SATELLITE RECEIVERS

Satellite content providers can now also reap the benefits of Antex's years of experience in high-quality digital audio. Already proven in thousands of commercial applications, the new line of Antex digital audio satellite receivers allow content providers to distribute their own wide array of audio services to commercial and residential subscribers. Antex satellite receivers offer the best in compression technologies, performance features, ease of use, and superior build quality that have become our hallmark.
DR501

Designed to meet the needs of the small commercial establishment and the residential end-user, the DR501 is a single zone, 200-channel capable, compact decoding receiver. Relying upon the content provider's uplink and formatted programming, the DR501 provides a high-quality, low-cost audio delivery system that is easily installed and serviced.

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Overview
DR500 and DR501

The Antex Digital Audio receiver is the latest tool for satellite content providers to deliver the highest quality audio programming to their subscribers. Utilizing advanced digital compression playback technologies, the Antex DR500 is a compact decoding receiver laden with features that allows both the provider and the end-user to customize content and streamline operation. Relying upon the uplink's formatted programming, the Antex DR500 is adaptable to a number of compression algorithms and is designed to be compatible with L-band 1m – 1.5m satellite dishes. Rely on the Antex DR500 to deliver to your satellite subscribers the latest in personal audio programming for business and commercial applications.

The DR501 has all the same specs and capabilities of the DR500, except the DR501 has the option of receiving ad insertions via the uplink.

Features

• 24-bit D/A converters.

• Up to 32 programmed channel changes per day with min/hr/day selectivity and automated programming and volume crossfades determined locally or via the uplink.

• Up to 32 dynamic range channel presets.

• Dynamic range compression adjustable in 8 steps from 96dB to 40dB.

• Sealed enclosure with minimal heat generation.

• LNB power selectable On/Off.

• Compact size and light weight.

• Satellite signal strength display via front panel LED.

• Rear S/PDIF for digital audio out.

• Data control port for external billboarding.

• 2-channel Dolby AC-3 compression adaptable to other formats per uplink requirements.

• Built-in satellite alignment tone generator.

• Stereo and mono channel capability.

• Front panel LED display featuring Stereo, Mono A, Mono B, Sync, Authorization, LNB Power, and 3-digit channel display.

• DR-501 is programmable with add insertions via the uplink.

The Antex DR500/DR501 Digital Audio Receiver is the perfect alternative to archaic mechanical tape and CD automated music systems. The receiver's high channel capacity allows the content provider to distribute a much broader and varied level of music/audio service, ensuring the end-user the proper custom environment. Installation is simple and quick utilizing the built-in signal strength meter and tone generator.

Requirements

• ChannelMaster or similar 1.0M Satellite Antenna Dish with mount and ballasts.

• Satellite program uplink facility or authorized downlinkable audio programming.

• Basic remote control with preset capability.

• Coaxial cable connection between Antex DR500 and LNB.

• LNB: Input frequency: 11.7-12.2 GHz; Output Frequency: 950-1450 MHz; 62dB gain typ.; .6+ noise figure; 10.75 GHz local oscillator.