Welcome to the Annenberg/ CPB Channel. We distribute programming all day, every day, on SES Americom's AMC-3 (GE-3)- K 23 (H) located @ 87 degrees WL. The feed is Digicipher II using "Virtual Channel Map" #15 and channel 514.

Note that the serial number and unit address number of the DSR must be in the uplink computer prior to tuning in the Channel. This is a one-time step. If this has not been done, call 1-800-228-8030, extension 2.

The DSR-406M is a one-rack unit, MCPC and SCPC capable, with a multi-channel map IRD, and differs from the DSR-406 and DSR-406MN. It has one composite video output (RCA), two analog audio outputs (RCA- mono, dual mono or stereo) and one ISOC data output (DB-9). Diagnostic data screens are available, overlaying the normal video out.

Tuning Procedure:

• Connect a horizontal polarity L-band signal to Port 1. (Port 0 may be substituted)


• Define Port 1- PBS convention "horizontal" polarity input.


• From the high-level menus, arrow to 'Installation' and press 'Enter'.


• Arrow down twice to the "Modulation" line. Arrow right to 'Mode', press 'Enter'.


• Up/Down arrow to change "Auto" to "Manual".


• Press 'Enter' to return cursor to the top line.


• Arrow right to 'Symbol' and press 'Enter'. Arrow down until:

Symbol = 3.25
Code = ¾
Format = Combined

• Press 'Enter' to return the cursor to the top line.


• Arrow left to place the cursor at the first column.

Arrow up twice to the "Manual Tune" line.
Arrow right to "Port" and press 'Enter'.
Arrow up/down until '1' is selected.

• Press 'Enter' to return the cursor to the top line. Acknowledge any "Caution" message by pressing 'Enter'.


• Arrow right to "Type" and press 'Enter'.


• Using the up or down button, set the type to 'Ku Custom' and press 'Enter' to return the cursor to the top line. Acknowledge any "Caution" message by pressing 'Enter'.


• Arrow right to "L-Freq" and press 'Enter'.


• Using the left/right and up/down arrows, set the frequency to 1400.75.


• Press 'Enter' to return the cursor to the top row. Press 'Enter' to acknowledge any "Caution" message.

• Place the cursor at the left most position and press 'Enter' to select the high level menus.


• Arrow down once to display 'Channel Selection' and press 'Enter'.


• Right arrow to "VCTs Avail" and press 'Enter'.


• At 'ID_Number', press 'Enter'.


• Using the up/down arrows, scroll until '15' is displayed.


• Press 'Enter' to select the map, indicated with an asterisk, and return the cursor to the top row.


• Arrow left and press 'Enter'.


• Arrow to 'Chnl' and press 'Enter'.


• Using the up/down and left/right arrows, input channel '514'.

You're ready to enjoy the Annenberg Channel!