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  • Page 1 Quick Guide HD HD...
  • Page 2 Reset DStv HD Features • View 1 channel at a time (no PVR functionality) • HD capable (720p and 1080i) • Content Discovery (including multiple search options) • 8 Day TV Guide • Reminders • 24 hour i-Plate • Parental Control •...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on the purchase of your new DStv HD Decoder! The moment you connect your DStv HD Decoder, is the moment your TV viewing experience will become extraordinary. Watch in crystal clear HD, enjoy rich colours and a picture so clear, you can see every blade of grass on the pitch.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installation - Connection to the Satellite Dish ........Installation - Connecting to the TV ............ Getting Started ................DStv HD Decoder Map ..............10 Personalising your DStv HD Decoder ..........12 TV Guide ..................13 Search ..................15 Watching TV ................. 17 Listening to Audio Channels .............
  • Page 5 Contents All about Icons ................25 All about the DStv Remote (B5) ............27 Safety Information ................. 34 Legal Matters ................36 Contact Us ..................44 DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    = error Model 4U This is the model number. Please remember to give us this information when calling us with any technical queries Smartcard slot Please ensure that the smartcard is securely inserted into the slot DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    Used to connect the decoder to a HD TV Used to connect the decoder to a non-HD TV SPDIF Used to connect the decoder to your home theatre system Ethernet Not active Power input Connect the power supply to this input DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 8: Installation

    This Quick Guide will help you with simple connections to your satellite dish and TV. If you have an XtraView installation, or your installation has multiswitches or multiple TVs, we recommend the use of a DStv Accredited Installer. Find your nearest one at www.dstv.com. Notes •...

  • Page 9: Installation - Connection To The Satellite Dish

    Connect either cable from the satellite Connect any one of the four cables dish directly to the LNB input on the from the satellite dish directly to the back of the decoder. LNB input on the back of the decoder. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 10: Installation - Connecting To The Tv

    2. (Optional) Connect the decoder to your home theatre system using the SPDIF port (marked 3) on the decoder. 3. Connect the power supply to the input marked 4 and then plug the other side into the mains. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    ONE central menu The DStv HD Decoder has with all content & settings. Press the DStv button to go straight to DStv Central. (See the DStv HD Decoder Map for more info) hotlink buttons When looking for something to watch, use the on your remote to go directly to the TV Guide or Search.

  • Page 12: Dstv Hd Decoder Map

    Your one stop access to all the interactive Explore our world of entertainment using one services available on your DStv HD Decoder. of the search options available. You can also go Press OK while watching TV for quick access to directly to Search using the hotlink button on the list of available apps.
  • Page 13 Parental Control, Satellite Settings and more. Help Here you can find our contact details, your mail messages as well as Information Central (which you need when contacting our call centre). DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 14: Personalising Your Dstv Hd Decoder

    Personalising your DStv HD 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 your preferences for default language, aspect ratio and more.

  • Page 15: Tv Guide

    Press OPTIONS to change the way the schedules are displayed. Press P+ / P- to jump 24 hours at a time. • • Enter a channel number to quickly jump to schedules for a specific channel. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...
  • Page 16 The TV Guide A great feature of the DStv HD Decoder is being able to find out when a programme is on 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.

  • Page 17: Search

    Search Would you like to find a movie for the kids to watch, or find that new series you’ve heard so much about? Our DStv HD Decoder Search options will find these for you. Press the SEARCH button to explore our content.
  • Page 18 If you’re looking for 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 later today? Just select “Live Sports 24 Hours”. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 19: Watching Tv

    Watching TV To see the title of the programme you’re watching, press i. For additional information about the programme, press i again. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...
  • Page 20 Watching TV Press OK on any programme to see the available actions. Quick Tip Arrow DOWN to see programming info for a full 24 hours on any channel. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...
  • Page 21 To see what’s on other 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 OPTIONS. Quick Tip To change aspect ratio on the fly, press ARC. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 22: Listening To Audio Channels

    Listening to Audio Channels DStv offers a wide range of audio channels. It’s now easy to access and listen to your favourite radio station or DMX channel. • When watching TV, enter the number of the audio channel on the remote, or •...

  • Page 23: Parental Control

    Parental Control The DStv HD Decoder has a Parental Control feature which allows you to block programming based on the PG rating. This feature also allows you to block entire channels. Viewing is then only available once a valid PG PIN has been entered.

  • Page 24: Apps

    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 Apps. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 25: Favourite Channels

    Favourite Channels (Channel Groups) You can set up Favourite Channels on the DStv HD Decoder so that when watching TV or using the TV Guide, you only see the selected 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.

  • Page 26: How To Check Your Messages

    If the front panel 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 message. Once the message has been read, the AMBER light will be switched off.

