How to Combine and Setup XtraView/Extra View on Various DStv Decoders

I would give a do-it-yourself guide on most DStv decoders XtraView configuration in this tutorial. I may not cover every DStv decoder. However, my guide will help you configure any xtraview-capable DStv decoder, old, new, and future. You will be exposed to valuable tips to aid a successful connection while combining the various decoders.

DStv XtraView is A cost-effective and flexible solution that allows two XtraView capable DStv decoders to be linked together in one household at the cost of a single subscription plus a monthly access fee is equivalent to the one currently payable for SD PVR and Dual View decoder functionalities.

XtraView allows you to increase the number of TV channels that can be viewed simultaneously in your home without paying an additional subscription.

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The benefit of DStv XtraView

XtraView allows two qualifying decoders to be linked together in one household without paying two full subscriptions. Depending on the allowed decoder combination, you can get up to three different channels on three different TV’s at the same time: 1110 – 1110: This option gives you two different channels in two different rooms with all the interactive applications (such as SuperSport Active & Weather 24) in both rooms.

Important Facts About DStv XtraView/ Extra View Installation

1. First, a monthly fee for xtraview and PVR subscriptions is separate from your package subscription fee.
2. Setting up an extra view on a compatible DStv decoder is not rocket science. In other words, you don’t need need to be a professional satellite installer to be able to set up DStv xtraview. All you need is apt attention to detail.
3. A Dualview will never work with any other decoder with XtraView.
4. The 3-decoder combination is unavailable and will not work with any older decoders. Hence if any older decoders are involved, the maximum number under one subscription is 2. For example, you can use two HD PVR 2PS with one Explora. You can’t use three 4-Series decoders or HD PVR.
5. Most DStv HD PVRs from PVR 2P and newer support XtraView setup. No SD PVR DStv decoder support xtraview. Furthermore, HD PVR 2U doesn’t support xtraview.
6. Switch off the remaining ones while inputting the user bands index frequencies into one decoder. Otherwise, there would be a conflict that can stall the process.
7. The DStv smart LNB for xtraview is the easiest and most reliable LNB LMX-series(e.g., lmx500, 501, and 502). LMX501 is still the best, but I don’t think it is still on sale. Smart LNBfs are better than the multi switches and the Explora switches.
8. The only decoders combined in a 3-decoder mix are Explora 1, 2A, 3A & the series 4-, 5- 6- HD single view decoders.
9. The smart LNB LMX502 SLNB is unsuitable for three decoder XtraView requiring 3 Unicable feeds. LMX501 or LMX500 will do just fine.
10. If any older decoders are involved, only a 2-decoder combination is possible.
11. Running your heartbeat cable directly on older decoders(4S/4U and pre-4series) is more reliable than using a diplexer. However, this comes at a cost because you need to provide the space for the extra cable.
12. With the older decoders, only the HD PVR 2P, 2U can work with an SLNB. The older single-view decoders can only be connected to a Universal port. Hence the better SLNB to get in such a situation is the LMX 501 (3-unicable plus 1 Universal port.
13. The 2 x 4 Multiswitch can’t be connected to an SLNB LMX 501, as only one universal port is available.
14. Note that there is a distance limit between the decoders in the Xtraview mix. The maximum distance is 30 meters apart. This can be shorter when old decoders are combined.
15. The DStv Smart LNB IS the best option these days. This should be so in your case, too, for several reasons, including economics and the need to prepare for full Hi Band channels.
16. The 3A Explora can only transmit or receive a heartbeat via the LNB port. So it depends on what decoders you want to combine with the Explora 3A and how the Heartbeat runs. With some of the older decoders, you will need a diplexer to insert HB into the LNB port or extract it from the LNB port.
17. Especially relevant; if you fail to terminate the unused ports on your smart LNB, you may expose the LNB to either signal loss or damage from the weather. In some cases, both. Please permanently terminate unused ports.
18. If or when you must use a diplexer, make sure you use a diplexer, not a splitter or combiner(they all look alike). Please learn more here
19. A diplexer is continually required with an Explora 1 or 4 series HD decoder or an HDPVR 2U/2P.
20. Another xtraview fact is that there is a cable length restriction with the Explora 1 and older decoders. This restriction applies only if you want to use the SLNB and its cabling for your heartbeat. The workaround for this is to install the HB cable the old way. You need to remove the diplexer from behind the Explora 1.
21. Any combination with an Explora 2A, 3A, 5-series, 6- series HD decoder does not require a diplexer, as the HB is transmitted over the LNB cabling and via the SLNB.

Reasons Why you may get an Unsuccessful XtraView Installation

Because xtraview installation, if done the right way, is easy, why do people still run into problems when trying to set up xtraview on their DStv accounts? Below are some of the reasons why.

• Absence of an XxtraView subscription or an expired XtraView subscription.
• Trying to use Explora switches for unsupported decoders such as Explora 3a
• Carelessness or oversight during extra view installation.
• Faulty installation materials such as coaxial cables, F-connectors, etc.
• Ignorance of how to properly install the diplexer on the decoder.

How to Set Up a Diplexer on a DStv Decoder

You can either use a diplexer in the normal or reversed way. This largely depends on whether you are sending the heartbeat pulse to the SLNB or receiving it.

