I also notice that RTM channels PQ is better than other SD channels
Astro B.yond V3.0, HD Content Available
Astro B.yond V3.0, HD Content Available
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Feb 16 2010, 10:19 PM
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I also notice that RTM channels PQ is better than other SD channels
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Feb 22 2010, 11:39 AM
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Mar 1 2010, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(echoesian @ Mar 1 2010, 10:28 PM) To answer your question (If connected to component or HDMI output of the B.yond Box):Standard Definition (CRT) TV 576i = Excellent 720p = Excellent 1080i = Excellent HD Ready TV 576i = Medium to poor 720p = Excellent 1080i = Excellent Full HD TV 576i = Poor 720p = Medium 1080i = Excellent |
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Mar 10 2010, 01:48 PM
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Do you have watched a short B.yond commercial that maybe tells us to update the decoder? I remembered it has the B.yond version v1.1s....
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Mar 10 2010, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(kaytee @ Mar 10 2010, 08:36 PM) i saw partially of an announcement/ad on byond version 1.1 Yes, i saw it too, that ad tells us to leave our decoder to standby mode when not used... it will be update to version 1.1s... maybe midnight tonight??anyone see the full announchment/ad ? i just missed it. dont know when and what is it about ? |
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Mar 10 2010, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(kaytee @ Mar 10 2010, 09:13 PM) Refer to here:Astro B.yond v1.1s According to TallJustin, the new firmware will be released at approx. 1am tonight. So leave your decoder to standby mode or if you want to see the update process first hand, 1am tonight... |
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Mar 10 2010, 11:40 PM
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Mar 11 2010, 12:35 AM
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my decoder is updating now!
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Mar 11 2010, 03:10 PM
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My opinion about the new update v1.1s:
1. PQ on SD channel is improve a little bit. 2. PQ on HD channel is improve especially on History HD. 3. Zoom option only perfect on History, TV2, and any channel with on demand subtitles. 4. Very 'janggal' to see someone's head 'cut off screen'. 5. The stretch option should be back. |
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Mar 11 2010, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(Dickong @ Mar 11 2010, 06:34 PM) Hi, i just update the firmware ( dated FEB 2010 ) but turn out to be a problem. Firstly i cant excess my sd channel from HDMI setting like before, everything SD channel seem overstretch but set to HD channel no problem WTF, before that the older firmware ok. I even found out the setting for stretch have been change to zoom. Anyone face this problem after upgrade the firmware. That's what we are complaining now in this thread... |
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Mar 13 2010, 01:20 PM
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Mar 13 2010, 01:30 PM
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signed the petition!
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Mar 15 2010, 11:25 AM
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Astro doesn't want to take the hard way by replacing all existing decoders that doesn't support MPEG-4/H.264. Because only 1.5mb or more bitrate is needed to archieve top PQ for SD channel... Imagine the $$ coming out from Astro HQ...
My suggestion, 1. PLEASE give back my Stretch Mode! 2. Astro, just change the codec from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4/H.264, for we to see good PQ sd channel and you can save bandwidth... eventhough if you want to spend billions of RM... It's a smart long term spending,,, |
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Mar 15 2010, 11:47 AM
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or maybe the pillar box should not be black, maybe "decorated" like some upscaled SD on HD channels??
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Mar 15 2010, 12:12 PM
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Astro is following international standard heh?
HBO, an american movie channel also shows stretched movies also when in hd... not to mention stretched hbo hd commercial... |
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Mar 16 2010, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(azzjoker @ Mar 16 2010, 02:22 PM) guys, astro just called me and said all the channel will become HD within this year, donno true o not? They also ask any feedback, complaint, or issue. It's close to imposibble to all SD channels become HD within a year, if the SD channel is become 16:9, i believe it.They also offer me to add movie package+ variety=RM35, which means variety package is free, no contract on this, I can cancel it after a month as I like. What do you think? |
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Mar 16 2010, 02:53 PM
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Mar 16 2010, 04:02 PM
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Mar 17 2010, 09:12 AM
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Mar 17 2010, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(dxjb @ Mar 17 2010, 10:06 PM) Regarding new HD channels, +100000I don't think the World Cup can be considered channels Yes I know the World Cup has 5 channels set But it is merely because some matches will take place at the same time Astro will show all 64 matches LIVE so thats the reason for extra channels I also think the total might be more or less than 5 The last World Cup had 8 channels..they had different camera angles of the matches on the 8 channels.. I also remember a channel for chat and news So what I'm trying to say is the World Cup channels will be temporary only So I dont think Astro consider that as a channel I do believe new HD channels will be made available this year.. Maybe up to 10 channels like Astro said But everyone must remember..someone said here that SKY in the Uk have had HD for 4 years now.. But they still only have 32 HD channels N in Asia someone said only 8 or 9 HD channels only available I know RAMChYLD said a CS staff said no more new channels this year.. Don take the words of the staff for granted.. They are just on the Customer Service department Even TallJustin who works on the tech team at Astro doesnt know anything about new channels until it is launched Basically the people who know about new channels will be the people at the programming department Imagine if the whole of Astro staff know about new channels N say one of them let the secret out in the public Imagine how people will call Astro non stop asking when is launch, what channel is new and so on.. It will spread rumours and be chaotic to handle So lets just wait and have an element of surprise when we get the new info on HD channels.. Anyways, there is no guarantee that the new HD channels will be available in ur subscription Imagine a new HD channel for Dynasty package or Metro package or Variety package I dont have the package so i wont get So even if u are demanding it now and astro does launch new HD channel, tough luck u might not even get it.. So lets just wait and see k.. |
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