Who is the reliable sources? Please give the link at least.
If that true, most likely for the channel that already have HD content. But Astro has more channel that still not available in HD, esp local content.

Please bring ESPN HD first la....

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jan 26 2010, 09:14 AM

Please read Astro Byond faq, all info is there except RM10 stamp duty. That is the only hidden charge.

RM10 stamp duty is not confirm, but most probably is true. But other info is there
Bro, i think you should add Byond faq link in your 1st post (charges, process, etc) or summary of faq. It's ver 3 already, but still have new here doesn't know the process.

It's not 100% solved. Depend on your signal strength during clear day, you may get service interruption during heavy rain.
But it is significant improvement.
The key thing is:
- change to ODU 65
- installer must align the dish properly
- change to new cable (some people still use existing cable & still ok)

It does not need to be raining at a location for it to be affected by rain, as the signal may pass through precipitation many miles away, as the dish has a look angle.

Yeah, hope so. Provided the decoder hardware has the capability to record & current astro max doesn't need to pay additional monthly fee, just need to update the firmware only. But we might not be able to record while watching other channel.

They roll out earlier because they want to break even faster (I think la). Also they want to pioneer HDTV market in Malaysia (TM IPTV schedule to launch in Jan this year, but still not available). Eventhough only 4 channel avaialable & they are not fully prepared in term of installer, but subscribers numbers boom already. Maybe it's commercial issue on Discovery HD & some of other channel, who knows. Remember how desperate Astro to sign an exclusive right when they know MiTV planned to launch their PayTV. Maybe we need competitor to make it more faster.

yes, still in 4:3 same as its native resolution.
btw, you can stretch it to 16:9 which is not recommended or just leave it in 4:3 with pillar box (black bars at left & right)

Don't forget, byond doesn't have RF output. As AEM using RF signal to transmit video/audio/remote command you need to buy AV to RF converter. CRT tv is better for your 2nd tv. The other thing is byond only have 1 remote, i don't know how to get 2nd remote.

Don't know about AEM, haven't try it. Maybe you can try on your existing decoder by plugging out AEM connector from RF out at astro decoder, if you still can control, it should work. Also you might want to try component (add 2 more cable) instead of composite (if your 2nd tv have component in) as it provide better PQ.

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jan 26 2010, 06:14 PM

I also doubt it will be air by 31st Jan

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jan 26 2010, 07:42 PM

Hahaha....
Finally Astro keep their word in injury time...
Australian Open final in HD, MU vs Arsenal in HD
Just leave your decoder in standby mode then...

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jan 28 2010, 05:26 PM

Is that something has been done or they are going to do? Apparently, I haven't notice better aspect ratio handling for existing SD channel.

Even if it's available, there will be lack of content for 3D. Remember what happen to IMAX in Times Square.

Another thing is you need to wear glasses to see 3d effect which for me impractical for in-home use. If you already wear glasses, you need to use contact lens lor...

No, still using Dec 23 fw

1. Yes, HD channel is louder than SD. it's a known issue, but still dunno if astro really want to fix it. So, just control your tv volume.
2. Just stick with your preference based on judgement from your own eyes. Different people have different preference. If you set to 720p, your tv will display it just it is. If you set to 1080i, your tv will processed it using de-interlaced filter (different tv have different filter & will result in different quality) before display it.
If you ask me, i prefer 1080i for full HD tv & 720p for HD ready tv.

Byond native resolution is 1080i mainly, but 720p for sports.

Not to say so, but might be.
If you didn't notice any different between 1080i/720p on HD channel, better set to 720p as 1080i annoying you on SD channel.
Just type your tv model, Google it will help to find the spec.

1 way to check your tv de-interlaced filter, compare PQ between 576i & 576p set on byond, watch normal scene & fast action scene (both must be HD channel) will give you some idea. U need to use HDMI, component/composite only output 576i.

Else your CRT have HDMI port, u won't get any setting other than 576i.

Yeah, almost everyone is like that. It's like tv power button actually sending TV1 code together with on/off code.
You'll notice that sometime when you try to switch off tv using byond remote, it goes to tv1. U need to press again to switch off the tv, then when u on back it will go to tv1.
U can also switch to HDMI input using byond remote. At the bottom left, u'll find AV button.

What i'm doing is switch off tv using tv remote control, then u can switch on using byond remote. It works for me.