For example, suppose you want to use two Explora 1 for xtraview. In that case, the Primary decoder will need the diplexer, and the other will get heartbeat via a cable connected to the RF ports on each decoder.

However, if you want to eliminate the need for a separate heartbeat cable and the decoders are all in different rooms, you need two diplexers.

Using a diplexer model

There is only one way to connect a Diplexer, which is the right way!

You cannot couple/combine a signal between the ANT port and the SAT port without introducing excessive loss because those ports should have an isolation of 30dB!

Also, the direction of the signal flow determines which port should be used! (I/O or SAT).

A Diplexer is a frequency-sensitive device used for the one-way signal flow. A Diplexer is not a Duplexer, nor is it a splitter or a combiner!

The labels on some diplexers are odd due to the predominantly Chinese manufacturers.

Here’s the correct usage from Aerial King for normal and reverse (when RF-cabling HB (HeartBeat) distribution needs to be created) diplexer use;

Normal usage :

ANT (S1) – connects to the RF In or Out port (depending on the user’s needs)

I/O (PX) – connects to the LNB’s cable coming from the dish

SAT (S2) – connects to the LNB input port

Reverse usage :

ANT (S1) – connects to the RF coaxial cable you will be routing

I/O (PX) – connects to the LNB input port

SAT (S2) – connects to the LNB’s cable coming from the dish

General Requirements for most DStv Decoders XtraView Configuration

Below are some imperative requirements for matching and mismatched DStv extra view capable decoders.

• First off, make sure you have your extra view subscription handy. You must pay it alongside your satellite bouquet fee. Without a valid XV subscription, your xtraview will not work.
• Secondly, depending on your chosen decoder combination, you have at least two XtraView capable decoders and two or more TV sets.
• Any Decoder you are using as Primary with smart LNB should use port A which is the best power-related port.
• Where applicable, get a good diplexer ready.
• Determine the best decoder to be used as the primary decoder(Decoder 1) with default user band indexes.
• Always remember that the primary decoder’s user bands must differ from the secondary. In addition, set the decoder type manually from within the settings of the decoder. To do this, press the DStv button on your remote>> then scroll left to settings>>select satellite settings>>open home network and go through the installation wizard. E.g, your primary decoder must be set as decoder one and your sec as decoder 2. You must not have two primary decoders or have none at all. See the Images below:

• Your extra view status must read ready and active under settings to certify your subscription. To check your DStv Xtraview status, go to help>>general information>> then scroll down to xtraview. The status must read “Ready and Active” See below:

What is XtraView Heartbeat?

The “heartbeat” is the communication sent every 30 seconds from the primary decoder to the secondary decoder via the RF cable connecting the two decoders. The “heartbeat” cable does not carry voltage, and the decoders communicate with each other via a 7MHz signal.

Most DStv Decoders XtraView Configuration the Easy way

We are now at the business end of this post. This is the section where I would illustrate how to set up extra view on individual DStv decoders. As you might have known, DStv removed the RF-IN/OUT from Explora 3A. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t do an XTRAview.

How to setup two Explora 3A for XtraView

In case you don’t already know, the default settings within both decoders are the same. By extension, this will cause the two decoders to interfere with each other. Therefore, you must change the default network settings on the secondary decoder. To do this, follow the steps below.

• Switch OFF the Primary decoder.
• Switch on and reboot the secondary decoder.
• Go to the network settings and select the installation wizard option.
• Select decoder 2 or decoder 3 network settings, save the settings, and reboot the decoder.
• Still under settings, set 3,4,5 as the user bands for the secondary decoder.
• Now, connect the LNB cable of the primary decoder to the unicable port A on the smart LNB. Similarly, connect the LNB/coaxial cable from the secondary Explora 3a decoder to PORT B.
• Confirm that it reboots and receives all channels.
• Then switch on the Primary decoder again.

Explora 3A and HD PVR extra view/XtraView Setup

As a reminder, the Explora 3A is not the best PVR ever released by DStv. This is so because RF distribution is not possible easily with this decoder. So, if RF distribution is important to your installation, it is better to get an Explora 2A Instead.

IF RF is required from a 3A, you must use an external RF remodulator.

How to combine 3A and HD PVR 2P for Extra view

• Set your Explora 3A as the primary, with the HD PVR 2P as a secondary.
• Secondly, use a diplexer to either extract heartbeat from the 3A or insert HB into one of the RF ports on the HDPVR 2P.
• An Explora decoder must be a Primary decoder in a 3-decoder combination, and the Primary should normally be connected to port A on an SLNB.

XtraView Set Up On Explora 3A and HD model 4S/4U

The diagram above explains it all.

Tips to Note: The Explora 3A has no RF port. Therefore, you can only feed the HB signal via the SLNB cabling and the SLNB. Also, because the series 4 HD decoder cannot receive the HB signal via the Unicable port, it must first be extracted using a Diplexer (not a duplexer) and then connected to either the RF IN or RF OUT port. Alternatively, you can do the heartbeat of the old way of cable to cable without a diplexer.

From the steps in the image above, what you need to add is the settings below:

• It is crucial to connect the Explora 3A to port A on the SLNB LMX 502Z/502.
• Ensure the Explora 3A is set to use decoder one network options, which is the default.
• Finally, ensure that either decoder 2 or 3 options are selected for the 4-series decoder.

