The DStv remote comes with both the volume increase button and the volume decrease button. However, if your remote is defective or lost or if the batteries are dead, several alternatives can help you increase and decrease volume. First, you can consider using the decoder buttons or the TV volume. Here is how you can increase and decrease DStv volume without the remote.
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Use DStv Decoder
Both the older versions of the DSTV Explora decoder and the Zapper HD decoder come with 5 control keys two of which help with decreasing and increasing volume while the rest is for alternating channels and powering on and off the decoder. As much as the experience of using the decoder does not match the experience of using the DStv remote, it will surely save you in your time of need. On your DSTV decoder press the V+ button to increase volume and the V- button to decrease volume.
Since the decoder is connected to the TV, you get two sound outputs from both the DStv decoder and the television set. Volume levels of either the DStv decoder or the television set influence sound output. So to level sound for both devices harmoniously, they should be set to volume 50. Therefore if you want to increase and decrease the volume you can use the TV set. On your television set, press the V+ button to increase volume and the V- button to decrease volume.
Use the TV remote
Of course, all television sets come with a remote in hand. As explained in the previous paragraph, sound output comes from both the DStv decoder and the television set. So if you want to increase and decrease volume without a DStv remote, using a TV remote will save the day. Press the V+ button to increase volume and the V- button to decrease the volume on your TV remote.