DSTV Installation Options

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XtraView Installation Options

C. Fourie

Broadcast Technology Division MultiChoice 29 July 2008

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Table of Contents

Version History......................................................................................................3 Installation 1A: 1110 + 1110 Decoders in separate rooms ......................................5 Installation 1B: 1110 + 1110 Decoders in one room ...............................................7 Installation 2A: HD PVR + 1110 Decoder in separate rooms..................................9 Installation 2B: HD PVR + 1110 Decoder in one room ........................................11 Installation 3A: HD PVR + HD PVR in separate rooms .......................................13 Installation 3B: HD PVR + HD PVR in one room ................................................15 Installation 4A: HD PVR + SD PVR in separate rooms........................................17 Installation 4B: HD PVR + SDPVR in one room..................................................19 Installation 4C: HD PVR + SDPVR in one room – sharing HD and SD services ..21

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VVVEEERRRSSSIIIOOONNN HHHIIISSSTTTOOORRRYYY V1.0 – June 2008: First release version V1.1 – July 2008: Added installation with HD and SD PVR in same room V1.2 – July 2008: General text corrections and clarifications.

Improved 1B. Improved 2B. Deleted 2C. (Obsolete due to improved 2B) Improved 3A Improved 3B Deleted 3C. (Obsolete due to improved 3A) Improved 4A Improved 4B

V1.2b – July 2008: Added specific remote designations to 4A, B & C. V1.2c – July 2008: Added “Which XtraView Combination Should You Use” page.

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Which XtraView Combination Should You Use?

How many independentviewing points do you need?

3

Do you want PVR Functionality?

You need 2 x 1110 decoders

2

Can the decoders be placed next

to the TV’s?

Installation 1Ap5

Installation 1Bp7

Installation 4Cp21

Do you want independent PVR functionality in

both rooms?

You need 1110 + HD PVR

You need 2 x HD PVR

You need SD PVR + HD PVR

Installation 2Ap9

Installation 2Bp11

To have access to HD Services

in 2 rooms using SDPVR + HDPVR


to the TV’s?

Installation 3Ap13

Installation 3Bp15


to the TV’s?

Installation 4Ap17

Installation 4Bp19


to the TV’s?

YES

YES

NO

YESYESYES

NO NO NO NO

YESNO

Independent viewing means being able to change channels without

influencing viewers in other rooms

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Installation Diagram

1110 (TV1)

TV2 via AV or RFTerrestrial via RF

TV1 via AV or RFTV2 via RF

Terrestrial via RF

1110 (TV2)

RF In

RF Out

RF Out

AV

RF In

RF In

RF In

AV

Lounge

Bedroom

In Short: • Each room has independent and optimum access to all MultiChoice services.

Notes: • All grey items are optional and need only be included if that additional

functionality is required. • The default RF channel setting on at least one decoder will have to be

changed. Tip – use the lowest possible frequencies to minimise the cable losses and thereby increase video quality.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to all live MultiChoice services • Each room has access to the best possible picture and sound quality • It is possible to view/ monitor and control TV2 services from the bedroom. • TV1 is private and cannot be viewed from the lounge.

Disadvantages: • TV1 services cannot be viewed from the lounge.

Settings: • TV1 to use default TV1 settings. • TV2 to use default TV2 settings.

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Usage:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV:

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV2 in the lounge:

• Switch TV to AV. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control.

To view TV1 in the bedroom:

• Switch TV to AV • Use TV1 mode on the remote control


• Switch the TV to the channel tuned to receive the RF signal from the secondary (TV2) decoder.

• Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (The bedroom decoder will relay TV2 commands to the lounge decoder)

• Note: Changing channels will affect viewing in the lounge

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Installation Diagram This installation requires a remote blaster (not included with decoders) for relaying remote commands from the 2nd environment.