Footnote: When using the older decoders, you cannot successfully get the HB working via the LNB cabling. The HB via the LNB cabling is designed for use with the Explora decoders and with the HD single-view decoders from the 5-Series and newer.

Explora 1 heartbeat to Explora 2A Xtra View Options

To use the Explora 1 as a primary decoder, where Explora 2A will be the secondary via the Smart LNB, you must connect a diplexer at the back of the Explora 1. Of course, we all know that the Explora model 2A has a built-in diplexer. Diplexers are available at most stores that deal with installation needs.

Take note of the following when setting Explora 1 and 2a for xtraview

• Set your LNB type to unicable/satcr and connect your cable to unicable port A on SLNB and Unicable at the back of your Explora 1
• Setup up your decoders from within the decoder settings.
• Your Explora 1 must use index 0,1,2, while the 2a, your secondary decoder, will use 3 and 4.
• Next, connect your diplexer 1 to the back of your Explora 1. The diplexer will output the heartbeat pulse to the 2A.

I recommend using Explora 2A as primary when you combine Explora 1 and 2a. The Explora 2A is best for Primary power-wise as well.

Best decoders to combine with Explora 2A for XtraView Setup

The following choices with Explora 2A as Primary will not give a problem;

1. Any secondary or a mix of secondaries that belong to the group “Explora (any) and series 4 single view HD”.
2. Any secondary or mix of secondary decoders that belong to the group “Explora 2A and series 5 single view HD”.
3. Explora 2A + Explora 1 + series 5 is believed to work fine.

However, a problem was found by when trying Explora 2A + series 4 + series 5.

I don’t know the one that failed. But it is most likely the 5 series that will cause the problem. This is because it has caused more issues than anything else with XtraView for a long time. So take note of the above combination.

How to Connect two HD PVR2P Decoders for Xtraview/Extra View

• First, with two HD PVR2P decoders, you have to change the default settings on the one decoder to use different user bands as the two interfere.
• To do this, go to the network settings on one of them, find the option to change the userbands, and select user band. With the correct frequencies and both decoders will work. (ONLY works with the HDPVR2P, the Pace decoder IF the sw has been updated to the latest to allow it).
• For clarity, HD PVR2P Primary (best to use userbands 0,1, which is the default)
• HD PVR2P Secondary (2,3 or 3,4, or 4,5 or 5,6 or 6,7)
• Connect your heartbeat cable.
• Also, ensure both decoders are set to SATCR Universal in the network settings.

Warning!! Both decoders must be on all the time (connected up and powered up and at least working or on standby), as these decoders cannot supply enough power to power the SLNB on their own. the SLNB was designed to be used with the Explora decoders.

The HB these days can run between any for the RF ports, it depends on what you want to do with the RF signal if anything. So just for HB RF IN to RF IN is okay.

Moreover, with this setup, you need two have two separate xtraview subscriptions, with the single view on its own.

To mitigate these hassles, you could upgrade to an Explora plus a HD decoder 5 or 6 series( single view) and get all this on one subscription now. At least one of the decoders must be an Explora 2A though.

Setting Up Explora 1 And Explora 2A XtraView with DStv Smart LNB

• First, Set the Explora 2A as Primary and connect to port A on the SLNB.
• Next, set Explora 1 as Secondary and connect it to port B on the SLNB. By Port A and B, I mean the Unicable port, not one of the universal ports.
• Also, you need to set Explora 2A to use decoder 1 settings on the network settings.
• Explora 1 set to use the decoder 2 settings. You can do this from the installation wizard.
• Finally, deciding how to run the heartbeat cable would be best. You could run it as cable to cable connection or use a diplexer to extract the HB if you don’t want to run cables.
• All other things being equal, all should now work after rebooting both decoders.

How to Setup Xtraview Using Explora 3A as the Primary decoder and Explora 1 as the secondary

Connecting two Explora decoders has always been easy. The diagram above illustrates how you can connect Explora 3a and 1 for xtraview. For clarification, the image above has been interpreted below:

• Run a cable from the SLNB to the room where the secondary decoder is located. The cable should be connected to port B on the SLNB, assuming the existing decoder is connected to port A.
• Once the decoders are connected, you need to configure the network settings.

I presume the Explora 1 is set to use User band 0,1,2, which is the decoder 1 settings?

Set the Explora 3A to use decoder 2 settings as per the installation wizard.

• The next hurdle is the heartbeat. You will need to get a Diplexer to install behind the Explora 1 to receive HB from the Explora 3 via the SLNB cabling.
• In addition, you must sort this out before you contact Multichoice to setup your xtraview subscription.

Setup XtraView on Explora 3A + 2A + 3A(3-in-1) Decoders

As you can see from the diagram above, one of the Explora 3A is set as the primary decoder. In this setup, there is no need for any heartbeat cable. You only need to do the followings:

1. Set one Explora 3a as primary and let it use the default user band settings. Then, connect it to Port A of the SLNB
2. Set the 2A as secondary and decoder 2. It will be connected to port B of SLNB and use UB 3 and 4.
3. The last 3A will be the second secondary decoder, and it will be named decoder 3.
4. Once this is done, reboot all the decoders and call DStv to activate your Xtraview subscription on two 3 decoders. The three decoders will, however, use the same package bouquet.

