New DSTV HD Decoder

I still don't know why MC suggested the manufacters put usb and ethernet ports if they have never been used. Would it not save manufucaturing cost and that could be translated to a cheaper product if they just didn't include them?
 
tsume said:
I still don't know why MC suggested the manufacters put usb and ethernet ports if they have never been used. Would it not save manufucaturing cost and that could be translated to a cheaper product if they just didn't include them?
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the manufactures basically take decoders from overseas and outfit them for multichoice / and now top tv.
 
tsume said:
I still don't know why MC suggested the manufacters put usb and ethernet ports if they have never been used. Would it not save manufucaturing cost and that could be translated to a cheaper product if they just didn't include them?
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Not really... the processors inside those products normally has those interfaces as standard anyway, and if these are available then they have a product that has those extra features if another client wants them.

It was mentioned earlier in the thread that the Ethernet port might be used for DSTVs IPTV offering in hotels,etc. So it looks like they might be able to use the exact same decoder for two purposes - cheap HD PVR and IPTV.
 
The new baby HD decoder has no RF out? So one will have to use the RCA cables to run the same feed to another SD capable tv ?
 
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Next question...

If i have two HD tv's and want to watch the same feed on both of them will a HDMI splitter do the job? the longest HDMI cable would be about 15m or so i guess. The HDMI would carry video and audio to both tv's ?

Cheers
 
rakabos3 said:
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If i have two HD tv's and want to watch the same feed on both of them will a HDMI splitter do the job? the longest HDMI cable would be about 15m or so i guess. The HDMI would carry video and audio to both tv's ?

Cheers
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You'll need a 1x2 HDMi splitter plus HDMi cable. Max length on a single cable is 15m, but you can extend it with an HDMi extender to 30m. If you need to go longer you can convert the HDMi to CAT5/6 and then back to HDMi at the receiving end.
 
I don't know if this was mentioned earlier, but here's more information.

1) The new HD PVR allows for View 1 record 1 functionality.
2) The box allows for 150 hrs SD recordings or 50hrs HD recordings and a variation thereof.
3) The box is XtraView capable.
4) Stock will be available from 27 May onwards.
5) The box will run from a twin LNB, which means someone with a current Dual View or SD PVR setup will be able to just plug the box into the existing setup.

Edit: In addition, since it's XtraView capable, you'll be able to connect it to an Existing SD PVR (with a 2x4 switch) and get View 2, Record 2.
 
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If one is adding this new HD PVR to an existing SD PVR setup and one has the multiswitch installed and in place - how easy is it to get the extraview going on your own without an installer? Can someone jot down a short procedure of upgrading smart cards etc etc?
 
DELEVEX said:
You'll need a 1x2 HDMi splitter plus HDMi cable. Max length on a single cable is 15m, but you can extend it with an HDMi extender to 30m. If you need to go longer you can convert the HDMi to CAT5/6 and then back to HDMi at the receiving end.
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We sell a 20m Labgear HDMi cable, which works just fine.
 
flashsa said:
If one is adding this new HD PVR to an existing SD PVR setup and one has the multiswitch installed and in place - how easy is it to get the extraview going on your own without an installer? Can someone jot down a short procedure of upgrading smart cards etc etc?
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All you need is the "hartbeat' cable which connects the RF in and out on the two decoders, and link up the second decoder to the muliswitch, call the call center with the smart card numbers and they will activate it.
 
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