DStv 5, 1, 5-1 User Manual

DStv Switch (5-1)

User Guide

Introduction

You’re one step closer to our world of extraordinary entertainment!

This DStv Switch has been specially designed and manufactured for your
DStv Explora and XtraView installations. You’ll need the DStv Switch in
order to connect your DStv Explora to most existing DStv installations.

This User Guide will help you with simple connections to your satellite
dish, your DStv Explora and some XtraView combinations. If you have
another kind of multiswitch or a custom installation, then please refer to
www.dstv.com for further information.

The DStv Switch (5-1) carries a 12-month warranty from the day you
bought it. Terms and Conditions can be found on www.dstv.com.

Some of the information in this guide can get a little technical; as always, we recommend the use of
a DStv Accredited Installer for all your installation needs. It’s easy to locate one in your area - just go
to www.dstv.com.

Your DStv Switch (5-1)

• The DStv Switch (5-1) has:

- Four inputs (labelled H/L, V/L, H/H, V/H);

- Four normal multiswitch outputs (labelled 1 to 4); and

- Two Explora outputs (labelled A and B). The DStv Explora can only be
connected to this output.

• Each multiswitch output (labelled 1 to 4) outputs a signal equivalent to a
normal multiswitch output or a single LNB output.

• The DStv Switch comes with 3 cables. You may need additional cabling,
depending on your set up.

• The DStv Switch self-terminates unused
ports, which means you don’t have to cap
them.

• You’ll know your switch is powered when
the blue light is on.

• Keep in mind - this switch is not a signal
booster.

Troubleshooting Tip

If the DStv Switch’s blue light is not on (indicating that it’s getting power), check that the outputs to
the decoder(s) are: 1) Securely connected (both to the switch and decoder), and 2) That the decoder(s)
themselves are switched on and getting power.

DStv Switch (5-1)

Inputs

H/L V/L H/H V/H

1 2 3 4

Multiswitch outputs

A

Explora
outputs

B

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LNB Requirements

• If you are in South Africa or Southern Africa (an IS20* installation), your
DStv Switch (5-1) requires input from a twin, quad or quattro LNB. It will
not work if connected to a single feed or UnicableTM LNB**, even if the feed
is split.

• If you’re in Angola or Mozambique (an E36B* installation), your DStv

Switch (5-1) requires inputs from either a quad or quattro LNB. It will not

work if connected to a twin LNB, single feed or UnicableTM LNB**, even if
the feed is split.

• If you are located anywhere else in Africa (an E36B* installation), your DStv
Switch (5-1) requires input from a twin, quad or quattro LNB. It will not
work if connected to a single feed or UnicableTM LNB**, even if the feed is
split.

If you are unsure of the LNB used in your installation, which satellite your installation connects to, or if
your installation has several multiswitches, we recommend contacting a DStv Accredited Installer. You
can find your nearest one at www.dstv.com

* IS20 is the satellite footprint used for DStv services in Southern Africa. E36B is for East and

West African countries.

** Unicable™, is a standard for single cable distribution of multiple satellite signals. SatCR (Satellite

Cable Router) and CSS (Channel Stacking Switch) both provide Unicable™ solutions.

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Connecting the Inputs from your Satellite Dish

Please Note

• If you have a Unicable™ LNB, you can connect your LNB cable directly to the DStv Explora (there is
no need to use this switch).

• If you have a Unicable™ LNB with multiple decoders in your home, please contact your DStv
Accredited Installer.

• The DStv Switch (5-1) may not be required when connecting the DStv Explora to existing single­cable distribution systems (like those found in apartments or complexes). Please refer to the
installer of the system for confirmation.

The following diagrams show you how to connect the inputs from your
satellite dish.

Twin LNB Connection (IS20 only)

Twin LNB

Any LNB cable can
connect to any of these
two inputs

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H/L V/L H/H V/H

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