About the DStv Smart LNB

The recommended installation for the DStv Explora (when installed on its own) is a DStv Smart LNB.

The DStv Explora can also be connected to a twin or quad LNB (in combination with a DStv Switch) or a UniCable™ LNB - however, please note, if the DStv Explora is installed with any other type of LNB other than the DStv Smart LNB, the installation may require changes to receive future services.

XtraView

• The recommendation for most XtraView installations is a DStv Smart LNB. Some XtraView installations may require a quad LNB together with a DStv Switch.
• The DStv Smart LNB is a new LNB specially designed and manufactured for DStv. MultiChoice recommends the DStv Smart LNB for all DStv Explora and most XtraView installations
• From a technical viewpoint, the DStv Smart LNB combines the features of a DStv Switch into a single UniCable LNB and offers a single cable solution for distribution of multiple satellite signals.
• It has 24 user bands, 4 UniCable outputs and 2 universal outputs.

Do unused ports on the DStv Smart LNB have to be terminated?

Only the unused UniCable ports need to be terminated (this is to prevent signal degradation). Termination must be done using the supplied 75 ohm terminator. Three of these terminators (“caps”) are packaged with the DStv Smart LNB.

There is no need to terminate the Universal ports.

Technical Specifications

• Input Frequency: 10.7 - 12.75 GHz
• Output Frequency: 950 - 2150 MHz
• LO1: 9.75 GHz
• LO2: 10.6 GHz