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standards. IP systems require technicians proficient in IP switch configurations, 
specifically multicast networks utilizing Internet Group Management Protocols (IGMP). 
 
Program and System Information Protocol. Signals included in a digital TV signal that 
instruct the TV to tune to a specific channel. For example an off-air channel may be 
broadcast on UHF ch 38 but the station call letters are ch 7. PSIP data instructs the TV to 
look for ch 7 on UHF38. PSIP data also includes current and future programming 
information.  
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A board that installs in the upper left side of a COM400 Chassis. It converts the COM51’s 
IP-packetized streams to QAM-modulated RF for distribution throughout a property. The 
board provides up to 16 QAM channels and is software upgradeable in groups of two 
QAMS for a maximum of 48 QAM channels.  
 
Satellite 
Distribution 
Network 
This network consists of the dish, LNB and associated equipment necessary to provide 
KA/KU band satellite signals to the COM3000. The COM3000 requires a SWiM 8 signal to 
each card. It is assumed that installation technicians have adequate expertise and proper 
test equipment required to install the distribution system to AT&T / DIRECTV  
specifications. 
 
Single Wire Multi-switch – A AT&T / DIRECTV  module used for distribution of satellite 
signals. Available models support 8,16, of 32 tuners. 
The SWQAM2 is a software key that will enable 2 QAM channels per key on a QAM20 
card. By pruchasing 3 SWQAM2 keys a QAM20 can be expanded to 12 QAM channels. 
The person or company that performs the onsite installation. 
The company or organization that typically holds the “right of entry” and is responsible 
for installation and all onsite support on a daily basis. 
 
The process by which the COM 1000 system converts content streaming from AT&T / 
DIRECTV ’s conditional access system to Pro:Idiom encrypted video.