QUOTE(terion @ Dec 29 2009, 11:47 AM) 
in the ps3 can set as hdmi or digital out or analogue... but not sure whether the same settings means the same thing in ur HD astro decoder
i didnt even set anything on ps3...must be thru HDMI i suppose
Full Version: Anyone subscribing to Astro HD?
i didnt even set anything on ps3...must be thru HDMI i suppose
QUOTE(Economist @ Dec 29 2009, 11:43 AM)
wui my knowledge in audio settings is at NOOB level la wei.....ok so for ps3 its thru HDMI i suppose? since i dont haf such prob.....
but how 2 confirm if setting digital on decoder is to optical port n not HDMI?
so far as i know.. digital sound output for AV equipment is through SPDIF or optical only, correct me if i'm wrongbut how 2 confirm if setting digital on decoder is to optical port n not HDMI?
for those who oledi subscribed astro beyond,how's the picture quality?it is nice?it is real HD?
QUOTE(rizalseven @ Jan 1 2010, 11:06 PM)
for those who oledi subscribed astro beyond,how's the picture quality?it is nice?it is real HD?
very good. yes real HD 1080i
QUOTE(Nick277 @ Jan 2 2010, 12:06 AM)
very good. yes real HD 1080i
Bros Nick277 and Economist,
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
QUOTE(tango @ Jan 2 2010, 02:36 AM)
Bros Nick277 and Economist,
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
yes only 5 channels for now but there are more wil be launched in the near future form what i heard and posted.
basically it works like this. u still have all the channels u used to have on the same channel numbers (depending on what package u subscribed). then you get additional channel numbers for HD. which means i have HBO as well as HBO HD. NatGeo as well as NatGeo HD etc etc.
The RM20 you pay is for the HD channels. However to get lets say for example the Astrosport HD channel, you need to be subscribed to the sports package. i.e. you need to have the SD channel subscribed before you can view the HD channel.
hope this helps... cheers
QUOTE(Nick277 @ Jan 2 2010, 03:09 AM)
yes only 5 channels for now but there are more wil be launched in the near future form what i heard and posted.
basically it works like this. u still have all the channels u used to have on the same channel numbers (depending on what package u subscribed). then you get additional channel numbers for HD. which means i have HBO as well as HBO HD. NatGeo as well as NatGeo HD etc etc.
The RM20 you pay is for the HD channels. However to get lets say for example the Astrosport HD channel, you need to be subscribed to the sports package. i.e. you need to have the SD channel subscribed before you can view the HD channel.
hope this helps... cheers
basically it works like this. u still have all the channels u used to have on the same channel numbers (depending on what package u subscribed). then you get additional channel numbers for HD. which means i have HBO as well as HBO HD. NatGeo as well as NatGeo HD etc etc.
The RM20 you pay is for the HD channels. However to get lets say for example the Astrosport HD channel, you need to be subscribed to the sports package. i.e. you need to have the SD channel subscribed before you can view the HD channel.
hope this helps... cheers
Oh I see...thank you kindly for the explanation Bro Nick277. I fully understand the concept now.
Wishing you every moment of joy with your new found HD accessibility
Finally there is a valid reason to get a full HD TV now
QUOTE(tango @ Jan 2 2010, 02:36 AM)
Bros Nick277 and Economist,
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
Even though non-HD channel, the picture quality still improve a lot since now connected via HDMI, whats more on HD :), go get ur full HD tv now buddy !
i only wish tv3 on astro can be improved. I'm using composite MONSTER cable on my Astro decoder on a full HD 42 incher. ..so far the quality is not bad. still 50-50 to subscribe or not, wish for 1080p from RTM...in the near future...huh
QUOTE(Nick277 @ Jan 2 2010, 12:06 AM)
very good. yes real HD 1080i
some are 720p..for eg ESPN HD
QUOTE(tango @ Jan 2 2010, 02:36 AM)
Bros Nick277 and Economist,
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
as a subscriber to Astro Byond, the available HD channels are only 5 channels for the moment. The remaining non-HD channels that is offered on standard or various subscriptions are still available ka? Of course these channels will not be broadcasted in HD format. But are they viewable (albeit being in non-HD format) or are these non-HD channels completely blocked?
bro, u only get the HD channels for the package u subscribe...if u subscribe Discovery then u will get Discovery n Histroy HD...or else like me only sports package so only supersport HD.........
