DirecTV SWM 8 Specifications

SWM8

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SWM8 Specifications

SWM8 Features

Provides eight (8) streams for support of up to 8 DIRECTV satellite tuners (can be eight individual receivers or four DVRs or a combination) (tuners must be suitably compatible)
Provides three (3) legacy outputs for older equipment (cables must be home-runs)
Built-in diplexer automatically combines off-air signals with DIRECTV satellite signals onto a single wire allowing cable, antenna, OTA HD, and most CCTV systems signals to travel on the same single wire
With a SWM, only ONE LINE is connected into the back of a compatible HD DVR. The satellite 2 input is NOT USED and two tuners are available from that single line. No split at the unit is necessary; this is performed internally.
Can be installed inside or out. Generally, the SWM is installed outside at the dish area, and the Power Inserter is installed indoors.
Supports six (6) satellite LNB inputs. Four are for the 5LNB HD dish, plus two Flex Ports for support of additional local or international signal satellite dishes (95 sat and 72.5 sat).
B-Band converters are NOT used with receivers connected to SWM. This functionality is performed by the SWM.
Maximum total distance from SWM to receiver: 300' max run with 1x2 splitter; 250' max run with 1x4 splitter; 200' max run with 1x8 splitter.

Compatible Receivers

HR20, HR21, HR21 Pro, and HR22 HD DVRs (each take two signals from the SWM wire, but only need a single wire)
H20, H21, and H23 HD Receiver (each take one signal)
R16 and R22 (each take two signals from the SWM wire)
D12 and D13 (each take one signal)
Older Equipment: legacy ports (three), any DirecTV receiver will work. Runs need to be home runs (one solid run from the receiver to the SWM)

Physical Specs

Number of Input Ports: 6 Satellite & 1 Off-Air Antenna (power goes in through the SWM port)
Dimensions: 167x145x35 mm
Weight: 1.1 lbs
Operating temperature range: C -34 to +52 (-29 to 125.6F)