Current Astro decoder still use old technology, not even RGB connector is use. There is 3 type use in Astro:

1. S-video (better PQ) - must use this is possible. Still need to have RCA for audio.
2. RCA - most common one - I use this one to transfer pict to my room, might change to S-video later.
3. RF (Coax) - avoid to use this if possible. My friend use 20 meter cable, cannot get any signal.

As advise by the expert, if you have a very good AMP/Receiver which have HDMI to connect to LCD-TV, better to connect Astro to AMP first. Most good AMP/receiver will have an option to upscale the Astro quality, before transfer to TV using HDMI.

too bad my old Amp only have RCA....

Maybe my friend bought the cheapest cable ever....

I haven't see myself max connector but I guess no different between other model. So the connection suppose to be the same as we discuss here.

Astro using old legacy connector type.

Use wired type, cost less than 100 and no interferences. But longer cable will degrade the video quality.

If only use 10 meters now, change to RCA, should be OK. Right now I use 20 meters 3 pair RCA, work fine with LCD.

Wireless is better is you cannot lay the cable nicely and the location is to far to use cable. Or if you have extra money can spent.

This post has been edited by nordingh: Mar 24 2009, 03:59 PM

Try 0000 or 1234. Don't try to many times, your astro will 'lock' temporarily, not sure how long and still can use or not that time.

Or can call astro to reset for you. Just mention to them you forgot it and need to lock some channel.