Connect Explora 1 and HD PVR 2P Decoder to XtraView.

• According to the image above, these two combinations can only work if you use the old method of sending the heartbeat pulse. You need to set the HD 2P PVR as your primary.
• Also, note that you will select satcr/universal on your HD 2P network settings.
• The Explora will be Unicable/satcr.
• Run your HB cable from the RF out of the HD 2P PVR to the RF IN of the Explora 1.
• Confirm your connection and call Multichoice to activate your Xtraview on the primary decoder.

Explora 1 and DStv HD Single view 5U XtraView

In this setup, it is better to use Explora 1 as the primary decoder.

• First, connect SLNB LMX 500, 501, or 502 to the unicable port B of the 5U. Now, connect Explora 1 to Port A
• Run two coaxial cables from the A and B ports of the SLNB. One cable to Unicable In of the Explora. The other one is to I/O port of the diplexer if you are using the Aerial King diplexer.
• Place the diplexer behind Explora. NowRun short cable from ANT port of diplexer to RF out of Explora. Run one long cable from SAT port in the diplexer to the 5s/5u extra view decoder.

DStv Explora and 5S Extra view Setup.

The 5U and the 5S decoders only work correctly with an SLNB LMX 500, 501, 502. These decoders no longer have RF ports, so RF distribution becomes tricky. The decoders are designed to be installed in the rooms where TVs are and work best with TVs equipped with HDMI ports.

Steps

• Install a Smart LNB model LMX500/501/502 on your dish.
• Next, Install a diplexer behind the Explora 1 to sort out the heartbeat.
• Connect Explora 1 to port A on the SLNB and the 5S decoders to ports B or C.
• You’ll only be using two of the Unicable ports on the SLNB. The other SLNB Unicable port must be terminated with the supplied terminator.
• Select decoder 1 option for the Explora 1, the 5S decoders will use decoder 2 and 3 network settings.

Additional Information

The LMX 502 can only be used for a two-decoder installation with Unicable capable decoders.

1. The 5 series decoders are designed by default to work with a unicable connection and the new “Uniview” Xtraview installation method.

2. If the older Xtraview installation method is chosen, then a diplexer used in reverse mode must be installed behind the 5 series decoder.

3. The 5-series decoders will work with any SATCR/UNICABLE satellite source, whether it is the 5-2 switch, the 24-1Z switch, or the three models of SLNB available.

4. HB cannot be fed via the 5-2 switch. Therefore, if this is the only source of a satellite connection available, then the old way of doing HB must be used, which means a diplexer must be used behind the 5 series decoder to inject the HB into the LNB port.

5. If Explora 1 is one of the decoders in the Xtraview combination, AND the older Xtraview connection method is used, it is always better not to try and feed the heartbeat via the LNB cabling.

6. IF the HB is fed via the LNB cabling, then either an SLNB or a 24-1Z switch must be used, and a diplexer MUST be installed behind the Explora 1 to inject/extract HB into/from the LNB cabling.

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Comments

1. Mohlomi Moloi says June 24, 2024 at 3:50 pm

Hi Lemmy Quick question. Do I need a Diplexer to connect two exploras namely Model3A( primary) and Model3B(secondary) in my connection and where do I put it?

hi Lemmy
I want to change the primary decoder (a) which is setup in the main-bedroom, to the decoder (b) in the lounge. (due to loadshedding it now makes sense to have the lounge as primary on battery backup).
This decoder (b) feeds a second bedroom which is how we planned it (using an eye to change channels). This (b + b2) connection must stay as is.
We also have a third decoder (c) which means we pay for 3 separate views in our house. Decoder (c) must stay as is. I’m guessing it receives its signal from (a), which I am guessing it might need to now receive from (b)?
We pay for 3 separate viewing channels, with (c) being single view. I thought I could ask dstv to just swop what they have as (a) and (b), but they hinted I might need an installer! Do you think I would need an installer before I ask them to swop (a) and (b)? thanks in advance.

Good day Dear DStv.
Please how may I disconnect my 3 decoders from extra view. Kindly help to resolve thanks.

• Lemmy Morgan says September 8, 2023 at 5:38 pm

• Tajudeen says September 15, 2023 at 11:55 am

• Lemmy Morgan says September 16, 2023 at 12:43 pm

@TAJUDEEN: IT HAS ALREADY BEEN EXPLAINED. However, if you don’t owb a dstv decoder, you will not understand

Hi guys, what do i need to connect my explora ultra and 4u decoder with a 2port smart lnb if it is possible

• Lemmy Morgan says February 9, 2023 at 2:10 pm

Hi Lemmy please I need your help my number is 08064401191 I have a DStv with model 4S how can I get software for these model I restore the decoder so it can be upgrade again please what can I do

• Lemmy Morgan says October 6, 2022 at 11:06 am

• Lemmy Morgan says September 14, 2022 at 3:25 pm

Hi, I recently bought the new Explora Ultra as I was using the Explora 2A. I made the Explora Ultra the primary and the Explora 2A the secondary on extra view but the secondary keeps saying its waiting for communication from the primary. What could be the problem?

