Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH UHD (4K) now available

manim · 14th June 2011, 23:12

Upgraded to TataskyHD and the initial impression on the quality is: Awesome!
(On Sony 32 inch FullHD TV).

harry10 · 15th June 2011, 01:01

After hearing so many people on all the forums finally thought what the heck,let me get the TS HD and see what its all about.
Marvellous decision!
First of all am always impressed by tata sky CC people. I bought it on friday and asked dealer to ask tata people to come on monday for installation when am home. However i was available on sunday so called CC at 11pm on sat to see if someone can come and do the installation on sunday(had no hopes but still tried). He said i will try and make request a priority.

Sunday-9am- call from unknown number- its TS installation guy asking for directions. 15 mins he is at home. 30 mins installation done on both tvs and Voila i can watch HD for whole day

Initial impressions- Star movies HD is a killer!! And all other are good but somehow i felt Ten cricket HD showing India's matches wasn't too impressive.

Is it me or someone has observed that SD picture quality is also better in HD box than the normal TS box which i had earlier.

All in all- excellent buy!

P.S- Hd is on a samsung 42 inches plasma.

manim · 16th June 2011, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Is it me or someone has observed that SD picture quality is also better in HD box than the normal TS box which i had earlier.

I too find the SD better now.
One reason is that now data is fed digitally through the HDMI cable, so there is no loss of info from the STB to TV.

dadu · 19th June 2011, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Is it me or someone has observed that SD picture quality is also better in HD box than the normal TS box which i had earlier.

All in all- excellent buy!

P.S- Hd is on a samsung 42 inches plasma.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manim

I too find the SD better now.
One reason is that now data is fed digitally through the HDMI cable, so there is no loss of info from the STB to TV.

Yes HDMI offers better picture quality compared to composite but for my eyes it gives a flat, washed out look to the pictures on the TV.

Move to component cables (also called RGB) for a sharper, crisper and vibrant picture.

It works on Luminance and I did a physical comparison by connecting both and found component cable much better although you will need more cables since the L-R Audio also needs to go separately but was happier with the overall Quality.

Component ports are available ONLY on HD boxes.

gkrishn · 19th June 2011, 13:53

tata sky hd is not all that great. 5.1 doesn't work over the hdmi. the picture also flickers now and then.

Highflyer · 19th June 2011, 20:02

Can somebody guide me if the programmes recorded on TS can be transferred to any external device like a pen drive?
I read a review somewhere that recorded videos had quality issues on TS.
I am planning to go for HD DTH. I find UI of TS to be the best. Any suggestions?

rsjaurr · 21st June 2011, 12:06

I have been using DishTV HD for the last 7 weeks and and after initial hiccups I'm fully satisfied now.The PQ is very good especially HD channels.Movies Now just looks great and better than all other HD channels but it has 'grainy' sound.TV is FHD Samsung 40"LED.
Earlier I was using TS for my old 21"CRT (in-fact still using it in other room for my kid) and no one can beats TS's CC experience.

EDIT-I went for ZEE TV Dish TV over TS HD coz later had some bad online reviews against it.

adg_andy · 21st June 2011, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

Component ports are available ONLY on HD boxes.

Components are also available on SD. My new tata sky SD (the new black STB) has it.

theragingbull · 7th July 2011, 16:41

Could anyone suggest me the best DTH HD to go for in Mumbai? I am looking for good HD quality with sound. Which DTH offers the max no. of true HD channels? And are upscaled HD channels any better than SD?

Reliance offers 250 channels in HD like quality but not true HD. Is that a good option?

dadu · 16th July 2011, 15:26

Airtel has come up with all 7 HD channels, to go live from tomorrow.

Star Movies HD
Star Plus HD
Star World HD
Star Gold HD
NGC HD
Discovery HD
Movies NOW HD

To subscribe send SMS ADD HD to 54325 (tomorrow onwards)

@Rs. 65 + tax for this pack, smaller packs also available, Check their website

dadu · 16th July 2011, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

Airtel has come up with all 7 HD channels, to go live from tomorrow.

Star Movies HD
Star Plus HD
Star World HD
Star Gold HD
NGC HD
Discovery HD
Movies NOW HD

To subscribe send SMS ADD HD to 54325 (tomorrow onwards)

@Rs. 65 + tax for this pack, smaller packs also available, Check their website

You can subscribe today itself, its gone Live & Broadcasted.

deepakchiniwal · 25th July 2011, 22:36

I am looking to buy a DTH connection, can someone please help me buy one.

I am currently using Hathway and paying 200/- PM for all channels. I am upset with frequent disruptions. I missed British and German F1 :(

Heard of the HD, I have a Full HD 42" Pany LCD.