1110 (TV1)

TV2 via AVTV1 via AV2/ RFTerrestrial via RF

TV1 via RFTV2 via RF

Terrestrial (RF)

1110 (TV2)

RF InRF Out

RF Out

AV

RF In

RF InRF In

AV2

Lounge

BedroomRemote blasterTX

Remote blasterRX

In Short: • Each room has independent and optimum access to all live MultiChoice

services.


functionality is required. • The default RF channel setting on at least one decoder will have to be


• A remote blaster (not supplied) is required for this installation • The striped line is still a single cable, the different colours just indicate that

both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable (Note – both decoders are connected to that cable via RF Out)

• When tvLINK capability is added to the 1110, a tvLINK could be used as well.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to all live MultiChoice services • Both TV1 and TV2 services can be viewed and controlled from the bedroom.

Disadvantages: • Bedroom viewing is restricted to RF (terrestrial analogue) quality

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Settings:

TV1 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF IN • Set “Remote Mode” to TV1 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to OFF • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to OFF

TV2 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT • Set “Remote Mode” to TV2 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to OFF • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to OFF

Note: It is possible to reverse the TV1 and TV2 settings by just reversing the remote mode settings if desired.

Usage:






• Switch TV to AV2/ RF • Use TV1 mode on the remote control


• Switch the TV to the channel tuned to receive the RF signal from the primary (TV1) decoder.

• Use TV1 mode on the remote control. (Remote blaster to relay the commands to the decoder)

• Note: Changing channels may affect viewing in the lounge.


• Switch the TV to the channel tuned to receive the RF signal from the secondary (TV2) decoder.

• Use TV2 mode on the remote control (Remote blaster to relay the commands to the decoder)

• Note: Changing channels may affect viewing in the lounge

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Installation Diagram This combination is not supported yet.

1110 (TV1)

TV2 via HDMITerrestrial via RF

TV1 via AV or RFTV2 via RF

Terrestrial via RF

HD PVR (TV2)

RF In

RF Out

RF Out

HDMI

RF In

RF In

RF In

AV

Lounge

Bedroom

In Short: • Each room has independent and optimum access to all MultiChoice services.

The PVR can also be viewed and controlled from the bedroom.


functionality is required. • The purple line indicates a connection to the satellite dish and may consist of

up to 4 cables, depending on the LNB used. • The default RF channel setting on at least one decoder will have to be


• It is possible to reverse the TV1 and TV2 settings if desired, but then the default settings cannot be used and the remote mode settings must be adjusted accordingly.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to all live MultiChoice services • Each room has access to the best possible picture and sound quality • It is possible to view/ monitor and control TV2 services from the bedroom. • TV1 is private and cannot be viewed from the lounge.

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Disadvantages: • TV1 services cannot be viewed from the lounge.

Settings: • TV1 to use default TV1 settings. • TV2 to use default TV2 settings. Note: HD PVR tvLINK setting to be OFF.

Usage:






• Switch TV to AV • Use TV1 mode on the remote control


• Switch the TV to the channel tuned to receive the RF signal from the HD PVR decoder.

• Use TV2 mode on the remote control • Note: Changing channels will affect viewing in the lounge

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This decoder combination is not supported yet.

Installation Diagram 1110 is not currently able to power a tvLINK, but can detect its signals. A self powered tvLINK eye or remote blaster can therefore be used for remote control from the 2nd viewing environment. (Full 1110 tvLINK capability requires a software upgrade and will be introduced later this year)

1110 decoder (TV2)

TV1 via HDMITV2 via AV or RFTerrestrial via RF

HD PVR (TV1)

HDMI

RF In

Lounge Bedroom

TV2 via RFTV1 (HD) via RF Terrestrial via RF

RF In

RF In

RF Out

AV

RF In

RF Out

DC-pass RF splitter/ amplifier

AV

In Short: • Both decoders in one room. Only one cable required to the 2nd room.


functionality is required. • The purple line indicates a connection to the satellite dish and may consist of



• The striped line is still a single cable, the different colours just indicate that both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable (Note – both decoders are connected to that cable via RF Out)

• A tvLINK eye or remote blaster (neither of which is supplied with the decoders) is required for remote control from the second room.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to all live MultiChoice services. • A single cable only required to the 2nd room.

