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Question of the Day: What's the most interesting small town you've visited in South Africa?
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me_savage
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Try: www.viewafricanetwork.com
Try: www.viewafricanetwork.com
You could also take out the easyview package, like R20 per month for the SABC, ETV, Supersport Blitz, CNBC, etc channels. More details on this package here: http://www.dstv.com/dstvsa/content/en/sa/dstv_easyView?categorylistsearch=cl_results&category_id=158
Try: www.viewafricanetwork.com
You could also take out the easyview package, like R20 per month for the SABC, ETV, Supersport Blitz, CNBC, etc channels. More details on this package here: http://www.dstv.com/dstvsa/content/en/sa/dstv_easyView?categorylistsearch=cl_results&category_id=158
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Quantum Theory
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There is no FTA alternative to MC. You are going to be very disappointed...
BLIXEMPIE
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There are a lot of religious channels. Only GodTV, Hope Channel and CTV are really watchable.
There are France24 and PressTV for news channels. PressTV is quite impressive. Then theres BTV for entertainment. I found some good shows like CSI Miami, Veronica Mars and Huff on there at various time. Just good luck finding schedules for that channel.
Your best bet would be to get DStv's R20/month EasyView bouquet. You get to watch MNet from 6pm to 7pm, almost like the old open time.
There are France24 and PressTV for news channels. PressTV is quite impressive. Then theres BTV for entertainment. I found some good shows like CSI Miami, Veronica Mars and Huff on there at various time. Just good luck finding schedules for that channel.
Your best bet would be to get DStv's R20/month EasyView bouquet. You get to watch MNet from 6pm to 7pm, almost like the old open time.
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Hi BLIXEMPIE
Refering to your post dd 17-09-2009. I know it is long ago, but you mention that there are some channels available, but is it possible to view with my DSTV SD PVR decoder after I have disconnect from Multichoice, and if so how will i go about doing this.
Refering to your post dd 17-09-2009. I know it is long ago, but you mention that there are some channels available, but is it possible to view with my DSTV SD PVR decoder after I have disconnect from Multichoice, and if so how will i go about doing this.
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DSTV ‘FREE TO AIR CHANNELS’ (FTA) - SETUP PROCEDURE
Although it is fairly easy to follow the steps below, I must warn inexperienced users of the risk of accidentally altering the default settings, which might influence the quality of your default reception.
NB. Should your decoder only allow a limited amount of networks, please look at the bottom of the screen where it should tell you to move the arrow left or right, in order to open up additional networks.
A satellite free to air installation can be accomplished by most people that have the patience to follow instructions and a moderate electronic knowledge. If this is not for you, it will be far easier for you to contact a local satellite installer in your area to assist you.
This tutorial assumes you wish to receive a single fixed satellite and not using a dish mover or rotor. For most broadcasts in South Africa, a dish size of 90cm is sufficient. Larger dish sizes may be required for more northern or out of footprint locations.
In order to receive all channels, reception of both PAS7 & PAS10 at 68,5 degrees East on a 90cm satellite dish is required. If you cannot access all the channels listed, your dish is either not aligned properly and/or you're using too small a dish.
The settings described in this section are based on the SD PVR's menus, but very similar to the DSD1110.
NB.: At this stage, you CANNOT setup these FTA channels on the new HD PVR’s!
The following are some of the channels you'll pick up once entering the settings below:
TELEVISION
Mindset Learning
Mindset Health
Botswana TV
Vivid Mosaic
God TV Africa
Hope Channel Africa
ITV
Astro, and various commercial channels.
RADIO
Radio2000
SAFM
Ikwekwezi FM
5FM
RSG
Lesedi FM
Lotus FM
Metro FM
Good Hope FM
YFM
Classic FM
DW Radio
Radio Pulpit/Kansel
Impact Radio
Radio Pretoria
Trans World Radio
Channel Africa, and various commercial channels
Step 1:
Before setting up your decoder, please ensure that your decoder software is upgraded to the latest version.
To perform a software upgrade:
Press the MENU button. Select "ADVANCED OPTIONS" and press OK. Select "DSD UPGRADE" and press OK.
The decoder should start to upgrade the software now. If you are not sure about the version of your decoder software, you can contact Multichoice or your local DSTV technician/supplier and they will be able to help you.
Step 2:
Press menu Select "Advanced Options" Select "Dish Installation" Enter the pin "9949" Select "Network Configuration"
Select "Network 2 Setup"
NB: Leave "Network 1 Setup (Home)" unchanged!!
Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" by selecting it, and moving left or right Set Frequency to "11170" Set Symbol Rate to "26652" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "5/6"
Select "Accept these settings"
Step 3:
Select "Network 3 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "11625" Set Symbol Rate to "15000" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "3/4" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 4:
Select "Network 4 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "11674" Set Symbol Rate to "26652" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "5/6" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 5:
Select "Network 5 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12522" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 6:
Select "Network 6 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12562" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 7:
Select "Network 7 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12682" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 8:
Select "Network 8 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12722" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 9:
Exit once to go back to the "Dish Installation" menu Select "Scan All Networks"
Your decoder will go into scanning mode and might take a while to scan all 9 networks.
Do not interrupt the process even if it seems to take longer than you expected!
Once completed, your picture will return as normal.
To access your DSTV ‘Free to Air’ (FTA) public channels
1. Press the "TV button" on your remote control.
2. The "Bouquet Options" menu will appear.
3. Select "Public PAS7/10"
4. By pressing any of the arrow buttons on your remote, you will call up the display menu (channel grid) of all the available ‘Free to Air’ channels.
