How Does All This Work - Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual

HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
How Does All This Work?
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101°
Longitude
DSS
/
Satellite
uplink
facility
III
Programming Authorizations
from studios
and networks
Satellite
antenna
The DSS network
Many film studios, news organizations and other broadcasters provide their video, audio, and data
services to DIRECTV and USSB uplink centers. These service providers then digitally transmit
the signals 22,300 miles in space to a grouping of three satellites. From there the digital signals are
beamed back to earth where they are received by your satellite dish antenna. The signals then go
into your DSS receiver where they undergo extensive processing to determine if you are
authorized to have access to them. The signals are then reconverted into high quality video and
audio that you can enjoy on your television. The telephone connection is used by your DSS
receiver to report back to the service providers any purchase activity.
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