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

Sahil · 5th May 2010, 01:13

My BigTV set-top box downloaded a new firmware (by default), they layout and graphics have improved but the box has developed annoying problems.
The box now performs much slowly in browsing through channels and worst of all it crashes time and again ! Then restarts itself to come back alive.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? My box is the first gen BigTV set-top box and is out of warranty since it has been over 2 years since I got it. How much will a new box cost me now as replacement?

deepclutch · 5th May 2010, 11:16

Exactly @Sahil.Me too has BIGTV.Interfaces are now in ugly red colour ,moreover the EPG loads very slowly.But ,some Services are loading faster for Me.interactive services especially.BIG TV may be launching HD service soon and there may be another firmware update as well?

mithun · 8th May 2010, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Sahil

My BigTV set-top box downloaded a new firmware (by default), they layout and graphics have improved but the box has developed annoying problems.
The box now performs much slowly in browsing through channels and worst of all it crashes time and again ! Then restarts itself to come back alive.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? My box is the first gen BigTV set-top box and is out of warranty since it has been over 2 years since I got it. How much will a new box cost me now as replacement?

I'm also having the same problems !

Don't know when they will fix that ?

shankar.balan · 9th May 2010, 07:41

same here. fully endorse this point. i have 2 of these at home powering 2 different tv's and to me tata sky is the best
but i dont see the need to buy tata sky plus.
perhaps if plain jane tata sky were to offer HD I will upgrade both set top boxes

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

I have been with TataSky almost since its inception. Very satisfied. In case of faults they have very good service - normally showup within an hour and a half!

pankaj_sachdeva · 9th May 2010, 16:18

folks any idea, if we can shift DTH connections from one city to another.BTW it is Airtel DTH

carboy · 11th May 2010, 14:57

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Originally Posted by pankaj_sachdeva

folks any idea, if we can shift DTH connections from one city to another.BTW it is Airtel DTH

Yeah. Surely. I have shifted my Dish connection once.

deepakchiniwal · 24th May 2010, 10:17

Hello,

Feedback required on Airtel DTH. I have a 42" LCD, i am more concerned of the Picture Quality. Please suggest.

surd_biker · 24th May 2010, 11:05

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Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

Hello,

Feedback required on Airtel DTH. I have a 42" LCD, i am more concerned of the Picture Quality. Please suggest.

Its pretty good on a LCD though I cant say it is very sharp. On the other hand the picture is much much sharper on my 21" Sony CRT. I have a 32" Bravia in my bedroom. Airtel STB does not have Component/HDMI only composite out so the quality through this port is going to suffer a bit - though some channels are very crystal clear. The new Airtel recorder STB does have Component and HDMI out though the HDMI out is limited as of now to 576p (

) . So if you are going for the DVR option, then I would say picture quality is going to be good.

You can also look at Big TV they have recently launched a HD DVR STB . They also have a normal STB which has component out which helps with the picture quality. Cant say about service though since I havent experienced it.

TATA SKY + also has component out port.

clevermax · 24th May 2010, 11:08

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Originally Posted by pankaj_sachdeva

folks any idea, if we can shift DTH connections from one city to another.BTW it is Airtel DTH

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Originally Posted by carboy

Yeah. Surely. I have shifted my Dish connection once.

Of course, satellite doesn't know where your dish is placed - it can be anywhere under its service footprint. You need to take care of your billing address if required

deepakchiniwal · 24th May 2010, 11:53

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Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

Hello,

Feedback required on Airtel DTH. I have a 42" LCD, i am more concerned of the Picture Quality. Please suggest.

My bad

I am not looking to buy the DVR. I am only looking for the STB Box.

surd_biker · 24th May 2010, 12:53

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Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

My bad

I am not looking to buy the DVR. I am only looking for the STB Box.

In that case you can look at Big TV normal STB which has component out.

Also Sun Direct has HD STB but its costly option (9990).

