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or newer supports SWM (Single-Wire Multiswitch) inputs. A RF distribution panel is required

to support the COM200 to enable delivery of K

B band signals.

If using a SWM, the SWM must be connected to the Tuner1 F connector (lower) and must be

powered up at the time that the COM24 is booted since the COM24 only detects a SWM at

power on. If the first tuner is receiving HD channels from satellite 103 and a multi-switch is

being used, then satellite 119 must also be received for background guide monitoring. However,

if using a SWM and receiving HD channels from satellite 103, then satellite 119 reception is not

required since satellite 101 will be used for background guide monitoring instead whenever in

SWM mode.

See Section 8.1 for an explanation of indicator light diagnostic capabilities.

3.4 COM24FLX Card

The COM24FLX card is a variant of the standard COM24 card that only supports SWM

connections. It is configurable as a three channel standard definition or two channel high

definition satellite receiver. The COM24FLX as purchased is only capable of receiving SD

programming. To upgrade a FLX card to receive two HD channels, a license key must be

purchased from Technicolor.

Almost all of the information regarding identification and configuration of the COM24 cards

applies to the COM24FLX. The two exceptions are the number of configurable tuners and the

upgrade of a COM24FLX from SD to HD. The COM24FLX tuners are configured exactly the

same way as the COM24 tuners although if an HD channel is selected the card will return a

channel number of 0 in the Discovery page. See Section 6.8 for tuning instructions. See

Section7.3 for upgrade instructions.