Digital TV (DVB T2) Consolidated thread IV

[moron+genius]

ic, was thinking why you asked in the first place. Interesting idea. Thinking of some disruptive business?

nah just want a simple and easy way of video distribution for the few TVs in the house, else will need multiple sets of media player, stb etc.

 

[evq]

nvr tested one myself but the booster gains level seem terrible at their price.

any gd active antenna to recommend?

 

[dexter9898]

any gd active antenna to recommend?

Funke Margon 2.0 http://www.funke.nl/64_887_Home__2_0.aspx

Can get it at courts or best denki

 

[dexter9898]

nah just want a simple and easy way of video distribution for the few TVs in the house, else will need multiple sets of media player, stb etc.

Your house's TVs all have DVB-T tuner in-built? Don't think its a good idea, I would rather setup the indoor antenna in a good location, use a booster to distribute the signal to all the TV sets. One DVB-T2 box costs around $100. One modulator around $1k and how you going to encode your video?
https://www.dektec.com/products/modulators/

 

[mrsun18]

Your house's TVs all have DVB-T tuner in-built? Don't think its a good idea, I would rather setup the indoor antenna in a good location, use a booster to distribute the signal to all the TV sets. One DVB-T2 box costs around $100. One modulator around $1k and how you going to encode your video?
https://www.dektec.com/products/modulators/

The idea is there. Just a matter of exploring how best to implement it restricted by the circumstances.

This modulator just costs around US$100 with HDMI in and rf out (user's choice of 80 channels). Can make use of existing SCV cables if dormant.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32809295595.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.O43uqG

Ps not sure if it works.

 

[moron+genius]

The idea is there. Just a matter of exploring how best to implement it restricted by the circumstances.

This modulator just costs around US$100 with HDMI in and rf out (user's choice of 80 channels). Can make use of existing SCV cables if dormant.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32809295595.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.O43uqG

Ps not sure if it works.

That's what I'm looking at! I tink its cost effective for video distribution n easy for old folks as it's just switching channel just like another tv program. But its DVB-T so not sure new tv can receive or not.

 

[Windowlover]

Anyone use USB instead of power supply ? Pictures quality is good.

 

[mrsun18]

That's what I'm looking at! I tink its cost effective for video distribution n easy for old folks as it's just switching channel just like another tv program. But its DVB-T so not sure new tv can receive or not.

Yes DVB-T2 tvs can decode T signals, ie. they are backward compatible, as replied to you earlier. For verification, you can check the IMDA website for

List of DVB-T2 Products

For the very latest tvs , IMDA may not have updated the info yet. But so long as they come with the Digital Ready Labels, you are safe.

 

[moron+genius]

Yes DVB-T2 tvs can decode T signals, ie. they are backward compatible, as replied to you earlier. For verification, you can check the IMDA website for

List of DVB-T2 Products

For the very latest tvs , IMDA may not have updated the info yet. But so long as they come with the Digital Ready Labels, you are safe.

Great thanks

 

[JustDoLor]

wow, cheap way to distribute your private channels to more rooms (old folks homes, hotels or whatever.....)

The only issue I see is that the system is missing DVB-SI insertion; i.e DVB non-compliance. How will a DVB-compliance DTV's software behave in such scenario?

So the main question I have is:
Does DTV manufacturers built in exception handling for such case? Will the DTV install and play the AV? I don't have the answer, ask the professional.

That's what I'm looking at! I tink its cost effective for video distribution n easy for old folks as it's just switching channel just like another tv program. But its DVB-T so not sure new tv can receive or not.

 

[moron+genius]

wow, cheap way to distribute your private channels to more rooms (old folks homes, hotels or whatever.....)

The only issue I see is that the system is missing DVB-SI insertion; i.e DVB non-compliance. How will a DVB-compliance DTV's software behave in such scenario?

So the main question I have is:
Does DTV manufacturers built in exception handling for such case? Will the DTV install and play the AV? I don't have the answer, ask the professional.

