Digital TV (DVB T2) Consolidated thread VI

[VideoOne2]

Okay!

I disconnected the USB between the DSC-560 and TV. The result was...A total loss of signal LOL!

Therefore, the DSC-560 has to be amplified to receive 100%/strong signal as far as my location / TV placement is concerned! So, A cheap $2 passive antenna would not had worked in my case!

I'm happy with DSC-560! I have been test-watching all the 6 channels for 5 hours and there wasn't any lag or loss of signal as far as I have noticed!

Watching via Toggle is fine too but I still preferred to watch it over the Antenna for "on time"'s transmission as well as speedy switching of channels!

So, based on the RRP of a few major retailers. The DSC-550 costs $50. The DSC-560 costs $65. Just $15 extra for the next few years! You decide!

This is expected. You cannot disconnect USB (supplying DC power) to your active (amplified) antenna.

A proper way to test without amplification is by using passive (non amplified) antenna. They do not require USB power.

 

[kelvinti]

This is expected. You cannot disconnect USB (supplying DC power) to your active (amplified) antenna.

A proper way to test without amplification is by using passive (non amplified) antenna. They do not require USB power.

Opps! I see! Haha! I'm no antenna person! Piaseh Piaseh! Lol...

 

[kazuki666]

Went to Best to check out. 32" models are common liao. Saw Philips and Sharp.
Philips new set $169 3yrs warranty. Display set $129 1yr warranty
Sharp new $179 1yr

I am not sure if this is correct buy, but I end up getting Sharp instead of Philips, though it has much lease warranty at about same price range...

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Hi guys. I am using this antenna and reception is decent with the tv. However, I noticed that the plug which connects the antenna to tv, it feels quite warm. Is this normal???

 

[moozziemd]

Is it still possible to receive RTM channels in Singapore on the digital tv platform? Is there any workaround?

 

[gregory_choo]

Hi guys. I am using this antenna and reception is decent with the tv. However, I noticed that the plug which connects the antenna to tv, it feels quite warm. Is this normal???

nothing wrong.

warm because your tv's internal circuit board is warm.

 

[gregory_choo]

Is it still possible to receive RTM channels in Singapore on the digital tv platform? Is there any workaround?

if you stay in the north and has little obstructions towards JB, it might be possible.

however, the easier and certain way is going thru internet. there are many free apps in playstore carrying all malaysia FTA channels, you can use handphone or android tv box to watch. normally these apps come with indonesia and singapore channels too.

 

[kazuki666]

nothing wrong.

warm because your tv's internal circuit board is warm.

erm... Does it mean if my old folk is watching like 10hrs a day, this warm temperate should it post a worry?

 

[moozziemd]

if you stay in the north and has little obstructions towards JB, it might be possible.

however, the easier and certain way is going thru internet. there are many free apps in playstore carrying all malaysia FTA channels, you can use handphone or android tv box to watch. normally these apps come with indonesia and singapore channels too.

Thanks! But my tv is not smart tv so looks like no chance of restoring rtm channels for my parents

 

[VideoOne2]

Thanks! But my tv is not smart tv so looks like no chance of restoring rtm channels for my parents

Starhub still carry RTM1. but not sure for how long.

 

[VideoOne2]

Opps! I see! Haha! I'm no antenna person! Piaseh Piaseh! Lol...

aiyah no need to paiseh la. we all learn together la.

 

[VideoOne2]

large size dvb-t2 smart tv prices getting more affordable.

@Giant IMM offer

58"

65"

65"

 

[matrix05]

Is it still possible to receive RTM channels in Singapore on the digital tv platform? Is there any workaround?

To receive RTM is 99% depends on location, 1% on antenna. If the $5 antenna cannot receive, replacing with a $50 active antenna also cannot help. If $5 antenna can receive RTM (or Indon), active can help stabilize the image.

Anw, DT2 is quite disappointing. The big promises of more channels & new services and features all not delivered. Pictures are clearer but not more stable vs analog.

