V1.

2c

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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V
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HIISSTTOORRYY

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?

Independent viewing means being

How many independent able to change channels without
viewing points do you need? influencing viewers in other rooms

2 3

Do you want PVR YES

Functionality?
You need
NO SD PVR + HD PVR
Do you want independent
NO YES
PVR functionality in
both rooms?

To have access
to HD Services
You need You need You need in 2 rooms using
2 x 1110 decoders 1110 + HD PVR 2 x HD PVR SDPVR + HDPVR

Can the decoders Can the decoders Can the decoders Can the decoders
NO NO NO NO
be placed next be placed next be placed next be placed next
to the TV’s? to the TV’s? to the TV’s? to the TV’s?

YES YES YES YES

Installation 1A Installation 2A Installation 3A Installation 4A

p5 p9 p13 p17

Installation 1B Installation 2B Installation 3B Installation 4C Installation 4B

p7 p11 p15 p21 p19

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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 11A
A:: 11111100 ++ 11111100 D
DEECCOODDEERRSS IINN SSEEPPAARRAATTEE RROOOOM
MSS
Installation Diagram

AV TV2 via AV or RF
RF In
Terrestrial via RF Lounge
1110 (TV2)
RF Out
RF In

RF In
AV
1110 (TV1)
TV1 via AV or RF
RF Out Bedroom
TV2 via RF
Terrestrial via RF

RF In

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

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 11B
B:: 11111100 ++ 11111100 D
DEECCOODDEERRSS IINN OONNEE RROOOOM
M
Installation Diagram
This installation requires a remote blaster (not included with decoders) for relaying
remote commands from the 2nd environment.

Remote blaster
RX

AV TV2 via AV RF In
RF In TV1 via AV2/ RF
1110 (TV2) Terrestrial via RF
RF Out
RF In AV2
1110 (TV1)
RF Out

Lounge

Remote blaster
Bedroom TX

TV1 via RF
TV2 via RF
RF In Terrestrial (RF)

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

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 lounge:

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

To view TV1 in the bedroom:

• 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.

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 22A
A:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ 11111100 D
DEECCOODDEERR IINN SSEEPPAARRAATTEE RROOOOM
MSS
Installation Diagram

This combination is not supported yet.

HDMI TV2 via HDMI

RF In
Terrestrial via RF Lounge
HD PVR (TV2)
RF Out
RF In

RF In
AV
1110 (TV1)
TV1 via AV or RF
RF Out Bedroom
TV2 via RF
Terrestrial via RF

RF In

In Short:
• Each room has independent and optimum access to all MultiChoice services.
The PVR can also be viewed and controlled from the bedroom.
Notes:
• All grey items are optional and need only be included if that additional
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
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, 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:

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

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 22B
B:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ 11111100 D
DEECCOODDEERR IINN OONNEE RROOOOM
M
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)

HDMI TV1 via HDMI

TV2 via AV or RF
Terrestrial via RF RF In TV2 via RF
TV1 (HD) via RF
AV Terrestrial via RF
RF In
HD PVR (TV1) RF In
RF Out

AV
RF Out
1110 decoder (TV2)
RF In

DC-pass RF
splitter/ Lounge Bedroom
amplifier

In Short:
• Both decoders in one room. Only one cable required to the 2nd room.
Notes:
• All grey items are optional and need only be included if that additional
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
changed. Tip – use the lowest possible frequencies to minimise the cable
losses and thereby increase video quality.
• 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):

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV1 in the lounge:

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

To view TV2 in the lounge:

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

To view TV1 in the bedroom:

• 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)

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 33A
A:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ H
HDDP
PVVR
R IINN SSEEPPAARRAATTEE RROOOOM
MSS
This combination is not supported yet.

Installation Diagram

HDMI TV2 via HDMI

RF In TV1 via RF Lounge
HD PVR (TV2) Terrestrial via RF
RF Out
RF In

DC-pass RF
splitter/ RF In
amplifier(s)
RF Out TV1 via HDMI
HDMI
HD PVR (TV1) TV2 via RF Bedroom
Terrestrial via RF

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.
Notes:
• 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 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:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):

• Just switch the TV to the correctly tuned RF channel

To view TV1 in the lounge:

• 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.

