Convert your DSTV decoder to universal receiver

 

Convert your DSTV decoder to universal receiver in order to be able to watch any FTA channels then you are at the right place as we have carefully in step by step procedure written a process to achieve what you seek .

We all known that DSTV decoders are high definition satellite TV receivers and has received tons of customization 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 their 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 .
- Now Go to frequency and input the free to air satellite TV frequency you want to track .
- Move over 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’ .
- Kindly 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.
- Now 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.