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General Information
The Zinwell WB68 is a DIRECTV-approved, 6x8 multi-switch, designed to expand the new Ka/Ku Satellite Dish
Antennas from 4 outputs to 8 outputs, supporting up to 8 independently operating receivers. The WB68 supports all
DIRECTV® Receivers, but is specially designed to work with the newest MPEG4-capable DIRECTV HD Receivers,
such as the model H20.
The WB68 supports up to two additional inputs using “Flexports” from satellites at locations such as 95° West
Longitude (W.L.) and 72.5° W.L.
If you connect an older (non-MPEG4-capable) DIRECTV Receiver that has the auto-configure feature to the WB68,
do not use the auto-configure feature; manually selecting the dish type will speed up the installation process. If you
do run the auto-configure feature, and you have multiple receivers, run auto-configure on only one receiver at a time,
and before running, make sure the other receivers are using a channel on the satellite at 101° W.L. (Channel 100 is
suggested.) This will reduce data acquisition time and minimize error.
The WB68 is passive, powered only by the connected DIRECTV Receiver(s). There is no retail equivalent multi-
switch. Flexports require selection codes unique to DIRECTV; other ports can be accessed with either tone/voltage or
selection codes.
The WB68 can be used to replace a SAM-6802 narrowband 6x8 multi-switch. The SAM-6802 is being phased out.
For technical
support,
please call
Zinwell Corp.
(909) 718-0555
Do not call
DIRECTV.
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