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Page 2: ...Digital 5 1 Capable XtraView Capable compatible with selected XtraView decoders Widescreen Capable Hearing Impaired Subtitles when available User Friendly HD Menus Interactive Applications SuperSport...

Page 3: ...efore making it easy for you to discover great entertainment If you have an existing XtraView capable decoder other than the SD PVR you can easily link your new DStv HD Decoder to it in order to enhan...

Page 4: ...nnection to the Satellite Dish 7 Installation Connecting to the TV 8 Getting Started 9 DStv HD Decoder Map 10 Personalising your DStv HD Decoder 12 TV Guide 13 Search 15 Watching TV 17 Listening to Au...

Page 5: ...3 DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide All about Icons 25 All about the DStv Remote B5 27 Safety Information 34 Legal Matters 36 Contact Us 44 Contents...

Page 6: ...dicate various states that the decoder may be in Flashing AMBER unread mail message GREEN blink the decoder has received a command from the remote Solid RED decoder is in standby Solid AMBER decoder i...

Page 7: ...ed for XtraView 3 RF Out Used to connect the decoder to a non HD TV or for XtraView 4 USB Not active 5 HDMI Used to connect the decoder to a HD TV 6 RCA Used to connect the decoder to a non HD TV 7 SP...

Page 8: ...s we recommend the use of a DStv Accredited Installer Find your nearest one at www dstv com Notes DStv recommends the use of an 80cm satellite dish The DStv HD Decoder is XtraView capable and is compa...

Page 9: ...ctly to the LNB input on the back of the decoder Single UniCable LNB DStv HD Connect the cable from the satellite dish directly to the LNB input on the back of the decoder Connect to Twin LNB Connect...

Page 10: ...e HDMI port on the TV If you have a non HD TV use the supplied RCA cables and connect the red white and yellow inputs to the RCA ports marked 2 on the back of the decoder then connect the red white an...

Page 11: ...fo When looking for something to watch use the hotlink buttons on your remote to go directly to the TV Guide or Search It s that easy to find something to watch right now Press OK on any programme nam...

Page 12: ...o one of the wide range of audio channels available Search Explore our world of entertainment using one of the search options available You can also go directly to Search using the hotlink button on y...

Page 13: ...ct Us Mail Messages General Information Settings This section of the menu includes all settings that you can personalise together with Parental Control Satellite Settings and more Help Here you can fi...

Page 14: ...Decoder We recommend that you personalise the settings on your new DStv HD Decoder to have the best possible viewing experience Press the DStv button and go to User Preferences in Settings to set you...

Page 15: ...quick access to our programme schedules Press OK on any programme to see the available actions You can set reminders and find out when the programme will be aired again over the next 8 days Quick Tips...

Page 16: ...again within the next 8 days If you see a programme that you missed press OK on the programme and select Other Airings to see when the programme is on again in the next 8 days You can then schedule a...

Page 17: ...Decoder Search options will find these for you Press the SEARCH button to explore our content If you re looking for a kids movie select Movies A Z and scroll through the categories to find something s...

Page 18: ...r that new series you ve heard so much about use the Series option to find it for you It s that easy You can also find specific sporting events Want to know what time that big soccer match kicks off l...

Page 19: ...17 DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide Watching TV To see the title of the programme you re watching press i For additional information about the programme press i again...

Page 20: ...18 DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide Press OK on any programme to see the available actions Watching TV Quick Tip Arrow DOWN to see programming info for a full 24 hours on any channel...

Page 21: ...ther channels press GRID and use the arrows to move the highlight You can also press OK to tune to a selected channel To change the aspect ratio select another language or to display subtitles press O...

Page 22: ...ite radio station or DMX channel When watching TV enter the number of the audio channel on the remote or Press GRID find the audio channel you want to go to and press OK or Press the DStv button selec...

Page 23: ...k entire channels Viewing is then only available once a valid PG PIN has been entered The default PG PIN is 1234 If you block the PG PIN please contact your closest call centre and ask them to reset i...

