The world of electronic devices is evolving by the seconds. What is in vogue or trendy today, might be archaic tomorrow. However, what is constant is the fact that even though sizes of devices tend to get smaller and lighter, devices get more features with every upgrade. Today, I will review the latest DStv single view HD decoder which many people tag a downgrade rather than an Upgrade.
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Hardware comparison between the latest DStv single view HD decoder and the older DStv zappa decoder
To be honest, I am personally not impressed with the new decoder. Although my opinion doesn’t matter anyway and i have been expecting this kind of modification for a while. DStv has officially scrapped their satellite SD decoder. In its place, they now have a single view HD decoder with reduced connectivity ports.
I will be illustrating the major differences below with the help of some diagrams
What is missing in the latest DStv single view HD decoder and their implications
- The most prominent absentee is the “smart card” the Latest DStv single view HD decoder has no smartcard slot like the old HD decoder. By implication, this means you will subscribe to your packages via an IUC like GOTV. IUC stands for “identification user code” This has no unpleasant implications whatsoever. In fact, i tag this a welcome development.
- Obviously, the Latest DStv single view HD decoder is smaller than its older brother by the widest of margins. Actually, it is even smaller than the standard GOtv decoder. I will neither call this negative nor positive.I think they break even here. Space can e a luxury in many homes and this will earn its spot in such homes. Personally, I love my machines to be big and ugly lol!!!. Many people love it small and stylish.
- Another tweak noticeable on the latest DStv single view HD decoder is the trimming down of the AV port. On the older HD decoder, there used to be a 3RCA to 3RCA av port. However, the new baby has 3.5mm to 3RCA AV port like what you have below.
RF in and OUT ports are missing
Shockingly, the RF IN and RF OUT are omitted from the latest DStv single view HD decoder. The implication of this is that it is impossible to do extra/dual view with the latest DStv single view HD decoder out of the box. I will say opinions will be divided on this as some don’t care about extra views since it requires extra subscription while others business depends on this. From the look of things, they may release a dongle that will be attached to the USB port to fix this. I doubt this though. Your surest path to extra view if you do not own a zappa decoder is the explora. Also, some may even be selling their zappa decoders for twice the amount of the new one. TSTV’s official sale commencement is closer than you can imagine and this will determine a lot as to how people react.
WHAT HAVE THEY RETAINED?
Some features still remain on the hardware part of the latest DStv single view HD decoder. For example, we still have the likes of the USB port, the HDMI, DC port and the LAN port.
Comparison between the performances in the software department
Picture quality-wise, the new one is better. Also, the newer decoder tend to run slightly smoother. Also, be sure not to witness the nightmarish smart card failure being experienced by the older decoder when rattled or dropped.
CONCLUSION
This decoder is cheaper and I guess they made the changes to cut cost. My opinion doesn’t count here but i have given the most objective review you can find anywhere. It is left to you to decide. Let me quickly add that they(DStv) will not be the first to di this kind of modification as bein, canal and other have similar limitations on there base decoders. However, what we all are more nterested in is a reduction in subscription cost.
This is an interesting development! The elimination of the physical smartcard could simplify the setup process for users. I wonder how this will affect access and security for subscriptions moving forward. Excited to see how consumers will adapt!
Dear Sir,Do you know that integrated TV set equpped with the CI+ input is able to view pay TV programs.Every pay TV has its own type of encryption they use in securing their service.The Common interface is a technology which facilitates the decryption of pay TV programs.Dstv,Gotv and startimes are paytv programs in Africa owned by Multichoice and is a video entertainment platform.A Conditional Access Module is used in the CI+ of the TV. It is a device usually Incorporating a slot for a smartcard which equippes an integrated TV set with the appropriate hardware facility to view the Conditional Access content that has been encrypted or scrambled.Dstv and startimes have their own external slot smart card which is used in the slot of their decoder. The smart card contains the decryption codes or Access code and among other permissions of a particular Service.
my phone is not. gating all the chanle on my phone what to do
Why is no one talking about the missing RF output on this decoder?
How can I connect headphones to the explorer ultra
@Mark: is it having a bluetooth?
Should I change my explora model2a for new ultra
Regards
Costacartoulis
@Costacar: on what ground if i may ask sir?
Wats the use of USB port ?
Is frequency of tracking DStv single viewer different?
Can I use my HDMI cable to connect to one TV in the lounge and my 3.5mm to 3rca AV cable to another tv iny bedroom
Comment *please help me to have the account number of my Dstv decorder
My decorder shows the green light and trying to use remote control it doesn’t work shows nothing on the screen what must I do?
@Pauline: can you try this Fix DStv decoders Soft-brick problems: refuse to boot/load, won’t scan or popping up Installation wizard- easy guide
Please where is the IUC Number of the Decorder written? so that i can subscribe mine,
and i also do not have the Dish can i use my GOTV receiver and AV wire to connect it?
@Peace: IUC is on the reverse of your decoder. it is in a form of 10 digits serial number
Comment *how do i create an account
Can I use IUC decoder with mobile dstv now?
Please guide me on how?
How do I Xtraview link the model 6S decoder to model 2A?
@Mnhalati: please read this sir. Your request is pretty simple
hy usb port port for decorder is useful for what
@Tshepo: It is not really useful for any 3rd party application
Hi Lemmy – new DStv decoder with AV port, plug into AV RCA terminals on TV – doesn’t work? ie ‘no signal’. HDMI alright, but lip-sync horribly out. Any thoughts?
@John: have you tried swapping the RCA cable to see if it is faulty?
How do you connect a modulater with the HD 5u decoder. What cables do you need? Please help
1. I don’t like the blue screen, how do I change it.
2. Whenever I turn on my decoder something will appear on my screen informing me that there is a software to be downloaded, YES/cancel
@chinedu: install the latest software or keep canceling it whenever it pops up
Is it possible to connect and watch in extraview the old explorer with a switch to the new decoder model 5u which has no RF in and RF out, and if so How?
How to subscribe HD decoder since it doesn’t have smartcard number.need help
@NYasha: through the IUC number. just like GOTv
I have the latest decoder, that doesn’t have smart card, they took my light an brought it back, after the decoder came on its showing Dstv and blue background underneath it’s showing loading. I over 2 hours it has being like that.
@nero: please disconnect the LNB cable from the decoder and reboot the decoder sir.
Please how do I first register my details on dstv. I’m a new subscriber though
@Qweku: please read through the site very well
Please how do I first register my details on dstv. I’m a new subscriber
Comment *Please I am having problem in loading my decoder. What can I do.
@Afolayan: please which type decoder?
How do I get the new HD decoder card number?
Hello Lemmy am using alphabox x6+ and I ve installed powervu on it and I scanned sport24 on NSS 12 which channels all showed, I then connected my modem so it could auto roll for the first time so the channels can open and for hours of connection none of the channels could open. I would be very grateful if you could send me the frequencies of sport24 on NSS 12 so I would use for my decoder.
Thank you boss.
@ziyaaba Nabil:which position did you track the satellite?
PLS Oga how much is the decoder with 1 month premium subscription.
How do I connect 3 decoders for xtra view,1 explorer as primary and 2 new zappa decoders as seconderies.
@Muneer Temmers: That is pretty possible. Please follow this guide https://www.lemmymorgan.com/3-dstv-decoders-xtraview-settings/
LEMMY
MY NAME IS KAI RAPHUS, MY SECOND DECORDER HAS SENSOR PROBLEM EVEN I CHANGE THE REMOTE, IT FAILED COMPLETELY ANY IDEA PLEASE……?
@Kai: please make sure to take it to any dstv office closest to you for a repair