Hardware FAQs

DStv Explora (Model 3A)

DStv Explora (Model 3B)

Notes

Name & Model

DStv Explora (Model 3A)

DStv Explora (Model 3B)

Recommended Retail Price

R999 (without installation)

R1999 (with installation)

R999 (without installation)

R1999 (with installation)

Decoder Insurance

R35 per month

R35 per month

Physical appearance

- Black
- Smartcard slot on the side
- Model 2A appears on front panel
- No front panel display

- Black
- No smartcard
- Model 3B appears on the front panel
- No front panel display

Packaged with

- Smartcard (this decoder makes use of a mini smartcard. It is already inserted into the decoder)
- HDMI
- Power supply
- A7 remote with batteries

- HDMI
- Power supply
-A8 remote with batteries

Remotes shipped with any of the Explora’s are compatible with all Explora models

Recording capacity

Up to 110 hours

Up to 110 hours

The amount of DStv Catch Up and BoxOffice content available without needing to connect to the internet, is the same across all Explora models.

The total recording space may vary depending on mix of HD and SD recordings.

XtraView

Requires no heartbeat cable when linked to selected decoders.

Only requires heartbeat cable to the original DStv Explora or older decoders linked in XtraView or when installed without a DStv Smart LNB.

Requires no heartbeat cable when linked to selected decoders.

Only requires heartbeat cable to the original DStv Explora or older decoders linked in XtraView or when installed without a DStv Smart LNB.

Installation

80cm dish, DStv Smart LNB

80cm dish, DStv Smart LNB

Internet Connection

Via DStv WiFi Connector or Ethernet cable

Via DStv WiFi Connector or Ethernet cable

Available features are the same on both. Additional Catch Up content for DStv Premium customers, and Showmax (separate subscription required)

HD capability

720p, 1080i

720p, 1080i

User Bands

32

TBC

Plug

2 pin plug

2 pin plug

USB Ports

2 USB ports

TBC