 

[VideoOne2]

To receive RTM is 99% depends on location, 1% on antenna. If the $5 antenna cannot receive, replacing with a $50 active antenna also cannot help. If $5 antenna can receive RTM (or Indon), active can help stabilize the image.

Anw, DT2 is quite disappointing. The big promises of more channels & new services and features all not delivered. Pictures are clearer but not more stable vs analog.

both have pros and cons.

I am just concentrating on the signal reception only.
for digital, there is a threshold called cliff effect. if you are within the higher side of the threshold, you will get 100% quality. This is not true for analogue.

if you are near more to the digital cliff, meaning on a good clear day, even you at the low end of receiving signal, you will still get 100% quality.

Due to low C/N margin (less robust), if there is any attenuation (be it at Tx or Rx side) you will lose signal. At that digital cliff effect threshold its either 0 or 1.

 

[gregory_choo]

Thanks! But my tv is not smart tv so looks like no chance of restoring rtm channels for my parents

if you are just interested to watch malaysia, buy a cheap android box @$25. with the android app, you will be able to watch all malaysia and indonesian channels.

 

[rainbow99]

Is 65csus worth the $300 premium over 65p8s?

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[moozziemd]

if you are just interested to watch malaysia, buy a cheap android box @$25. with the android app, you will be able to watch all malaysia and indonesian channels.

How does it work? Does it mean I have to toggle between the NMS set top box and the android box? Or can I replace the NMS set top box with the android box (considering the Xiaomi box)?

 

[joshhd]

Okay! I have gotten the DSC-560.

I placed it at the top on the wall just next to my room window! Strong and steady signal for all the 6x FTA's local channels in HD quality if the source is. . Channels switching is fast and smooth too without lag!

Not able to receive Indonesian and Malaysian channels as expected considering that I'm living in the Aljunied area.

Have you tried Manual Search? In some situations, simply just auto scan may not detect the channels.

You manually scan these frequencies and see if you can get it:

Malaysia:
682MHz Channel 47
698MHz Channel 49

Indonesia:
642MHz Channel 42
658MHz Channel 44 (Currently still off air, for now)
674MHz Channel 46
690MHz Channel 48

Btw receiving local FTA channels shouldn't be a big issue, since most HDBs has indoor DTT signal repeater.

 

[moozziemd]

Have you tried Manual Search? In some situations, simply just auto scan may not detect the channels.

You manually scan these frequencies and see if you can get it:

Malaysia:
682MHz Channel 47
698MHz Channel 49

Indonesia:
642MHz Channel 42
658MHz Channel 44
674MHz Channel 46
690MHz Channel 48

Btw receiving local FTA channels shouldn't be a big issue, since most HDBs has indoor DTT signal repeater.

Are the RTM channels receivable on the digital tv platform?

 

[Shion]

I stay in the north and I can receive all Malaysia channels

 

[joshhd]

Are the RTM channels receivable on the digital tv platform?

Yeah why not?

If you can't receive any of Malaysian digital TV channels, it's probably due to co-channel interference from 2 Indonesian analogue TV channels, SCTV and Indosiar, where both country's frequencies overlapping each other.

682MHz (678-686MHz) <myFreeview Mux 1> Malaysia
679.25MHz (683.25-683.25MHz) SCTV - Indonesia

698MHz (694-702MHz) <myFreeview Mux 2> Malaysia
695.25 (691.25-699.25MHz) Indosiar - Indonesia

Note:
myFreeview Mux 1 - TV3 HD, NTV7, 8TV,...
myFreeview Mux 2 - 5 RTM channels like TV1, TV2...

See the frequency overlapping (as shown in brackets)? So if you're unable to receive Malaysian channels, that's probably due to 2 analogue TV stations signals from Indonesia that has been interfering to not only Johor Bahru viewers, but also Singaporeans that tries to receive Malaysian DTT channels.