  • Page 27: All About Icons

    Indicates an audio channel. Message AMBER light below the envelope icon on the front of your DStv HD Decoder will flash when you have a message from DStv. Press the DStv button and go to “Help” to read your message. High Definition Programme is in High Definition.
  • Page 28 (select the programme, press OK and select “Set Reminder”). This icon will then display with the programme information. To see all reminders – press the DStv button and go to “Reminders” in “Planner”. Info This icon is only used in the TV Guide, and only when we don’t have space to show you the programme title.

  • Page 29: All About The Dstv Remote (B5)

    All about the DStv Remote (B5) STANDBY PROFILE TV GUIDE INFO P+ / P- OPTIONS 1 – 0 SEARCH BACK DStv GRID V+ / V- MUTE HELP Note This remote is not a universal remote and cannot be programmed to control other audio/visual equipment.
  • Page 30 Using the DStv Remote - Hotlinks You can use the hotlinks on your remote to quickly access key features of your DStv HD Decoder. Goes to the TV Guide – 8 full days of programming information, allowing you to easily plan your viewing.

  • Page 31: Remote Buttons

    The Remote Buttons Name Description NDBY Allows you to quickly put the DStv HD Decoder into standby (or bring it out of standby). Quick tip: if you press and hold the STANDBY button, the DStv HD Decoder will reboot. TV GUIDE Your hotlink to the TV Guide with 8 full days of programming information, allowing you to easily plan your viewing.
  • Page 32 Your hotlink to changing the aspect ratio on the fly. If you don’t like the screen size, press ARC until you find a suitable aspect ratio. This does not change the default aspect ratio setting. HELP Where available, pressing HELP will display contextual support. DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 33: Remote Modes

    “modes”, so that the commands sent from one remote, won’t be picked up by the other decoder. If you are using two DStv HD Decoders, you will need to set one remote to TV1 mode (to operate the first decoder) and another remote to TV2 mode (to operate the second decoder).
  • Page 34 TV1 and TV2 (below the i and B CK buttons). IMPORTANT The DStv HD Decoder must be set up to “listen” for the correct mode. You can do this in DStv Central. • Press the DStv button •...
  • Page 35 If your remote is older than 12 months, you can replace it at any MultiChoice Service Centre or Agency. Nothing happens when I press a button (the DStv HD Decoder does not respond). Firstly, check that the remote is working. Press any button on the remote. If the...

  • Page 36: Safety Information

    Liquids & Spillage Keep liquids away from the DStv HD Decoder 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.
  • Page 37 Safety Information Servicing Do not attempt to repair the DStv HD Decoder yourself. You should also never remove the cover of the DStv HD Decoder. Any tampering with the DStv HD Decoder will invalidate the warranty. Refer all servicing to a qualified MultiChoice Agent or Branch.

  • Page 38: Legal Matters

    • deployed within South Africa. MultiChoice is entitled to amend the software incorporated in the DStv HD Decoder from time to time by means of software downloads for a number of reasons, including preventing the DStv HD Decoder from being used to receive services other than services authorised by MultiChoice.
  • Page 39 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. OPEN SOURCE This product contains some open source software. For a full list of this software and the associated copyrights and licenses, go to www.dstv.com DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...
  • Page 40 Legal Matters Intellectual Property (including copyright) All intellectual property rights in the DStv HD Decoder as well as in the content received using this DStv HD Decoder are either owned and/or licensed by MultiChoice. Unless specifically authorised in writing, the subscriber shall acquire no right, title or interest in any of the intellectual property rights (including the content).
  • Page 41 DStv HD Decoder to a MultiChoice Service Centre/Agent, or the retailer from which the DStv HD Decoder was purchased. In the event that the DStv HD Decoder is taken to a Service Centre/ Agent, the Service Centre/Agent will return the DStv HD Decoder to the MultiChoice Repair Centre.
  • Page 42 Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 1998, as amended from time to time (the “Consumer Protection Act”) in terms of which, if the DStv HD Decoder fails to meet the requirements and standards contemplated in section 55 of the Consumer Protection Act, you may be entitled, without penalty at your election, to: •...
  • Page 43 Decoder at the time of its sale. The manufacturer and MultiChoice specifically 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 save for the above-mentioned remedy in relation to the...
  • Page 44 Digital Satellite Technology is rapidly evolving. As a result of this, it is not possible to predict what the requirements will be in a few years’ time. MultiChoice cannot guarantee that this DStv HD Decoder will be able to run all available services in future.
  • Page 45 • Accept any liability for any latent or other defect in any work carried out by any installer (including accredited installers). For Your Records We recommend you complete the following information for your records: DStv HD Decoder Serial Number Purchaser’s Name Purchaser’s Address Authorised Dealer’s Name Dealer’s Address Date of Purchase DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...

  • Page 46: Contact Us

    Find us on www.dstv.com Features of the DStv HD Decoder and how it works may differ based on the active subscription as well as software changes. Graphics may also differ from what you see on screen due to these factors.
  • Page 47 DStv HD Decoder Quick Guide...
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