DStv HD Decoder User manual

Quick Guide
HD
HD

• 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
• Dolby 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, News24, Weather)
Please Note
• HD channels are only available on selected packages.
• XtraView requires payment of an additional monthly fee stipulated by MultiChoice.
DStv HD Features
Reset
P- P+

Welcome to our world of
extraordinary entertainment!
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.
There is also a brand new menu and remote control, making it so much easier to use.
This DStv HD Decoder has more search features than any other single view decoder before,
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 enhance your viewing experience.
Get started by using this Quick Guide to help you with installation and to familiarise yourself
with the new remote control as well as the functions and features this decoder has to offer.
Finally, go to www.dstv.com for news about the season’s latest shows, competitions as well
as highlights. And if you want to check your account balance, activate more services or update
your details, then register online to manage your account.
An extraordinary world of entertainment awaits …

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Contents
Front Panel ................................................................................... 4
Back Panel .................................................................................... 5
Installation .................................................................................... 6
Installation - Connection 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 Audio Channels ............................................................. 20
Parental Control ............................................................................. 21
Apps ............................................................................................. 22
Favourite Channels ......................................................................... 23
How to check your Messages ........................................................... 24

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All about Icons ............................................................................... 25
All about the DStv Remote (B5) ....................................................... 27
Safety Information ......................................................................... 34
Legal Matters ................................................................................ 36
Contact Us .................................................................................... 44
Contents

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Front Panel
1DStv HD This is the name of the decoder
2Reset button Press once to switch the decoder in and out of standby
Press and hold for a few seconds to reset (reboot) the decoder
3P- button Goes to the previous channel
4P+ button Goes to the next channel
5Red, Amber,
Green LEDs
These LEDs are used to indicate 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 is downloading software
Solid GREEN = decoder is tuned to an audio or video channel
Solid GREEN and RED = error
6Model 4U This is the model number. Please remember to give us this
information when calling us with any technical queries
7Smartcard slot Please ensure that the smartcard is securely inserted into the slot
1 2 3 7
Reset
P- P+
4 5 6

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Back Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1LNB in Connect the cable from the satellite dish to this input
2RF IN Used for XtraView
3RF Out Used to connect the decoder to a non-HD TV or for XtraView
4USB Not active
5HDMI Used to connect the decoder to a HD TV
6RCA Used to connect the decoder to a non-HD TV
7SPDIF Used to connect the decoder to your home theatre system
8Ethernet Not active
9Power input Connect the power supply to this input

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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
• DStv recommends the use of an 80cm satellite dish
• The DStv HD Decoder is XtraView capable and is compatible with selected
XtraView capable decoders
• A Quad LNB is recommended when using this DStv HD Decoder in XtraView
• HD content is only available via HDMI
• Dolby Digital is only available with the correct audio equipment

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Installation - Connection to the Satellite Dish
This decoder can be connected to a single, twin, quad or UniCable™ LNB.
Connect to Single LNB Connect to UniCable™ LNB
Single LNB
DStv HD
Connect the cable from the satellite
dish directly 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 to Quad LNB
Twin LNB
DStv HD
Connect either cable from the satellite
dish directly to the LNB input on the
back of the decoder.
Quad LNB
DStv HD
Connect any one of the four cables
from the satellite dish directly to the
LNB input on the back of the decoder.

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Installation - Connecting to the TV
Connecting the decoder to the TV
1. If you have a HD TV, use the supplied HDMI cable and connect it to the HDMI port (marked 1)
on the back of the decoder, then connect the other end to the 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 and
yellow inputs to the RCA ports on 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.
1 2 3 4

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Your DStv HD Decoder has all the features you’re familiar with, and so much more.
Five important things you need to know when using your new DStv HD Decoder :
The DStv HD Decoder has ONE central menu with all content & settings. Press the DStv
button to go straight to DStv Central. (See the DStv HD Decoder Map for more info)
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 name to see the list of available actions. You can set a
reminder and even get a list of when a programme will be aired again within the next 8
days.
To change viewing options (like language and aspect ratio), press OPTIONS. Pressing this
same button when viewing a list, lets you change the sort order or how the information is
displayed.
Getting Started

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DStv HD Decoder Map
Watch Now
• Go to Live TV
• Audio Channels
Search
• Movies
• Series
• Sports
• Theme Search
• Word Search
• Advanced Search
Planner
• Reminders
• TV Guide
Apps
• News24
• Weather
• SuperSport
Active
• Easy Info
Central
Watch Now
You can either go to live TV (and watch any
of your channels) or go to the audio channels
and listen to 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
your remote.
Planner
Here you’ll find a list of all the reminders you’ve
set as well as the TV Guide. Everything you
need to help plan your viewing!
Apps
Your one stop access to all the interactive
services available on your DStv HD Decoder.
Press OK while watching TV for quick access to
the list of available apps.
Press to access DStv Central at any time

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Settings
• User Preferences
• Parental Control
• System Settings
• Satellite Settings
Help
• Contact 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 find our contact details, your mail
messages as well as Information Central (which
you need when contacting our call centre).

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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.

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The TV Guide
The TV Guide lists 8 full days of programming information, allowing you to easily plan your viewing.
Press the TV GUIDE button for 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
• 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.

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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.
You can then schedule a reminder for one of these alternatives to make sure that you don’t miss out
on your favourite programme.
The TV Guide

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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.
If you’re looking for a kids’
movie, select “Movies A-Z” and
scroll through the categories to
find something suitable.
Or use Advanced Search –
select Movies as your theme
and select a PG rating. We’ll
list all the movies that meet
your PG requirements. It’s that
easy!

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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”.
Search

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Watching TV
To see the title of the programme you’re watching, press i. For additional information about the
programme, press iagain.

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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.