Specifications

Broadcast Tools, Inc.
DSC-20, Dual Satellite Receiver Controller Set-up guide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The DSC-20 allows the remote control of any combination of TWO StarGuide II
and/or III, Wegener Unity 4000, ComStream or Scientific-Atlanta ENCORE, DSR-3610,
AD-4595 receivers. The DSC-20 provides a convenient means of service/ providers
/program /channel /switching these receivers with contact closures, open collectors,
or 5 volt TTL/CMOS logic. When the DSC-20 is controlled from a PC’s serial port,
twenty, forty-eight character ASCII strings are provided for the above-mentioned
receivers. Custom programming of the DSC-20 is accomplished with a NON-
DEDICATED computer.
Features:  Twenty – forty-eight character printable ASCII serial strings in
both the PC and/or contact closure (GPI) mode  Audio channel
swapping, service, provider, frequency and data rate control for the
StarGuide II / III receivers  Selection of active receiver ports
 Power and data activity LED’s  Non-volatile program memory
 Two - 9600 baud RS-232 receiver serial ports  9600 baud RS-232
or RS-485 network PC control and programming serial port (either
locally or remotely via optional modem)  Password / ID option
NOTE: More than two receivers may be controlled by adding the
optional SDD-8 serial data director.
Applications: Dual contact closure and/or PC serial control of the “StarGuide II
and/or III”, Wegener Unity 4000 or ComStream type receivers.
StatGuide II note
The DSC-20 in the (SG) “StarGuide II and/or III” mode will switch services only
after the network has authorized the receiver. Please refer to your receiver manual for
instructions on verifying the services authorized. If you have questions about your
network services, please contact your network provider.
Unpacking and Handling
Please examine your DSC-20 for any damage that may have been sustained
during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately. Retain the
packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package should contain the DSC-20, 9vac
wall power transformer, Installation manual, Female 25 pin D-sub connector and shell,
3 - modular cables, 1 - 9 pin female “S-9” D-sub and 2 – 9 pin male “V-9” D-sub serial
modular adapters.
Installation and Operation Manual
Broadcast Tools, Inc.
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