This article contains the complete Multi TV installation settings, including frequency and other satellite dish parameters. It is very useful if you are trying to install a Multi TV satellite dish or service one. Whether you are an experienced installer or a newbie, this article is simple to understand and practice. The Multi TV frequency settings for installations obey general technology of satellite TV systems and very easy to understand. Therefore, I encourage you to read through and learn how to install or service Multi TV dish and decoder using settings and frequency adjustments.
What is Multi TV Satellite TV?
Multi TV is one of the most popular Satellite-based pay-TV services most predominant in Africa. Working on the principle of DTH (Direct-to-Home), Multi-TV is similar in all ways to the DStv. The satellite TV has over 200 channels. However, some are subscription paid channels, while few are free-to-air channels. Multi-TV also has great decoder models. They include both HD (High Definition) decoders and SD (Standard Definition) box receivers.
More Info on Multi TV
Multi TV originates from Ghana, in Africa. Its other name is Joy TV. There are so many free-to-air channels as well as paid TV channels on Multi TV. However, here is a few secret to receiving more free-to-air channels on Multi TV or Joy TV;
- on the Multi TV remote control, press MENU
- press INSTALLATION
- Scroll down and press EDIT SATELLITE
- At this point, click the YELLOW BUTTON, which opens the dialog box for adding a new satellite
- input the new satellite parameters.
For instance, imputing the parameters for Astra 2B satellite for free-to-air channels; do the following;
How to Get More Channels on Multi TV
This would give you more channels on Multi TV
- Satellite: Astra 2B
- Longitude: 101 E
- Frequency: 12572
- Symbol Rate: 2854
- Polarization: V (you can change the value from H to V by pressing the RIGHT directional button on the remote control)
At this point, Astra 2B would appear as a listed satellited installed on the decoder.
- select the new Astra 2B satellite and press OK
- then go down to EDIT TRANSPONDER and select it to open by pressing the YELLOW BUTTON
- Enter the following parameters in this order;
Frequency, symbol rate and polarization as written below;
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12599 3250 V
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12572 2854 V
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12729 2725 V
Save and exit by pressing EXIT twice on the remote control
Finally, press MENU, then go to INSTALLATION, press INSTALL SATELLITE and then press the GREEN BUTTON to scan. Congratulations, you will now see more new channels added to your Multi TV decoder and TV.
Which Satellite Do you Receive Multi TV?
Multi TV is transmitted and received through the Astra 2B satellite. It is received on the dish position of 28.2°E direction. However, there are many other satellite TV signals received via Astra 2B. The difference lies in the different parameters of positioning, frequency and polarization. Just know your satellite TV’s parameters and you can receive it on your decoder such as Multi TV.
Why know Multi TV Frequency and Installation Parameters?
You cannot fix any Multi TV system unless you know its satellite frequency and other settings. A knowledge of Multi TV frequency settings enable you know how to install or fix technical systems. Although you may still require the services of a satellite TV installer during fresh installation, relocation or maintenance becomes easier. Furthermore, Multi TV frequency settings play big roles during all forms of troubleshooting for the satellite pay-TV.
Similarly, Multi TV is very popular for its free-to-air channels, Sports and Movie channels. Its tariff for paid subscription package is cheap and it also has plenty of free–to–air channels. Multi TV installation settings are similar to frequencies and settings for Startimes TV, MyTV, TSTV and Kwese TV.
Now let us go straight to the complete satellite frequencies, dish positions, polarization, symbol rates of the Multi TV satellite decoder and dish installations.
Multi TV Satellite Settings
The following are the satellite dish installation parameters for Multi TV. During installation or maintenance, be careful to input these figures correctly as any slight error gives wrong outcome.
- Satellite – Astra 2F
- Dish Position – 2 degrees, East
Ø Frequencies, Polarization and Symbol Rates:
12522 / Vertical / 30,000
11595 / Vertical / 30,000
11095 / Vertical / 30,000
12675 / Horizontal / 30,000
Multi TV follows the same principle of general satellite TV installation. All it takes is to input the above-supplied satellite tracking parameters and then skew or track to pick up the Multi TV signals.
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