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The previous decoder will be phased out and subscribers are urged to swap their old decoder to B.yond. The installation is FREE without any condition. Call 1300-82-3838 or tune to channel 200 to swap.

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Service Fees:
Astro B.yond HD: Installation fee: FREE HD. HD fee: RM20/month*
Astro B.yond PVR: Installation fee: RM300 (existing customers); RM400 (new customers); RM50 (Superpack users). Recording fee: RM10/month*
Astro B.yond IPTV: CLICK HERE
Astro B.yond VOD: Price may vary per VOD content subscribed.

Note:
Minimum 1mbps internet connection are needed for the VOD service (Astro B.yond IPTV are excluded). Using mobile broadband (e.g. Maxis, Celcom, Digi, U, P1, YES) are not recommended as mobile quota may be used up. QoS service on your router may be needed to reserve minimum bandwidth to your Astro B.yond to ensure smooth VOD experience (TP-Link routers are highly recommended). For PVR users, use the 2nd Ethernet port.

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This post has been edited by azrin_kiko: Jul 23 2013, 05:03 PM

RESERVED

hmm.. Astro Byond.. Still thinking if want to upgrade to PVR

Recent Media Prima channels in HD annoucement probably is a good idea to reserved NJOI one. Or, there's atleast the "tulang ikan" options.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Jul 23 2013, 06:40 PM

When is BBC HD coming?

I hope the government instruct Assteruk to give out NJOI decoders for free
or give free DVB-T2 digital set top box!

congratz on new thread! 😉

Astro force to upgrade Byond to kill all CCCam Provider.

One more, im thinking to buy Super Pack 1 and Subcribes with 2nd Decoder for RM 50 (mutiroom). Then Sharing the Payment with My Neighbour. Can save RM 38. Of course only transfer the decoder to my neighbour after all installation is done. Need to buy own long cable later untill can reach my neighbour house.

This post has been edited by hairul: Jul 23 2013, 10:59 PM

some would do it for you.just pay extra
den put quad LNB and dish between your house and your neighbor's house.
2 to yr PVR 2 to yr neighbor's PVR

For free DVB T2 STB, I think its impossible. But maybe will be heavily subsidized. Like any other countries.

No need to buy long cable.

Just buy a used dish. Put at your neighbour's house. Then plug in the 2nd decoder to that dish. Simple.

If upgrade to pvr got contract or not?

Thats right What worries me maybe one day they could detect this, experts here is that possible ? Many are doing this with family and neighbours!

My neighbour currently have Astro, might ask them to reconsider my plan and close his account.
Thanks for the advise

this one DIY.
My dad install the multiroom at his friend's house also the same installation price as normal.it was installed by the installer himself D
(byond installation:50,pvr 100)
they will give u a new dish.if you share dish with neighbor they will give u quad lnb.
if dont want they will give 2xdish+dual lnb
one install at your house
one at your neighbor's

may i know this " multiroom" can share how many ?

2, i guess?

https://www.astro.com.my/multiroom/

My situation cant share the dish, because im not living at terrace house, just kampung house.
So use seperate Dish i think.

1 more any problem if share between 2 district?

From what i know, if multiroom have tight with 2 years contract.

the installer will give two dishes.
If you dont ask they wont give.
So u must ask!

How about if other decoder in another District? Got any problem?
Thinking if my neightbor dont want to share, want to suggest to my relative
in another district...

Any professionals here to answer my question?
Do i need to configure if i shift my multiroom decoder to different house?

You know that multiroom can apply up to 2 sub decoders. So the bills will be cheaper if divide with 3 persons. Around 70++ per person.

For your questions, i dont know. Hehe.

This post has been edited by lpsoldier007: Jul 25 2013, 12:57 AM

Configure what? U just need to pasang a dish and plug in the decoder.

That's all? I thought have to re-configure the decoder or bla bla ... how about if i use centralized dish?

just out of curiosity, centralized dish also effect on rain or not??

Of course.... all dish has RAIN-FADE effect. Centralized is poorer compared to individual dish

Looks like Astro Best & First HD is shifted to Astro PPV Movies HD one.

haha
whatever la.. never buy anything from that channel.. don't want to increase my bill

I watched my Astro with my condo centralized dish , but it is not in hd and bad quality ... is it the problem with the centralized dish?

Me too. Using Condo centralized dish, no HD at all.

