DSTV decoders are high definition satellite
TV receivers which are customized by the
DSTV company to receive its channels
only, thereby making the customers throw
the DSTV decoder aside whenever they
don’t have enough cash to subscribe for the expensive DSTV packages.
Moreover DSTV only offers free view of
about 3 uninteresting channels after the
expiration of its subscription but worry no
more because today I am going to teach
you how to utilize that DSTV decoders that
you kept behind many years ago because of inability to buy DSTV packages; you will
be able to track any free to air channel
with your DSTV decoders after reading this
post
One of the greatest advantages of DSTV
decoders is that almost all the devices are
HD enabled which means you will enjoy
more clarified pictures and sounds from
the free to air channels on the decoders.
Let’s not waste our time on explanations, follow every bit of below guides and
enjoy.
How to Track Any Free to Air
Channels On DSTV Decoders
Remove the ‘LNB in’ cable at the
back of the DSTV decoder.
Switch ON the decoder and ignore
the message on the TV screen
telling you ‘there is no signal’.
Press the DSTV/MENU/Blue button
on the decoder’s remote
controller.
While on the menu, go to
‘SETTINGS’.
Select ‘SATELLITE SETTING’.
Choose ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORKS’.
Select ‘NETWORK 1’.
Change ‘Enable Network’ to
‘YES’.
Now you will notice that other
information in the network 1
window is editable.
Go to frequency and input the free
to air satellite TV frequency you
want to track.
Go to symbol rate and input the
symbol rate digits.
Change the polarization to that of
the satellite you want to track.
Go to the satellite dish and track for
the signal.
After you must have received the
signal; select ‘SCAN THIS’.
Wait for the scanning to complete.
Upon the completion of the
scanning; press ‘221’ on the
remote controller.
Press and go to the channel
‘GRID’ and you will see the free
to air channels added to the list.
Select the channel you want to
watch and enjoy.
You can use Disecq with DSTV decoder if
you want to connect more than 1 satellite
dish, but you must input the satellite you
want to watch in Disecq 1 or A.
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