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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Information Display Period .....................38 Advanced Options ......................38 TV Installation ....................39 Audio Output ....................39 Local Time ......................40 Software Upgrade ..................41 Software Downloads ........................41 Factory Reset General Troubleshooting ......................43 Specifications ..........................45 Contact Details ..........................46 MultiChoice Decoder Related Suggestions ................46 MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... - Page 3 WELCOME Congratulations on purchasing the MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder! At MultiChoice we pride ourselves in making your enjoyment of home entertainment our priority. We continuously strive to provide you, our valued subscriber, with exceptional MultiChoice Pay-TV services at the cutting edge of technology.
- Page 4 MultiChoice broadcast footprints, and installed so as to receive the MultiChoice signal. MultiChoice is entitled to amend the software incorporated in the decoder from time to time by means of software downloads for a number of reasons, including preventing the MultiChoice decoder from being used to receive services other than MultiChoice services.
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Page 5: Product Warranty
12 months from the date of sale of the new MultiChoice decoder to the consumer. Any repairs made in these first 12 months must be made by a MultiChoice Agent or Branch. In order to rely on this warranty certificate, this certificate, plus the original purchase receipt showing the date of purchase of the new MultiChoice decoder, must be provided to the MultiChoice Agent or Branch to whom the MultiChoice decoder is taken. - Page 7 UNPACKING The following items are included with the MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder. REMOTE CONTROL 2 x AA BATTERIES RCA to RCA cable POWER CABLE MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MULTICHOICE 990 DECODER FRONT PANEL Alternates between Standby and On. Switches between MultiChoice TV services and Audio services. & When pressed together, resets the decoder. Programme Down - changes to the previous channel. Programme Up - changes to the next channel.
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Page 9: Front Panel Display
SPDIF - for connection to Home Theatre System. LNB IN - for connection to satellite dish. Mains Power Connector - for connection to mains power. NOTE : Mono audio is selectable. Refer to the Audio Output section on page 40. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 10: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 11: Key Table
Programme Guide. menu. When in TV service displays Switch to audio services selection. the list of TV bouquets. When in Music service, switches to TV service. Mute Mutes the sound. Access to individual volume lock. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... - Page 12 VCR / DVD and listen to CD quality stereo sound on your Hi-Fi. Consult your local MultiChoice Agent, Branch or Accredited Installer for assistance in setting up an audio / video configuration best suited to your requirements.
- Page 13 Connect the RF OUT of the VCR to the RF IN on the TV. (Refer to 5 on the above illustration). Connect the RF IN of the decoder to the terrestrial antenna. (Refer to 6 on the above illustration). MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 14 Connect the RF IN of the decoder to the terrestrial antenna. (Refer to 5 on the above illustration). Connect the SPDIF of the decoder to the Digital Audio on your hi-fi or home theatre system. (Refer to 6 on the above illustration). MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
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Page 15: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED On completion of the installation, switch on / plug in the MultiChoice decoder at the mains. The decoder will go through a power-up sequence, acquire all available channels and display Channel 1 of the DStv Bouquet. At this time, there will be an information banner on-screen indicating that you need to insert the MultiChoice Smartcard. - Page 16 If your TV is not tuned to the decoder viewing channel, you will not be able to view the Digital Satellite channels. Connect the Satellite Signal to the decoder. Refer to the section “MultiChoice Decoder Connections” on pages 12 through 14.
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Page 17: Using Your Decoder
USING YOUR DECODER THE INFORMATION PLATE (i-plate) The i-plate is displayed each time you press on the remote control unit, change channels or exit back to TV from a menu. If you require more information about a programme while the i-plate is displayed, press again on the remote control unit. - Page 18 BBC Prime. You can tune to the “browsed” channel (in this case, BBC Prime) by pressing OK. You can also set reminders while browsing (see pages 19 and 20 for more information on setting reminders). MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 19 Press the arrow to highlight that programme. Press OK twice to cancel the normal / banner reminder. A banner will appear on-screen confirming that your reminder has been cancelled. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 20 Press the arrow to highlight that programme. Press OK once to cancel the autotune reminder. A banner will appear on-screen confirming that your reminder has been cancelled. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 21 You can also set reminders from the channel grid. Press and then the arrow to highlight the next programme. You can press OK once to set a normal / banner reminder or press OK twice to set an autotune reminder. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 22 Here you will find information on the This section contains programme useful features that DStv offers. It also information for channels available on contains troubleshooting, contact other bouquets, including bouquets that information, competitions, special events require separate subscriptions. and more... MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
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Page 23: Volume Control