• Lemmy Morgan says June 19, 2022 at 2:51 pm

@PaUL: Have you paid for the xtraview fee? you may need to call MC to confirm your subscription status

Thanks a lot. I have an Explora and an HD 4S, couldn’t understand why the pulse wasn’t reaching. The Diseqc Switch I used to use for connecting a free to air decoder to two dishes has worked, thanks to your post.

Hi Lemmy. I have a 4U and 6S DStv decoders as well as a smart LNB, and I’d like to do an extraview setup, is it gonna work without using a diplexer connection?

• Lemmy Morgan says November 6, 2021 at 6:33 pm

Hello, I have an Explorer 2 (I think) and HD PVR as my secondary decoder. The extraview setup has been changed since a power cut with multiple switch on and off in quick succession. I unplugged both decoders and when stable power was restored, plugged both in. Primary Explorer decoder is fine, but secondary HD PVR not. I can establish a heartbeat, but think LNB frequencies may have changed. Please advise what secondary decoder frequencies should be for LNB Lo Freq, LNB Hi frequency and LNB Switch frequency for secondary decoder. I look forward to receiving your assistance.

• Lemmy Morgan says October 5, 2021 at 3:24 pm

Hi Lenny I have Xtra View set with my Explorer 3B as my primary decoder and Explorer 3A as my secondary decoder. I have a Smart LNB and a Diplexer. How do I set my cabling with or without the Diplexer. Many Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says August 7, 2021 at 3:08 pm

Good day Lennny I have the latest model as a primary decoder , my secondary decoder is a 4U (the one with RF in and RF out) , how do I connect the communication cable using a diplexer?

Dear Lemmy I have an Explorer as primary decoder and a 1110 as secondary. I have connected the Explorer 1 to the Smart LNB Port A. Smart LNB Port B to the Diplexer I/O. SAT on the diplexer to the LNB In on the 1110 and Ant to the RF Input on the Explorer 1. Is this set-up correct ?

• Lemmy Morgan says June 18, 2021 at 1:15 pm

Hi lemmy. I have two Model 6S decorders and one is Primary, the other secondary. Im using a universal LNB, can the dstb switch 5-1 be used as a signal combiner(diplexer) or I’ll still need a diplexer for the HB between the decorders?

• Lemmy Morgan says March 27, 2021 at 1:18 pm

Good day Lemmy I had a 2a primary and explora 1 as secondary xstraview setup installation with rf outs to two bedrooms. 2a decoder hard drive caved and i replaced with 3a decoder. I installed a modulator with rf out to 1bedroom on the 3a working fine. Except the tv link remote eye on rf now not working? The secondary decoder i setup with a diplexer. Previous heart beat cable was installed now not used. Just lying behind the primary decoder. Now the rf out to the 2nd bedroom doesnt want to work. Changed the channel frequency of the channels as well. Modulator on 63 and secondary decoder on 40. Retuned tv and still nothing.

• Lemmy Morgan says March 25, 2021 at 9:35 am

@Nita Swanepoel: why are you using a modulator for extraview setting? it is not needed. all you need is SLNB, Diplexer(where applicable), userband freqiency and your heartbeat

• Nita Swanepoel says March 25, 2021 at 10:14 am

Hi Lenny. Please can you assist me with my setup. I have a 3 decoder setup on my premises.
2 decoders in my main house and 1 decoder in a separate granny flat. The main house has its own Dish and the Granny flat has a separate dish. The main house Dish has a twin LNB with two cables running to a DSTV Switch (Model No 24-1Z) and the Granny flat dish has an SLNB with a unicable running to the decoder in the Granny flat. The decoders in the main house is an Explora 3A and a DSTV Explora 1 and the decoder in the Granny flat is a DSTV Explora 2. I also have a Space TV SLX-3X2 available as I used it with my previous setup. Any assistance you can provide will greatly be appriciated.

• Hugh Stewart says August 21, 2021 at 2:12 pm

Hi Pierre, Curious to know whether you have been successful with your xtraview setup between your three decoders? I have the same setup and currently have the two decoders in the main house on xtraview. The granny flat has its own dish, LNB and decoder and ideally I do not want to run a cable between the main house and the granny flat. Is there a way to bring this decoder into the setup as the third xtraview decoder via its own dish and LNB?

• Lemmy Morgan says August 23, 2021 at 7:32 am

@HUGH STEWART: IF YOU ARE IN SOUTH AFRICA, YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL WITH YOUR SETUP BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE How to Connect Three DStv Decoders for Xtraview/Extra View Under one Subscription

• Hugh says August 23, 2021 at 8:04 am

Hi Lemmy Thanks for your reply. I did read through this guide before posting my question and understand how to go about. The crux of my question, however, is the third decoder which is in a separate granny flat with its own dish and LNB. So the question remains…is there any way that I can incorporate this third decoder with its own dish and LNB into my Extraview account without having to bring a cable from the main LNB to the granny flat. Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says August 23, 2021 at 9:29 am

@hugh: you need to connect the three decoders to the main subscription using two xytraview access. the xtraview decoders need the primary decoders to broadcast tv channels. There is a standard for doing this. i don’t think you can officially separate them, sir. You most likely need to bring all the cables from the slnb

Thank you Lemmy….I was hoping that there may be technology available to wirelessly send the heartbeat signal from the primary decoder (or LNB) to the granny flat so that a physical cable is not necessary.

