The new HD5 decoder is the 5S and 5U models that doesn't have a removal smartcard slot.
"The biggest difference is that it is our first decoder that will not make use of a smartcard," says Chimwemwe Nyirenda, MultiChoice Malawi sales and marketing manager, in a statement.
The number used when adding this DStv decoder to an account, or calling the customer care centre for support is the IUC number on the sticker underneath the decoder.
The DStv HD5 decoder supports SD video through AV out and HD video via HDMI. Dolby Digital/Surround Sound is via HDMI only. The new HD decoder has a DStv B6 remote which can be used to switch on and off a TV set.
