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 Astro B.yond Episode III (Version 8.0), NEW WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT

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post Aug 17 2011, 10:30 PM

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QUOTE(luck-chicken @ Aug 17 2011, 10:10 PM)
WD Media ext HDD is ELEMENTS,PASSPORT ESSENTIAL,PASSPORT MAC,PASSPORT STUDIO II o other?
sorry i dun know wd media , i read this 4 ext hdd is viewnet's pricelist...
so which 320g o 500g is better?

thx for help...^^
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only one type of external USB hard drive is usable on standard byond box
http://www.astro.com.my/byond/articles/art_3391.html

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post Aug 24 2011, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(NoN@me @ Aug 24 2011, 03:54 PM)
errr... good afternoon guys...... just checked the settings for the PVR box and i saw the LNB setting shows that only 1 LNB in use......... isnt that suppose to be 2 LNB? would it be one of them loosen at the sat plate part?
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so far 1 LNB for each tuner is correct

if next time astro launch another satellite on different orbital location, 1 tuner could be connected to 2 or more LNBs via switch, your dish will look something like this, notice that each LNB is pointed to different sattelite adjacent to each other
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may be in 2020, astro could be using this for up to 16 LNBs on single dish to receive 16 satellite signal brows.gif
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post Aug 24 2011, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(NoN@me @ Aug 24 2011, 04:26 PM)
ohhh i see... tot the 1 LNB is for live show and 1 LNB for recording or something.......... in that case, why 2 LNB are needed? why not just 1 LNB and 1 wire ?
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as I said, each tuner is connect to 1 LNB, byond PVR got 2 tuners so 2 LNBs

normal byond has only 1 tuner, so it required 1 LNB

you are asking about why not each tuner getting multiple LNBs, this connection is required only if astro got multiple satellites located on different orbital location, capisce? icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Aug 24 2011, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(jamesleetech @ Aug 24 2011, 10:01 PM)

so your byond pvr is using single lnb with splitter?

no interference with SD and HD channels?

the problem with above connection is that if tuner one is tuned to high lo frequency for HD channels, it will transmit a 22KHz tone to switch lnb to select 10600 MHz lo frequency, this will interfere with second tuner at low 9750MHz lo frequency for SD channel reception

to avoid interference mentioned above, that is reason why astro gives us 2 independently working lnb in one casing for byond PVR

fyi each lnb can be switch to one of 4 modes:
1)horizintal polarization (by using volatge)
2)vertical polarization (by voltage)
3) high lo frequency 10600MHz (22KHz tone = on)
4) low lo frequency 9750MHz (22KHz = off)

for HD channels, lnb is set to vertical polarization + high lo(22KHz on)
for SD channels, vertical + low lo(22KHz off)

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post Aug 24 2011, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(jamesleetech @ Aug 24 2011, 11:12 PM)

No interference whatsoever for my normal Byond (not PVR) and the other 2 SD decoders.
so you have single lnb shared by 3 decoders?

ie using rf splitter split a single cable to 3 outputs and feed to 1 byond and 2 old decoder?


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This switching 22KHz tone is only output at very very short microseconds burst whenever we change from SD to HD (or vice versa) channels. Its not output continuously when we are fixed at watching any SD or HD channels.


do you know what you are talking about?
22KHz switch signal is a 600mV square wave superimpose on 13/18Vdc polarization-switching volatge

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post Aug 26 2011, 06:34 PM

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QUOTE(jalsrix @ Aug 26 2011, 05:59 PM)
Is there a way for my PVR to directly connect to my speakers ?

My speakers doesn't have amplifier.

I am currently connecting via my TV headphone output but the sound becomes less sharp when coming from TV.
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line output can not directly drive speaker, you need an audio amplifier

pc speaker, mini compo got built-in audio amp
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post Aug 26 2011, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(religionx @ Aug 26 2011, 09:28 PM)
wah raya hd ? haha nais

anyway, does the quality will be better if i use gold plated/expensive hdmi cable ?

because still not satisfied enough with the quality with byond
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yes video quality can be improved, buy not through cable

since byond output 720p/1080i, improvement can be made by using upscaler/de-interlace device such as HDTV with better video processor, av receiver with high end video processing chip, or dedicated video processing equipment
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post Aug 29 2011, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(nidunalza @ Aug 29 2011, 07:08 AM)
Can I ask if anyone has subscribed to SP1 (superpack 1)? It says come with free recording service but till now on my decoder still say recording services not available. In the promo never said hav to upgrade to pvr, so I thot can just buy the 320GB HD n attach to decoder. Anybody can confirm their recording service working after upgrade to SP?
Also, anyone who has 2 decoder under the 50% off second decoder promo has tried upgrading to SP on the second decoder? Astro wont allow me, customer service in a way telling me they rugi if I can do so when I called them tongue.gif
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superpack includes HD fee and recording fee, call astro to activate your recording function immediately via satellite transmission


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post Sep 2 2011, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(rock_world @ Sep 2 2011, 08:20 PM)
hi..i need a solution to add extra lnb receiver on my old astro dish to connect my byond pvr

any cheap way or bracket? no mention to buy dual output lnb
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install another dish, old style 60cm dish can be used with byond, I saw someone is selling brand new for RM35

if you want a single dish solution, only way is to change to 2-output LNB because all the LNB must be pointed to the same location in the sky, try asking installer if they are willing to sell you one

another possibility is by using satellite-grade splitter(rated at 2500MHz) with single output LNB, try this at your own risk, the down side is that both tuners must be tuned to either all SD or all HD channels

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post Sep 3 2011, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(rock_world @ Sep 3 2011, 11:26 AM)
i have an extra dish..so lazy to install that dish,,so i just pick lnb from it and try to combine it with other dish..
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measat actually has 2 satellites occupying the same equator belt location, and because of the dish focusing property, each dish can only accommodate a single LNB pointing to one location

to combine 2 LNB you can do the mod by drillng hole at back of first LNB to let some microwave signal through, then piggy back the second on the back of the first LNB, need to do polarization alignment so that both LNB are matched, then you have to weather proof it to prevent rain water from seeping into the drilled hole in the first LNB, in short very troblesome

someone in china has diy it with C+Ku LNB, same principle applied if doing Ku+Ku
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easier thing to do is to install your extra dish brows.gif

or get hold of those 2-output LNB, in which 2 LNB are already combined for you ready to be installed

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post Sep 3 2011, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(rock_world @ Sep 3 2011, 03:53 PM)
so complicated...

so this setup cant be use with astro pvr?