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Disadvantages: • The bedroom will be able to view RF (terrestrial analogue) quality only.

Settings:

TV1 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT • Set “Remote Mode” to TV1 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to OFF • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to TV1 • TvLINK setting (on HD PVR) must be ON

TV2 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT • Set “Remote Mode” to TV2 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to OFF • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to TV2

Usage:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):



• Switch TV to HDMI. • Use TV1 mode on the remote control.


• Switch TV to AV/ RF. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control.


• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV1 decoder. • Use TV1 mode on the remote control (tvLINK or remote blaster will relay the

commands)


• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV2 decoder. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control (tvLINK or remote blaster will relay the

commands)

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HD PVR (TV1)

TV2 via HDMITV1 via RF

Terrestrial via RF

TV1 via HDMITV2 via RF

Terrestrial via RF

HD PVR (TV2)

RF Out

RF Out

HDMI

RF In

RF In

RF In

HDMI

Lounge

Bedroom

DC-pass RF splitter/

amplifier(s)

In Short: Each room has independent and optimum access to all MultiChoice services. Content from both the SD and HD PVR can be viewed and controlled. Note: Content from the “other” PVR will be in RF (terrestrial analogue) quality only.


functionality is required. • The purple lines indicate a connection to the satellite dish and may consist of

up to 4 cables, depending on the LNB used. • The striped lines are still single cables, the different colours just indicate that

both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable (Note – both decoders are connected to that cable via RF Out)

• The default RF channel setting on at least one decoder will have to be changed. Tip – use the lowest possible frequencies to minimise the cable losses and thereby increase video quality.

• It is possible to reverse the TV1 and TV2 settings if desired by changing the remote mode settings.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to all MultiChoice services • Each room has access to the best possible picture and sound quality • It is possible to view/ monitor and control TV2 services from the bedroom.

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• It is possible to view/ monitor and control TV1 services from the lounge. • This means a total of 300 hours* of stored content is accessible from either of

the viewing environments. * 300 hours of pure SD content or 100 hours of pure HD content

Disadvantages: • Content from the “distant” PVR is only available in RF quality. • Watching content from the “distant” PVR will affect any viewing in that

environment.

Settings Required:

TV1 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF Out • Set “Remote Mode” to TV1 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to TV2 • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to TV1

TV2 Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF Out • Set “Remote Mode” to TV2 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to TV1 • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to TV2

Note: TvLINK should be OFF on both decoders.

Usage:


• Just switch the TV to the correctly tuned RF channel


• Switch TV to RF channel tuned to the TV1 PVR • Use TV1 mode on the remote control. (The decoder will relay the remote

command) Note: This may affect viewing in the bedroom.


• Switch TV to the HDMI input • Use TV2 mode on the remote control.


• Switch TV to the HDMI input • Use TV1 mode on the remote control


• Switch TV to RF channel tuned to the TV2 PVR • Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (The decoder will relay the remote

command) Note: This may affect viewing in the lounge.

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HD PVR (TV2)

TV1 via HDMITV2 via HDMI2/ AVTerrestrial via RF

HD PVR (TV1)

HDMI2/ AV

Lounge Bedroom

TV2 via RFTerrestrial via RF

RF In

RF In

RF Out

HDMI (1) RF In

RF Out


In Short: • Bedroom has reduced quality of service but requires only a single cable. A

tvLINK eye or remote blaster (not supplied) is required.





• The striped lines are still single cables, the different colours just indicate that both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable (Note – both decoders are connected to that cable via RF Out)

• TV2 can be connected to the lounge TV via HDMI (2) if there is an additional HDMI connector, or AV, or S-Video, etc. Note – only HDMI will provide HDTV – all other connections will provide SDTV video quality only.

