hmmm, ok bro thanks for the info. 16:9 on HD looks fine in my TV.

Just that in SD channel, 16:9 looks a bit weird.

If like you can adjust your decoder from stretch to pillar-box for more eye comfort while watching SD channel.

So, how do these pillar box look like?

Your TV picture will be in square shape (4:3) with 2 black pillar on both side not rectangle shape (16:9)

We are so used to waiting for installers to come install, actually here in Malaysia there are some customers who install themselves! My friend is teaching in the interior of Sarawak. When he applied Astro, the dealer said cannot install, coz need to use long boat to reach his school. So the installer connected and assembled everything. My friend just needed to bring back and fix the dish facing the correct way. He had to see other Astro dishes at that school to know the correct direction. Upon trial and error, he got signal strength 70 (SD). Ok la. Then smsed the dealer to activate.

This post has been edited by spikey2506: Jan 20 2010, 12:08 AM

Astro qualified installer suppose to have the equipment to properli align the dish to the Measat 3 but I guess what your friend do just like my installer Mr. Hii do. Thats why he got an assistant to check out the signal on the TV set why he's adjusting the ODU/dish.

This post has been edited by willkso: Jan 20 2010, 12:25 AM

i used to hate watching stretched SD materials but after a year of doing so...it just felt natural...felt that despite this abnormality, it is still wayy better than watching a 4:3 but with very big black pillars on each side of the screen...

If only those pillar box would be like:



See. Better than plain black...

Hi guys, i'm sill puzzle on the Surround Dolby Digital from the Byond set though i read thru your comments. I was just wondering why when I select Dolby Digital only there is no sound but when i select stereo and dolby sounds resume for HD channels.

My question:
1) Do i still get Dolby sound when i select both stereo and dolby output?
2) What can i do to get this surround dolby sound thru the HDMI from the Byond box to my TV (Samsung Series 5) especially if i dont intend to get a AVR or an ampliflier, just strictly from the TV only. I also read on your comments to adjust the setting on the TV but there is no such thing as to select dolby output. Samsung has its own True Surround....

I just want to get the best audio quality for this new HD services

does the decoder include analog connections such as Composite, component and RF?

just asking because im used to broadcast my Astro to multiple TVs in the house...

See for yourself: CLICK HERE

I think i'm get used to stretch SD channel to 16:9, although its look a bit fatter

It will be better if ManC vs ManU Carling Cup in HD.
Good thing is Tevez brace down United!

hey thanks for the link! it was very helpful

you need a decoder to listen to Dolby Digital from the byond set. this is usually found in AV receivers and/or Home Theater processors

if you don't want to buy a AVR select stereo audio and use the TV "True Surround"

picture speak more than words

sukanya aku MU kalah. hehehe

U wont get sound thru TV for HD channels if select DD5.1 option. SD channels ok, 'cos theirs only stereo. According to Astro people, they purposely 'off' the 5.1 sound ouput to TV thru HDMI to avoid 'distorted' sound(is it true?). So, to have sound thru TV for all (SD&HD )channels u must opt for analog/stereo. To enjoy DD5.1 u must go thru AVR/amp home theatre.

1) no
2) the only way to get dolby 5.1 is via a digital audio connection to you amp.

Connecting via HMDI only sends a stereo signal.

wah how come left n right side got some chinese word screen saver wan?

That logo although greyish...but playing for long hour might burn Plasam screen wor...