Page 24: ...v HD Decoder Quick Guide Apps Would you like to know the latest sports scores Or see news updates and the latest weather forecasts Press OK while watching TV and make your selection from the available...

Page 25: ...ted channels The DStv HD Decoder allows you to set up to five different channel groups giving you the option to create a group for each family member or even groups for the various types of channels Y...

Page 26: ...of your DStv HD Decoder has a flashing AMBER light below the envelope icon that means we ve sent you a message To read your message press the DStv button go to Help select Mail Messages and read your...

Page 27: ...opsis Press i on any programme to see this additional information Widescreen Programme is in widescreen 16 9 This icon is displayed with the programme synopsis Press i on any programme to see this add...

Page 28: ...equired to watch this content Reminder You can set a reminder for any future programme select the programme press OK and select Set Reminder This icon will then display with the programme information...

Page 29: ...LE 3 TV GUIDE 4 INFO 5 OK 6 P P 7 ALT 8 OPTIONS 9 1 0 10 ARC 11 TV 12 SEARCH 13 BACK 14 DStv 15 GRID 16 V V 17 MUTE 18 HELP 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7 8 9 Note This remote is not a unive...

Page 30: ...to the TV Guide 8 full days of programming information allowing you to easily plan your viewing Goes to Search we have multiple search options available making it easier for you to discover great ente...

Page 31: ...that meet your specific needs You can also access Search by pressing the DStv button and going to Search INFO Press INFO on any programme to see more information including a detailed synopsis DStv Go...

Page 32: ...pect Ratio and more and when in the menus you can change the order of items on screen or change the display P P Changes channels Quick tip when scrolling through a list you can press P P to scroll a p...

Page 33: ...to operate the second decoder This remote has three modes and can be set to TV1 TV2 or TV3 mode The default mode is TV1 You will see a green light blink every time you press a button on the remote co...

Page 34: ...t up to listen for the correct mode You can do this in DStv Central Press the DStv button Go to Settings Select System Settings Select Remote Control If the remote is set to TV1 mode set mode 2 and mo...

Page 35: ...emote has a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase Please take it to your nearest MultiChoice Service Centre or Agency together with your proof of purchase If your remote is older than 12 months...

Page 36: ...and do not put anything on top of it which may spill example lit candles plants or containers of liquid Do not use the DStv HD Decoder in extreme temperature and humid conditions Ventilation It is ess...

Page 37: ...Stv HD Decoder Any tampering with the DStv HD Decoder will invalidate the warranty Refer all servicing to a qualified MultiChoice Agent or Branch Lightning If the DStv HD Decoder is installed in an ar...

Page 38: ...t software the appropriate subscriptions are active it is used with the correct external power supply the installation meets the technical specifications to receive the MultiChoice signal and deployed...

Page 39: ...n Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Do not connect the unit through a VCR Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorte...

Page 40: ...ltiChoice in the Subscriber Agreement The DStv HD Decoder does not allow copying or recording of content to any external device Hiring out or selling any of the content received using this DStv HD Dec...

Page 41: ...th the manufacturer s specifications The DStv HD Decoder not being used with the correct power supply Malfunctioning or damage caused by the use of the DStv HD Decoder in conjunction with equipment or...

Page 42: ...any failed unsafe or defective equipment or demand a refund of the price paid by you for the equipment Any repairs made in these first 12 months must be made by the MultiChoice Repair Centre in order...

Page 43: ...make no warranties expressed or implied that the DStv HD Decoder is capable or in the future will be capable of receiving services other than MultiChoice services Despite anything to the contrary and...

Page 44: ...n the installation of the DStv HD Decoder if you decide to do the installation yourself Installations Indemnity Each and every installer acts as an independent contractor and is not an employee subcon...

Page 45: ...ect to any express warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer or MultiChoice in writing the manufacturer and MultiChoice do not Give any warranty or guarantee or make any representation whatsoeve...

Page 46: ...re changes Graphics may also differ from what you see on screen due to these factors Information correct at time of going to print For updated information go to www dstv com the DStv Website In the ev...

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