Period settings (see page 38). Mute Pressing will mute the audio. When you mute the audio, a mute volume bar displays on-screen (see picture on the left). To restore audio, press again or press V+ or V-. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... - Page 24 To select subtitles, press . The subtitles / teletext menu will display on-screen. If there are subtitles available for the programme, use the arrows to select an option and press OK. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 25 It there is no teletext available on that channel, the message “No Teletext” will display. If teletext is available on that channel, use arrows to highlight the Teletext option and press OK. The teletext will display on-screen. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 26 To remove teletext, press EXIT. Note : While teletext is active, you can press to make the screen transparent (ie. you will be able to view the video in the background). MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 27 You can then browse through the audio channels in the same way that you browse video channels. To return to normal video channels, press . The Bouquet menu option will display. Scroll to DStv and press OK to select. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
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Page 28: Using The Menus
OK to save your changes. Use the numeric keys (0-9) to type in numerical values (for example PIN codes, frequency values, etc.) To exit from the main menu or sub-menus, press MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 29: Information
INFORMATION The information screen in the Main Menu provides technical information about your MultiChoice 990 decoder. This information will be relevant should you need to call the MultiChoice Call Centre, MultiChoice Agent or Branch. To access the information screen, press MENU. -
Page 30: Parental Control
Parental Control PIN code and keep note of it in a secure place. Should you lose or forget your Parental Control PIN code, please call your nearest MultiChoice Call Centre who will be able to reset the Parental Control PIN to the default 1234. Note : The MultiChoice Smartcard must be in the decoder in order for you to use or change the Parental Control PIN code. - Page 31 Parental Control PIN code again. Once you have entered 4 digits, you will automatically be taken back to the Parental Control sub-menu. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 32 Parental Guidance allows you to specify the level of viewing permitted. If this option is selected, you must also select a Parental Level (see above). The Parental Levels available are Family, PG 13, 16, 18 and R18. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
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Page 33: Service Blocking
Parental Control PIN code is entered. If you unblock this channel by entering the Parental Control PIN code and then change channels, when you return to Cartoon Network, you will once again have to enter the Parental Control PIN code to unblock it. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... - Page 34 (see picture, bottom left). Once processing is complete, you will return to the Service Blocking Bouquet Selection screen. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT twice. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
- Page 35 (see picture, bottom left). Once processing is complete, you will return to the Service Blocking Bouquet Selection screen. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT twice. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder...
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Page 36: Language Options
To exit from all menus press MENU. MAIL MESSAGES MultiChoice can send global messages over the air to decoders. When a message has been received on your decoder, a yellow light will appear on the front panel and an envelope symbol will be displayed on-screen when in normal viewing mode. -
Page 37: Colours And Transparency
To confirm your setting, press OK. Move the highlight to “Accept these settings” and press OK to save your changes. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 38: Information Display Period
The Advanced Options Menu sub-menu is displayed (see picture). Select the required option and press OK. The relevant sub-menu is displayed. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 39: Tv Installation
OK to save your changes. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT twice. To exit from all menus press MENU. Note: Once Mono audio has been selected, either the red or white audio connectors can be used. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 40: Local Time
Once you have entered the correct time, press OK again. Move the highlight to “Accept these settings” and press OK to save your changes. To return to the Main Menu, press EXIT twice. To exit from all menus press MENU. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 41: Software Upgrade
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS The software and intellectual property rights incorporated into the MultiChoice 990 decoder are owned by or licensed to MultiChoice. MultiChoice reserves the right to amend this software from time to time by means of software downloads. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 42: Factory Reset
FACTORY RESET This option will reset the MultiChoice decoder to the original factory default values. All changes made to the settings of the decoder will be lost. Settings such as tuning parameters, language options, etc. will all be reset. It is not recommended that you reset your decoder to factory defaults, unless requested to do so by a MultiChoice Call Centre, Agent, Branch or MultiChoice Accredited Installer. -
Page 43: General Troubleshooting
Check that the TV or decoder are not in Mute mode. Remote Control does not work. Point the remote control directly at the decoder front panel display. Check the batteries of the remote control and replace if required. MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... - Page 44 MultiChoice Call Centre. E30 Service is currently scrambled. Access to service denied due to loss of security code. Call your nearest MultiChoice Call Centre. E31 Service is currently scrambled. Access to service denied. Call your nearest MultiChoice Call Centre.
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Page 45: Specifications
Adjustable UHF ch 21 - 69 Power jack Figure 8 socket, 85 to 288 VAC, 47-63-Hz, 0.3A ACCESSORIES Fly lead 3 RCA to RCA, 1.8m Power Cord Molded 2 pin Euro plug, 1.8m Remote Standard interactive Batteries 2 AA size MultiChoice 990 Digital Satellite Decoder... -
Page 46: Contact Details
CONTACT DETAILS MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE: www.uec.co.za MultiChoice Africa (South Africa) Contact Centres: JOHANNESBURG (011) 289 2222 DURBAN (031) 710 2222 CAPE TOWN (021) 508 2222 BLOEMFONTEIN (051) 503 2222 PORT ELIZABETH (041) 395 2222 PRETORIA (012) 422 2222 MultiChoice Africa (Sub Sahara) Contact Centre:...
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