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

sanjayc · 31st January 2011, 18:02

I periodically set the dish at a correct angle/direction by following this:

1. Zee Dishtv -the set top box I have for this gives out a high intensity whistling noise when the signal setup screen is selected - depending on the signal strength, the noise becomes shriller. I just keep one of my mobile near the tv and with another mobile go the rooftop and adjust the angle of the dish by listening to the tone thru the mobile

2. Tata Sky - the signal setup only shows the quality/strength %age - my kids or wife will keep telling me the numbers and dish angle is adjusted accordingly.

mjothi · 31st January 2011, 18:06

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

2. Tata Sky - the signal setup only shows the quality/strength %age - my kids or wife will keep telling me the numbers and dish angle is adjusted accordingly.

Back to good old days.

That reminds me of the 70s & 80s.

But just the adjustment with the dish is enough? I have seen guys adjusting the receiver too. Is it not required?

sanjayc · 31st January 2011, 18:43

What receiver? The set top box?
Have been working for me so far! Getting a signal strength over 80 and signal quality over 70.

gopinathann · 31st January 2011, 23:06

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

I periodically set the dish at a correct angle/direction by following this:

1. Zee Dishtv -the set top box I have for this gives out a high intensity whistling noise when the signal setup screen is selected - depending on the signal strength, the noise becomes shriller. I just keep one of my mobile near the tv and with another mobile go the rooftop and adjust the angle of the dish by listening to the tone thru the mobile

2. Tata Sky - the signal setup only shows the quality/strength %age - my kids or wife will keep telling me the numbers and dish angle is adjusted accordingly.

Thanks I will give a try, today also called the sun direct customer care but no response.

sanjayc · 1st February 2011, 17:16

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

Thanks I will give a try, today also called the sun direct customer care but no response.

Robot/Endhiran has doubled their annual profits YOY. Why they should care? Dump them as soon as you can.

I still remember the horrible days when they had monopoly over cable business...got out as soon as dth was launched. They simply suck.

vinay.pillai · 10th February 2011, 13:20

Just got this news link from my friend.

UPDATED: Tata Sky Launches HD PVR Set Top Box for Rs. 3,999 > News on General General > Tech2.com India

sanjayc · 10th February 2011, 14:25

Just booked HD+ via ivr to be installed on sat. The pricing seems to be killer alongwith launch timing just before worldcup not giving much scope for subscribers or other providers to react. Seems they are bound to squeeze money on HD packages later.

benbsb29 · 10th February 2011, 14:27

Pity that Airtel DTH has still not seen any value in oferring Discovery Turbo. All my mails to them have gone in vain. :'(

Axe77 · 10th February 2011, 16:03

I've been following up for weeks for the Tata Sky HD + box. Just booked two of them myself through IVR today.

Can't wait !!

kalpeshc · 10th February 2011, 16:16

I am not sure how the existing subscribers are being treated when they book this. What happens to the old package - do we have to subscribe to the new HD package over and above the package?

sanjayc · 10th February 2011, 17:10

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

I am not sure how the existing subscribers are being treated when they book this. What happens to the old package - do we have to subscribe to the new HD package over and above the package?

There will be no change to existing package. In case you are not mega pack subscriber, to get hd channels (only 3 as of now ngc/discover/star+) you need to pay 30/- addl per month. For mega pack cstrs, all new channels automatically is added without any addl charge whatsoever.

hrmanju1 · 10th February 2011, 23:03

For Tata Sky --> Is there any news of World Cup Cricket being relayed in HD? If so, do i need Sports Package or HD Package? How was it with the FIFA WC?

kalpeshc · 11th February 2011, 11:34

Is the mega pack worth the extra money you put in?

sanjayc · 12th February 2011, 21:05

Got HD+ plus installed.

While the quality of true HD channels like NGC/Discovery is outstanding, it is pathetic that the hdmi cable carries only stereo signal. Only the toslink optical out cable is carrying dolby which means if one wants it to be connected to avr, the hdmi cable needs to be connected to the TV directly and the optical cable to avr. Pathetic logic to say the least.

srishiva · 15th February 2011, 10:53

I have the mega pack and they say the old box can be used for another TV for Rs150. Hope it holds true irrespective of the package!

31st January 2011, 18:02	#1186
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 952 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I periodically set the dish at a correct angle/direction by following this: 1. Zee Dishtv -the set top box I have for this gives out a high intensity whistling noise when the signal setup screen is selected - depending on the signal strength, the noise becomes shriller. I just keep one of my mobile near the tv and with another mobile go the rooftop and adjust the angle of the dish by listening to the tone thru the mobile 2. Tata Sky - the signal setup only shows the quality/strength %age - my kids or wife will keep telling me the numbers and dish angle is adjusted accordingly.
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31st January 2011, 18:43	#1188
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 952 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced What receiver? The set top box? Have been working for me so far! Getting a signal strength over 80 and signal quality over 70.
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10th February 2011, 13:20	#1191
vinay.pillai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Little Rock, US Posts: 229 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Tata Sky HD PVR Launched !!! Just got this news link from my friend. UPDATED: Tata Sky Launches HD PVR Set Top Box for Rs. 3,999 > News on General General > Tech2.com India
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10th February 2011, 14:25	#1192
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 952 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Just booked HD+ via ivr to be installed on sat. The pricing seems to be killer alongwith launch timing just before worldcup not giving much scope for subscribers or other providers to react. Seems they are bound to squeeze money on HD packages later.
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10th February 2011, 14:27	#1193
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,231 Times View My Garage	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Pity that Airtel DTH has still not seen any value in oferring Discovery Turbo. All my mails to them have gone in vain. :'(
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10th February 2011, 16:03	#1194
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,928 Thanked: 20,673 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I've been following up for weeks for the Tata Sky HD + box. Just booked two of them myself through IVR today. Can't wait !!
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10th February 2011, 16:16	#1195
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I am not sure how the existing subscribers are being treated when they book this. What happens to the old package - do we have to subscribe to the new HD package over and above the package?
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10th February 2011, 23:03	#1197
hrmanju1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced For Tata Sky --> Is there any news of World Cup Cricket being relayed in HD? If so, do i need Sports Package or HD Package? How was it with the FIFA WC?
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11th February 2011, 11:34	#1198
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Is the mega pack worth the extra money you put in?
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12th February 2011, 21:05	#1199
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 952 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced Got HD+ plus installed. While the quality of true HD channels like NGC/Discovery is outstanding, it is pathetic that the hdmi cable carries only stereo signal. Only the toslink optical out cable is carrying dolby which means if one wants it to be connected to avr, the hdmi cable needs to be connected to the TV directly and the optical cable to avr. Pathetic logic to say the least.
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15th February 2011, 10:53	#1200
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Re: Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH HD announced I have the mega pack and they say the old box can be used for another TV for Rs150. Hope it holds true irrespective of the package!
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