Just imagine that ABN was a sniper, and Astro is the enemy. ABN gotta go stealth mode. Nanti silap langkah, Astro "lari" dulu... Oh, and ABN CEO & staff are ACTUALLY listen to fans at FB , not like Astro FB one.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Aug 25 2012, 08:48 AM

Sometimes wonder if this is really Bolehland....

I was randomly looking at test channels, and i've notice this on ch.997:



(BM & English audio, Multiple & English subtitle)

most probably end up on Astro (fails) 1st.

End of the day looks like ass wl be the winner, ABN cannot be a threat, they have hardly enough good content except for FTA channels,ass wl survive merely on exclusive contracts and BN support. By the time abn reaches homes another satelite would hv reached space and once BW problem is solved nothing can stop more channels included and contracts come alive!

Well, we'll see how things go laa. Time will tell.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Aug 25 2012, 09:35 PM

Just got off the phone with Astro Cust. Service- I enquired about channel listing. So I was watching Cartoon Network (CN) and bam- commercial comes on and says "Cartoon Network is now available in HD; contact your local cable operator for details".

So I went on the Astro Twitter page (@astroonline) and asked about CN in HD. I got a reply asking if I was subscribed to Fun pack and HD service, and saying please call Cust. Service to get it.

Therefore I did, and the girl said "Sorry sir, I can't find that channel in all our listings. However, there is a new HD channel for Fun pack: Disney XD in high-def." Apparently it starts from 1/9 onwards on CH637.

Not what I wanted, but at least I got something la. Not a total loss, I guess. And they even gave me Astro's Marketing dept.'s no. to enquire more about CN HD.

PS. I asked about why FMP HD no subtitles, but FMP SD and Sundance HD got; the girl said that it's like that la, cannot do anything. What even.

This post has been edited by KaiHD: Aug 25 2012, 10:59 PM

Kudos to you.

I hope CN HD ends up on TM. Imo Assteruk is not qualified to carry childrens channel given their prejudice.

I've already talked to TM about CN HD long time ago, as soon as it's announced that Aora TV Indonesia has become the first provider to carry CN HD. TM claims they're working on it. I hope they're telling the truth. Because I do NOT want to see Assteruk carrying CN HD- they'll just rape the channel left and right. I expect Disney XD to be raped and injected with local rubbish once Assteruk gets their hands on the channel. Just like what they did to Disney Channel.

Besides, Assteruk will force my aunt into upgrading to Bae Yong and paying for HD (which she doesn't need, her TV is still a 15 years old CRT TV) before they'll let her see channel. TM doesn't have this BS, each channel is ala-carte. And oh, don't need to pay extra to have HDMI activated either. I may have terminated Assteruk, but my aunt still has it. Because my grandparents have been hopelessly hypnotized by the Chinese drama channels.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Aug 26 2012, 01:00 PM

On the bright side, I can't wait to see Phineas and Ferb in HD on Disney XD HD.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Aug 26 2012, 01:25 PM

Hello guys. I just found this thread as i google my pvr problem. I just realized just now that my pvr not working anymore. Maybe because last week i turn of the astro and pull out the smartcard (doing some house cleaning..stupid me). When this happened, i do all the step by step from the installation guided book. Then appear "Your USB...bla..not enough storage..bla...to use this functionality". Maybe because got few movies been recorded and stored inside it already. Then everytime i click R (record) button it show no pvr like i dont plug the pvr correctly which i already did. I don't know if you understand or not. I'm screw now. Scared later my parent will scold me liao. Do i need to call astro or got manual solution? Thank you so much!

guys i have a problem i dont know where to ask so i will try here. Its regarding my astro. My 2nd astro is using the old SD astro. The problem is after raya i noticed that it says service is currently not available. I checked and

- no outstanding bill
- called astro to trouble shoot
- decoder seems to work just fine( on, off power no problem not sure im no expert)
- the dish is fine just before the holidays.

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Added on August 27, 2012, 3:13 pmguys i have a problem i dont know where to ask so i will try here. Its regarding my astro. My 2nd astro is using the old SD astro. The problem is after raya i noticed that it says service is currently not available. I checked and

- no outstanding bill
- called astro to trouble shoot
- decoder seems to work just fine( on, off power no problem not sure im no expert)
- the dish is fine just before the holidays.

