[sivaraajkrishnan]

gregory_choo wrote:

As for your picture from SCV, most likely you are not receiving digital signal, because you would see full hd if you can receive correctly.

It is a digital signal (DVB-C - MHEG5/AAC) but it is not in HD. Does not come with EPG either.

[albertlee]

Hitorigoto wrote:

I have the NMS box but I find that the volume is very soft as compared to when I watch directly from the TV. Is this normal?

Normal for DVB, need to up volume on STB.

NMS Faq wrote:

Q The audio is very soft.

A This is likely due to the different audio levels between the HDMI, A/V and TV inputs of your TV. We recommend adjusting the audio level on the STB to 28 or higher and no worries, you will still enjoy the superior audio quality from the digital TV broadcast even when setting to a higher audio level on the STB

[One Piece]

sivaraajkrishnan wrote:

If you mean reduced screen size as low resolution, yeap. It was in SD.

I mean the reduced screen size with the Mediacorp message on the right side and bottom.



That means you are still receiving the analog signals not the digital ones. The transmission of the analog signals will end on 31 December 2018.

[Medicated Oil]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Any idea if these boxes can work with pc monitor?

Your monitor need to have a HDMI port and you need to connect speakers to your monitor.

[dexter9898]

New slides for analog TV.

[One Piece]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Any idea if these boxes can work with pc monitor?

If your pc monitor have a hdmi input and your settop box have a hdmi output then it will work. Otherwise you would need a hdmi out-to-dvi in converter or a rca out-to-vga in converter.

[Kiwi8]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Any idea if these boxes can work with pc monitor?

gregory_choo wrote:

yes, better if your pc monitor has audio output.

Medicated Oil wrote:

Your monitor need to have a HDMI port and you need to connect speakers to your monitor.

One Piece wrote:

If your pc monitor have a hdmi input and your settop box have a hdmi output then it will work. Otherwise you would need a hdmi out-to-dvi in converter or a rca out-to-vga in converter.

For the monitor, having a HDMI port is not mandatory. A DVI port will suffice, as HDMI signals are mostly equivalent to DVI signals (except for the audio signal part) without the need for conversion. The HDMI-to-DVI 'conversion' is just using an adapter, so it is better to call it an adapter rather than a converter.

An RCA-to-VGA on the other hand, is really conversion, but it's not desired since it will result in some signal loss.

[wilflare]

any recommendations for a box that can use the StarHub Go app + get local FTA channels?

[oAkEn86]

Between draco with funke dsc 250 receiver and draco with 2 ant 900 recievers, which will be better? I only need one receiver since only 1 TV and 1 of this box.

[dexter9898]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Between draco with funke dsc 250 receiver and draco with 2 ant 900 recievers, which will be better? I only need one receiver since only 1 TV and 1 of this box.

Funke DSC250, the ANT900 antenna is bad

[Medicated Oil]

dexter9898 wrote:

Funke DSC250, the ANT900 antenna is bad

Did you get the set with ANT900 antenna ?
That is why you made the above comments.

My experience with the ANT900 antenna is that you must put it next to the nearest window for good reception.

[sporeknight76]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Between draco with funke dsc 250 receiver and draco with 2 ant 900 recievers, which will be better? I only need one receiver since only 1 TV and 1 of this box.

250 look more professional. The 900 looks cheapo n mus "stick" on the wall near window. Hwever if u hav more than 1 tv or looking for spare, def 900.

[dexter9898]

Medicated Oil wrote:

Did you get the set with ANT900 antenna ?
That is why you made the above comments.

My experience with the ANT900 antenna is that you must put it next to the nearest window for good reception.

It is good only if the signal level is very high in your home. If you are staying on low floors with weak signals, the performance of that antenna is horrible.

Only Draco box bundled with DSC250 can be redeemed with IMDA letter. ANT900 is only for sales only.

[Medicated Oil]

dexter9898 wrote:

It is good only if the signal level is very high in your home. If you are staying on low floors with weak signals, the performance of that antenna is horrible.

Only Draco box bundled with DSC250 can be redeemed with IMDA letter. ANT900 is only for sales only.

Actually, you can redeem both with your IMDA letter.
Depending on your location, the ANT900 antenna need to be placed at the window.
I redeemed the ANT900 antenna with Draco box yesterday.
The reception is decent as I am staying in low floor.
However, dun expect it to work if it is positioned in the middle of the room.

As one of the guys highlighted, if you need a spare one, it is option you can explore.

[suuhhc]

oAkEn86 wrote:

Between draco with funke dsc 250 receiver and draco with 2 ant 900 recievers, which will be better? I only need one receiver since only 1 TV and 1 of this box.

Funke 250 will be a better choice. Stylish & with LTE INERT Technology.
I don't have ant900 to compare but previously I experienced signal problem with another active antenna & Funke 250 solved it completely, no more lag & freeze problem while placing at the same spot as the problematic antenna.