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

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post Jul 17 2011, 03:56 AM

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hi all...i have 2 questions:

q1. currently i'm a astro subscriber, let say if i wanna upgrade to astro beyond decoder...and my TV is CRT...can that be possible? OR i do have to need a HDTV to enjoy beyond...pls advice....

q2. is it worth to upgrade to super packages....currently (after revise price) i have to pay rm 90 ++ for my package....so is it worth to get rm 125 package...u pay less for more channels...
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post Jul 19 2011, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(orenhijau @ Jul 17 2011, 07:46 AM)
Answer

q1. Yup no problem. u can use component cable or standard composite cable to connect to your tv.

q2. Depends, for me it's worth it but remember its almost RM40 difference from ur current pack. (SP1 + 6% tax is RM132.50).
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thanks bro for the reply appreciate it..so do they (astro byond) comes with standard cables? or we have to purchased extra?

yup...i forgot bout tax...astro is killing ppl these days with hikes!
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post Jul 20 2011, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(azrin_kiko @ Jul 19 2011, 02:21 PM)
The cables you get for upgrading to astro b.yond:

20m RG-5 Coaxial Cable
1 set RCA cable
1 HDMI cable

Extra coaxial cable price is depends on the installer
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thanks again.....if i upgrade from my current normal decoder to byond decoder its FREE....and let say i opt for super packs - RM 125....do the RM 20 exclude or include?
remember RM 20 is for enjoying HD contents....since in super pack already having these HD channels...so i just have to pay RM 125...rite? correct me if i'm wrong...not RM 125 + RM 20.... hmm.gif
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post Jul 21 2011, 01:17 AM

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QUOTE(orenhijau @ Jul 20 2011, 05:41 AM)
The SP1 already include the HD service and recording fee. U just need to pay RM125 + 6% tax = RM132.50.
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thanks bro for ALL the queries answered in perfect manner...soon will call astro and gt my byond.....how long will they take to complete this process..? 1 week?
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post Jul 21 2011, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(orenhijau @ Jul 21 2011, 03:14 AM)
No problem bro. Usually they take up to 5 working days, but for a little impatience customer like me they doin it faster. In my case (upgrade from normal byond to pvr decoder), i made request on thursday,  call back astro cs on sunday and they give me the installer phone no. I call the installer and he came to my house on monday noon.

After he finished installed and left, i notice my pvr cant record a thing. I call back astro cs and complaint, the technician guy call the next day and came to my house on wednesday. He replaced the decoder and wait until it got signal and check the recording function and its working.

U just need to keep nagging them and be a little bit impatience customer and then they will serve u better.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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sure will nagg them till max....they're no diffrent to streamyx agents....

bro....if i jump from normal astro to PVR decoder...is it FOC too?

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post Jul 22 2011, 02:59 AM

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QUOTE(orenhijau @ Jul 21 2011, 02:18 PM)
old astro -> byond =free
old astro & byond -> byond pvr = rm150
new cust -> byond pvr = rm150
promo till Sep 2011, tied to 2 year contract.
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thanks bro..simple & clear..another excellent response.... notworthy.gif
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post Jul 22 2011, 05:13 PM

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Guys...is it better to call astro directly for upgrade or go to dealers at shop? Any dealer at puchong branch? appreciate ur comments
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post Jul 23 2011, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(orenhijau @ Jul 22 2011, 06:15 PM)
better call astro
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thanks mate...yesterday i called astro & made my registration for byond PVR .... icon_rolleyes.gif need 5-7 days for them to install at my home...hope they dont let me to nagg them!
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post Jul 25 2011, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(zeone @ Jul 23 2011, 07:28 PM)
Suggestion: Try 2call Astro Cust Serv on 3rd day after. Find out which Installer has been assigned to do the Installation. Request for his contact nos. (H/P, Office, Home Tel?) icon_idea.gif
Then contact the Installer directly 2come 4installation on nxt working day. whistling.gif

Best of luck!! icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on July 23, 2011, 6:34 pm@Gala34 : Actually the Gamma value shld b MORE than +2 ie +2.5 but my TV not allow such a value. So I'd 2set it to +2 only. wink.gif

Added on July 23, 2011, 6:42 pmps. Can share & compare the Sat. Signal value? Mine is 154 for each terminal (PVR).
First terminal fluctuates fr 151 to 154 whereas the 2nd one steady @154 most of the time.

Also 1st Terminal is "Locked" but 2nd is "UNlocked"! It was BOTH "Locked" on activation y'day but found it's changed now.

Can anyone pls clarify why the difference?
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thanks bro for the info... notworthy.gif

Added on July 25, 2011, 12:32 amto astro viewers..for past few days...the pic quality was poor on most of the channels .....e.g. screen is shaking up & down...do u guys realized that?

