yeah...actually thats what i've been wondering.... so its kinda pointless to record via hdmi since the output file will be some bigass file and u need to recompress again.... lol... because i forget that the decoder has the decoding properties of mpeg-2 and h264, not the tv.... so yea pointless to record via hdmi...

yup...the main event to wait now will be their recording feature enabled! lol... that will be recording directly streamed digital data~


As for your case, perhaps you might need to buy a new hdcp monitor?... or buy some hdcp stripper (probably cost much more than buying hdcp monitor)

yday wen i back to tried out NatGeo and History HD (just switched package), found out i only can watch the normal channel after auto update.. called CS and they only activate the HD channel for me and puff.. it worked 5 mins later.. i think i need to call them again once ESPN HD is available

I did, Pic quality almost same as old decoder. but a bit messy, formerly with old decoder, I can recorded those programmes via RF out, now Byond don't have RF out, so I using composite (Yellow) + AV (White + Red).

No, monitor is HDCP compliant. Or else cannot even play DVDs (it's Windows 7, who like Vista thinks it owns all my DVDs). Problem is the BlackMagic Intensity itself has very simple HDCP control. If signal is copy protected, just drop video, dun care if system has HDCP monitor or tell windows to refuse recording. For HDCP stripper, well, I'm exhausted from trying already, going to stop trying this for a while. Plus, legality of HDCP stripper debatable.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to the recording feature too. However, anyone think they'll be like the US where they charge extra for you to use the feature? I hope they don't, because I have to buy own hard disk to record.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Jan 6 2010, 11:01 AM

Anyone know when exactly ESPN HD will be available? I check 832 chanel everyday from 1st January..really hate waiting like this..

just wait la....wut can we do....they said january, then we wait until 31 january la...

lol... solution: hack ure blackmagic so that it supports hdcp ... maybe should start finding forums for that

anyway if it outputs YUV 4:2:2 and audio is pcm... its kinda pointless to add HDCP to it since you are not recording the original broadcasted stream... because at the end of the day... u still need to encode the video to reduce the size drastically... meh

damn...pay extra for recording?... i hope not....

Yes, the software is the latest 23 Dec, but ch 18 and ch 1 (default) are locked. There are unlocked channels but signal strength is 0.

I think the terminology here is like fighter plane. Locked means can follow the signal, which is good. Unlocked means cannot follow the signal, which is bad. Not the other way around.

Try again.. I think the "Locked" is actually locked to the signal. No problem of selecting #18 although mine also showing "Locked"

Haha, I am noob Thx for clarification

For the HBO HD, it is the movie have subtitle? Because I found in the Astro website that the schedule have marked (S) beside the title of the movie...just wondering whether it is stand for "subtitle". Any of HBO HD viewers can clarify, i'm not movie subscriber.

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Added on January 6, 2010, 12:54 pmi heard it will available in the end of january. The ESPN HD is available in UK n US but the content is not suitable in Asia. The ESPN HD on 832 is a new channel with Asia content. I think they create new channel like Supersport HD...just they compile all the HD programme and put in one channel.

This post has been edited by reds_pg: Jan 6 2010, 12:54 PM

This morning just change my setting to no #18 measat 3A as to #1, and yes I got same as u 255 max.
B4 this signal was 222-225.Did not notice any major improvement regarding pic. quality though.
I hope it helps whenever its raining heavily but so far so good.
Dang, cant wait for the espn.

Ok guys!

Astro service partner just came... and troubleshoot the component output problem.

He brought a new box, and tested it, no problem, the moment he does automatic update and halfway through installation, the component output got distorted again. Heh...guess wat, its not the hardware problem, its the software problem... so those who complain about component output problem on your box... you guys need to wait patiently from astro for auto update... bleh

As for why as soon as u plug in got auto update is due to the installer pressing some buttons on the from panel of the decoder... it will auto update instantly... or just let the decoder standby for sometime before auto update occurs.

you try to say without update component is okay but after updated then problem or the other way?

so now you have component OKAY or having problem?
if is okay now can you test composite as well?

Fixed

edi dekoder update.edi try watch hd in component cable.
so far the notice no appear.i monitor around 1 hour.
i think fixed edi

Composite is ok, as long u turn off the 3D-Com option in your TV menu setting. Component out is still faulty so far. Another thing is those whose currently connect Astro to other display set in others room or hall via RF out, pls think twice b4 you register Byond packages, bcos it wont works with this Byond decoder.

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Added on January 6, 2010, 1:54 pmjust tested at 1:50pm lah, component out still don't work. top 1/2 section screen picture distorted. my byond s/w just updated this morning at 12:20 am and running with system version Dec 23 2009.

This post has been edited by utellme: Jan 6 2010, 01:54 PM

no RF out...hmm

i guess to still get RF we could use those AV to RF converter...this stuff used to be popular during the vcd days to use on tvs without AV ins...

my beyond has not been installed...and it's been more than one mth since i first register...i got 2 decoders at home...would this be an issue for installation i wonder?

A few users have already went the AV to RF converter path. My advice: if getting a RF converter, get a good quality one. Also, make sure the frequency you choose for the RF output is really unused.

As for one month since first register, call Astro again. Someone here say that threaten them with SKMM/MCMC complain usually will speed them up.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Jan 6 2010, 02:11 PM

unless u get the 2 point at the LNB...those Dual LNB

as for my situation..Old Astro and New Beyond using the Same dish..but connected to different point at the Dual point LNB