QUOTE(tango @ Jan 2 2010, 03:27 AM)
Oh I see...thank you kindly for the explanation Bro Nick277. I fully understand the concept now.
Wishing you every moment of joy with your new found HD accessibility
Finally there is a valid reason to get a full HD TV now :smile:
Wishing you every moment of joy with your new found HD accessibility
Finally there is a valid reason to get a full HD TV now :smile:
technically u only need HD ready tv eheheh...coz max its 1080i...but dont invest in OLD TECHNOLOGY =P
Just joined the beyond wave today, facing the same problem as bro Economist, audio is very soft on SD channel, must be a bugs as my neighbours also faced the same situation.
The same problem does not exist if audio via amp.
Seems like the bugs can be fixed by updating the decoder.
The same problem does not exist if audio via amp.
Seems like the bugs can be fixed by updating the decoder.
QUOTE(DefyPhysics @ Jan 9 2010, 08:08 PM)
Just joined the beyond wave today, facing the same problem as bro Economist, audio is very soft on SD channel, must be a bugs as my neighbours also faced the same situation.
The same problem does not exist if audio via amp.
Seems like the bugs can be fixed by updating the decoder.
The same problem does not exist if audio via amp.
Seems like the bugs can be fixed by updating the decoder.
after updating, its slightly better........same for yours?
sigh when the espn coming...even now i hardly watch it!
only some la liga matches...cant wait for some la liga match like barca vs sevilla coming up
last i saw was some HD golf hahaha
d*mn.. i'm still got to wait! 
QUOTE(tao_k @ Jan 13 2010, 01:21 PM)
d*mn.. i'm still got to wait! :mad:
so long?
QUOTE(Economist @ Jan 13 2010, 01:53 PM)
so long?
iya lor.. till today, still no news from themQUOTE(Economist @ Jan 13 2010, 08:56 AM)
after updating, its slightly better........same for yours?
sigh when the espn coming...even now i hardly watch it!
only some la liga matches...cant wait for some la liga match like barca vs sevilla coming up
last i saw was some HD golf hahaha
sigh when the espn coming...even now i hardly watch it!
only some la liga matches...cant wait for some la liga match like barca vs sevilla coming up
last i saw was some HD golf hahaha
After updating, it is better but i also noticed the same issue come and go, will future monitor...
Actually i am kind of misled by the advertisement la, saying 5 HD channel but actually 4, coz it is written as coming soon for ESPN, my bad
QUOTE(DefyPhysics @ Jan 13 2010, 10:08 PM)
After updating, it is better but i also noticed the same issue come and go, will future monitor...
Actually i am kind of misled by the advertisement la, saying 5 HD channel but actually 4, coz it is written as coming soon for ESPN, my bad
Actually i am kind of misled by the advertisement la, saying 5 HD channel but actually 4, coz it is written as coming soon for ESPN, my bad
yea but it's free now until april so as long as by April ada ESPN the advertisement is ok la :)
QUOTE(Nick277 @ Jan 13 2010, 10:14 PM)
yea but it's free now until april so as long as by April ada ESPN the advertisement is ok la :)
Not really free, additional RM20.00 per month for HD on top of month subscription...
QUOTE(DefyPhysics @ Jan 14 2010, 12:26 AM)
Not really free, additional RM20.00 per month for HD on top of month subscription...
its free till march bro...means u only get charged 20 extra fr april 2010 onwardsQUOTE(tao_k @ Jan 13 2010, 08:12 PM)
iya lor.. till today, still no news from them
more than 10 days after they confirm TnC with u?
ESPN HD!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
managed to catch aust open final and ars vs man utd in HD!!!!!!...........there's no turning back now!
managed to catch aust open final and ars vs man utd in HD!!!!!!...........there's no turning back now!