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Added on September 3, 2011, 3:57 pm

my 1st house have dual output lnb, 2nd house single lnb. and i have extra single lnb that i want to attach at my 2nd house single output lnb to make it dual lnb..like that la..
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2 LNB placing side by side on a single dish is used for receiving signal from 2 different satellites located on different geosychonous equatorial orbital (GEO) location, this can not be used on measat 3 and 3A since they are both located at the same "91.5° East" location

for example you can use 2 LNB as shown by your picture above on a single dish to receive measat 3 at 91.5°E, and Thaicom 5 at 78.5°E

think about it, each satellite dish can only focuses one satellite signal at one point, if you move your LNB slightly off centre, you will be receiving other satellite's transmitted signal

the only easy way to connect to your byond pvr is either change to 2-output LNB or install your extra dish

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this regza can show HD channels no problem, but can not watch 3D channels, 32pb10 is not a 3D HDTV, just a standard LCD HDTV, even you wear 3D glasses the screen is still 2D
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post Sep 5 2011, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(angelic-x @ Sep 5 2011, 03:02 PM)
Hi all,May I know where can I downgrade my astro package?
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by calling astro, they may charge you RM10 for downgrading
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post Sep 9 2011, 12:32 AM

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QUOTE(kapultek @ Sep 8 2011, 11:58 PM)
Whats DM, sounds interesting
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post Sep 11 2011, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(deanmalenko @ Sep 11 2011, 02:07 AM)
ya pvr

i tried,old decoder and beyond pvr both work,but not all channel
and if i buy this

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1 will go to old,and one to beyond

will it work?
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5-900MHz splitter is for terrestrial TV usage, not suitable for satellite TV

you will need satellite grade splitter, satellite signal can operate at up to 2150Mhz
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sharing signal using splitter between old and byond decoder will affect old decoder's SD channel reception
no problem if both type of decoders are tuning to SD channels

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QUOTE(deanmalenko @ Sep 11 2011, 03:35 PM)

affect in what?picture quality?

patutlah gambar macam tak clear,bunyi pun hilang2  hmm.gif
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1) if you are using 900MHz splitter, signal received will be reduced, screen will have pixelation or no-signal screen

2) if sharing splitter output, when byond is tuning to HD channel, old decoder will have blank screen
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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Sep 17 2011, 12:28 PM)
MEASAT-2 Now Operational at 148°E
15 September 2011

MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. ("MEASAT") announced today that MEASAT-2 had been successfully brought back into operational service at 148°E.

"We are delighted to announce that MEASAT-2 is now available to provide inclined capacity across the South East Asia and Oceanic regions," said Yau Chyong Lim, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT.

MEASAT-2 was launched in 1996. The spacecraft, manufactured by Boeing Satellite Systems, is designed to provide up to six (6) C-band and six (6) Ku-band transponders.



"The 148°E orbital slot is a key location with excellent coverage over the East Asia and Oceania regions," continued Yau. "We are currently finalising the design of the MEASAT-2 replacement spacecraft – to be named MEASAT-2a satellite – to support growing transponder demand for telecommunications and broadcasting services in the regions, and expect announcements on this program shortly."
measat 2 was launched back in November 1996 with design lifetime of 12 years, "inclined capacity" means it is run out of fuel to keep its optimum geostationary orbit position, I think it is ready to move itself to graveyard orbit in not too distant future
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QUOTE(-=Axis=- @ Sep 18 2011, 08:50 PM)
Hi All,

May I know if Astro B.yond and the grey dish are using the same cable? I mean from dish to decoder. I wish to hide the cable inside the wall of my new house so just wanna make sure.

Thanks a lot.
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astro is using cheap double-shielded RG-6 coaxial cable, if you can get triple or quad shield cable is even better

if you want the ultimate rg-6 Sweep tested to 4.5GHz, although triple shield only, it is the best, see the quote below
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For broadcast studio quality DBS/CATV/HDTV distribution in your home/office, we recommend the 4.5 GHz copper braided Belden 1694A. With a 95% Copper braid, double sided, overlapped foil, the shield effectiveness of 1694A exceeds that of quad-shield cable.


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QUOTE(chikana @ Sep 19 2011, 09:04 PM)
is satellite really using a fuel?
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see the propellant tank, this is where satellite stores its fuel
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QUOTE(chikana @ Sep 20 2011, 03:55 PM)
Hmmm....thought it powered by battery or solar energy systems so the lifespan will be longer (> 10 years) if compared using a fuel?
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satellites use electrical power from on-board battery(charge by solar panel) to operate its transponder and on-board computer

no one has invented powerful enough electrical thruster yet, therefore fuel must be used to correct satellites obit position, see quote from boeing:
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Small thrusts are required to correct for the tug of solar or lunar gravity and to reposition the satellite in its proper orbit and altitude. A satellite's lifetime as well as its launch weight is thus determined by the amount of fuel aboard for its thruster system.


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