When i called astro they ask to check the satelite signal and etc. The usual stuff. Now they said if i want they will send technician to come and check. Thats already 50bucks, if have problem with decoder i HAVE to subscribe to Astro Byond because no more SD decoder. The thing is I already have astro beyond and do not wish to have another Byond. Can you guys help me out? sorry if this is the wrong place to ask and TQ for your help

This post has been edited by nestlebliss: Aug 27 2012, 03:13 PM

No guarantees... you can try this to see if it can help solve your problem....

1) Switch off power to the old Astro decoder box, not standby.

2) Remove the smartcard. Use a clean cotton cloth and slightly wet it with clean water. Then clean the smartcard SIM area as shown in circle from picture below (click spoilers)...

3) Also, inserting the smartcard in the wrong direction can cause problem so make sure its correctly inserted. IF the SIM area is bottom when you remove it, then re-insert back the smartcard in the same direction with SIM area at bottom.

I have 3 decoders, 2 old Astro box and 1 Byond box. My Dad sometimes have the same "service is currently not available" problem so I removed the smartcard, cleaned it with special "Contact 90" chemical (Made In Germany) which dissolves oil and dirt and also dries quickly without corroding the surface. After cleaning it, no more problem. I did it twice in about 2 years ! Warning... never clean with alcohol, kerosene or any normal cleaning chemical that can dissolve or "attack" the plastic smartcard !!!

If you have already tried cleaning the smartcard before and found that it did NOT help, then "maybe" your old Astro box got internal problem.

I am not sure if your Astro box is spoilt or not BUT if you are willing to risk wasting your RM 100, then you can try buying the old Astro box from others... search for Astro dealers or TV/HiFi shops in your area because I believe there are shops that do sell your old Astro box (new unit). You can also find people selling it in Lowyat.net too... example... "http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2479296&hl=astro+decoder+for+sale... I don't know this person so I am not responsible for any risks.

When you decide to buy, try to find a newer model for the old Astro box as shown in sample picture below (click spoilers)...

Also, please don't blame me if you wasted your money after buying the old Astro box from others and then found that the same problem still exist !! Remember, its your decision because I am just giving my suggestion only.

Note: I believe that you already know that the smartcards can be used on any old Astro box... BUT for the new Byond box smartcard, it is locked and cannot be used on other Byond box or old Astro box (no sharing).



This post has been edited by jamesleetech: Aug 27 2012, 08:37 PM

Can somebody tell ASTRO to remove the compulsory subtitle in channel 702 - diva universal ?

All the other channels in 7xx has no subtitle except this channel which clutters up the screen.

Subtitle should be optional for pay tv.



This post has been edited by jalsrix: Aug 28 2012, 01:07 AM

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Added on August 28, 2012, 1:07 amI encountered the same situation.

It means your hard disk is going to go bust soon in one or two months time.

That's what happened to my hard disk after one year and the stupid astro came and replaced everything ie. new recorder and hard disk !

I couldn't even watch or retrieve all my past recorded programs.

This post has been edited by jalsrix: Aug 28 2012, 01:08 AM

Yes, i do know about the locked box.
i already have a spare unit of the astro box...taken before i moved houses.
Thank You for your very detailed explanation sir...will try it tonight.


This post has been edited by nestlebliss: Aug 28 2012, 09:18 AM

haha thks 4 sharing this

f.y.i.

KBS updated the site info on HD conversion and removed countries launching the HD feed.....8-(

http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/promotion/201208...conversion.html

"Ask your local broadcasters if they offer KBS World HD or not"

Any slide or test ch on astro? None on mio TV and Starhub. 8-(

Not yet. Instead, i WTF'ed at this:

Hi, anyone knows is it possible to get a bigger dish.
The standard astro dish is 60cm diameter, just wondering can we get a (maybe) 90cm dish so that less often signal loss during heavy rain.

This post has been edited by Wahhahui: Aug 29 2012, 01:41 AM

Thank you, I feel a little accomplished haha.

Dear God, I want CN HD to be on Astro but I REALLY don't want it to end up like Disney. Disney wasn't like how it was in my childhood, now I prefer CN and Nick where I used to like Disney. I blame Astro. Cangkuls the lot of them. Though, my dad isn't going to pay for Astro and Streamyx. It has to be either- right now it's Astro since it's slightly better in channel selections. And because of sports. Of course.

Yeah, it'd be nice to actually see it on the TV. Somehow, downloading it from iTunes just isn't the same.

What. Even. Is that even REAL? I hope SuperPack subscribers can get that!