Advantages: • Each room has totally independent access to, and PVR functionality on all

MultiChoice services.

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Disadvantages: • HDTV services can only be viewed in standard resolution and terrestrial signal

quality in the bedroom.

Settings:

TV1 Settings


TV2 Settings


One of the decoders must have tvLINK switched ON in order to power the tvLINK eye in the 2nd room.

Usage:






• Switch TV to HDMI 2 or AV. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control.


• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV1 PVR. • Use TV1 mode on the remote control. (tvLINK will relay the commands)


• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV2 PVR. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (tvLINK will relay the commands)

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SD PVR (TV1 & TV2)

TV1 (HD PVR)via HDMI

TV2 (SDPVR) via RFTerrestrial via RFMonitor only of

TV1(SDPVR) via RF

TV1 (SD PVR) via AVTV2 (SDPVR) via RF

Terrestrial via RF

HD PVR (TV1)

RF In

RF Out

RF Out

HDMI

RF In

RF In

RF In

AV

Lounge

Bedroom

Kids’ room

TV2 (SD PVR) via RFTV1 (SDPVR) via RF

Terrestrial via RF


In Short: • Three rooms with independent access including PVR functionality to all

MultiChoice services. The SD PVR content can be viewed and controlled from everywhere. HD PVR access is limited to the main TV.





• The striped lines are still single cables - the different colours just indicate that both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable.

Advantages: • Three rooms each with totally independent access including PVR functionality

to all MultiChoice services

Disadvantages: • HD services can only be viewed in one room*.

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*Note – that if terrestrial services are not used, the HD PVR can be connected to the network via RF out. In that case, HD services can then be monitored but not controlled from either the bedroom or kids’ room. (Controlling it would clash with the SD PVR’s TV1)

Settings: • HD PVR to use default TV1 settings. • SD PVR XtraView settings cannot be changed, but the tvLINK setting must

be ENABLED.

Usage:



To view TV1 (HD PVR) in the lounge:


To view TV2 (SD PVR) in the lounge:

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV2 services of the SD PVR • Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (HD PVR will relay the commands)

To view TV1 (SD PVR) in the bedroom:

• Switch TV to AV • Use TV1 mode (1A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control


• Switch TV to AV2 or the RF channel tuned to the TV2 services of the SD PVR

• Use TV2 mode (2A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control

To view TV2 (SD PVR) in the kids’ room:

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV2 services of the SD PVR • Use TV2 mode (2A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control.

(tvLINK will relay the commands)

To view TV1 (SD PVR) in the kids’ room:

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the TV1 services of the SD PVR • Use TV1 mode (1A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control.


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HD PVR (TV1)

TV1 (HD PVR)via HDMI

TV2 (SD PVR) via AVTerrestrial via RFSD PVR (TV1 &TV2)

RF In

RF OutHDMI

Lounge

Bedroom

TV1 (SDPVR) via RFTV2 (SDPVR) via RF

Terrestrial via RFHD monitor only via RF

RF InRF In

RF Out

AV

HDMI


RF In RF In

TV2 (SDPVR) via RFTV1 (SDPVR) via RF

Terrestrial via RFHD monitor only via RFRF In

Kids’ room

In Short: • All decoders in one room, so less cabling. 3 Viewing environments each with

independent access and PVR functionality. 2nd and 3rd viewing environments can view all services including HD, but can control SD PVR services only. Viewing at 2nd and 3rd points is RF (terrestrial analogue) quality only.



up to 4 cables, depending on the LNB and or multi-switch used. • The default RF channel settings may have to be changed. Tip – use the lowest

possible frequencies to minimise the cable losses and thereby increase video quality.

• The front panel reception of the SD PVR must be disabled so it only receives commands from the tvLINK “eye” or the HD PVR. (To prevent the HD PVR’s TV1 commands from causing unintended actions on the SD PVR)

• It is not possible to use all 3 TV environments from one room as the remote has only two sets of commands – TV1 and TV2 and commands will clash when there is more than one TV1 or TV2.

