My DVB-T experience with Compro U2800F

karhoe · 3rd Jan 2009, 10:44 PM

I had the privilege to test DVB-T transmission which are still in testing phase using the Compro U2800F hybrid tuner which I am supposed to review. I did a comprehensive review, which I posted on my blog here

Kar Hoe's Blog - Compro VideoMate U2800F Hybrid Digital/Analog Stick Review and DVB-T in Malaysia

But now, I would like to share some screenshots.

First of all, DVB-T is being broadcasted at the resolution of 720 x 576 and right now there are some dedicated digital channels such as RTMi, Muzik Aktif and Arena.

The best part is, you will see no ads on these channels. RTMi have been showing shows like Terminator 3 while Arena (a sports channel) have been showing F1 repeat races - without any commentary.

It is unfortunate that there isn't any HD transmission now unlike during the Olympic month.

Enough of talking, pictures do the rest of the talking

Now compare with Analog TV

It's just too bad we don't have nice show on RTM, but there are some nice movies being replayed on RTMi, such as Terminator 3 without ads !

The days with grainy images are over

More pictures, features and full review here

Kar Hoe's Blog - Compro VideoMate U2800F Hybrid Digital/Analog Stick Review and DVB-T in Malaysia

Chai · 4th Jan 2009, 08:12 AM

How do you get DVB-T coverage? Looks pretty good.

karhoe · 4th Jan 2009, 11:30 AM

Apparently RTM is test broadcasting DVB-T in Klang Valley area and I am living in Klang Valley, and on a quite high area, so the indoor antenna worked fine.

But even the outdoor antenna (analog) works to receive DVB-T signals !

You can read more in the review, do me a favour by dropping a comment after that

karhoe · 7th Jan 2009, 11:56 AM

Update, the U2800F will have a SRP of RM289

Adrian Wong · 9th Jan 2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karhoe

Update, the U2800F will have a SRP of RM289

That's pretty affordable.

karhoe · 9th Jan 2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

That's pretty affordable.

Yeap, it will be a great addition to those who already have a HTPC connected to their HDTV, no need to invest in DVB-T STB which is much more expensive.

sunsetbay · 10th Jan 2009, 10:45 PM

what are the frequencies for the DVB-T channels for msia? & when will they extend the testing area~?

karhoe · 10th Jan 2009, 10:46 PM

658Mhz and 674Mhz, both are the same, so just use either one.

Testing area is Klang Valley

sunsetbay · 11th Jan 2009, 11:40 AM

how many channels are there in one freq? 7 channels? are u able to do a recording & check the video bitrate?

u can use mediainfo to check~

karhoe · 11th Jan 2009, 10:31 PM

I managed to record it using the program recorder, i don't think any compression is done as 3 mins = 60mb mpeg2

Well, it's 25fps at 720 x 576

There's 14 channels on 658Mhz

3rd Jan 2009, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 411 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	My DVB-T experience with Compro U2800F I had the privilege to test DVB-T transmission which are still in testing phase using the Compro U2800F hybrid tuner which I am supposed to review. I did a comprehensive review, which I posted on my blog here Kar Hoe's Blog - Compro VideoMate U2800F Hybrid Digital/Analog Stick Review and DVB-T in Malaysia But now, I would like to share some screenshots. First of all, DVB-T is being broadcasted at the resolution of 720 x 576 and right now there are some dedicated digital channels such as RTMi, Muzik Aktif and Arena. The best part is, you will see no ads on these channels. RTMi have been showing shows like Terminator 3 while Arena (a sports channel) have been showing F1 repeat races - without any commentary. It is unfortunate that there isn't any HD transmission now unlike during the Olympic month. Enough of talking, pictures do the rest of the talking Now compare with Analog TV It's just too bad we don't have nice show on RTM, but there are some nice movies being replayed on RTMi, such as Terminator 3 without ads ! The days with grainy images are over More pictures, features and full review here Kar Hoe's Blog - Compro VideoMate U2800F Hybrid Digital/Analog Stick Review and DVB-T in Malaysia __________________ My Blog

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karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 411 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	Apparently RTM is test broadcasting DVB-T in Klang Valley area and I am living in Klang Valley, and on a quite high area, so the indoor antenna worked fine. But even the outdoor antenna (analog) works to receive DVB-T signals ! You can read more in the review, do me a favour by dropping a comment after that __________________ My Blog

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karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 411 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	658Mhz and 674Mhz, both are the same, so just use either one. Testing area is Klang Valley __________________ My Blog

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sunsetbay Active Join Date: 4 May 2005 Location: sillypore Posts: 509 Reputation: 185 Rep Power: 6	how many channels are there in one freq? 7 channels? are u able to do a recording & check the video bitrate? u can use mediainfo to check~ __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - our minds play tricks on us - - - ☻sunsetbay's wap!! ☻

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karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 411 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	I managed to record it using the program recorder, i don't think any compression is done as 3 mins = 60mb mpeg2 Well, it's 25fps at 720 x 576 There's 14 channels on 658Mhz __________________ My Blog

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