Please see various examples below of Multichoice Xtraview Configuration guidelines and more advanced installations using a combination of either single view decoders, HDPVR decoders or Multichoice Explora using Twin LNB with Multiswitch, SATCR LNB or DSTV SmartLNB.
Sample LNB / Decoder Frequencies below for a Xtraview x 3 Installation with 1 x Explora and 2 x HD Single View Decoders
- Explora 2A User Index: 0 Frq: 1210 User Index: 1 Frq: 1420 User Index: 2 Frq: 1680
- 1st HD Decoder 5U User Index: 3 Frq: 2040 User Index: 4 Frq: 1006
- 2nd HD Decoder 5U User Index: 5Frq: 1057 User Index: 6 Frq: 1108
Complete Frequency list
| USER BANDS (MHz) | |||||
| 0;1210 | 5;1057 | 10;1363 | 15;1731 | 20;1986 | 25;2295 |
| 1;1420 | 6;1108 | 11;1471 | 16;1782 | 21;2091 | 26;802 |
| 2;1680 | 7;1159 | 12;1522 | 17;1833 | 22;2142 | 27;853 |
| 3;2040 | 8;1261 | 13;1573 | 18;1884 | 23;2193 | 28;904 |
| 4;1006 | 9;1312 | 14;1624 | 19;1935 | 24;2244 | 29;955 |
| Port termination : UniCable ports need to be terminated with an external 75 ohm terminator if unused | |||||
ExtraView Setup – 2 x Decoder Installation to Multiple HDTV’s via RF Coaxial Cable with DSTV Decoders >= 2019 models
Products needed for diagram below:
Decoders : DSTV Explora, DSTV Single View HD Decoder
Dish and Accessories : 80cm Dish Kit, Dish Bracket, 2-Port Smart LNB
Common Cable and Connectors : RG6U Coaxial Cable, F-Type Connectors
Items to Split Signal or setup DSTV Xtraview : RF Modulator with Remote Infrared Control, 3×4 RF SLX Splitter
Optional Items : HDMI Cable, DSTV Wifi Connector, LNB Surge Protection, Wire Stripper Tool
Single Decoder Installation to Multiple HDTV’s via RF Coaxial Cable with DSTV Decoders >= 2019 models
Products needed for diagram below:
Decoders : DSTV Explora, DSTV Single View HD Decoder
Dish and Accessories : 80cm Dish Kit, Dish Bracket, 2-Port Smart LNB
Common Cable and Connectors : RG6U Coaxial Cable, F-Type Connectors
Items to Split Signal or setup DSTV Xtraview : RF Modulator with Remote Infrared Control, 4-Way RF SLX Splitter
Optional Items : HDMI Cable, DSTV Wifi Connector, LNB Surge Protection, Wire Stripper Tool
Installations with DSTV Decoders >= 2019 models, 3 Decoders in Xtraview (WITHOUT RF Ports) with Heartbeat VIA Smart LNB
Products needed for diagram below:
Decoders : Some End of Life Decoders Below not sold anymore, diagram for compatibility purposes
Dish and Accessories : 80cm Dish Kit, Dish Bracket, 3-Port Smart LNB
Common Cable and Connectors : RG6U Coaxial Cable, F-Type Connectors
Items to Split Signal or setup DSTV Xtraview : DSTV Diplexer, 3×4 RF Splitter, RF Modulator with Remote Infrared Control
Optional Items : HDMI Cable, DSTV Wifi Connector, LNB Surge Protection, Wire Stripper Tool
Installations with Decoders Pre-2018, 2 Decoders (With RF Ports) with Heartbeat VIA Smart LNB
Installations with decoders pre-2017 Decoders, 3 Decoders with RF PORTS on decoders
Advanced 3 Decoder Setup (Setup can be reduced for less HDTV’s but example is on 3 DSTV Decoders). This type of installation includes DSTV Decoders and a SmartLNB split to 6 x displays via Combined RF to view all 3 Decoders on 6 High Definition displays – Standard Definition via RF and HD Direct Connection to HDTV
NOTE!!! We can provide High Definition Distribution to all displays on similar setups for unlimited displays/projectors – This setup will require 1 Multichoice Monthly Subscription
Oldest Type Installation – Pre-2015 Decoders without Unicable LNB Port using Twin or Quad LNB.
Multichoice XtraView Installation Example and distribution to 3rd TV via RF (We can provide solutions to all displays via High Definition as well from Xtraview setup) – This setup will require 1 Multichoice Monthly Subscription
