User and
Installation Guide
ABOUT SATELLITE TELEVISION
Satellite television uses satellites orbiting in geosynchronous orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. "Geosynchronous" means that the satellites stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once your satellite antenna is aimed at the satellites, the antenna does not have to move to follow the satellites.
The programming signal is transmitted to the satellites from a facility on the ground called the "Uplink Center." The satellites then transmit the signal to your antenna.
The signal your system receives is customized for you based on the programming or information services you have ordered.
To receive network services, you must have a satellite antenna and receiver installed that are compatible with the network.
To order pay per view programs using your system, you must connect the recorder to an active telephone connection. The recorder stores information on your pay per view purchases, and transmits this information to the Service Center every few days.
Satellites
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Uplink Center
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