Channel Plus MULTI-SWITCH H424 User Manual

The H424 satellite multi-switch connects up to four

satellite receivers to a dual LNB dish. The

multi-switch locks one LNB to receive

right hand polarized signals and

the other LNB to receive

left hand polarized
signals. The individual
satellite receivers may
select any satellite
channel. The multi­switch will automatically
connect the receivers to

the correct LNB.

ChannelPlus Multi-switch

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1) Hook from the top

2) Swing into place

3) Push button to lock

OpenHouse modules attach from the top

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Up to four

satellite receivers

Typical installation

Expanding the outputs

LNB-A

13V

LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

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LNB-A

13V

LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

dish

LNB-A

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LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

dish

LNB-A

13V

LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

dish

Adding a second multi-switch expands the system to six receivers. Adding
a third multi-switch allows the use of up to eight satellite receivers. Do not
cascade multi-switches more than 2 ‘layers’ deep.

Satellite and antenna distribution

LNB-A

13V

LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

dish

The highest performance method
of distributing satellite and
antenna (or CATV) signals is to
keep them separate. Run a second
coax cable to each room that will
have a satellite receiver.

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(H838HHR shown)

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Satellite and antenna distribution
using diplexers

LNB-A

13V

LNB-B

18V

satellite receivers

dish

Diplexers allow you to combine satellite
and antenna (or CATV) signals on a
single coax. Combining these signals
sometimes creates new problems: The
diplexer will reduce the signal strengths,
increasing the chance of noisy pictures.
Coupling the two also invites
interference. We recommend only
using diplexers when you cannot run a
second coax.

Video hub

(H838HHR shown)

Diplexer

Diplexer

Single coax

Antenna
or CATV

Dual LNB dish is required

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Satellite Multi-switch

H424

Warranty

Multiplex Technology,Inc. warrants this product to be freefrom defects in materialsand workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of purchase or MTI will repair, or at its option, replace the
defective product. To obtain warranty service, call MTI for a return material authorization (RMA)
number andreturn the productprepaid to Multiplex Technology, Inc.,3001 Enterprise Street,Brea, CA
92821, Attention:Customer Service.Please put theRMA numberon the outsideof thecarton.

Any implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for purpose are limited to the warranty stated above. MTI shall not be
responsible for losses or damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential or incidental arising
from theuse of or the inabilityto use this product. Somestates do notallow limitations onhow long the
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and youmay haveother rights whichmay varyfrom state tostate.

ChannelPlus Enclosures, Modules,

Accessories & Wall Plates

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Starter systems

RF splitters and telephone punch
downs. When it is time to upgrade,
just snap this module out and
replace with one of more of the
more sophisticated units.

Data hubs

Termination blocks for the CAT-5 cables,
Ethernet hubs. Bring the Internet to any
room in the home. Or create a home data
network.

Telephone hubs

Connections for 1-4 phone lines to
every room. Starter hub adds RJ­31X jack for security system dialer.

Coax panels

Distribute antenna or cable TV to every
room of the house. Some models include
bi-directional amplifiers for interactive cable
systems. Some models include

IR engines.

modulator

inputs and

AV modulators
(for service center)

Create a new TV channel for a front
door camera. Some models feature
Cat-5 input connections.

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Compatible

Service center
enclosures

A full line of OpenHouse compatible
enclosures, from simple, inexpensive
mounting plates to high capacity in-wall
cabinets. AC outlets can be mounted
inside the cabinets using a UL listed
accessory.

AV modulators
(for media center)

Create new TV channels for DVD, VCR,
or a satellite receiver. These modulators
sit in the media center. Some offer true
MTS stereo.

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Wall plates

Wall plate systems for all rooms. The typical room gets TV
and telephone. The Home office wall plate adds data ports.
The media center wall plate adds satellite feeds.

IR Accessories

Control video devices from any room.

New ChannelPlus products are added all the time.

Visit our website to learn more: www.channelplus.com

Wiring a house for OpenHouse

Typical Room

Media Center

Home Office

Good

Better

Best

1 Cat-5

1 RG-6

1 Cat-5

3 RG-6

1 Cat-5

2 RG-6

2 Cat-5

1 RG-6

2 Cat-5

2 RG-6

2 Cat-5

3 RG-6

3 Cat-5

3 RG-6

2 Cat-5

2 RG-6

3 Cat-5

3 RG-6

Good ...

Typical room - phone, TV

Media center - phone, satellite receiver, AV modulators

Home office - phone, TV,

Better …

Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet

Media center - phone, TV, satellite receiver, AV modulators

Home office -

Best …

cable modem

ethernet,

phone, TV, ethernet, cable modem

Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver

Media center - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators, hi-speed data

Home office - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, cable modem, hi-speed data

The cables in an OpenHouse run from the various rooms of the house

directly to the service center location.(This is known as ‘home run’

wiring.) Two types of wire are used for communication and

entertainment: Cat-5, 4-UTP (4 nshielded wisted airs) wire handles

data or 1 to 4 telephone lines. RG-6 coax handles television (antenna or

cable), satellite dish, cable modem, or AV modulator signals. (An AV

modulator creates new TV channels for front door camera, DVD player, a

VCR or a satellite receiver.)

We recommend the following pre-wire schemes . Run these wires from

the service center to the rooms indicated.

UTP

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