Digital TV (DVB T2) in Singapore [consolidated]

[petetherock]

Updated the first posts with useful post links.

Cheers

 

[mingfreakrsx]

samsung smart tv (f7500) can receive DVB 2 signal via hdb antenna (scv point)

How do you get it? My LG TV(LN570T ) also has T2 tuner, connected to SCV point but during auto tuning of it didn't receive anything. Did you received all T2 and T channels?

 

[mrsun18]

samsung smart tv (f7500) can receive DVB 2 signal via hdb antenna (scv point)

This is confusing... hdb antenna and scv point are two different things.

 

[oric1]

The_Davis wrote:

samsung smart tv (f7500) can receive DVB 2 signal via hdb antenna (scv point)

This is confusing... hdb antenna and scv point are two different things.

mrsun18 is right. I also have F7500 but no T2 signal when connected to SCV point. My HDB antenna point was removed during reno so can't test.

 

[palmtungsten]

samsung smart tv (f7500) can receive DVB 2 signal via hdb antenna (scv point)

You do not subscribe to SCV at all for your house?

 

[palmtungsten]

This is confusing... hdb antenna and scv point are two different things.

For older HDB flats, scv point can be connected to either roof top antenna or SCV cabling..

By default for older HDB flats, SCV point is connected to roof top antenna..

If one has subscribed to SCV programme before, the SCV point has been switched from roof top antenna to SCV cabling.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

How do you get it? My LG TV(LN570T ) also has T2 tuner, connected to SCV point but during auto tuning of it didn't receive anything. Did you received all T2 and T channels?

It is only possible if your cable point is routed to rooftop MATV antenna. But for most of us cable point are SCV-certified, meaning connected to SCV network, thus can only receive TV signal from StarHub infrastructure, thus only have analogue and DVB-C digital channels.

 

[PoloBoiBoi]

For older HDB flats, scv point can be connected to either roof top antenna or SCV cabling..

By default for older HDB flats, SCV point is connected to roof top antenna..

If one has subscribed to SCV programme before, the SCV point has been switched from roof top antenna to SCV cabling.

wah lao ... dont confuse ppl leh

antenna and scv cable uses different plug type and they are SEPERATE things

 

[The_Davis]

This is confusing... hdb antenna and scv point are two different things.

mrsun18 is right. I also have F7500 but no T2 signal when connected to SCV point. My HDB antenna point was removed during reno so can't test.

You do not subscribe to SCV at all for your house?

no scv tv before

For older HDB flats, scv point can be connected to either roof top antenna or SCV cabling..

By default for older HDB flats, SCV point is connected to roof top antenna..

If one has subscribed to SCV programme before, the SCV point has been switched from roof top antenna to SCV cabling.

It is only possible if your cable point is routed to rooftop MATV antenna. But for most of us cable point are SCV-certified, meaning connected to SCV network, thus can only receive TV signal from StarHub infrastructure, thus only have analogue and DVB-C digital channels.

using adapter for the starhub cable to tv point connector.

Disconnected the cable from the starhub point, screw in this adapter and connected to the hdb tv point. TV can receive all the mediacorp channel in digital.

 

[tootyful]

Hi guys, how do you access teletext on t2 channels using the draco set top box?

Which button do I press on the remote? I tried pressing all buttons, including TTX, to no avail.

 

[sunsetbay]

Hi guys, how do you access teletext on t2 channels using the draco set top box?

Which button do I press on the remote? I tried pressing all buttons, including TTX, to no avail.

where hv u been~? teletext already closed shop~

 

[harky]

want to ask
if our sh box DVB T2, and if we use rca to record also in DVB T2?

 

[PoloBoiBoi]

want to ask
if our sh box DVB T2, and if we use rca to record also in DVB T2?

huh? Starhub uses DVB-C, not DVB-T or DVB-T2

although some DVB-T2 tuners are capable of receiving DVB-C

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi guys, how do you access teletext on t2 channels using the draco set top box?

Which button do I press on the remote? I tried pressing all buttons, including TTX, to no avail.

FYI.......

Singapore — Teletext, an analogue information service provided by MediaCorp, will be discontinued from Sept 30 due to “declining usage”, said MediaCorp.

“Given the antiquated technology, the availability of alternative sites for information and the declining usage of Teletext, we have decided to discontinue the service and channel resources to newer services to better serve our customers and reach a wider audience,” said Mr Philip Koh, Managing Director for Convergent Media, MediaCorp.

Teletext provides general information on news, stock prices, airport, weather and other text-based information.

Over the years, technological advancements have enabled information to be readily accessible online, via mobile devices as well as connected television and outdoor screens, said a MediaCorp statement. These newer digital platforms have seen growth in usage, while the number of users of the non-interactive Teletext service has declined over the years. CHANNEL NEWSASIA

Teletext to end service this month | TODAYonline

 

[MoneyFace =p]

want to ask
if our sh box DVB T2, and if we use rca to record also in DVB T2?

All signal from StarHub strictly DVB-C (C for Cable). You can record any channels that you subscribe to, given using HubStation/HD STB with Smart TV.

 

[mingfreakrsx]

no scv tv before





using adapter for the starhub cable to tv point connector.

Disconnected the cable from the starhub point, screw in this adapter and connected to the hdb tv point. TV can receive all the mediacorp channel in digital.

Where did you buy the adaptor from? Is it from those neighborhood hardware store?

 

[pjs]

Where did you buy the adaptor from? Is it from those neighborhood hardware store?

Basement- Sim Lim Tower- for all sorts of AV connectors, adaptors, cables.

 

[harky]

oh! i dunnno man. but than still can record HD? like those 1080 de haha

All signal from StarHub strictly DVB-C (C for Cable). You can record any channels that you subscribe to, given using HubStation/HD STB with Smart TV.

 

[mingfreakrsx]

Basement- Sim Lim Tower- for all sorts of AV connectors, adaptors, cables.

Thanks for the info!

 

[mrsun18]

Where did you buy the adaptor from? Is it from those neighborhood hardware store?

Besides neighbourhood hardware store, you can get it from Courts, Best Denki, Challenger, Homefix, etc. ~$2.7 each. Not worth your time and transport to go all the way to sls unless you happen to work or live (no you don't, I know) around there.