE Matrix be used in all installations. Matrix switches with 4, 8,
12 and 16 outputs are available.
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