Digital TV (DVB T2) in Singapore [consolidated]

[tatsit]

are there any DVB-C set top box available?

 

[mingfreakrsx]

Can watch on starhub/mio now?

Mediacorp is still in talks with SingTel and StarHub to provide the four HD channels on StarHubTV and mioTV.

 

[Windowlover]

Yesterday the skycom technician came to do testing and the reading for the draco antenna is around 42dbi. Then they tested the margon antenna and the reading increased to 70dbi. The signal intensity and signal quality reading all above 90%. Finally it works!

How do you make this arrangement ? I think it is better to check to know before making a purchase.

 

[Kiwi8]

Test transmission on channel 33 with channel identification as 703.

A screen shot of the program and the streaming codec information using vlc media player as shown below:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/xrv9e.jpg

What PC tuner are u using ah?

 

[Marbok_Tan]

i just called skycom saying i can't receive any channels using the draco antenna and managed to get them to send a technician to my place to check. they tested both the draco antenna and the margon antenna which they brought along. only the margon antenna works. so i purchased the margon on the spot. there is another bro here that faces the same problem too

btw fairprice xtra is now selling the margon antenna and the draco set top box

 

[pjs]

i just called skycom saying i can't receive any channels using the draco antenna and managed to get them to send a technician to my place to check. they tested both the draco antenna and the margon antenna which they brought along. only the margon antenna works. so i purchased the margon on the spot. there is another bro here that faces the same problem too

btw fairprice xtra is now selling the margon antenna and the draco set top box

Which branch, pl.
tq

 

[nathan7305]

Draco HDT2-7300 STB

Hello,

I bought the Draco HDT2-7300 STB from Fairprice Xtra last week. I used the provided Draco digital amplifier and attached it to a AC/DC 5v adapter. This was followed by connecting the digital amplifier to my outdoor passive UHF antenna. Once done, I did an Auto Scan on the STB and found MediaCorp's 7 DVB-T2 & 4 DVB-T channels. The DVB-T2 channels consist of 4 HD & 3 SD channels. The DVB-T channels consist of 1 HD & 3 SD channels.
The AV quality received is excellent. Finally no snowy and ghost images on FTA!
Now coming to my query, I understand this STB is able to do Timeshift recording. However, I haven't been able to figure that out. The supplied user manual isn't of help either. Could I please have some assistance on this ?
Your assistance on this matter is appreciated.

Nathan

 

[Marbok_Tan]

Which branch, pl.
tq

saw it at serangoon nex

 

[AnDyLe0]

Hello,

I bought the Draco HDT2-7300 STB from Fairprice Xtra last week. I used the provided Draco digital amplifier and attached it to a AC/DC 5v adapter. This was followed by connecting the digital amplifier to my outdoor passive UHF antenna. Once done, I did an Auto Scan on the STB and found MediaCorp's 7 DVB-T2 & 4 DVB-T channels. The DVB-T2 channels consist of 4 HD & 3 SD channels. The DVB-T channels consist of 1 HD & 3 SD channels.
The AV quality received is excellent. Finally no snowy and ghost images on FTA!
Now coming to my query, I understand this STB is able to do Timeshift recording. However, I haven't been able to figure that out. The supplied user manual isn't of help either. Could I please have some assistance on this ?
Your assistance on this matter is appreciated.

Nathan

actually u don't have to use any power adapter for the amplifier... just goto Settings on ur Draco stb and turn on "antenna power"... the stb will provide power... no need external adapter.

for the timeshift and pvr functions... just plug in a usb hdd to draco stb and pvr function will be activated.

 

[PoloBoiBoi]

Test transmission on channel 33 with channel identification as 703.

A screen shot of the program and the streaming codec information using vlc media player as shown below:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/xrv9e.jpg

omg omg ... what PC tuner are you using?

 

[sunsetbay]

What PC tuner are u using ah?

omg omg ... what PC tuner are you using?

i think he used draco STB to record to ext drive~

 

[mrsun18]

i think he used draco STB to record to ext drive~

Yes, glad to note that you can remember my posts. I used a thumb drive.