• Lemmy Morgan says August 27, 2021 at 6:49 pm

• Lemmy Morgan says March 1, 2021 at 3:49 pm

@charles: 3a, of course, would be the primary decoder. unfortunately, I don’t know if 3u is compatible with SLNB

Good day have explora 1 and 6series hd decoder running connection to SLNB is there any need for duplexer to do extra view ?

• Lemmy Morgan says February 18, 2021 at 5:33 pm

Hi there Lemmy, thnx in advance for your wise contribution. My problem here is that I have two single dsd’s, one 1131 and the other one 6s.Is it possible to make xtraview with the two, if so, how do you do it? Radira.

• Lemmy Morgan says January 30, 2021 at 5:58 pm

@radira: the dsd 1131 is a hugely outdated decoder. you may experience compatibility issues down the line

• Radira Robert Boiyane says January 31, 2021 at 6:48 am

• Lemmy Morgan says February 1, 2021 at 5:53 pm

@radira Robert: your best bet is to get any of their newer models be it their had decoder of the explora 3a. There is a price slash on the DStv HD decoder at the moment.

Thank you so much,am trying to learn DIY. I have a Decoder 5u and 4s, So should i run a cable from port A on the SLNB to the LNB input port on Decorder 5s(which is the primary), Then run a cable from port B on the SLNB to I/0 (px) on the diplexer, run a cable from ANT(S1) on the diplexer to RF In on the secondary decoder and another cable from SAT(s2) on the diplexer to LNB input on the secondary decoder? If That’s it,how far should be the distance between the Diplexer and The secondary decoder ? The two decoders are in different rooms

• Lemmy Morgan says January 29, 2021 at 2:24 pm

Hi Lemmy, thank you so much for your guide in DSTV extra view. I have a 4u decorder and a 5s decirder. How do i do the extra view connections and which decorder should be Primary ? I have bought a smart lnb and diplexer . Kindly help

• Lemmy Morgan says January 25, 2021 at 5:06 pm

Hi. I have HD PVR 2P and HD model 5S.How do I connect this correctly since they were both connected directly from the smart LNB and it was working just fine. Now model 5s is not working.

• Lemmy Morgan says January 8, 2021 at 9:45 pm

• Lemmy Morgan says January 4, 2021 at 8:25 am

Hi Lemmy, Currently we have a Extraview setup that includes a HD 6S decoder as secondary and a Explora 3A decoder as the primary and this setup is working as it should. However, we are trying to add a HD PVR 2 P decoder as a 2nd secondary. Would the HD PVR 2 P work in this three-decoder ExtraView setup? Thank you, Sainty

• Lemmy Morgan says December 29, 2020 at 7:02 am

Hi Lemmy, I’ve gone through all your posts and they’ve been very educative, but I’m still confused. I have an explorer 1 and a DSD 4S decoder. How do I get a successful extraview? Do I fix a diplexer close to the DSD 4u? Thanks.

• Lemmy Morgan says December 28, 2020 at 10:49 am

Good day Sir, How do I get an old dsd 3u decoder to run of a dual smartcore lnb as I’m nor allowes to change to the standard universal lnb type? Is this possible to run of unicable port

Hello, I have a explora and HD decoder. I used to have 2 cables from dish into a switch and thus had dualview. I now moved to a complex with just one cable out the wall box . My explora works fine. How do I connect dual view using this single cable. Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says December 22, 2020 at 4:08 pm

• Ronne says December 23, 2020 at 11:09 am

Hi Lemmy
I have an Xplora 2A and HD 4U, How do I connect for extra view without running the HB cable from the Xplora to the HD 4U decoder?

• Lemmy Morgan says December 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

• Muzi says December 19, 2020 at 5:44 am

On some of your posts you mentioned a diplexer, can’t I use one? because running the HB cable will be a hassle, the primary decoder is downstairs and the secondary upstairs

• Lemmy Morgan says December 19, 2020 at 4:28 pm

• Muzi says December 19, 2020 at 4:57 pm

Thank you very much my brother, I managed to run the HB cable straight from the primary decoder to the secondary decoder and it’s playing now.

Hi Lemmy, ive got 3 explora 3a’s in an extraview setup. the trick is that this is a MUD installation. I have a 24-z1 switch which connects the explores, but I only have one LNB feed coming in. when connecting the LNB feed to the vertical/low of the switch, all 3 decoders receive signal. my question is, can the switch operate on only one feed?

• Lemmy Morgan says December 18, 2020 at 6:53 pm

@James: What error are you getting. You need one subscription and two xtraview access subscriptions for this to work remember? read this for more info How to Connect Three DStv Decoders for Xtraview/Extra View Under one Subscription

How do I connect xplora 1 with new HD DSD D and with SLNB tho I don’t know the SLNB mode ? How do I connect it with Diplexer ?

