Philips Digital Audio Satellite Receiver DR500 - Manual (Page 13)

DR500 (E-13)
Rev. C 10/94
DBS System Overview
Although the use of satellites, satellite dishes, and receivers may seem complex, the DMX/DBS service
uses a highly sophisticated system that makes channel selection and local music programming easier and
simpler than using a VCR. It also allows DMX to deliver music of unprecedented linearity, sonic precision,
and exceptional fidelity.
The DMX/DBS premiere digital audio service uses the following satellite technology:
• Satellite Uplink Facility  transmits music programming to the
satellite through satellite dishes
• Satellite  relays the music programming signals to your satellite dish
antenna
• DBS Satellite Dish Antenna  receives the music programming
transmitted from the satellite and relays it to the DR500 Receiver. Your
satellite dish can be as small as one meter and may be installed in
various places on or around your location. The only constraint is that
the satellite dish must be properly pointed at the satellite with no
obstacles blocking the satellite signal.