Are we in the same Condo???

lol ... im bandar puteri puchong le
gonna to fix own dish soon if so...

some centralized dish in condos are meant for older decoder.
after like 4 years,there's still not alot of dish support beyond hd.
so the only thing u can do is live with SD or ask management to allow u to install own beyond dish.

other district u ask them to give u one dish and install one at your house.
the decoder ask the installer to activate first then u bring the dish and decoder to other place.dish u can DIY or call the local electronic shop owners to help u with it

Yes will do as advise. But does Astro can detect where are we using it? im scare if Astro detect, they will terminate the account.

This post has been edited by hairul: Jul 25 2013, 11:35 PM

Can but they dont care la

I have some problem with my astro byond hd , some channels written service not available while i had signed those channel.And this is multi room decoder which located different house, what is the problem actually? If i call operator would they detect ?

This could be some dish alignment problem at the new end Get the boys to readjust the dish

However im using centalized dish

Who shall i contact to move astro from old house to new house?
Call Astro or direct any astro contractor?

If he's reliable enough, you should've contact him instead.

Guys jus wondering has anyone got Astro IPTV or Maxis Fiber optic?
I live in condominium and i want to pull the fiber optic cable on the exterior wall so it is nt messy inside the house.
Will the cable be damaged if exposed to rain n sun??

I use TIME to power my AstroByond. I wouldn't recommend the fiber to placed on the exterior wall. It's fragile (in my case, condo) it's broken 3 times initially. Save yourself the headache, and just line it nicely inside, and make sure you pay for extra to have a bit of slack.

Ah i c. Thx for the info guess i will jus line it inside the house then.

I don't have a reliable one. Anyone to introduce?

hi, need help...any idea why i can delete some of the recorded program even tho its not lock....any idea how to force delete it beside the last option of formating the drive?

coz inside got some family member unwatch tv episode....if i format sure everybody rage at me....hehe

This post has been edited by soulquarianz: Jul 26 2013, 04:18 PM

Introduced one aren't reliable .
So better call astro lo.

HD channels or normal?
If HD cannot meaning your centralized dish not supported for higher frequency yet.So yarh,better ask your management to upgrade .
If this is not the case,means the centralized dish needs realignment.Contact your management to do so

Your centralised dish HD ready installed by astro?

i had the same problem with my PVR too. sometimes it even recorded some tv show by itself and i can't delete those tv show that was recorded by itself. last time i solved it with formatting the hard drive but somehow it occurs again now . will replace the decoder to the Samsung's solve this issue ?

Hi all. I am wondering if the LAN port at PVR got any purpose?

because for Byond we only connect the RG6 and HDMI right?

It's for the VOD one.

ic. so it is not necessary if i do not view VOD at all, correct?
HD and PVR shall still work?

Yes, its not necassary to use the LAN port.
(IPTV will use network port 1[Its a guess])

based on my conversation wit the cust serv...they called it phantom recording.......i formatted my disk for first time last nite....let see if this happen again....then i may reconsider changing decoder if it does solved the issue

I can confirm that IPTV PVR uses ethernet port 1, satellite PVR uses ethernet port 2 for VOD

It is not hardware issue. It is a software issue. Changing to another decoder will not help. Astro must release a new version of software that has this fix.....

Oh thank you bro!
Mmy friend gas iptv but he isnt a tech savvy

Certain batch Of decoder have the proble
My pace pvr label says it is manufactured in 2013 so it has no problem.
Changing to a new decoder might somehow help

http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Busines...s-channels.aspx

Hmm...

Its more money for astro but worthless to TM customers cos its only selected matches,and it is an insult to the so called content sharing!TM might as well forget the idea

Ok, hi guys, before I do anything stupid and start burning Astro's CS with their 'fixed scripts', I'd like to know if anyone has/have/had encountered this issue.

My issue : Copy Protection Failed, henceforth known as CPF
Connection Pathway : Astro B.Yond > AVR* > TV**, all via HDMI

So technically, if I watch anything HD related content, I'll get the CPF screen after 10 seconds, but I still have audio in the background.
If I direct conntect the Astro STB to the TV, everything works fine. So, what sort of fault do I have with my system?
The reason why I route it to my AVR* is that I can fully utilize the 5.1 surround sound from the HBOHD or Fox Premium channels, or lets say if there's football or F1 live, I could view it from my Home Projector (From AVR to the Home Projector). Now I'm going to have this issue stuck in my head with this damn CPF thingy.... Any ideas how to solve it?




