Specifications

Broadcast Tools, Inc. 
DSC-20, Dual Satellite Receiver Controller Set-up guide
INSTALLATION 
Mounting 
Mount the DSC-20 where it will be visible, close to the receivers and the rear 
panel accessible. Four (4) screw holes are provided for mounting. Your may elect to 
purchase either the RM-2 or RM-3 and rack mount up to 2 units. 
 (SG) StarGuide Setup for contact closure control
The DSC-20 is normally configured with the StarGuide II and/or III connected to 
either Receiver 1 or 2’s serial port. (Refer to the Variable String setup page of the 
Configuration Menu for more information on changing these memories). 
( Note: 
  Please verify that JP- 7 & 8 are jumpered to position 2 & 3 
Step 1.  Connect one end of the supplied modular cable to either J7 (Receiver # 1) 
or J8 (Receiver # 2) on the DSC-20 and the other end to the male 9 pin D-
Sub to modular adapter labeled “V-9”. 
Step 2.   Plug the male D-Sub modular adapter labeled “V-9” into the “M & C” 
connector on the rear of the StarGuide II and/or III Receiver. 
Step 3.  Connect your contact closures or TTL/CMOS compatible signals to 
J1, the male 25 pin D-sub connector. Mating connector and shell supplied. 
Follow the channel chart on the next page. 
 Step 4.  Plug in the supplied wall transformer to a stable source of 117VAC 
@ 60Hz and the 2.1 mm coaxial end into J3 on the DSC-20. 
Step 5.   Verify that the GREEN Power LED is lit. 
( Note:
  The DSC-20 will accept 20 contact closures for each receiver. The closures 
correspond to the preset variables listed in table 1 and are configured for the StarGuides 
II and III receiver “ C “ audio port. These services are from Westwood One Radio 
Networks “Westwood East” and may be changed. Refer to the Variable String setup 
page of the Configuration Menu for more information on changing these memory 
locations. 
Installation and Operation Manual 
Broadcast Tools, Inc. 
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