Agreed with Economist. d*mn nice. :p
QUOTE(Economist @ Dec 29 2009, 09:08 AM)
2) for audio settings only can set to analogue n not dolby..if set to digital the HD channels no sound...takkan my LCD dont support? using LG42FR......ter, can verify this?
econ.. don't you read the manual book? it is said that digital sound can only be achieve through SPDIF connection to an external amplifier/speaker system that has SPDIF support function.. if u have one, just simply connect a single RCA cable and enable the digital sound..QUOTE(Nick277 @ Dec 29 2009, 10:23 AM)
thx. at the time of your posting i already have my astro installed. i opted to use composite video cables. So i have the main LCD connected using HDMI for HD video and the other 3 LCD using composite video (RCA cables) stretching 15m, 18m, and 23m. Got a composite video amplifier/splitter for RM85 and it works well after tests done yesterday. I can only watch SD quality on the composite video connections but it looks better than RF cable.. i think.Now i need to look for a wireless IR repeater for the remote... :s
(1) - i told u on SB yesterday ma haha. many said this too in LYN. this is cos u using HDMI cable i think.
(2) - ermm.. tak tau. must read LYN liao. lol
nick, have u found the solution to extend the HDMI cable?.. maybe u can try this.. Giraffeâ„¢ HDMI Single-Link Module Kit.. they said can extend up to 100m at 1080p..
(1) - i told u on SB yesterday ma haha. many said this too in LYN. this is cos u using HDMI cable i think.
(2) - ermm.. tak tau. must read LYN liao. lol
Great Experience to watch F1 in HD
QUOTE(DefyPhysics @ Apr 5 2010, 09:47 AM)
Great Experience to watch F1 in HD
but i think its not shot in HD camera AFAIK but still good nonetheless......
i missed the race la..
The Star Online > Nation Published: Tuesday June 1, 2010 MYT 5:31:00 PM
Astro launches B.yond PVR
BY SHAUN HO
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro has launched its B.yond PVR (Personal Video Recorder), which allows subscribers to record, pause, rewind and play television programmes broadcast by Astro.
"This service is available immediately and we expected 100,000 out of our targeted 500,00 HD (high-definition) subscribers to upgrade their service," said Astro CEO Datuk Rohana Rozhan at the launch here Tuesday.
Current Astro customers will need to pay an installation fee of RM300 for the new unit and return their old sets. New customers will have to pay RM400.
Customers who choose to upgrade to the service have two options - buy an external hard-disk drive to plug into their standard B.yond HD decoder or upgrade to B.yond PVR.
They will need to pay RM5 for the first option, and RM10 for the second option, monthly, for the recording service.
The product will replace Astro’s previous foray into personal video recording, Astro Max, which was launched to limited customers in 2006.
"There are about 26,000 Astro Max subscribers, and we are offering to swap their units with the PVR for free.
"We will also give them a one-year subscription for free," Rohana added.
Astro chief operating officer Henry Tan said currently, only one model of external hard disk was compatible with the standard B.yond box, the Western Digital My Passport AV 320GB.
He said a list of retailers selling the item can be found on Astro’s website.
Astro also launched three new HD channels, which will be available from June 16, bringing the total number its HD channels to eight.
For more information, visit www.astro.com.my/byond.
© 1995-2010 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd (Co No 10894-D)
Astro launches B.yond PVR
BY SHAUN HO
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro has launched its B.yond PVR (Personal Video Recorder), which allows subscribers to record, pause, rewind and play television programmes broadcast by Astro.
"This service is available immediately and we expected 100,000 out of our targeted 500,00 HD (high-definition) subscribers to upgrade their service," said Astro CEO Datuk Rohana Rozhan at the launch here Tuesday.
Current Astro customers will need to pay an installation fee of RM300 for the new unit and return their old sets. New customers will have to pay RM400.
Customers who choose to upgrade to the service have two options - buy an external hard-disk drive to plug into their standard B.yond HD decoder or upgrade to B.yond PVR.
