After 1 year you will rant again
Astro just a follower, this is a trend for Pay TV operator now.
Take a look at this

How many channel StarHub have now? I think 150+
& How many HD channel?

Can I transfer the recorded programme on my Astro B.yond PVR or Ext. HDD to an external device?
No. All television programmes are subject to copyright licensing restrictions.

My smartcard is not working. Will I still have access to my recordings if my smartcard is not replaced?
No, the smartcard is paired with the built-in hard disk in your Astro B.yond PVR or Ext. HDD. Without the smartcard, you will have no access to your recordings.

When my smartcard has been replaced with a new one, will my previous recordings be available?
Yes, your previous recordings were stored at the current hard-disk and now the new smartcard has been paired with your Astro B.yond box and hard disk.

How long are the programs stored in the hard-disk once it has been recorded?
Except for PPV or VOD channels, programmes are stored in a hard disk as long as it is not deleted.
However, a recorded programme tied to a package which you no longer subscribe to, will remain stored in your hard disk but you will not be able to watch it until you re-subscribe to that package.

Cannot lor, read the faq.
Your recorded program will only work with your smart card and your decoder only

Is there any possibility Astro will upgrade their PVR to support external HDD as a additional storage. Waiting for that moment.

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jun 4 2010, 02:53 PM

Yes, all HD channel doesn't have subtitle (yet?). Astro should use closed caption instead if they plan to add in future, like History Channel.

You can't get 720p using component cable with byond, only using HDMI.
Is your TV support HDCP?

Depend on your luck, you can try. If you're lucky, you'll get within 10 days
They are very busy now, even reconnecting service take longer than 3 days, they promise within 3 hours
Their IVR also gone haywire, key in correct input but said wrong input, select right option but going to another menu...

Glad to hear that, now you can enjoy HD channel
You need to buy AV to RF converter for another TV as byond decoder doesn't have built in RF output. You can also watch HD channel too but in SD resolution.

How many times need to ask this q lol, read previous page
*Press back button

That's the different between h.264 & mpeg-2. Astro use tremendous amout of compression for SD channel. When you saw HD channel, you'll think SD channel are getting worst. Your eyes adjusting to it

Unfortunately FIFA refuse to ban vuvuzela. Maybe they wonder local people won't go to stadium if they banned it.

Yes, can use. But don't use it with splitter.

Yes, for sure.. Byond also receive signal from Measat-3 for SD channel

I respect your view, but I also don't mind if kompang will be ban from football stadium. None of us carry kompang in football stadium, isn't it?
We use only in Badminton stadium, but the effect was not horrible as LFE from vuvuzela. It just irritating all the time.
As much as we enjoy WC in HD, I also expect the beauty of spectator sound like in EPL, but ...

Hold down ok & vol+ until the remote blinks twice

Really for AXN HD? I remember last night is different

1080i is the preferred format for CBS and NBC, Fox and ABC/ESPN broadcast in 720p.

You can only use WD My Passport AV 320GB at the moment

I think Astro will introduce this soon. That's why they reserve 100GB space of HDD. Maybe they will download all AOD show to your HDD & you only can play it if you subscribe to it. This could be real 'On Demand'. Just my guess

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jun 21 2010, 04:37 PM