A-Z OF DSTV EXTRA VIEW
DSTV EXTRA VIEW
DStv Extra View is a service offered by MultiChoice, a South African company that provides digital satellite television services across Africa and Asia. Extra View allows customers to connect multiple DStv decoders in different rooms or locations within a single subscription. This means that you can watch different channels on separate televisions using a single DStv subscription and account.
To set up DStv Extra View, you will need the following:
1. Two or more DStv decoders and different TV sets for each decoder
2. The secondary decoder(s) need to be paired with the primary (the main account holding subscription) You can be do this by contacting MultiChoice or through self-service options like the DStv website or mobile app.
3. Installation: The decoders should be connected to the satellite dish using a DStv Smart LNB or multiswitch , which allows them to receive the satellite signal. You may need the assistance of an accredited DStv installer to set up the installation correctly.
On completion of the setup , the primary decoder to control the channels and contents that are viewed on the secondary decoder(s). However, each decoder can also operate independently, allowing different channels to be viewed simultaneously on separate TVs.
If you are using the latest decoders (Explora 1, 2, or 3 and HD decoders 5s, 6s or higher models) then, you can either use a smart LNB or a smart switch or a combination of Dual LNB and Diplexers for your extra view set up. But, if you are using older decoder models, use a universal twin LNB or a DStv smart switch.
DSTV EXTRA VIEW SETUP USING MULTISWITCH AND/OR UNIVERSAL/SMART LNBF
General Requirements for most DStv Decoders ExtraView Configuration
Here are some of the imperative requirements for matching and mismatched DStv extra view capable decoders.
1. Make sure you have your extra view subscription handy. You must pay it alongside your satellite bouquet fee. Without a valid extra view subscription, your xtraview will not work.
2. You have at least two Extra View capable decoders and two or more TV sets – depending on the decoder combination you have chosen
3. Any receiver you are using as Primary decoder with smart LNB should use port A which is the best power-related port.
4. Where applicable, get a good diplexer ready, it is vital.
5. Determine the best decoder to be used as the primary decoder. Decoder 1, with default user band indexes.
6. Note: Remember that the primary decoder’s user bands must be different from that of the secondary. In addition, set the decoder type manually from within the settings of the decoder. To do this, press the
DStv button on your remot
USER BAND INDEX
1. User Band Frequency
For Primary Explora Decoder
LNB TYPE UNICABLE TM/SATCR
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 1210
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 1420
User Band Tuner 3 Frequency – 1680
User Band Index 1 —– 0
User Band Index 2 —– 1
User Band Index 3 —– 2
2. User Band Frequency For Secondary HD Decoder
.
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 2040
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 1006
User Band Index 1 — 3
User Band Index 2 — 4
PAIR: EXPLORA 1 (PRIMARY) + EXPLORA 2 (SECONDARY)
Take note of the followings when setting Explora 1 and 2a for Extra view
1.
Set your LNB type to
unicable/satcr and connect your cable to unicable port A on SLNB and Unicable
in at the back of your explora
2.
Setup up your decoders
from the within the decoder settings.
3.
Your Explora 1 must
use index 0,1,2 while the 2a which is your secondary decoder will use 3, 4 and 5.
4.
Next, connect your
diplexer 1 to the back of your Explora 1. The diplexer will output the
heartbeat pulse to the 2A
NOTE:
IT’S MUCH BETTER TO USE EXPLORA 2 AS PRIMARY
PAIR: TWO ZAPPER HD USING SLNB
USER BAND INDEX
LNB TYPE UNICABLE TM/SATCR
1. User Band Frequency
For Primary zapper (HD) Decoder)
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 1210
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 1420
User Band Index 1 —– 0
User Band Index 2 —– 1
2. User Band Frequency for Secondary HD Decoder
.
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 1680
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 2040
User Band Index 1 — 2
User Band Index 2 — 3
PAIR: TWO ZAPPER HD USING DUAL LND AND
DIPLEXER
PAIR: EXPLORA 2 + EXPLORA 2
USER BAND INDEX
1. User Band Frequency
For Primary Explora Decoder
LNB TYPE UNICABLE TM/SATCR
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 1210
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 1420
User Band Tuner 3 Frequency – 1680
User Band Index 1 —– 0
User Band Index 2 —– 1
User Band Index 3 —– 2
2. User Band Frequency for Secondary Explora 2 Decoder
.
User Band Tuner 1 Frequency – 2040
User Band Tuner 2 Frequency – 1006
User Band Tuner 3 Frequency – 1057
User Band Index 1 — 3
User Band Index 2 — 4
USser Band Index 3—5
PICTURE: Band index of LMX501 SLNB
Other pairs in Pix
Frequently Asked Questions
Before or after the installation of Dstv extra view, these error of questions may arise
This implies that your secondary decoder is not receiving a heartbeat signal from the primary decoder. This maybe due to faulty communication cable, wrong setup or incorrect decoder settings .
This service involves setting up two or three decoders to show different channels on different television simultaneously.
All new decoder models are extra view capable. That is all versions of the Explora decoder and HD decoders. Older decoder models may be very difficult to configure.
Yes, you can connect up to 3 decoders in extra view. It can be any combination of Explora or HD decoders. This connection is called “Triple View”.
lets assume you are using Explora decoders for your extra view and the signal comes and goes continuously, then there is a problem with the setup of the decoders. Each decoder is supposed to use different user band frequencies and index. So, if your setup is wrong then your decoders will clash and lose the signal. This can easily be resolved by correcting the user band setup. However, when using the latest decoder models, use the installation wizard to specify the decoder number.
What are the disadvantages of Extra view
1. You cannot subscribe the decoders used discretely
2. It is relatively expensive to set up
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