They will need to pay RM5 for the first option, and RM10 for the second option, monthly, for the recording service.
The product will replace Astro’s previous foray into personal video recording, Astro Max, which was launched to limited customers in 2006.
"There are about 26,000 Astro Max subscribers, and we are offering to swap their units with the PVR for free.
"We will also give them a one-year subscription for free," Rohana added.
Astro chief operating officer Henry Tan said currently, only one model of external hard disk was compatible with the standard B.yond box, the Western Digital My Passport AV 320GB.
He said a list of retailers selling the item can be found on Astro’s website.
Astro also launched three new HD channels, which will be available from June 16, bringing the total number its HD channels to eight.
For more information, visit www.astro.com.my/byond.
© 1995-2010 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd (Co No 10894-D)
cant wait for HD world cup...
what format the recorded file will be?
QUOTE(tao_k @ Jun 2 2010, 12:16 AM)
what format the recorded file will be?
http://www.astro.com.my/byond/pdf/pvr_faq.pdf
mpeg2 and mpeg4
QUOTE(Economist @ Jun 2 2010, 11:15 AM)
ok econs, u go get the service 1st.. later when got some HD program want to record, can ask from u lor.. my tv no full HD but my 24" pc monitor is.. 
Just discovered additional HD channels available:
AXN HD Channel 721
FX HD Channel 726
Zhi Zun HD Channel 310
AXN HD Channel 721
FX HD Channel 726
Zhi Zun HD Channel 310
wow... good news for us!!!
Channel V already gone...
the AXN HD is available with all package ke?
QUOTE(onslaught @ Jun 24 2010, 08:05 AM)
the AXN HD is available with all package ke?
yes
channel 721 AXN HD
channel 725 FOX HD
channel 725 FOX HD
ya,i guess coz they wanna make the axn hd channel to b on the hour,some channel been offset 5minutes later kan..hbo hd is 1hour late,natgeo hd,hist hd n sports hd dont air the same show as the non hd..fx hd only hav hd i guess..fifa channel same show as non hd..
all in all i guess its quite good investment if ure fussy on AV quality n plus can stil watch in light to moderate rain..but non HD chanel i think same quality if ure usin byond or normal..astro told me they planning to add more HD channel..wish starworld can b HD too..hehe..
all in all i guess its quite good investment if ure fussy on AV quality n plus can stil watch in light to moderate rain..but non HD chanel i think same quality if ure usin byond or normal..astro told me they planning to add more HD channel..wish starworld can b HD too..hehe..
after watch HD hard to go back watch SD... :s
QUOTE(Nick277 @ Jun 24 2010, 10:25 AM)
after watch HD hard to go back watch SD... :s
not hard
CANNOT!
noob Q here. My Astro package is basic+variety and learnings..if I get teh HD will I get the all teh HD channel offerred like Supersport/ ESPN etc?
QUOTE(axenophage @ Jun 26 2010, 01:59 PM)
noob Q here. My Astro package is basic+variety and learnings..if I get teh HD will I get the all teh HD channel offerred like Supersport/ ESPN etc?
tak boleh bro... only if u have the SD channel baru boleh tengok HD.
e.g.
Kalau ada Supersport baru boleh tengok supersport HD
Kalau ada HBO baru boleh tengok HBO HD
etc
etc
AXN HD
FOX HD
History HD
NatGeo HD
etc
Do U know where can I get cheapest HDMI splitter (1 HDMI to 2 HDMI) and 10m HDMI cable?
PS: So that I can watch HD from astro beyond in both Full HDTVs in my bedroom and living room.
I dont mind watch same channel in both TV.
Currently I use RF converter wt coaxial cable (mean that no HD in one TV, another is HD)
PS: So that I can watch HD from astro beyond in both Full HDTVs in my bedroom and living room.
I dont mind watch same channel in both TV.
Currently I use RF converter wt coaxial cable (mean that no HD in one TV, another is HD)
prob need to check lowyat.net..........but my best bet would prob to get fr amazon..sure super murah
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