• Lemmy Morgan says November 27, 2020 at 5:08 am

@Biodun: what’s the model name of the HD decoder. You need a heartbeat cable or a diplexer for your explora 1

Hi Lemmy.. please help.. I have an Xplora 3a and an HD decoder 4s with Xtraview connection and I wanna add another decoder.. I will probably get the newer ones.. what do I need for a 3way connection? My Smart LNB has 2 ports

• Lemmy Morgan says November 23, 2020 at 4:33 pm

• Pammy says November 23, 2020 at 8:14 pm

Hi Lemmy, I have two Explora 1 decoders and have subscribed for Xtraview.
Am using a Unicable Quad 40mm LNB (2 legacy ports) and DSTV Switch (5-1)
Also, how do I connect the heart beat cable – can I use RF-OUT (primary decoder) to RF -IN (secondary decoder). Thank you

• Lemmy Morgan says October 30, 2020 at 1:43 pm

• Lemmy Morgan says October 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm

hi 1 question. I have a explora 3 as the primary decoder and my secondary decoder are a 4U. Can I use them like that? a local guy tell me I cant. And then how do I connect it?

• Lemmy Morgan says September 1, 2020 at 11:33 am

@Stephen: it is a problematic combination. i will recommend you get the 6s or call a dstv installer to help you. most times, you loose signal with that combination after the whole process.

I have 4s decoder connected to 6s decoder via Smart LNB is possible to do xtraview cos im getting message of no communication..is Smart LNB enough to perform Xtraview i do not anything else?

• Lemmy Morgan says September 1, 2020 at 7:30 am

Hi Lemmy It’s me again, I would have used the SLNB, but the issue is that I’m not allowed to install my own dish, neither to change the cummunal system installed. So I was just wondering if I cannot other switches to achieve my mission

• Lemmy Morgan says August 15, 2020 at 12:09 pm

Hi Lemmy, I’m staying in a complex and I have Xplora 3A and 5s decoder in the other room connected the 5-2 switch on the Xplora 3A as primary, but can’t seem to be able to get HB to the 5s in the bedroom.

• Lemmy Morgan says August 14, 2020 at 6:19 pm

Hi Lenny
I would like to find out how to connect the Dstv DSD 111O as Primary and the Dstv 6s as secondary on smart Lnb as now the secondary keeps on saying it doesn’t get signal from primary decoder even though I understand it doesn’t need one.
The primary is connected on the universal port and the secondary is connected on port A of the smart Lnb,what is the correct connection procedure.

Hi lemmy can you assist with the installation for the explora 1 as tge primary and tge explora 3a,as the secondary, i did it the same as the pictures that you left on your page when you use the 3a as the primary, is this the right way.

• Lemmy Morgan says July 28, 2020 at 1:52 pm

• Lemmy Morgan says July 25, 2020 at 3:05 pm

Hi Lemmy, I recently swapped my HDPVR for an Explora3A in an extra view setup with a 4U HD single view decoder only to find that I now also need a diplexer for the heartbeat signal. Instead of doing that I am considering upgrading the 4U to a 6S single view decoder. If I do this will I need to move the single view feed onto a UniCable port on the LNB instead of universal port where the 4U is currently connected. Can you confirm that this will work without the need for additional hardware. I have a 501 LNB installed at present. If I do this do I need to terminate the universal output of the LNB or does it stay open.

• Lemmy Morgan says July 23, 2020 at 9:33 am

• Rorisang says November 16, 2020 at 3:11 pm

Hy uhm I have a 3A primary and a 6S secondary extraview with a Dual Smart LNB and a diplexer how do I set it up, replacing the old dual lnb

• Lemmy Morgan says November 16, 2020 at 5:56 pm

• Rorisang says November 16, 2020 at 6:03 pm

Hi Lemmy, I had a Single View 4U decoder and the old 4 tuner HD PVR running with the heartbeat running through the RF ports. The HD PVR has finally failed and I will have to replace it with an Explora 3 or 3A. I have a 501 LNB installed. Can I use the current single view and the Explora in an Extra View setup with the heartbeat going via the LNB?
Your advice will be much appreciated.

• Lemmy Morgan says July 21, 2020 at 10:07 am

Hi there Lemmy, Where can we buy a diplexer? We have asked everywhere but nobody supply them.
We have the explora 1 and bought a new explora 3a, so we need the diplexer to get the extra view as the 3a does not have the correct port as the 2a model.

• Lemmy Morgan says July 19, 2020 at 3:02 am

I have explora 1 and dsd 1110 decoders and I would like to setup extra view as I’m already paying for it on the explora. I have smart lnb with 4uni and 2universal please help with hardware and software installation

• Lemmy Morgan says July 17, 2020 at 6:33 pm

Hi, I bought two zapper without rf. and smart LNB. I have successfully setup xtra view on one of the decoders. i have got other rooms with TV sets i would like to extend viewing on . Please without rf port on these decoders , how do i achieve this task. Thanks.

i have 2 single view hd decoders…i want to set up one as a primary and the other as a secondary…how do i fit a diplexer to this system and where…can you show me diagram of setup

• Lemmy Morgan says June 29, 2020 at 12:45 am

@mario: read through, I had images and guide on how to set up a deplexer. However, first ensure that your decoder supports Xtra view

Lemmy…….
Pls,I did an xtraview connection at my home with explora as primary and zapper as secondary however the two decoders have different dish……….
But its not working………..