5. Simply select the channel you wish to view using the arrow keys and press OK to tune.
6. To access the radio channels, simply select the "music note" on your remote (while still on ‘Public PAS7/10’ bouquet) and select which audio channel you would like to listen to, using the same process with the arrow keys (as for the TV channels) as indicated in steps 4 & 5 above.
7. To return back in order to access your Normal DSTV channels, press the "TV button" on your remote control.
8. The "Bouquet Options" menu will re-appear.
9. Select "DSTV”
NB.: Please note that if you need to do a cold reboot of your DSTV decoder by unplugging & plugging back the mains socket, the rescan of available channels during the reboot will take longer than normal as there are now more frequencies to be rescanned in the available bouquets.
I hope this helps you set up all the available FTA channels
I am also only using the DSTV EasyView (R20 p/m) option as well here.
Although it is fairly easy to follow the steps below, I must warn inexperienced users of the risk of accidentally altering the default settings, which might influence the quality of your default reception.
NB. Should your decoder only allow a limited amount of networks, please look at the bottom of the screen where it should tell you to move the arrow left or right, in order to open up additional networks.
A satellite free to air installation can be accomplished by most people that have the patience to follow instructions and a moderate electronic knowledge. If this is not for you, it will be far easier for you to contact a local satellite installer in your area to assist you.
This tutorial assumes you wish to receive a single fixed satellite and not using a dish mover or rotor. For most broadcasts in South Africa, a dish size of 90cm is sufficient. Larger dish sizes may be required for more northern or out of footprint locations.
In order to receive all channels, reception of both PAS7 & PAS10 at 68,5 degrees East on a 90cm satellite dish is required. If you cannot access all the channels listed, your dish is either not aligned properly and/or you're using too small a dish.
The settings described in this section are based on the SD PVR's menus, but very similar to the DSD1110.
NB.: At this stage, you CANNOT setup these FTA channels on the new HD PVR’s!
The following are some of the channels you'll pick up once entering the settings below:
TELEVISION
Mindset Learning
Mindset Health
Botswana TV
Vivid Mosaic
God TV Africa
Hope Channel Africa
ITV
Astro, and various commercial channels.
RADIO
Radio2000
SAFM
Ikwekwezi FM
5FM
RSG
Lesedi FM
Lotus FM
Metro FM
Good Hope FM
YFM
Classic FM
DW Radio
Radio Pulpit/Kansel
Impact Radio
Radio Pretoria
Trans World Radio
Channel Africa, and various commercial channels
Step 1:
Before setting up your decoder, please ensure that your decoder software is upgraded to the latest version.
To perform a software upgrade:
Press the MENU button. Select "ADVANCED OPTIONS" and press OK. Select "DSD UPGRADE" and press OK.
The decoder should start to upgrade the software now. If you are not sure about the version of your decoder software, you can contact Multichoice or your local DSTV technician/supplier and they will be able to help you.
Step 2:
Press menu Select "Advanced Options" Select "Dish Installation" Enter the pin "9949" Select "Network Configuration"
Select "Network 2 Setup"
NB: Leave "Network 1 Setup (Home)" unchanged!!
Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" by selecting it, and moving left or right Set Frequency to "11170" Set Symbol Rate to "26652" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "5/6"
Select "Accept these settings"
Step 3:
Select "Network 3 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "11625" Set Symbol Rate to "15000" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "3/4" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 4:
Select "Network 4 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "11674" Set Symbol Rate to "26652" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "5/6" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 5:
Select "Network 5 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12522" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 6:
Select "Network 6 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12562" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 7:
Select "Network 7 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12682" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Horizontal" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 8:
Select "Network 8 Setup" Set Signal Setup to "Enabled" Set Frequency to "12722" Set Symbol Rate to "26657" Set Polarization to "Vertical" Set FEC to "1/2" Select "Accept these settings"
Step 9:
Exit once to go back to the "Dish Installation" menu Select "Scan All Networks"
Your decoder will go into scanning mode and might take a while to scan all 9 networks.
Do not interrupt the process even if it seems to take longer than you expected!
Once completed, your picture will return as normal.
To access your DSTV ‘Free to Air’ (FTA) public channels
1. Press the "TV button" on your remote control.
2. The "Bouquet Options" menu will appear.
3. Select "Public PAS7/10"
4. By pressing any of the arrow buttons on your remote, you will call up the display menu (channel grid) of all the available ‘Free to Air’ channels.
5. Simply select the channel you wish to view using the arrow keys and press OK to tune.
6. To access the radio channels, simply select the "music note" on your remote (while still on ‘Public PAS7/10’ bouquet) and select which audio channel you would like to listen to, using the same process with the arrow keys (as for the TV channels) as indicated in steps 4 & 5 above.
7. To return back in order to access your Normal DSTV channels, press the "TV button" on your remote control.
8. The "Bouquet Options" menu will re-appear.
9. Select "DSTV”
NB.: Please note that if you need to do a cold reboot of your DSTV decoder by unplugging & plugging back the mains socket, the rescan of available channels during the reboot will take longer than normal as there are now more frequencies to be rescanned in the available bouquets.
I hope this helps you set up all the available FTA channels
I am also only using the DSTV EasyView (R20 p/m) option as well here.
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With respect, are any of those channels worth watching? I also once did all that tuning, only to then want back the hour of my life in which I bothered to do it. Never looked at a single one of them again - all rubbish (which I guess is why they're free...
)Nowadays of course I have no TV, no dvd, no tv licence - nothing. Uncapped + a dedicated media pc and a 32" monitor in the lounge. Took the ugly dish and aerials off the side of the house and have never regretted it for a minute.