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post Dec 22 2009, 11:45 AM

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Lucky I din subscribe to the movie channel. So tempted to watch HBO HD..
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post Dec 29 2009, 11:53 AM

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I heard that this Astro decorder does not support RF port..meaning I cannot hook up to my 2nd LCD TV kah?>? Like that this is bad man...How am I gonna watch Astro downstair & upstair hmm.gif

Or any solution to split HDMI to another LCD/Plasma?

BTW, mine will be fixed soon..Installer called Y'day. Registered last Monday nia.. rclxms.gif


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post Dec 29 2009, 12:12 PM

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No idea.. me just registered online on 21/12 after watcching the advert (Super slowpoke blush.gif ) & Astro called nxt day...The isntaller called Y'day to confirm...Less than 10 days rclxms.gif
QUOTE(idoblu @ Dec 29 2009, 11:58 AM)
how come your one so fast? cry.gif
i registered on 15th until now also get telur
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Added on December 29, 2009, 12:15 pmWah splite HDMI so leceh cry.gif OK probably asking the installer later got those RF Modulator thingy...No choice..anyway the 2nd LCD very old liao & only 26' me placed that at my living room & my master Plasma 42' inside my master room bcos 90% of my time inside the room wan blush.gif

Tnx for the tips rclxms.gif & also tnx mansorlow for the other great tips...but this alternative kenot change channel ..I believe.. hmm.gif

QUOTE(RAMChYLD @ Dec 29 2009, 12:00 PM)
As stated in earlier edit, I removed the speculation of future HD channels from Wikipedia already. It just doesn't make sense, some of the channels doesn't even exist.
You can add a composite to RF modulator to the video out to split. You cannot get HD if you do that tho, since composite and even component will downscale HD to 576i, however at least the TV can still do widescreen that way.

Decoder only output HD signal through HDMI. There's no way to output HD signal through RF anyway, unless the TV has DVB-T tuner and the decoder output DVB-T signal.

Yes. you can split HDMI signal. There are HDMI splitters out there. But then quite hassle theorically. Theorically, A HDMI cable has a maximum length of 15M, after which you must use a repeater box every 15M or so. So you need like 3-4 box to aside from the splitter to pull the HDMI wire upstairs. And you also need the boxes to be near a power plug, since theorically repeaters are like boosters and also need power to work. And they're also expensive.
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post Dec 30 2009, 09:18 AM

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I hv connected my Byond set to 2nd TV via AV splitter connectors (1Male 2 Females). >>AV-RF converter >>RF>> RF remote converter >>2nd LCD

Problem now..Signal very bad..lotsa distortion & the sound keeps on buzzing on the 2nd TV..

Any help?
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post Dec 30 2009, 09:29 AM

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Hmnnn..Like that probably returning the converter & getting a better one.,.Tnx..Or is it possible of the cheapo AV splitter? U think getting the gold platted one better? Will try later


QUOTE(RAMChYLD @ Dec 30 2009, 09:23 AM)
Probably RF converter not good. If using external adapter, try adapter that has same voltage but can provide more milliamp. Also, check to see if the RF converter
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:37 AM

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BTW, do u all realise that the diec is tilted higher & abit out compare to your neigbour old astros discs ? The signal also better than old position..getting high of 83% or 225 instead of avg 70-75% on old disc
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:58 AM

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Yeah me also so excited y'day thinking I can see HBO & Sport channel but no..haizzzz

Somewan here so lucky bcos I read earlier they got those channels although din subscribe.
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post Dec 30 2009, 12:25 PM

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Last choice-lah..The AV-RF converter only RM15 compare to this thingy smile.gif

QUOTE(MyDevil @ Dec 30 2009, 11:53 AM)
Why don't you try AV transmitter?

http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2008-04D...reless_100m.htm
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post Dec 30 2009, 12:36 PM

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Yes. That's my setting..I even added in RCA spliiter to share the linmited RCA sockets - 1 to RC-AV converter for my downstair TV & another to my AV set. The HDMI only can output the sound from TV not the AV set...
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post Dec 30 2009, 03:19 PM

