Parts of the dss® system, World view, Reference – Panasonic TU-IRD10 User Manual
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REFERENCE
Parts of the D SS® System
One way to understand the DSS® system is to look at the different
parts of the system—from the studio down to the satellite receiver
and remote control in your home.
World View
These parts make up the DSS® system "big picture.'
Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite.
Satellite
Relays
the
programming
signals
back
to
your
satellite
dish. The satellite is parked above the equator, in geostationary
orbit 22,300 miles above the earth.
Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals. Because the
satellite is so powerful, the dish can be as small as 18 inches.
Program
Provider
Authorization
Center
Processes
billing
statements.
Your
DSS®
system
is
linked
to
the
Service Center
through the phone jack on the back of your satellite receiver.
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