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*Onkyo TR-809 AVR
** LG 65" LED 3D TV, 65LW6500 (I think)

1. Press Home for Menu. Select Settings and press OK
2. Select System Versions and press OK
3. If your Astro B.yond is not updated with the latest Software Version, please proceed to reboot the box followed by turning off your TV. It will go to auto update in 1 minute.
4. Ensure that TV is using only 1 HDMI cable (No AV or component cable are connecting together) and tune to correct HDMI channel.
*Example: HDMI1*
5. Please re-secure the HDMI connection between Astro B.yond box & TV HDMI port by plugging out & plugging in connection at both ends.
6. If problem still persist please swap using another HDMI port on TV, tune the TV channel.
*Example: HDMI2*
7. If you have own HDMI cable, please try to swap Astro HDMI cable with own HDMI cable. If “Copy Protection Failed” message disappear, try again with Astro HDMI cable.
8. If customer is using HD Ready TV, please change the HD setting to 720P (Home > Settings > Installation Settings > HD Settings)
9. Please switch off the TV and Decoder together and Turn it on again in few seconds for hand shaking to take place.


From ass FB hope it helps Maybe a handshake issue.

This post has been edited by smileguy: Jul 28 2013, 06:36 PM

Thanks for your help, but it take it that you didn't read my post clearly....

why not use HDMI ARC?
your amplifier dont have HDCP stripper(99% sure)
or it is broken.

For some reason, I dunno how does my ARC functions, I can never manage to get it to work, i'll ask the Onkyo forum or something.. but for now I use my AVR so i can have the option to watch it on my projector too..

Anyway, what do you mean by HDCP stripper? Or how do i check?Thanks

first let me explain what HDCP is lah.
HDCP is something that locks HD content.
simple enough
and because there is nothing to unlock it (HDCP Stripper)
u will see Copy Protection failed
When you plug into your tv it will show hd content because your tv have built in HDCP stripper.
you may ask why your tv cannot strip it when connected to avr , because your amp just output its raw signal without the hdcp "code"was not sent to your tv.(not a very good explanation .)
Option 1: live without hd channels
option 2:hdmi arc setup(if your tv supports only)
option 3:digital coaxial cable to your avr(if your tv doesnt support ARC)
option 4:assteruk beyond to hdcp stripper to hdmi splitter which outputs to the tv and avr)
option 5:optical cable from yr tv to avr(might not support dts and dolby digital from yr BD Player or Assteruk Byond)
for me because i do not have a HD Avr im using option 3 for bd player and assteruk byond pvr ,option 5 for tv

Seriously? Many of you all having bad experience without going through Astro?

i thought so because before that everything was ok...it started like 1 months ago that i keep on getting this weird recording...nevermind...i already formatted...wife and kids even mad because they have their running man show got deleted hehe....


well i did lodge a report with astro and they do wanna send their technician but decide to hold it first...if this exist maybe i will change to latest decoder...

btw how much it cost to change the pvr? becoz my PVR already 1 year plus so i think theres no mo warranty....

Yeah I roughly understand what you're trying to tell me. So if I know my TV has this HDCP thingy as it works perfect when I plug my Astro direct to my TV... but I believe my Onkyo TR-809 should also have the HDCP stripper, according to it's User Manual.


you may ask why your tv cannot strip it when connected to avr , because your amp just output its raw signal without the hdcp "code"was not sent to your tv.(not a very good explanation .)
>>Not very good explanation, I must agree LOL, but I still could comprehend what you're trying to say. Probably I've set everything on the AVR to Auto output, thus sending the "wrong-ish" signal out to my TV?

Option1: NOH, I love watching and producing HD content
Option2: both my Amp and TV supports ARC, but I've NO idea (till this date) how to set it up properly, unless ARC only works if my input source on my tv is via HDMI? (idk i know nothing lol)
Option4: What kinds of HDCP stripper are there out there? I know nothing, but It's interesting as I could use this option if all else fails.
Option5-6-7-8:. hahaha well, I do have Tos-Link too.. but the main reason why i wanna plug to my AVR is so that i can use it to decode the 5.1 surroound, and also use it as my main splitter to my overhead projector....

heard rumor that ASTRO and TM in discussion to share content for match played by top 4 runner of the league~~ source from TM people, not sure true or not.

beyond decoders are under astro so lifetime warranty.
swapping to samsung cost 50 for installation

did your amp work with hd channels before?if it did , i think the HDCP stripper broke .or u can play around the settings.
i do not recommend using option 4 because it will be messy like crap.
just call the person where you bought the avr from

I didn't get your first question just now... what you mean "did my Amp work with hd channels before?...... the only thing i use on it is my MediaHDD player to play HD movies...then just when i got astro Byond installed, i tried to hook it up to my amp, it worked for only 10 seconds before the Copy Protection Failed thingy pops up... "HDCP stripper broke?"... I could try playing with the settings.. i hope nothing serious or it's just a small issue?.

