The Components Of The Hitachi Digital Satellite System; The Hitachi Satellite Antenna; The Hitachi Digital Satellite Receiver - Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual

A FIRST LOOK AT THE HITACHI-BRAND DSS SYSTEM
The Components of the Hitachi
Digital Satellite System
There are three main components of your Hitachi-brand DSS system. They are the satellite
antenna, the DSS receiver, and the remote control Take a few minutes to read about each of
these components.
The Hitachi Satellite Antenna
Reflector
LNB
/
LNB Support Arm
Base Plate
The Hitachi satellite antenna/dish
Mounting
Bracket
Mast
The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital sigfials. It must be mounted to a
solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky.
Depending on the system model you have chosen the carton _ include an 18-inch steel or
composite reflector, also known as a "dish" At the end of a tubular arm, there is a low noise
block (LNB). Your system vail have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The single LNB has one
connection, allowing use of a single DSS receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing
use of two DSS receivers or more if you are using a switching distribution box. The mountLng
bracket and b_ise make adjustment easy during installation. Once the dish has been properly
positioned to point to the satellite, you should never need to adjust it again. A companion
document to this manual, Satelh'teAntenna Installation Guide, provides specific information for
installing the Hitachi satellite antenna.
The Hitachi Digital Satellite Receiver
The Hitachi-brand DSS receiver is one of the smallest available. From the front pand keys almost
every feature of yottr Hitachi receiver can be accessed.
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