There are speculations that Airtel is supposed to come out with a HD STB approx cost will be 4K I think. But we will have to wait for Airtel to bring this into the market.

its.me.ankur · 3rd June 2010, 11:00

I am planning to get Airtel's IPTV, does any body know how is the quality of Airtel's IPTV? and any reviews on it would be a great help. Thanks.

maddy42 · 3rd June 2010, 11:29

I am getting a lag in the voice as compared to the video on my dish tv connection. Its proper in a couple of channels though. Any suggestions?

clevermax · 3rd June 2010, 11:44

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Originally Posted by maddy42

I am getting a lag in the voice as compared to the video on my dish tv connection. Its proper in a couple of channels though. Any suggestions?

It could be an issue with the current firmware version in the STB and if not, an issue at the broadcasting side. It happens mostly when the PCR in the MPEG stream is not proper. (Program Clock Reference) but that's not likely. So I guess it could mostly be a firmware issue. Wait for the next firmware update and see if the issue is still there.

Any other subscribers whom you know facing the same issue? Is the issue present only in channels with multiple audio streams? (Eng / Hindi)

MutantX · 15th June 2010, 20:14

Tata Sky announced the launch of its much anticipated Tata Sky High Definition (HD) service at a matchless price of just Rs. 2,599/-.

After breaking the Rs 100 subscription price barrier in the DTH industry in 2008, Tata Sky Ltd., the joint venture between the TATA Group and STAR today reveals yet another pricing milestone in the DTH industry.

Tata Sky announced the launch of its much anticipated Tata Sky High Definition (HD) service at a matchless price of just Rs. 2,599/-. Tata Sky HD would be made available across the country in all leading consumer electronic outlets. The service will support the most advanced 1080i picture quality, 16:9 aspect ratio and 5.1 surround sound.

Tata Sky HD offering will include channels like National Geographic HD and Discovery HD. Many more channels like Star Plus HD, Star Movies HD and popular sports channels will also get added to the pack. The other unique feature will be the blockbuster movies being shown in HD. The service will be launched with the superhit movie ‘Kites’ being shown exclusively on Tata Sky in HD format.

As part of the launch phase, all existing Tata Sky subscribers can now upgrade to Tata Sky HD and avail the HD Gold Pack for an entire year, absolutely free. All new Tata Sky HD subscribers would be offered the HD Gold pack for the first two months, absolutely free.

Vikram Kaushik, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Sky Ltd. said, “From day one, Tata Sky has led the way in introducing optimum solution for consumers looking at a great value point. Time and again, we have reinforced the trust of Tata and superior technology of Sky to provide a world class service to our subscribers”.

“We were the first to break the rupee 100 price barrier, first to launch a host of customized innovative interactive service, first to launch India’s PVR and now, Tata Sky HD at an unimaginable affordable price point. Nowhere in the world has HD technology been offered at such great value by any DTH operator. Our aim is to make Tata Sky HD part of a colossal number of Indian households across the country.” added Kaushik.

Source:

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/New...4860212819

5th May 2010, 01:13	#946
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	My BigTV set-top box downloaded a new firmware (by default), they layout and graphics have improved but the box has developed annoying problems. The box now performs much slowly in browsing through channels and worst of all it crashes time and again ! Then restarts itself to come back alive. Has anyone else experienced this problem? My box is the first gen BigTV set-top box and is out of warranty since it has been over 2 years since I got it. How much will a new box cost me now as replacement?
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deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Exactly @Sahil.Me too has BIGTV.Interfaces are now in ugly red colour ,moreover the EPG loads very slowly.But ,some Services are loading faster for Me.interactive services especially.BIG TV may be launching HD service soon and there may be another firmware update as well?
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pankaj_sachdeva BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Was PB, DL, HR , KA and Now GJ-1 Posts: 248 Thanked: 21 Times	folks any idea, if we can shift DTH connections from one city to another.BTW it is Airtel DTH
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deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Hello, Feedback required on Airtel DTH. I have a 42" LCD, i am more concerned of the Picture Quality. Please suggest.
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its.me.ankur BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 33 Thanked: 29 Times	I am planning to get Airtel's IPTV, does any body know how is the quality of Airtel's IPTV? and any reviews on it would be a great help. Thanks.
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	I am getting a lag in the voice as compared to the video on my dish tv connection. Its proper in a couple of channels though. Any suggestions?
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