DStv HD change

MultiChoice has informed its DStv subscribers that it will be changing the transmission of its HD DStv channels and services to the latest standard called DVB-S2.

According to the company this change will improve reception, especially during rain storms and create more capacity for future channels and services.

MultiChoice encouraged DStv subscribers to tune into channel 425 to test their system. “If you see the test slide, it means your decoder and installation is ready for the switch over to DVB-S2,” the company explained.

“If you see an error message on this channel – Signal not found or Connection to the DStv signal is lost – this means that your installation is not ready for the switch over. When we do the switch over on 30 June 2013, you will lose your HD services,” MultiChoice explained.

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