D.V.R · 26th July 2011, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

I am looking to buy a DTH connection, can someone please help me buy one.

I am currently using Hathway and paying 200/- PM for all channels. I am upset with frequent disruptions. I missed British and German F1 :(

Heard of the HD, I have a Full HD 42" Pany LCD.

Get yourself the tataskt hd+,currently it is the best.the quality is amazing.

shuvc · 26th July 2011, 10:10

When will they start MoviesNow HD on TSky?

Also the ESPN HD ad seems to have dropped the TSky carrier name suddenly. They just show Videocon now. What's up? I was soooo hoping that F1 will be available of StarSportsHD.

But TataSky seems to have just added StarCricketHD recently.

sumathindra · 26th July 2011, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

When will they start MoviesNow HD on TSky?

I am so fed up asking this question to the TS help desk folks. They only have one response "we will take your feedback and let you know" No one has a clear picture even if movies NOW will be broadcasted on TS or not

14th June 2011, 23:12	#1486
manim BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 823 Thanked: 920 Times	Tatasky-HD Upgraded to TataskyHD and the initial impression on the quality is: Awesome! (On Sony 32 inch FullHD TV).
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15th June 2011, 01:01	#1487
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,740 Thanked: 3,910 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced After hearing so many people on all the forums finally thought what the heck,let me get the TS HD and see what its all about. Marvellous decision! First of all am always impressed by tata sky CC people. I bought it on friday and asked dealer to ask tata people to come on monday for installation when am home. However i was available on sunday so called CC at 11pm on sat to see if someone can come and do the installation on sunday(had no hopes but still tried). He said i will try and make request a priority. Sunday-9am- call from unknown number- its TS installation guy asking for directions. 15 mins he is at home. 30 mins installation done on both tvs and Voila i can watch HD for whole day Initial impressions- Star movies HD is a killer!! And all other are good but somehow i felt Ten cricket HD showing India's matches wasn't too impressive. Is it me or someone has observed that SD picture quality is also better in HD box than the normal TS box which i had earlier. All in all- excellent buy! P.S- Hd is on a samsung 42 inches plasma. Last edited by harry10 : 15th June 2011 at 01:03.
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19th June 2011, 13:53	#1490
gkrishn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 648 Thanked: 144 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced tata sky hd is not all that great. 5.1 doesn't work over the hdmi. the picture also flickers now and then.
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19th June 2011, 20:02	#1491
Highflyer BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 167 Thanked: 97 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Can somebody guide me if the programmes recorded on TS can be transferred to any external device like a pen drive? I read a review somewhere that recorded videos had quality issues on TS. I am planning to go for HD DTH. I find UI of TS to be the best. Any suggestions?
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21st June 2011, 12:06	#1492
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I have been using DishTV HD for the last 7 weeks and and after initial hiccups I'm fully satisfied now.The PQ is very good especially HD channels.Movies Now just looks great and better than all other HD channels but it has 'grainy' sound.TV is FHD Samsung 40"LED. Earlier I was using TS for my old 21"CRT (in-fact still using it in other room for my kid) and no one can beats TS's CC experience. EDIT-I went for ZEE TV Dish TV over TS HD coz later had some bad online reviews against it. Last edited by rsjaurr : 21st June 2011 at 12:08.
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7th July 2011, 16:41	#1494
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 648 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Could anyone suggest me the best DTH HD to go for in Mumbai? I am looking for good HD quality with sound. Which DTH offers the max no. of true HD channels? And are upscaled HD channels any better than SD? Reliance offers 250 channels in HD like quality but not true HD. Is that a good option? Last edited by theragingbull : 7th July 2011 at 16:46.
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16th July 2011, 15:26	#1495
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 463 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Airtel has come up with all 7 HD channels, to go live from tomorrow. Star Movies HD Star Plus HD Star World HD Star Gold HD NGC HD Discovery HD Movies NOW HD To subscribe send SMS ADD HD to 54325 (tomorrow onwards) @Rs. 65 + tax for this pack, smaller packs also available, Check their website
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25th July 2011, 22:36	#1497
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I am looking to buy a DTH connection, can someone please help me buy one. I am currently using Hathway and paying 200/- PM for all channels. I am upset with frequent disruptions. I missed British and German F1 :( Heard of the HD, I have a Full HD 42" Pany LCD.
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26th July 2011, 10:10	#1499
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 354 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced When will they start MoviesNow HD on TSky? Also the ESPN HD ad seems to have dropped the TSky carrier name suddenly. They just show Videocon now. What's up? I was soooo hoping that F1 will be available of StarSportsHD. But TataSky seems to have just added StarCricketHD recently.
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