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OK will update later. Thi9s Evening thinking of return the RM15 AV-RF converter & change to a better RM30 converter & try again.. BTW, my RF cable actually hooked up to the old remote controller thingy (Dunno what this call) that enable you to change channel on 2nd TV..If direct connection for sure kenot change channel wan biggrin.gif ..That's why the wireless will be the last option bcos I'm still having the remote channel controller but wth RF cabling.. smile.gif

Will update soon on the quality after upgrading my AV-RF converter..OR BTW...The old astro remote control not working wth the new set...Wondering where to get those china made 2nd remote control hmm.gif

QUOTE(MyDevil @ Dec 30 2009, 02:08 PM)
I see. Keep us updated on your progress to use B-Yond in 2 TV. I also want to do the same but can change channel from the second TV.
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post Dec 30 2009, 03:25 PM

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PJ Astro CS located at Damansara Uptown (Jln SS21/62). The row fronting Damansara link highway & at the back of Public Bank/OCBC. exact GPS location N3 07.955 E101 37.317

behind Public Bank
QUOTE(mansorlow @ Dec 30 2009, 02:58 PM)
ASTRO CS told me ......for s.alam/klang nearest sc is petaling jaya..but i don know ext location
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post Dec 30 2009, 04:43 PM

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225 or >80% is avg if I'm not mistaken, Someone in another forum posted signal of 250 or 100% before
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post Dec 30 2009, 04:53 PM

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Follow this instruction:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30891576
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post Dec 30 2009, 09:32 PM

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No the volume control is working. i think for unlucky one, u need to call Astro for an exchange?
QUOTE(tHeRiDdLeR @ Dec 30 2009, 05:40 PM)
iinm the volume button is not function yet. u need to control from ur avr or tv itself
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post Dec 30 2009, 09:51 PM

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can but paiseh-leh inside my room.. blush.gif
QUOTE(vey99 @ Dec 30 2009, 09:36 PM)
eh u got liao? i wanan come over watch and see la.///
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Added on December 30, 2009, 9:58 pmFuuuu u are lucky for having those channels.. thumbup.gif
QUOTE(RAMChYLD @ Dec 30 2009, 09:48 PM)
Ok, I am home and switched on my decoder. HBO HD OK ah, and I dun have that package.

ASSP HD also okay. Also dun have Sports package.
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:12 PM

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OK I managed to change the cheapo AV-RF converter by topping another RM15 to get the SSmart brand converter...Same setting & yes now the distortion no more..and the best, the picture quality is infact better than b4 although still not as good as my main LCD.. rclxms.gif
QUOTE(MyDevil @ Dec 30 2009, 02:08 PM)
I see. Keep us updated on your progress to use B-Yond in 2 TV. I also want to do the same but can change channel from the second TV.
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:33 PM

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From the feedbacks here, I think how fast you can get depending on luck & how hard working are those CS staff & also the installer.

I applied on 21th & got called the nxt day, and by 24th installer called me dy..but due to the mess done by Astro, I got it rectify on 28/12 & installed on 29/12. If not bcos of the mess done, the installer already installed mine on 26th which is only 5th days from the date me registered!

So I think more on luck rather than FIFO method
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:40 PM

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they screwed up my address to the installer, & thus when the installer called me to confirm my address, it doesn't match & thus I have to call back astro & the thing ding-dong for few days until the installer got the clearance from Astro on 28th & installed on 29th. (8th days after I registered online)
QUOTE(dannychen @ Dec 30 2009, 10:37 PM)
May I know what do you mean by "mess"?
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:07 PM

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You priobably will be the 1st inline once they offer the USB to HDD recording function?
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:37 PM

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This thread is discussing it right now-lah..It's one to one exchange & Free of charge...except the xtra RM20 starting from Apr 2010.


QUOTE(Arzwart @ Dec 30 2009, 11:20 PM)
HI, I'm wondering anybody have/able change the old decoder (s-video and composite output) to new decoder (one with component ouput (not byond))?  Is there any charge in exchanging it?  thank you~
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