The TV suppose 2 see it as another channel. Saw some demo in YouTube the concept shld works.

 

[JustDoLor]

No idea. If such equipment is widely available for a while, my guess is that the DTV manufacturers might already support them. Hope it works.

The TV suppose 2 see it as another channel. Saw some demo in YouTube the concept shld works.

 

[gerrard_boon]

Hi guys,

not sure if this is the right thread to ask, but basically i'm looking a device to do multiple channel recording for local tv for some office project. looking to be able record up to 6 to 8 HD channels , either from tv or if possible via pc. i wonder if theres any out of the box setup available on the local market??

 

[dexter9898]

Hi guys,

not sure if this is the right thread to ask, but basically i'm looking a device to do multiple channel recording for local tv for some office project. looking to be able record up to 6 to 8 HD channels , either from tv or if possible via pc. i wonder if theres any out of the box setup available on the local market??

You have have this hardware
https://www.dektec.com/products/PCIe/DTA-2138B/
and this software to work
https://www.dektec.com/products/applications/VfRec/

The hardware to decode the RF signals into transport stream and the software to save the TS into manageable files.

 

[mrsun18]

Hi guys,

not sure if this is the right thread to ask, but basically i'm looking a device to do multiple channel recording for local tv for some office project. looking to be able record up to 6 to 8 HD channels , either from tv or if possible via pc. i wonder if theres any out of the box setup available on the local market??

All the sg digital tv programs/channels are transmitted using 4 frequencies. To receive and record the programs simultaneously, you need a device, with 4 tuners (1 tuner for 1 frequency) such as this:

TBS6205 DVB-T2/T/C Quad TV Tuner PCIe Card

More details are available from the website.

You may wish to look at this thread for some users' experience:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...usb-pci-e-pci-tv-tuner-thread-3290548-72.html

As the thread is closed, you can post your questions, if any, in this newer thread:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...v-tuner-thread-ii-[consolidated]-5537953.html

 

[gregory_choo]

All the sg digital tv programs/channels are transmitted using 4 frequencies. To receive and record the programs simultaneously, you need a device, with 4 tuners (1 tuner for 1 frequency) such as this:

TBS6205 DVB-T2/T/C Quad TV Tuner PCIe Card

More details are available from the website.

You may wish to look at this thread for some users' experience:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...usb-pci-e-pci-tv-tuner-thread-3290548-72.html

As the thread is closed, you can post your questions, if any, in this newer thread:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...v-tuner-thread-ii-[consolidated]-5537953.html

If space is not a problem, it is cheaper to buy four cheap boxes.

 

[mrsun18]

If space is not a problem, it is cheaper to buy four cheap boxes.

There are always pros and cons for every proposal. It is for the guy who is implementing the project to gather relevant info and decide on the best option which suits his/office's needs.

 

[sunsetbay]

If space is not a problem, it is cheaper to buy four cheap boxes.

four cheap boxes also need four HDDs~ if wanna record all 7 HD mediacorp channels then u need 7 boxes and 7 HDDs~ that's not very practical~

just get a single PCIe dvb-t2/c dual tuners card and record thru dvb-c~ since the 7 mediacorp hd channels use only two freq on dvb-c, a single dual tuners card will able to record all the 7 channels into a HDD at one go~

 

[sgmem88]

four cheap boxes also need four HDDs~ if wanna record all 7 HD mediacorp channels then u need 7 boxes and 7 HDDs~ that's not very practical~

just get a single PCIe dvb-t2/c dual tuners card and record thru dvb-c~ since the 7 mediacorp hd channels use only two freq on dvb-c, a single dual tuners card will able to record all the 7 channels into a HDD at one go~

are you still able to receive dvb-c hd channels ?

 

[sunsetbay]

are you still able to receive dvb-c hd channels ?

yes~ haven't encountered any issue~