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Added on January 1, 2010, 4:26 pmDon't work. Because my default setting for TV is 16:9.

This post has been edited by low98944: Jan 1 2010, 04:26 PM

Haha... yes indeed, the proper way to adjust volume must always be right at the end of the chain, the TV in this case. Previously, the SD set has analogue output, so if it's set soft and the TV volume is turned up all the way high, you may get hissing sound if you put your ear near the TV speaker, a sign of poor signal to noise ratio. The situation won't be so bad with digital but if the volume control is implemented for digital (currently not), and it is not done correctly, you may lose resolution instead (from 16-bit to much less), making the sound dull at low volume. So, bottomline is to adjust the volume at the audio amplifier (TV, AV Receiver, pre amp, etc...) to ensure sustained sound quality even at low volumes.

I mean your aspect ratio setting at panny TV.. not the setting at Astro Byond

Set to Just Scan, or whatever Panasonic's equivalent words that carry the same meaning...

This mode will ensure a pixel-perfect mapping, so if it's 1080i, every pixel on the signal will map exactly to the same physical pixel on the screen, with no overscan, etc.

Overscanning is a relic from the days of CRT TV where the actual edges of the picture is off the screen so that the screen can be fully filled.

i tried to set 720p and compare with the setting of 1080i,
my answer is 1080i is still the best quality for me,
not same as what other forumers said,
720p is the best,
is it because of tv(i am using hd ready tv only) or because i am not watching 'always move' programme like sport channels?

I have settled the problem after complete switch off Astro B.yond decoder and switch on again. Then, I set the settings again and this time everything fine and the screen will not become too big.

Maybe just now is due to the installer just install the decoder and Astro had not activate the service.

This post has been edited by low98944: Jan 1 2010, 04:37 PM

Actually, to have some overscan for OTA broadcasts is normally better. There is normally garbage at the last row of pixels that will show up in ur screen. If this is the case u might need the overscan.

My TV (Panny TX-32LE8MK) also looks good when i set byond output to 1080i....
but when i set it to 720p, it became a bit blurry and picture not so sharp....

yes,
i agree,
the picture became a bit blur and not share.

i am using samsung 32 inches lcd tv..

Just wanna ask, anyone here have tried connecting astro byond using Monster HDMI Cable? Any "different" in PQ and SQ maybe??

This post has been edited by AjkR06: Jan 1 2010, 05:17 PM

from what you guys say...i have a feeling all hd channels are broadcasted 1080i.... because if u feel that the pic is a lil blur...it might be due to decoder resizing to 720p and deinterlace it.... then when it comes to tv...it tries to stretch it back to 1080p (if ure tv is full hd...) Even if ure tv isnt full hd, the more reason to believe its 1080i source due to the resizing to 720p and deinterlacing alone...

i have played some 720p (native) sources on my panny before and i dont notice such blurring effect.... infact its very real...like ure tv is the window to the concert lol (sharp and smooth motion)

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Just received my astro byond 2 days ago, took only 1 week from online registraton till installation. some HBO HD PQ is pretty decent.

Only thing is the decoder doesnt have optical output for sound, as it comes with coaxial output. Im planning to get a Panasonic SC PT875 home theater & that needs optical input if i want astro sound to be played thru the home theater.
Read earlier posts that it needs a coaxial to optical converter, any1 in Penang knows where to get one? thanks~ : )

This post has been edited by R.ap7or: Jan 1 2010, 05:42 PM

We are using the same setup.

I choose 1080i and its working very nice.
TV resolution being set to 16:9, where I will use "JUST" for SD channel.

Only clear at 576p? That's weird.
Assuming u using HDMI cable.

How about re-do all the settings and see if it help ?

to all sifu...
my current astro is parellel setup which mean the decoder is at living hall and i can watch astro channel at my bedroom. Installer just called my up and i raise this concern to him and told by him that this cannot be done on astro beyond.

Called up astro cust service, confirm with them no solution at all.

So you are saying... if the decoder is tuned to one channel, upstairs will also be the same channel? if yes maybe u can buy the component cable or composite cable and plug to ure upstairs tv and use the hdmi downstairs

if both tV also LCD and want HD quality. then gonna cost u quite abit..requires HDMI splitters/extenders

Current astro decoder can be done but not the astro beyond setup box. According to astro cust service, the new setup box only 1 to 1.

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Added on January 1, 2010, 6:22 pmbro.. r u saying that it can be done even though we subscribe to astro beyond? i don't mind my bedroom without HD quality at least i can watch. Any idea where to buy those splitter/extenders???

This post has been edited by mlthum: Jan 1 2010, 06:22 PM

ooh dam..
now normal channel not so clear because not using s video cable

i'm using 'Belkin' HDMI cable, dont see any difference

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Added on January 1, 2010, 6:39 pmif u dont need the hd quality for 1 of your TV, just get the AV to RF converter thingy, check V1 Astro thread, can get from pasar road
This post has been edited by rayfoo: Jan 1 2010, 06:39 PM

Maybe u can get it at jalan pasar. But it's very expensive.