Setup widescreen pictures on Satellite or recorder box

To change the display to widescreen (16:9), you can adjust the Aspect Ratio setting on your receiver. Here are some examples of how to do it on different receiver brands:

On a Hills box:

  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Select Installation and Settings.
  3. Choose Output Settings.
  4. Change the Aspect Mode to 16:9.

On a Zinwell/DSE box:

  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Select System Configuration.
  3. Choose System Setup.
  4. Select TV.
  5. Change the Aspect Ratio to 16:9.

For specific and detailed instructions, it's best to refer to your receiver's User Manual or contact the manufacturer for assistance. They can provide you with step-by-step guidance tailored to your specific receiver model.

Network Status

UHF
All Good
UHF
Satellite
All Good - expect outages 7 & 8 March

Planned outage 00:15-6am on Fri 7 Mar & Sat 8 Mar: Satellite channels will be off air as New Zealand satellite operators carry out satellite testing.

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Streaming
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EPG

Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.

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