Not all I believe.

Because there are many Sharp TVs out there, including new UHD TVs, does not support HDCP 2.2.

This is how it looks like if you tune to any Astro UHD channels on a TV that does not support HDCP 2.2


This is how it looks like if you stream VOD (Video On Demand) content on a TV that does not support any HDCP at all.

One of the few workaround out there, both legal and not legal ways is:
- Just buy a new TV.
- Avoid any TV models that is not HDCP 2.2 compliant, especially from certain TV models from Sharp.
- Use HDMI splitter or HDMI splitter that is confirmed to be able to bypass/remove/strip HDCP 2.2, so that your older or non-HDCP 2.2 TV/devices will be able to watch the content without issues.

As mentioned on my previous post: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=100819473
That RM7.50 is not really a "rumour" also...


Source: https://www.lowyat.net/2021/239114/disney-p...malaysia-price/
The usual Starter Pack costs RM61.32 while Value Pack costs RM80.00. Prices excludes 6% SST.
So yeah, topping up +RM7.50 to enjoy Disney+ Hotstar is actually true, but it seems to me that they don't want to promote that +RM7.50 option publicly for now. Even the Astro CS agents also act don't know only...
Astro's strategy now is they want to encourage more people subscribe to Movies pack instead, for obvious reasons.

You are not using 4K UHD TV, is it? Ah, so that is very likely that the HDCP error message will appear only when you watch Astro UHD channel like CH780.
But viewing HD channels (including cloud recordings) shouldn't be an issue.

Don't panic. Even if this error message appears, there is a simple workaround to that, by using a HDMI splitter/switcher. So there is no need to cancel the upgrade to Ultra Box whatsoever.
After all, Lowyat Forum is a place for discussion. 

If your RDMT5 is behaving funny, and issue persists even after you reboot the box, try Restore Factory Settings. Your existing recordings won't be deleted, so don't worry.

Since you're upgrading from PVR box to Ultra Box, I think it is important to know the pros and cons: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=100498320

That's right. But however, since NimalKumar says that he's previously a PVR box user, there is a chance that he might be using SatCR LNB.

If the customer is using SatCR LNB, and is being upgraded to Ultra Box, the installer will continue using the SatCR LNB without replacing to the new DCSS LNB. That's because Ultra Box will still work fine with SatCR LNB, and will be able to receive UHD channels just like the DCSS LNB (receive frequencies from 11.7-12.75GHz).

In some situations, SatCR LNB is a better alternative and performance (in terms of technicality) compared to the DCSS LNB that Astro provides to customers.

Only if the user is using Universal LNB (be it Single LNB output, Dual LNB output, or Quad LNB output), and the user upgrades to Ultra Box, then it won't be able to receive UHD channels at all (SCNA message appears), but SD and HD channels will be able to receive just fine.

Errr.... 😂
Are you sure you upgrade to Ultra Box? It seems like you're using Ulti Box to me...
If it's Ulti Box, then there's no need to change the LNB. They'll still use back the same existing LNB on the satellite dish.

Anyone have have issue with ultibox ? got picture but no audio
I change my TV today then suddenly no sound. Tried change HDMI port and cable. No luck.

The sound work perfectly fine on my older TV.

Just to double confirm. Do you have sport package? If yes, can you watch UHD live channel, Chanel 780?
If Yes... then no issue....

As usual, have you try rebooting your Ultra Box, or select "New Wi-Fi connection" to reconnect to your home WiFi again?
If worse come to worse, Restore Factory Settings.

Btw, your Ultra Box got updated earlier?
Press home>Settings, and then look at the bottom right corner of the screen, what is the Ultra Box version number you see there?

Hi all the Sifus here, using ultra box, and streaming videos or dramas, has anyone encounter instances where the TV screen will go blank like for 1 sec and then when picture returns, the color becomes more saturated. And within a few minutes, screen goes blank and color returns to norm. And this can go on a few more times during an one hour show. I have changed my box but problem persist. Viewing via the dish, no such issue. Appreciate those who had this problem can share what the issue can be.
Thanks.

It depends.
Your neighbour house, is it have coverage for Unifi/Maxis Fibre? If have, then Astro will upsell Astro & Broadband offerings to your neighbour.
If no coverage, then it's likely that they will either provide you the normal Astro HD box instead.
Astro no longer provides PVR box for new customers, unless if the customer subscribes to Astro IPTV.

If your neighbour die die also want PVR box, ask that sales agent to ask their higher, higher management for approval, and might have to give them few good reasons why insist on wanting a PVR box.
But do note that by doing so, it does not guarantee your neighbour would get PVR box in the end.
Because it has to go through a tedious process.  Let's start with, calling its customer service hotline takes forever for an agent to answer.
Yes correct. Unless if you lie by telling them you subscribe to home Internet, then it's a different story.
Worse case scenario, if they ask you to proof, by requiring you to submit a copy of your home Internet WiFi bill, then good luck with that la

For customers that still uses old TV that doesn't have HDMI input ones, then unfortunately, it is customer's responsibility to get a "HDMI to AV converter" which you can easily buy it online like Shopee/Lazada.
Or, ask the installer whether they can sell it to you or not, and it won't be cheap.

Astro Tutor TV UPSR has been renamed to Astro Tutor TV SK which mean Sekolah Kebangsaan

hmm..
interesting...
and we got some weird others stuff too..
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