Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a PCD?
2. What is it used for?
3. Why?
4. Are there any special power requirements?
5. What does the transmit operator need?
6. Why not just program the VCR myself?
7. Does the remote site user have to do anything?

What is a PCD?

A Peripheral Control Device receives commands via satellite and uses them to control remote VCRs and or TV sets.

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What is it used for?

It enables the transmit site to turn on VCRs at each remote site so that the program may be automatically recorded.

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Why?

The remote site may be unattended or the transmission may be late at night. The program may be recorded and reviewed later.

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Are there any special power requirements?

No, the PCD gets power from the satellite receiver.

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What does the transmit operator need?

The PCD comes with Windows™ software. Just point at the command and click.

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Why not just program the VCR myself?

That’s OK if:

1. You are there to do it
2. You can find the remote control
3. The program is transmitted on schedule
4. The program does not over-run

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Does the remote site user have to do anything?

No, the PCD does it all.

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Revised: September 13, 2005 .

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