DSTV Compact

[saffakanera]

Hi guys, OK, deciding to get some DSTV, how do you go about getting this? I see the decoders at Game for R399, does that include a simcard? What do I do after I picked up the decoder? *Complex has DSTV wallsockets*.

I see the DSTV compact doesnt include Mnet, is there a way to get Mnet separately, if so, how much extra? I like the price on the compact, like R200 per month, not willing to pay R500 for repeats

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!


Regards.

Saff.

 

[flaker]

hi fi corp advertised at R299

 

[Jola]

... is there a way to get Mnet separately, if so, how much extra? ...

NO ! This is where they get you !

No MNet, No Movie Magic, No SS1 or SS2 (Rugby & Cricket) !

 

[proximiti99]

If u watch football mostly then get compact.

 

[mh348]

MNET alone is about R260. So if you want Mnet it will be better to take the Full package.

 

[Smurfatefrog]

Yup, as has been said above. It's not worth getting MNet on top of Compact

It comes with a smart card, you need to complete the form that is in the box & send it off to Multichoice
You will need to get a co-axial cable to connect your wall socket to the decoder. You can get one at Game for about R25

 

[Milano]

Some complexes have special home network settings so ask your caretaker. A few (very few) complexes also need an up-converter. Ask your caretaker/charmain/managing agents.

 

[labratza]

Some complexes have special home network settings so ask your caretaker. A few (very few) complexes also need an up-converter. Ask your caretaker/charmain/managing agents.

Explain this to us please

 

[Quantum Theory]

Explain this to us please

When frequencies are shifted, to combine the 2 polarities onto one cable, you need to tell the decoder where to look for those frequencies. This is when you need to put settings into the decoder. On other systems, the satellite signal is moved from the IF frequencies into the S-band. This is where you need the up-converter.

The complex needs to tell the tenants about this and educate them on how to enter the frequencies. If your complex never mentioned anything about this, you probably have a normal multiswitch system (no settings needed).

 

[Smurfatefrog]

Shared dishes usually use internal transponders to convert horizontal & vertical signals so you can receive them all on 1 cable (mostly so that PVRs are compatible)
You will need to enter in network settings on the decoder to get certain channels
The body corporate should be able to supply you with these

 

[Quantum Theory]

Shared dishes usually use internal transponders to convert horizontal & vertical signals so you can receive them all on 1 cable (mostly so that PVRs are compatible)

Well, we call them converters. Transponders are actually the carrier of the satellite which we are converting to a different frequency... but close enough

 

[Smurfatefrog]

Well, we call them converters. Transponders are actually the carrier of the satellite... but close enough

Sooo close, i had a feeling that didn't sound right but couldn't think of anything else

 

[Le^stat]

Zoltan!!! *makes hand sign*