Digital TV (DVB T2) in Singapore [consolidated]

[Pokémon]

Has smaller than expected footprint.
Used my own powered antenna.
Works and is so much more cheaper than a draco.

Any idea if for those programmes with 5.1 audio, is it stereo only, or 5.1 if you connect it to an AVR? Anyone else using the same set as edwinz would like to provide some input as well?

Also, does it support recording?

 

[Lucky123]

Currently I am using this on my dvb-t2 tv. It is USB powered and works really well on all dvb-t2 channels. Just stick it to the back of the TV will do.

 

[needsomecash]

Test recording CHN 5 HD with this box
Online Shop Support multiple PLP hot sale DVB-T2 terrestrial digital receiver H.264/MPEG4,Compatible with DVB-T DVB-T2 002 with RUSSIA OSD|Aliexpress Mobile

53.6 mb for a 46 second video file(.mts)

 

[captylor]

Mind if I ask from where and for how much did you this antenna? TIA.

Currently I am using this on my dvb-t2 tv. It is USB powered and works really well on all dvb-t2 channels. Just stick it to the back of the TV will do.

 

[Lucky123]

Mind if I ask from where and for how much did you this antenna? TIA.

Got it from Amazon. Too bad no direct shipping so used Vpost. Total around $38.

 

[cliveming]

your seems to be even newer 20140214, thanks!

do you know where to get the firmware update?

 

[kinbee]

but the draco box can record tv programmes too.
wherelse those 2 cannot record tv programmes.

It can record. The schedule recording function can be access by pressing the EPG button.

 

[xman13]

If you are sure that your stb works, then antennae that works can be found in this thread:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...-reception-issues-[consolidated]-4487443.html

For success stories read this thread:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...-t2-settings-no-discussions-here-4519120.html

Remember signal strength varies from location to location.

Thanks Bought Margo 2.0 Antenna at Sim Lim Tower. Abit expensive $46.00. Plug in and works. Have to put the antenna at the window grill and window to be open. signal strength ok.
CH5(HD) ,CH8(HD), Suria (HD), VAS (HD)
CNA , CH U, CH8+1 , OKTO.
I stay in tampines and on second floor, surrounded by hdb block.

 

[leongws]

Thanks Bought Margo 2.0 Antenna at Sim Lim Tower. Abit expensive $46.00. Plug in and works. Have to put the antenna at the window grill and window to be open. signal strength ok.
CH5(HD) ,CH8(HD), Suria (HD), VAS (HD)
CNA , CH U, CH8+1 , OKTO.
I stay in tampines and on second floor, surrounded by hdb block.

NTUC selling for $39 though. Anyway good that it manages to work for you.

 

[xman13]

NTUC selling for $39 though. Anyway good that it manages to work for you.

Which NTUC ? Should have look at more place.... Thinking to get another for the room. It quite slick and small.

 

[edwinz]

Any idea if for those programmes with 5.1 audio, is it stereo only, or 5.1 if you connect it to an AVR? Anyone else using the same set as edwinz would like to provide some input as well?

Also, does it support recording?

dunno about audio, mine does not have USB port for recording but manual says I can update via usb... dunno where it is.. another model?
Mine allows for some sort of programming, but without a usb port it is pretty useless to me...

 

[edwinz]

It can record. The schedule recording function can be access by pressing the EPG button.

mine no usb record to where?
maybe have to open and see.. suddenly ocurred to me, can i put an internal HDD inside?

 

[crazyliao]

mine no usb record to where?
maybe have to open and see.. suddenly ocurred to me, can i put an internal HDD inside?

think on the front panel, you can try find there is a flipper to flip open and USB port is inside.

 

[leongws]

Which NTUC ? Should have look at more place.... Thinking to get another for the room. It quite slick and small.

Ntuc xtra. Bought mine at amk hub outlet. I believe serangoon Nex outlet also selling

 

[tatsit]

Test recording CHN 5 HD with this box
Online Shop Support multiple PLP hot sale DVB-T2 terrestrial digital receiver H.264/MPEG4,Compatible with DVB-T DVB-T2 002 with RUSSIA OSD|Aliexpress Mobile

53.6 mb for a 46 second video file(.mts)

anymore sample videos?

 

[tatsit]

I set to video to pal and audio to HDMI Raw
My model:T2660Z
SW version is Malaysia 29140214V6.0
HW version is 78161236820650

can you post some sample videos?

 

[needsomecash]

mine no usb record to where?
maybe have to open and see.. suddenly ocurred to me, can i put an internal HDD inside?

usb port at the front panel. where the DVBT2 logo is...

anymore sample videos?

later i record again...

Edit: Recorded 2 more sample videos

CHN8 HD

CHN5 HD
At 2:41 onward, you can see that the video was distorted. It was due to bad signal coverage at my area.

 

[tatsit]

usb port at the front panel. where the DVBT2 logo is...



later i record again...

Edit: Recorded 2 more sample videos

CHN8 HD

CHN5 HD
At 2:41 onward, you can see that the video was distorted. It was due to bad signal coverage at my area.

what about the subtitles? can it be enabled?

 

[needsomecash]

Yes, you can turn on the subtitle with the remote

 

[SilverLine]

Yes, you can turn on the subtitle with the remote

Hi needsomecash,
Could you help to confirm on Ch 5, Ch 8 & Ch U, when the Chinese subtitle is turned on, is all the Chinese characters displayed correctly? Thanks.

Edit: Ch 5 should also have separate Chinese subtitles. Btw, I do not have any DVB-T2 receivers, I am not able to confirm if it exist, by right it should be there.