To view TV2 in the lounge:

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

To view TV1 in the bedroom:

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

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 33B
B:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ H
HDDP
PVVR
R IINN OONNEE RROOOOM
M
This combination is not supported yet.

Installation Diagram

HDMI (1) TV1 via HDMI RF In

TV2 via HDMI2/ AV
Terrestrial via RF
TV2 via RF
Terrestrial via RF
HDMI2/ AV
RF In
HD PVR (TV1)
RF In
RF Out

HD PVR (TV2)
RF Out

Lounge DC-pass RF Bedroom

splitter/
amplifier

In Short:
• Bedroom has reduced quality of service but requires only a single cable. A
tvLINK eye or remote blaster (not supplied) is required.
Notes:
• 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 used.
• 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.
• 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
• Set “Communication Port” to RF OUT
• Set “Remote Mode” to TV1
• Set “Relay Remote Commands” to OFF
• Set “Accept Relayed Commands” to TV1

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

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

Usage:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV1 in the lounge:

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

To view TV2 in the lounge:

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

To view TV1 in the bedroom:

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

To view TV2 in the bedroom:

• 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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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 44A
A:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ S
SDDP
PVVR
R IINN SSEEPPAARRAATTEE RROOOOM
MSS

Installation Diagram

DC-pass RF
TV1 (HD PVR) splitter/
via HDMI amplifier
RF In TV2 (SDPVR) via RF
Terrestrial via RF
Monitor only of
TV1(SDPVR) via RF TV2 (SD PVR) via RF
HDMI TV1 (SDPVR) via RF
RF Out Terrestrial via RF
HD PVR (TV1)
RF In Lounge Kids’ room

RF In
RF Out
AV
SD PVR (TV1 & TV2)
TV1 (SD PVR) via AV
RF In Bedroom
TV2 (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.
Notes:
• 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 used.
• 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.
• 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:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV1 (HD PVR) in the lounge:

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

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

To view TV2 (SD PVR) in the bedroom:

• 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.
(tvLINK will relay the commands)

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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 44B
B:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ S
SDDP
PVVR
R IINN OONNEE RROOOOM
M

Installation Diagram

TV1 (HD PVR)

AV via HDMI RF In
RF In
TV2 (SD PVR) via AV
SD PVR (TV1 &TV2) Terrestrial via RF
RF Out
HDMI DC-pass RF
splitter/
amplifier
HDMI
HD PVR (TV1) Lounge
RF Out

TV1 (SDPVR) via RF TV2 (SDPVR) via RF

TV2 (SDPVR) via RF TV1 (SDPVR) via RF
Terrestrial viaRF
RFIn RF In Terrestrial RF
viaInRF
HD monitor only via RF RF In HD monitor only via RF

Bedroom 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.

Notes:
• 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.
• 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:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV1 (HD PVR) in the lounge:

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

To view TV2 (SD PVR) in the lounge:

• 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.
(tvLINK will relay the commands)

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.
(tvLINK will relay the commands)

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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C:: H
HDDP
PVVR
R ++ S
SDDP
PVVR M–
R IINN OONNEE RROOOOM – SSHHAARRIINNGG H
HDD
AAN NDDS SD D SSEERRVVIICCEESS

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

AV TV2 (HD PVR) via HDMI RF In

TV1 (SD PVR) via AV
Terrestrial via RF
RF In
SD PVR (TV1) HDMI Lounge
RF Out

HDMI
HD PVR (TV2)
RF Out

Remote Blaster DC-pass RF

splitter/
TV1 (SDPVR) via RF Bedroom amplifier
RF In
TV2 (HDPVR) via RF
Terrestrial via RF RF In

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:

Viewing terrestrial channels at any TV (Optional):

• Just switch TV to the correctly tuned RF channel.

To view TV2 (HD PVR) in the lounge:

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

To view TV1 (SD PVR) in the lounge:

• 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)

To view TV1 (SD PVR) in the bedroom:

• 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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