Connect the twin satellite receiver

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A so-called twin satellite receiver enables you to watch two different television programs at the same time received, for example to watch one of them while watching a program on another TV channel record. In order for this to work, you must also correctly connect the antenna system to the receiver.

Twin receivers for satellite systems require two antenna cables.
Twin receivers for satellite systems require two antenna cables.

What you need:

  • LNB with several outputs or multi-switches

What is a so-called twin satellite receiver used for?

You have probably heard the term "twin satellite receiver" or simply "twin receiver" or something similar, for example when you have dealt with the purchase of a new device.

  • This term does not mean anything else than that devices of this type have two built-in receivers (tuners).
  • These two separate receiving parts make it possible to receive two different television channels at the same time.
  • This allows you to watch a program on one TV channel while you are recording another program on another TV channel.
  • But a "picture-in-picture" function is also easily possible with such a twin satellite receiver. In fact, most of these devices offer this feature as well.
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What to look for when connecting

  • In contrast to terrestrial television or cable television, with a receiver for satellite reception it is not sufficient if you simply connect an antenna line to the device.
  • Such a receiver requires two separate antenna lines from the satellite antenna or from the multiswitch. You should consider this before connecting the device.
  • However, some devices also offer the option of connecting the input of one receiving section to the output of the first (looping through). However, if you connect the device in this way, only limited reception from two different TV channels is possible.
  • You are also able to receive two different TV channels at the same time, but not all of them. With satellite reception, the television stations have different frequency ranges and reception levels. However, an antenna connection can only ever be one of these areas or provide a receiving plane at the same time.
  • If you would like to receive two television channels at the same time that broadcast on different reception levels, this is not possible with a single antenna connection.

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