Getting ready to watch DStv just got so much easier! There’s no need to find the remote for the TV and the surround sound system before you settle down on the couch. You can switch all these devices on (or off) with only one button press on your A6 remote. Control other audio/visual equipment Use your A6 remote to change volume on your surround sound system, or even the TV.
When the LEDs blink repeatedly in AMBER, the A6 remote is in “learning mode” (this • means it’s ready to “learn” a command from another remote). If the A6 is in “learning mode” and more than 20 seconds go by without interaction, the programming sequence will time out.
If the A6 LEDs give two RED blinks at any time - something has gone wrong and you will need to start the programming sequence from Step 1 DStv Remote A6 (Advanced Options)
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If the A6 LEDs give two RED blinks at any time - something has gone wrong and you will need to start the programming sequence from Step 1 þ The STANDBY button on the A6 is now programmed, and when pressed, will run the steps you have programmed in sequence.
DStv A6 remote to control audio on your surround sound system. If you do not programme the A6 remote, you will always need two remote controls when using the DStv Explora – one to control the DStv Explora and another one to control volume on your surround sound system.
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If the A6 LEDs give two RED blinks at any time - something has gone wrong and you will need to start the programming sequence from Step 1 þ The volume buttons on the A6 are now programmed, and when pressed, will change volume on the other device (instead of on the DStv Explora).
If the A6 LEDs give two RED blinks at any time - something has gone wrong and you will need to start the programming sequence from Step 1 DStv Remote A6 (Advanced Options)
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If the A6 LEDs give two RED blinks at any time - something has gone wrong and you will need to start the programming sequence from Step 1 To use macros on the A6 remote...
If you get a new TV or replace any of the devices that you have used when programming the A6 remote, you will need to delete and reprogramme the necessary sequences.
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