A fan out unit in the middle of the head unit distributes the available signals according to satellite and polarisation. G Two basic models of the SR 8008, one each for CCIR television standard B or G form the entry level system of the head unit. The head unit is controlled by a central processor. This is an exceptional solution to an old problem. There are no cables or accessories that can be lost, and the unit is still well protected against unauthorised access.
Programming is switched to the next convertor in the unit by a double press of the Store key.
The initial programming of the unit is made considerably more simple thanks to the extensive and visually attractive instruction manual. The first 8 channels are factory pre-programmed to german language channels. Triax have covered modern requirements. Here Triax deserve particular praise as this facility allows the use of cheaper mass-produced LNB s. With a fixed second IF bandwidth of 27 MHz and a similarily fixed video deviation level the SR 8008 is clearly targetted onto the Astra market.