• The striped lines are still single cables - the different colours just indicate that both TV1 and TV2 channels are carried in that cable.

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Settings:

SD PVR

• SD PVR XtraView settings cannot be changed • The tvLINK setting must be ENABLED. • Front panel reception must be disabled (Press P+ and P- together to toggle) to

prevent remote commands in the lounge intended for the HD PVR affecting it.

HDPVR Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT • Set “Remote Mode” to TV1 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to TV2 • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to OFF

Usage:






• Switch TV to AV. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (The HD PVR will relay the commands

to the SD PVR)

To view TV1 (SD PVR) in the bedroom or kids’ room

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to TV1 on the SD PVR • Use TV1 mode (1A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control.


To view TV2 (SD PVR) in the bedroom or kids’ room

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to TV2 on the SD PVR • Use TV2 mode (2A, B, C or D on the SD PVR remote) on the remote control.


To view HD PVR in the bedroom or kids’ room

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the HD PVR • Remote control cannot be done as it has been disabled to prevent clashes with

the SD PVR TV1

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Installation Diagram This installation requires a remote blaster (not included with decoders) for relaying remote commands from the 2nd environment.

HD PVR (TV2)

TV2 (HD PVR) via HDMITV1 (SD PVR) via AV

Terrestrial via RF

SD PVR (TV1)

RF In

RF Out

HDMI Lounge

BedroomTV1 (SDPVR) via RFTV2 (HDPVR) via RF

Terrestrial via RF

RF In

RF In

RF Out

AV

HDMI


RF In

Remote Blaster

This installation requires HD PVR or 1110 remotes to be used in both viewing environments. SD PVR remotes will not work as all remote commands need to pass through the HD PVR.

In Short: • Give up one SD PVR environment to enable full sharing of the SD and HD

PVR. Only one cable required to the 2nd room. Both environments can view and control services from either the HD or SD PVR. Viewing quality at 2nd point is RF (terrestrial analogue) quality only.

Notes: • To prevent clashing or remote commands from and to the HD PVR, TV2 of

the SD PVR is not used. • The HD PVR is still the primary decoder, but uses the TV2 remote mode. The

reason is that as the SD PVR TV1 provides full interactivity, is it is preferable to use that instead of the SD PVR TV2 mode for sharing.

• All grey items are optional and need only be included if that additional functionality is required.

• The purple lines indicate a connection to the satellite dish and may consist of up to 4 cables, depending on the LNB and or multi-switch used.

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• The default RF channel settings may have to be changed. Tip – use the lowest possible frequencies to minimise the cable losses and thereby increase video quality.

• The front panel reception of the SD PVR must be disabled so it only receives commands as relayed from the HD PVR. (The HD PVR will use TV2 commands for itself and pass TV1 commands to the SD PVR.)

• Only HD PVR and 1110 remote commands can be relayed by the XtraView network.

Settings:

SD PVR

• SD PVR XtraView settings cannot be changed • The tvLINK setting must be ENABLED. • Front panel remote reception must be disabled (Press P+ and P- together to

toggle remote reception on or off) This is done to prevent commands intended for the HD PVR causing unwanted actions on the SD PVR.

HDPVR Settings

• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT • Set “Remote Mode” to TV2 • Set “Relay Remote Commands” to TV1 • Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to OFF

Usage:




• Switch TV to HDMI. • Use TV2 mode on the remote control. (Control HD PVR directly)


• Switch TV to AV (or S-Video, etc.) • Use TV1 mode on the remote control. (HD PVR will Relay the commands)

To view TV2 (HD PVR) in the bedroom:

• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the HD PVR • Use TV2 mode on the HD or 1110 remote control. (Remote blaster will pass

commands to the HD PVR)


• Switch TV to the RF channel tuned to the SD PVR • Use TV1 mode on the HD or 1110 remote control. (Remote blaster will pass

commands to the HD PVR which will relay it to the SD PVR)

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