Frequently Asked QUESTIONs?
What is the Make of STB?
Set Top Boxes available are from internationally renowned STB manufacturers and conforming to BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).
Where to book STB? (Directly or thru Cable Operator)?
Customer can call the Customer care Service of RSSS for ordering their STB. One can also book the STB through their Local Cable Operator.
What is the guarantee/ warranty period for both STB and Smart Card (SMC)?
STB and SMC both carries one year Warranty from date of activation except damage by/of water, fire & CPU.
Who will service my STB (company/operator)?
Servicing will be done by the company thru the local operator. You can always call the Customer care number for any further help.
My remote is not functioning. Who will repair it?
Remote will be replaced at very nominal charges.
What is the cost of STB?
Please contact to your Local Cable Operator (LCO).
How many boxes will I have to buy if I have more than 1 TV set?
To access pay channels with your choice, you will have to take one STB for each TV set.
Is the STB compatible to access Internet?
We have our networks, where Cable Internet is functioning. If anybody wants Internet, he can get through the same cable network and there are customer friendly packages along with Digital STB. Our technical team will provide the solution. We have package deals with Cable internet.
After we shift our premises / location, what happens to the STB?
If you plan to shift your residence, please inform your Cable Operator or call the customer care service. The STB has to be returned to our office. Incase if you are shifted to any of the RSSS locations you can use the same STB by informing your local cable operator to activate the STB. But if your new residence does not come under RSSS service, we have refundable policy; the money will be returned once our office decides the depreciated value of the STB. The depreciation value is calculated @15% per annum, as per new regulations.
Some times I don’t get Channels like Zee, Sony, Star Plus, Nicklodeon, Star Movies etc. (Pay Channels), at the same time I am getting channels like DD1, ETV Marathi, (FTA Channels).
If the STB is not put on Standby mode/Left ON for 8-10hrs you may face these problems. Please put STB on standby mode before you switch off TV set. Resending of ICC, Pairing and Activation command through the call centre will solve this problem. It is also possible because of bad signal quality or NO signal. In such case please call your local cable operator to rectify the problem.
Do you have a double audio feed for some channels (different languages?)
Yes, it is possible through our Digital STBs, wherever a broadcaster gives more than 1 audio (language) feed.
I had kept my STB OFF for 2 days and no channels were visible. There was a message on the TV screen… “Access Denied Please contact your cable operator.
When you keep your STB OFF for longer time your channels get cut-off. This is because of the technology. Resending of ICC, Pairing and Activation command through the call centre will solve this problem.
Does the storm, rain or weather effect my digital STB and viewing through STB?
No, since the basic carrier is cable, the weather vagaries have no impact on Digital Cable and no dishes are involved, there is no such problem for Digital Cable.
What if I don’t like the service ? Am I stuck with this STB?
Not at all, you will have a choice, unlike other service providers! We believe that digital cable has the maxidmum ability to provide variety, choice and DVD quality. However, if you are still not satisfied, then as per procedures and guidelines you are also allowed to return your STB with your deposit refunded. A 15% per annum depreciation will be deducted from your deposit.