• Lemmy Morgan says June 18, 2020 at 7:02 pm

Hi,I have a explora 3 and dsd 1131 and how do i connect an extra view using explora 3 as a primary decoder. I have a combiner. A diagram will help. Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says June 6, 2020 at 6:52 am

@Ezekiel: that combination is no longer supported sir. Please get a compatible secondary decoder such as zapper 5 or 6 decoder.

Hi Lemmy, Thanks for the response. Unfortunately the issue of no RF out would still exist with a 6S. However, i have a “spare” Explora 2a. The HDD crashed and I got an Explora 3.
I took the HDD out of the Explora 2 and now the decoder is gathering dust in the garage. Can i replace the HDD (2.5 Sata drive I imagine)? Is it just a simple “plug in” and boot up process? Will the decoder format and partition the drive automatically? Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says June 6, 2020 at 6:20 am

@Chris: why do you need RF? using RF successfully and officially requires you to visit DStv office for their social discount for hotels and similar organizations that needs to connect multiple rooms. Otherwise, you may need to limit yourself to using slnb to create the heartbeat

HD PVR 2P Decoder to Xtra View with S6 decoder Hi I have a pvr 2p decoder as the primary. How do I add the S6 as the xtraview since it has no RF ports. Do i use a diplexer behind the PVR 2P to send one cable to S6. Please help.

Morning,
I had an Explora 1 and DSD 1132 connected as Xtraview. Smart LNB installed. Heartbeat betweeb Explora and 1132. Explora Primary. The Explora “crashed” and I replaced with Explora 3. Can I use a Diplexer to connect the 1132 to the Explora 3 for HB and signal? I need the 1132 as it has RF out and the secondary TV (xtraview) is not an HD TV (Old RF In) Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says June 4, 2020 at 7:53 am

Good Day I had two Explora 2A as both Primary and Secondary decoders, I have just replaced the secondary decorder with the Explora 3A. However, I keep losing signal on the new secondary decorder. I also now see that I have two cables that can not be connected into the new Explora 3A. How do I connect Decorder -Explora 3A with the other cables.

• Lemmy Morgan says May 28, 2020 at 7:05 am

Hie
I just exchanged my old 1110 which i was runninng on a twin lnb fot extra view to my 4 series and got the new 6s
My question is can i use the same lnb…with a diplexer on the 6s and the 4series for extra view….
Please advise

• Lemmy Morgan says May 11, 2020 at 5:48 am

Hi Lemmy Morgan
I got An EXPLORA 3A & DSD1131 Decoders, should I run Separate cables from the SLNB for each decoder or how will I get the heartbeat.? Diagram assist will be good, thanks Morgan.

• Lemmy Morgan says May 11, 2020 at 5:54 am

Hi Lemmy I have a Explora 1 as Primary and HD 4U Single view decoder and. Smart LNB. Been working fine without heartbeat cable but all of a sudden wont work. Was told I need to buy new Explora.. Bought Explora 2 and want touse to replace the HD 4U Single view. Should I use Diplexer and which decoder should be Principal..
I thank you.

• Lemmy Morgan says May 2, 2020 at 9:41 am

Hi, I have Explora1 as primary and explora 2 as second, connected via unicables to the 5-2 switch, connected via 4 cables to the LNB. My explora 2 has gone faulty, so I am buying a new explora 3 (cannot get model 2 any more). Can I use a diplexer in line with the explora3 unicable, while connecting the RF port to the explora1 Rf output for the heartbeat, keeping explora 1 as primary? Thanks.

Hi I have 6s decoder as my primary & another 6s as my secondary they were install,after 2 hours my secondary was showing E143 & it is connected with smart LNB no diplexer.So can you please help me

• Lemmy Morgan says March 21, 2020 at 10:40 am

• Lemmy Morgan says March 2, 2020 at 4:29 pm

pls how can i use one dstv decoder for 2 Tvs?because i ready use the hdmi port for viewing and the av port for audio to my HT , and i want to watch my Dstv in my room using the same decoder in my living room,so how can i do that, or will the diplexer work that?

I bought a dual LNB tried to install it last night but got no signal. i thought it was just plug and play?
my primary decoder is normal dstv HD decoder and i have an extra one same as dstv HD decoder.
my plan was to make the spare decoder a extra view one for the boys room but it lost signal. is there some frequency i need to change on primary decoder and second decoder?

• Lemmy Morgan says October 3, 2019 at 7:52 am

@Marcelloe porthen: 3rd party LNBS can never be plug and play with dstv decoders. go and buy their smart LNB. Thanks

Good day sir, please I need help. I already had DSTV Explora decoder, so i got the new DSTV 6S HD Decoder as the secondary decoder, but the installer has not been successful to get my extra view working. I have the Smart LNB(separate cables run from UNICABLE A & B ports to the Explora and the 6S decoder respectively), he also said I wouldn’t need the diplexer. After the installation, with all the manual setup settings and several troubleshooting only the Explora works. The 6S decoder has not worked. Please do you have any advice on this 6S decoder for extra view. Thanks

• Lemmy Morgan says September 18, 2019 at 10:21 pm

• Lemmy Morgan says August 30, 2019 at 7:58 am

@Emannuel: it is very possible and straightforward to do. you need two xtraview subscriptions with one dstv subscription. However, I can say for sure yet if the 3-in-1 xtraview installation is now available in Nigeria

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