Let the decoder rest for 1 hour.... then test again for hissing sound.

Ok, Bro... If yu're so sure it's yr Astro prob, then a simple swap of the decoder wld confirm it's the prob or otherwise. Correct?

So....??

Let the decoder rest for 1 hour.... then test again for hissing sound.

Decoder = Snake ? As in hissing sound?
Dat's a good one! Haha!

I think something to do with alignment too,something is not right but is been denied!Decorder or alignment move u dish realign it again,good luck.

Monopoly to end, move to share popular TV content
By B.K. SIDHU
bksidhu@thestar.com.my


PETALING JAYA: A policy directive to ensure certain types of popular content, such as some live sports, is not bought on an exclusive basis by any television station in the country is expected to be issued soon, according to industry sources.

This may pave the way for joint bidding for live sports content by all the players or, if only one player bids for it, the concept of sharing popular content with all the players will be possible.

The policy directive will be issued by Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim and this directive may change the way the industry bids for content in the pay-TV industry.

Sources said the directive was expected to be issued in a few days.

“The whole idea of the policy directive is to address the concerns and comments made by the industry players, who claim that only one broadcaster gets all the exclusive content and that allows them to keep their market dominance and the exclusivity blocks the prospects for new entrants,” a source said.

It added that there was an “exhaustive list of popular content'' from football to select badminton games that fell under the policy directive. The directive is being done with the cooperation of industry players, including the incumbent, but it is not known how the content owners will react to this.

Last November Rais had said that the country could do away with monopoly in the pay-TV broadcasting sector. He then said that amendments had been made to the Communications and Multimedia Act to allow for competition.

This can also potentially mean that cut-throat bidding wars for exclusive distribution of premium television content such as live sports and Hollywood movies may be a thing of the past.

With the next season of Barclay's Premier League (BPL) bidding coming up, it will be interesting to see how the players are going to bid for the content which, for a long time, has been the domain of the country's biggest pay-TV operator, Astro. BPL is one of the most popular sporting events with one of the widest viewership in the world.

The local pay-TV scene has also seen the entry of many new players.

Besides Astro, the country now has IPTV players such as Telekom Malaysia Bhd and REDtone International Bhd. Maxis Bhd will also enter the market in the middle of the year and Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN) is the new digital cable operator that hopes to launch its services also by mid-year.

“The minister has been listening to the industry grouses and the directive should set the tone for a more equitable sharing concept,'' said the source.

Though there may be more players offering pay-TV services now, the challenge is still whether all the operators want to work together to buy exclusive content and share the cost. But, there again, will the content providers want to offer one country price for all the stations or will it only work exclusively with one or two broadcasters?

“But the directive is nothing new as many regulators all over the world have done it,'' added the source.

What the Government is doing is similar to what Singapore did two years ago when the republic's Media Development Authority made it mandatory for the two pay-TV operators to carry each other's content.

The regulation came about after much public outcry over the bidding rights to the English Premier League in 2010, which Singapore Telecommunications secured for its IPTV service, mio TV. However, the incumbent pay-TV operator, StarHub, had long held the rights to broadcast the popular football league but now both must cross-carry each other's content.

Guys.. need some guide here.. How do I copy recorded shows from my Byond PVR to my lappy?

I'm currently subscribed to ASTRO Byond but to my disappointment .. my Condo wasn't able to receive HD services and worse thing is the signal strength is pretty bad (ie. Out of 100% is like about 30% in a bar chart)

No idea on how to improve the signal strength as ASTRO management asked me to consult the condo's management on this matter. Sometimes its not heavy rain, mild rain with strong wind - the service got distorted.

Any advice for me ?

If condo's T&C not allow individual Sat Dishes, then yu gotta follow Astro's advice.
A signal booster module might offer temp solution to PQ probs at yr end but not when source (condo dish reception) fails...
Sorry...

Guess I can't do anything ..
Just hope that the management will implement any countermeasures to improve the service if not lots more will started to send complain letters already.

A good place 2start moving towards infrastruture improvement is at nxt meeting of yr Residents Assoc ie if yr condo grp has one.

Best wishes & Good Luck!

Astro siar 31 perlawanan Euro

KUALA LUMPUR – Penyiar rasmi siaran langsung televisyen di Malaysia bagi Euro 2012, Astro bakal menyajikan liputan penuh semua 31 perlawanan dengan 12 daripadanya secara eksklusif hanya menerusi saluran TV satelit itu.

Siaran eksklusif itu termasuk dua perlawanan suku akhir dan satu separuh akhir serta liputan semua perlawanan England dari 8 Jun hingga 1 Julai.

Sempena Kempen Unmissable (Mesti Tonton) Euro 2012, pelanggan Pek Sukan Astro boleh menontonnya menerusi lima saluran khusus Interaktif Kejelasan Biasa (SD) di samping lima saluran Interaktif Kejelasan Tinggi (HD) yang melanggan Astro B.yond dengan ciri butang Merah interaktif.

Ulasan dan sari kata Bahasa Melayu bagi perlawanan terpilih secara langsung juga disediakan pada saluran Astro Arena.

Selain itu, satu tahap baru aksi Euro bakal dinikmati apabila Astro membawa pengalaman menonton menyeluruh dengan TV (HD dan SD), Radio dan aktiviti luaran dan dalam talian.

Laman web www.stadiumastro.com turut akan menghidangkan peminat dengan berita terkini dan lengkap mengenai Euro 2012.

Pada tahun ini buat kali pertama, Astro memperkenalkan Pas Khas Ke Euro 2012 yang boleh didapati dari 1 April dan selepasnya.

Pelanggan Astro yang tidak melanggan Pek Sukan boleh menyaksikan Euro 2012 menerusi Pas Khas berharga RM50 yang akan memberikan mereka, kesemua 31 perlawanan secara langsung tanpa perlu melanggani Pek Sukan Astro.

Naib Presiden Perniagaan Sukan Astro, Lee Choong Khay berkata: “Kami gembira dapat mencipta penanda aras baru industri dengan meluaskan liputan Euro 2012 kepada pelanggan Astro yang tidak melanggani Pek Sukan menerusi Pas Khas Ke Euro 2012.

“Inilah satu lagi ‘Yang Pertama’ daripada Astro yang memberikan saranan nilai yang boleh dipilih menurut keperluan, keutamaan dan belanjawan mereka,” katanya dalam kenyataan semalam.

http://utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=201...an&pg=su_07.htm

5 SD & 5 HD channel? Hmm...

They are capable of giving so many HD channels for their own use and to make money but they are not at all interested in giving more channels  and  choices to customers.

They are capable of giving so many HD channels for their own use and to make money but they are not at all interested in giving more channels  and  choices to customers.

http://utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=201...an&pg=su_07.htm

5 SD & 5 HD channel? Hmm...

Ahahaha   Btw, tonights match between M.U vs. Liverpool is available in 3D too.

no 3D tv lol... but i wasnt really impressed with it, considering my eyes go bonkers even after 15 minutes using those annoying glasses...

agree, even though i have 3d tv, i don't even plan to watch the match in 3d...

you might as well buy a non 3D telly and use the remaining to get a better sound system =p