Zinwell WB68 Installation Manual
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Hey, I’ve Got a Multi-Switch!
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ZINWELL
ZINWELL
DIRECTV Approved
Indoor/Outdoor Wideband
6x8 Multi-Switch
Model WB68
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General Information
The Zinwell WB68 is a DIRECTV-approved, 6x8 multi-switch, designed to expand the new Ka/Ku Satellite Dish
Antennas from 4 outputs to 8 outputs, supporting up to 8 independently operating receivers. The WB68 supports all
DIRECTV® Receivers, but is specially designed to work with the newest MPEG4-capable DIRECTV HD Receivers,
such as the model H20.
The WB68 supports up to two additional inputs using “Flexports” from satellites at locations such as 95° West
Longitude (W.L.) and 72.5° W.L.
If you connect an older (non-MPEG4-capable) DIRECTV Receiver that has the auto-configure feature to the WB68,
do not use the auto-configure feature; manually selecting the dish type will speed up the installation process. If you
do run the auto-configure feature, and you have multiple receivers, run auto-configure on only one receiver at a time,
and before running, make sure the other receivers are using a channel on the satellite at 101° W.L. (Channel 100 is
suggested.) This will reduce data acquisition time and minimize error.
The WB68 is passive, powered only by the connected DIRECTV Receiver(s). There is no retail equivalent multiswitch. Flexports require selection codes unique to DIRECTV; other ports can be accessed with either tone/voltage or
selection codes.
The WB68 can be used to replace a SAM-6802 narrowband 6x8 multi-switch. The SAM-6802 is being phased out.
For technical
support,
please call
Zinwell Corp.
(909) 718-0555
Do not call
DIRECTV.
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Installing the WB68
1. Use RG-6 coax cable with a solid-copper center connector. Other types of cables may cause more voltage
drop that will result in poor or no signal to the receiver. Note: e RG-6 cable should have proper exterior
waterproof connectors.
2. Mount the WB68 in a protected environment where it is shielded from rain and other water (sprinklers, etc.).
3. Use F-Connectors rated to at least 2150MHz.
4. Minimize the number of splices or connections between the WB68, the satellite dish and your DIRECTV
Receivers to minimize signal refl ection and signal strength drop.
5. If you have more than one DIRECTV Receiver connected to the WB68, run Guided Setup on each, one at a
time.
6. Make sure the other receivers are configured for satellite 101° W.L., and tuned to Channel 100. This will reduce
setup time and minimize error.
OUT4 OUT6 OUT7
OUT8
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT5
DIRECTV-approved part
ZINWELL
®
Part #:
WB68
Ka/Ku bands
250-750 MHz
950-1450 MHz
1650-2150 MHz
(Field Support # 1-909-718-0555)
Lot : 5 0 5 0 5
22KHz 22KHz
Sat 99 /101 Sat 103 /110 /119
18V 13V 18V 13V
FlexPort 1 FlexPort 2
To S ate llit e Rec eive rs
To D is h A nte nnas
F-Connector and
RG-6 Cable
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