hello all..
i'm new here
since i'm read all the thread about connecting astro and lcd tv here..
i've few questions to ask...

i'm using Sony bravia d-series 32''...and using astro black decoder(new one)
currently using standard composite cable that included in the astro box..
for best picture quality..which cable should i use?

1..s-video cable..if i'm using this cable..how about the audio?s-video only connect video only rite?
2which is better component or s-video cable?

1. If you use S-video, you will still need to connect the composite cable (yellow, red, white) from Astro to your TV. Just no need to plug the yellow one. Red and White cable will transmit the sound. While your S video will replace the yellow cable for a better quality video.

2. I am also interested to find out. Technically component is better.

You mean the new astro decoder has component output?

I'm still using the old Phillips decoder. Now I'm connecting my astro to my plasma tv using a Monster Cable S-video cable. PQ is acceptable but its also depends on the program shown on astro. Of course the astro PQ cannot be compared with DVD.

Me too also keen to find out how much is the difference between s-video and component output from the new astro decoder.

i've checked my astro decoder..
ya..there's no s-video output on it..
so i can only using component cable,i'll find it one in few days
and i'll share differences between componenet and old composite cable here..
thanks for info..

There's a forumer (DigitalTech) here sell Monster cables cheaper than retail.

Monster S-Video
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/742712

Monster Component
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=57&t=773796&st=0

Quite good seller with many good feedbacks.

Seems like using Monster cable can improve astro picture quality from his customer's testimonial.

Thinking of getting one from him.

This post has been edited by eZYbuSY: Oct 27 2009, 11:50 AM

Astro is just crap. GIGO - Garbage in Garbage out.
S video does improve PQ. To me it's just crap when it's compared to HD content.
There is on-going discussion on this. Opening of a new thread is not warranted.

got HDMI for astro decoder?

hi troll..

sshhh... dun let kianwee know ...

component vs composite, sure component will win. But some programs in astro really bad PQ, so you may not see any difference.

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so how ah.. tumpang thread a while.. hdmi for astro ada ?

If Astro decoder comes with HDMI connector, then it's already HD.

PQ is especially bad for channels like HBO, Nat Geo, AXN, MTV
But its quite ok for AEC, WLT, Hallmark.

Not sure why like that.. anyone?

Mine all good

component lo. my old decoder up to s video only.

hi all..
i just bought phillips component cable and installed on my astro..
didnt have time to explore all the chanel..
but all my housemate says pq is more clear and brightness now..
i've watch football last night..there still have delay sometimes..
do u guys experience this?

I don't notice any delay.
For me, I will separate the component cable away from noisy source such as AC cable.

Nokia and Philip's decoder for video connection is svideo, but the newest is Thomson's with component (Green,Blue,Red)Tried is works . Also come with Optical,Coaxial digital audio connection(Have not try the connect yet. )

Does it have a RF out to send the signal to another TV?

Correct me if I am wrong.. optical and coaxial is no use for astro right?
since the audio broadcasted is only stereo and not 5.1