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post Jul 25 2011, 12:39 AM

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[quote=Qash-M,Jul 25 2011, 01:36 AM]
Added on July 25, 2011, 12:32 amto astro viewers..for past few days...the pic quality was poor on most of the channels .....e.g. screen is shaking up & down...do u guys realized that?
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I also have same thing to tell too. biggrin.gif
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what the hell is going on? satellite prob up there?? shakehead.gif
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post Jul 27 2011, 11:21 PM

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got called from astro installer few hours back..he said comin tomorrow to install byond PVR...so any tips that i should aware of?
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post Jul 29 2011, 01:15 AM

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today astro installer came & installed byond PVR successfully + with friendly services.....after all basic checks are done by me....e.g. super pack is activated....recording services activated & HD channels are activated as well....he did some demo on recording service...and the output was good....he did explained well...bravo to the installer.....ALL done in 45 mins.....then i signed & pay the RM 150.....
ALL IS WELL....but he told me one thing...my crt tv currently the picture & sound is not good...he said its TIME FOR NEW TV.....so wanna ask u guys...do u still face shaking pictures from astro channels..?

P.S. i'm planning to get Samsung 40D5000PR....any comments? its an LED 2011 model unsure.gif

Added on July 29, 2011, 5:11 amAnyone tried Remote Record via astro website OR iphone/android? i have downloaded byond app for my android....will update the whether i'm successful in remote recording.

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post Jul 30 2011, 01:44 AM

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yup most probably will go for samsung ...but should i go for Plasma / LCD / LED..? my requirement is to play PS3, BLUE-RAY movies & byond
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post Aug 1 2011, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(tmsuxxk @ Jul 30 2011, 12:09 PM)
Did anybody successfully linking your account in Astro website to able you to do the remote record in your hand phone??

Few days ago called to astro for help than they said have to update all my detail and ask me to wait 48 hours to activate it.....

Until to date I'm still can't made it vmad.gif  vmad.gif
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i wanna link to..but havent done it yet...will update once i manage to link..

Added on August 1, 2011, 10:03 am
QUOTE(azrin_kiko @ Jul 30 2011, 05:37 PM)
FIFO concept: To free disk space for new recording, the oldest recording will be deleted. So your very first recording in the PVR will be deleted.
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better choose manual..so u have the right to delete....

Added on August 1, 2011, 10:08 amhello byond PVR owners....yesterday astro super sport HD was blank during 8pm onwards - F1 hungary...so i have to watch normal SD version...may i knew why so?

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post Aug 1 2011, 12:11 PM

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QUOTE(dxjb @ Aug 1 2011, 12:37 PM)
Nothing wrong on my end..maybe ur area got some problem?
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could it be due to CRT TV? or weak signal? cuz i still can view other HD channels...
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post Aug 2 2011, 08:03 AM

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QUOTE(echoesian @ Aug 1 2011, 10:28 PM)
When is the promotion end? The dual LNB can use to watch two separate channels at the same time?
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end of sept

Added on August 2, 2011, 8:04 am
QUOTE(zeone @ Aug 1 2011, 03:37 PM)
Yup, me also selected "Manual"...safer...wink.gif

No prob watching F1 last nite... On ESPN HD... thumbup.gif

Added on August 1, 2011, 2:41 pmps. Me linked to acct oledi BUT my info still NOT updated to present status even tho >10 days!! sad.gif
Also kenot use mobile apps to log in2 acct nor do remote recording... sad.gif
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hmmmm....if things go liked this..i need to call back the installer... doh.gif

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post Aug 2 2011, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(pantik @ Aug 2 2011, 02:32 PM)
I'd had this problem once I upgrade to PVR. Some HD channel was blank but different channel everytime. Turn out I just need to switch on an off the decoder to watch the channel. Maybe got bug....

Added on August 2, 2011, 1:34 pm

Same thing happen to me! I'd had no problem used remote mobile while using external hardisk last time. But once I upgrade to PVR unable to logon anymore.
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if got bug, need to replace the decoder then.... doh.gif
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post Aug 3 2011, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(ronn77 @ Aug 3 2011, 01:42 PM)
Just got my Beyond installed yesterday after upgrading to Superpack which costs RM153 + 6% per month. However did not want the PVR as it costs RM150 but the issue is not money but the extra cabling which I do not want to add and make my house messy. Now enjoying the HBO screening in HD biggrin.gif
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the cables are not that messy..u can hide behind tv rack or conceal the cables..PVR is very useful... rclxm9.gif
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post Aug 3 2011, 09:07 PM

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damn...i noticed my ESPN HD, NATGEO HD, HBO HD are not appearing...only blank screen shown with pop-up msg indicating:

currently ur service is interrupted due to rain ...where the hell got rain???
i need to call astro to verify this!
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post Aug 4 2011, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(ronn77 @ Aug 4 2011, 12:06 AM)
Yeah it might be useful but then many of the shows is repeating so can live without it... smile.gif
Anyway so far so good, all HD channels appearing nicely and no lost signal as our forummers here reported *touchwood*.
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the purposed of repeat shows are sometime useful...not everyone can watch their fav show at same time...so they can record it & watch later....or watch some other time when they repeat the show some other day....for RM 150...i guess its worth to upgrade to PVR....later price will increased to rm300....at the end of the day is the users choice.... nod.gif
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