Here my experience w assthrow.

2 Jan brought the Plasma Panasonic TV at 7.30pm
2 Jan 9.30pm rec the TV
3 Jan watch TV for 12 hours (on & off)
3 Jan register on-line for Beyond (10pm)
4 Jan rec call from CS
6 Jan rec call from installer at 1pm, asking me if can come at 1.30pm - tell them sori nobody in
7 Jan 5.00pm install. Change the dish but didn't change the cable. Claim it the same type.

On the spot can watch HD

But can't watch HBO.
The installer take back control box, remote control and the RCA cable. But leave behind the 20 meters cable. Say belong to me.

Correct me if im wrong. The vol only works with rca cables(red/white).For hdmi connection u hv to read the manual where u can programmed the remote by entering specific code for yr tv and then control the vol by using astro remote.

are you using the digital audio connection? If so this is a normal operation of any digital audio connection. digital audio does not offer volume control. You have to control the audio on the device that is controlling the speakers ie the TV or home theater.

press ok and volume up till the remote blinks twice to sync you remote to the tvs volumne.
read the manual for codes to sync the remote to control power and input selection of your tv also.
If you are connected via hdmi you should be able to control the decoder volume. I certainly can

This post has been edited by TVSPY: Jan 7 2010, 09:36 PM

just update the software
mine can use ah....why u all cannot?
if i'm not wrong...when they 1st install
the software is 1.7.001 oct 2009
and the volume work as well...the installer press press all work

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Jan 7 2010, 10:56 PM

Dunno the latest info but I subscribe through phone.

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Added on January 7, 2010, 11:11 pmMine also cannot control volume on decoder using remote but already programmed the remote to control my tv... Connection to TV only HDMI cable and to HT using coxial cable.

This post has been edited by Deani_77: Jan 7 2010, 11:11 PM

some decoder cant work...like me...but 2nit, i tried press ok with vol + and wait untill the red light blink twice...now can control the tv vol with b.yond remote.....u oso can set ur tv with the remote...see the manual for ur model,i see that the remote are usefull for time being....can on/off, vol. control etc....like universal remote...hehe

Wah...so fast...where you stay?

Hi all, just want to confirm my understanding below is correct for Audio setup.

Setup 1: (Pro-Logic)

Connect using HDMI from decoder to TV, then RCA frm TV to amp. Remote should work to control volume right?

Seyup 2: (HD quality sound)

Connect HDMI from decoder to TV, then HDMI from TV to amp.

just tested, mine is working.

Yerp.Byond remote can be configured to control on/off TV, mute and Vol +/-

Just follow instruction on page 16 in Byond manual.. or press ok and byond on/off power..key in 4 digit key for your brand..and try wether its work..if not..proceed to 2nd 4 digit key

Anyway i'm very sure that they are people who didnt bother to read the manual to know that they can actually programmed the remote

anyway apexg..should we do some FAQ or tip&tricks for Astro Byond at first page?

This post has been edited by amirsubhi: Jan 7 2010, 11:48 PM

only on composite. but hdmi still dont work.

Not really. The remote works with your TV to control the volume but the audio out is at a standard level. Just like how the stereo out from a DVD player is at a standard level.

Incorrect. B.yond->HDMI->Receiver->HDMI->HDTV. OR B.yond->HDMI->HDTV for video, and B.yond->Coax->Receiver for audio.


fuad

i'm using hdmi cable connect to my tv, i tried the method above just like in the manual many times, the light blinks twice but still no volume control.
I'll probably try again tomorrow, hope it would work then after updating, kinda tedious to control 2 remotes at a time

thank you all for your advice and feedback

can u turn off the tv? have u try use the 9-9-1 method?

guys..need ur help..
jan 6 call cs -10pm
jan 7 T&C call from astro- 1pm

my problem is my mother wants to add 2nd decoder 4 her room..
Astro will only give me Byond LNB with only 1 output jack
Astro won't give me LNB with 2 output jacks even though i already said i wanted to order 2nd decoder..they say only when 2nd decoder activated only then they provide 2 jacks..if not, i use 2 dish first then order new Byond dish later..

1. should i cancel my Byond order and get 2nd decoder 1st
or
2.should i get Byond, then 2nd decoder then new Byond dish?

This post has been edited by dxjb: Jan 8 2010, 01:27 AM

guy can ask which channel have HD version ???
cause i think my parent at home town kena con by astro installer lia .....
My parent only have the chinese package, not even HBO, NG and bla bla ..... they call my father and ask him to install this HD device and best, they done it in one day ....

the currently HD channel offered by Astro is

HBO HD, NG HD, History HD, Astro Supersport HD, and near in the future ESPN HD

you can check here, http://www.astro.com.my/byond/channels.asp

Initially, the packages that have HD channels which is: Learning, Movies, and Sports only...

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Added on January 8, 2010, 2:39 amEasy... subscribe another astro account under yr mum's name and you can get byond... if the 2nd decoder promo has 50% off, sorry u can't get it...

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Added on January 8, 2010, 2:46 amany1 from sabah near beaufort has have their b.yond installed???

This post has been edited by azrin_kiko: Jan 8 2010, 02:46 AM

Just installed Astro HD today. Problem with HDMI connection to Panasonic Plasma, cannot get picture when selecting 720P or 1080i. 576P does display picture but distorted.

The same plasma connecting to PS3 and ACRyan Media player with HDMI without any problem. The installer can't offer any help.

Anyone of you having such problem?

Some of you posted to use Component Video for HD. I tried but it does not allow selecting "High Definition" in TV setting. Only "Standard Definition" is shown.

Please help.

Thanks

Check if your tv supports HDCP. if yes, check yr decoder or call an astro technician.. b.yond does not support HD output on Component