 

[mrsun18]

Hello,

I bought the Draco HDT2-7300 STB from Fairprice Xtra last week. I used the provided Draco digital amplifier and attached it to a AC/DC 5v adapter. This was followed by connecting the digital amplifier to my outdoor passive UHF antenna. Once done, I did an Auto Scan on the STB and found MediaCorp's 7 DVB-T2 & 4 DVB-T channels. The DVB-T2 channels consist of 4 HD & 3 SD channels. The DVB-T channels consist of 1 HD & 3 SD channels.
The AV quality received is excellent. Finally no snowy and ghost images on FTA!

If you are using an outdoor UHF antenna, you should be receiving very good signal. The amplifier is probably not needed. You can verify this by doing a manual scan, channel by channel, for chans 27, 29, 31, 38 and the latest test transmission on chan 33. Note the signal intensity and signal quality for the different channels with and without amplifier.

Amplifier can increase signal strenght but at the expense of signal quality. This is because the amplifier itself adds noises (=<3db according to specs) to the amplified signal.

Now coming to my query, I understand this STB is able to do Timeshift recording. However, I haven't been able to figure that out. The supplied user manual isn't of help either. Could I please have some assistance on this ?
Your assistance on this matter is appreciated.

Nathan

As pointed out by AnDyLe0, just plug in a usb hdd and you are on the way. Thumb drive, card reader with SD card or equivalent also can.

However, if you are still stumped after an external drive is attached... the quick answer is the "pause" button on the remote will start the time shift function. To resume, press the "play" button.

 

[sunsetbay]

So guys, I ask a question:

So far, are there any PC tuner cards that are DVB-T2 v1.3.1 compliant that allows one to watch TV or record TV to watch later?

i think this maybe the very one tat work in Sg~ checked cybermind pricelist, its $149~ more ex than the draco STB~

PCTV nanostick T2

 

[harky]

i need one
PCi that are DVB-T2 that can see tv, record tv, and also has S-Video and composite inputs to capture from other video sources

 

[harky]

do u own this? may i know how to connect from cable box to usb ah??

use tv cable ah??

AVerTV Hybrid Volar T2
it's a usb stick, jus released in august 2013. I'd believe it is 1.3.1 compliant since 1.3.1 is published in nov 2011.

 

[PoloBoiBoi]

i think this maybe the very one tat work in Sg~ checked cybermind pricelist, its $149~ more ex than the draco STB~

PCTV nanostick T2

but then looking at this ...

After many queries by peeps i built HTPCs for, an update by Hauppague Singapore on the locally available Nanostick-T2. Summary/takeaway : await updated version that is v 1.3.1 and compatible with local channels (scheduled to be out Jan 2014)^^

don't think so leh ...

 

[seehong]

Hello,

I bought the Draco HDT2-7300 STB from Fairprice Xtra last week. I used the provided Draco digital amplifier and attached it to a AC/DC 5v adapter. This was followed by connecting the digital amplifier to my outdoor passive UHF antenna. Once done, I did an Auto Scan on the STB and found MediaCorp's 7 DVB-T2 & 4 DVB-T channels. The DVB-T2 channels consist of 4 HD & 3 SD channels. The DVB-T channels consist of 1 HD & 3 SD channels.
The AV quality received is excellent. Finally no snowy and ghost images on FTA!
Now coming to my query, I understand this STB is able to do Timeshift recording. However, I haven't been able to figure that out. The supplied user manual isn't of help either. Could I please have some assistance on this ?
Your assistance on this matter is appreciated.

Nathan

To do timeshift recording, just go to the menu and select timer setting. From there choose Record, Channel, and your time of recording. I have done it. The only setback is that while recording is on, you can only watch one other channel which is fixed by the STB and not one of your choice unless you choose to watch from your own TV tuner instead of the tuner on the STB.

 

[petetherock]

Thanks for all the feedback so far on DVB - T2 so far.
If you can get it to work, post your TV model / STB / antenna / location so others can emulate you. Cheers

I have started a new thread for the settings here:

Post Your DVB-T2 Settings (no discussions here) - www.hardwarezone.com.sg

 

[matrix05]

How is the outdoor and indoor reception at Punggol?
With a built-in DVT2 TV, do I need to buy the margon antenna or can use existing HDB antenna?