If i call/contact the shop/guy where i got my AVR from, what sort of questions should I be directing towards them?

i bet you're using the media player to play play pirated movies right.Pirated movies(obvsly not hd)aren't HDCP protected.
But your Assteruk Byond content is. so what i suspect your AVR does not have HDCP stripper
Did it CLEARLY states that it does?

ARC is quite simple to setup actually, but also depends on your TV and AVR supports it or not

If both supports, try this setup: (HDMI 1 is H1, HDMI2 is H2, and so on)

1. Find out which HDMI port on your TV has the ARC, usually it will be labeled there
2. Assume H2 is the ARC port
3. Connect your Astro to H1 (non ARC)
4. Connect your AVR's out to H2 (ARC port)
5. Switch on both, now you should be able to get the Astro audio from your AVR

lol...rm50 for installation? i thought they just swapped regardless of brand of pvr...do i have an toption to choose which decoder i want or they simply change based on their stock...and i need to change new sim card right?

anyway thanks for the head up....

finally, someone who has the same problem like mine..

bro, i faced similar issues 2mths back..

1. suddenly the PVR recorded unintended shows (mine was Tarzan).
2. PVR starts to slow down, changing channels took almost 3-4mins before the channel changes.
3. Cannot record shows (randomly showing 'recording failed').

so i changed mine, also same like yours, since >1yr, i do not have warranty already
but they change for free. the only thing is that, all your recorded stuffs are now gone with the old PVR.

and after 2mths using this new PVR.. now it happens again..
the new PVR starts to record unintended shows, even to the extent that
the red LED 'record' is on, but no new recording entry..

Apparently a lot of PVR user are having this ' phantom recording' issues.

for HDMI Stripper, I've bought the following item... but it's not here yet... so I cannot tell you if it is working or not...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300938129341

there are many China made HDMI splitter which strips HDCP signal so you probably can look around at aliexpress.com so it all depends on your luck to get HDMI splitter with HDCP stripped on output signal...

Want a high quality HDCP stripper?

HDFury 4 (Google) is a good one with hacked software... but prepare to spend RM1500 for it

You can use this as reference as well:

https://forum.speeddemosarchive.com/post/ho...d_here_127.html

wah same symptoms like mine...slow down...recording led light up...dang ! anyway which pvr decoder you change to?

so i guess this has nothing to do with PVR...like anon say its a software glitch...

you can opt to get technical support for free but they might not swap it to samsung branded one which a lot faster.
if u take a swap it might take longer but the decoder i think can last a lot longer than pace branded one.
Its up to you.

bro what makes you think its 1 year warranty?
its lifetime warranty because the decoder is under assteruk

lifetime warranty? haha.. i thought 1yr only.. well, it's worth the RM150 payment anyhow..

i didn't even know that there are different PVR options..

.... well, more of HD content to be more precise.
but it said this
"The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digitalvideo signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP"

So yeah?... lol

yeah I know how to do the ARC thingy, but i can never get it work... the ARC is available via output of H1 from the TV and my AVR is receiving the AVR from its HDMI MainOutput lol...But, i'll figure out the ARC thingy later, my mainconcern now is fpr the HDCP thingy to be solved.


Wow... that's.. a lot... just for one T.T.... I'll check out the made in china one later i guess.. but lemme solve this one issue first...

Thanks for the info

well if you want to solve quick and easy, plug hdmi cable straight to your tv
digital coaxial from assteruk and media player(why do you need this when you have smart tv?!!)to optical input of avr

Is there any way i can purchase the new Astro satellite dish?

I have called Astro, but they not allowed to sell the dish without registering new account.

I have extra Astro card for my next door uncle but he does not have the dish.

can get from lelong
one dish avg 70+ ,so yarh dont get scam
dual lnb or quad lnb at few dollars only

and u sure ure card can work?

Ya, card should work. Its the supplementary card that cost RM50 monthly.
They gave me new decoder along with the card and my uncle is using the existing old satellite dish, so i'm thinking to switch it and replace the decoder.
Hopefully it works.

ok noted so latest pvr is from Samsung....will request this pvr when opting to change then