Well Indian DTH viewers are ready to enter into new world of Television viewing , HD viewing with launch of Sun Direct’s Sun Direct HD, Reliance’s Reliance BIG TV HD DVR, Dish TV’s Dish TruHD and Tata Sky’s Tata Sky HD. And now one more DTH operators are also joining them with launch of Airtel’s HD Service ” Airtel Digital TV HD” which is going to launched on Monday 21st June, 2010. Here at ShaswatPatel.com, We have exclusive STB picture of Airtel Digital TV HD STB and information about STB!
Airtel digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, is launching its High Definition service, with set top boxes (STBs) priced at Rs 2,840, further fuelling the price war in the sector. “Airtel digital TV HD will be available at Rs 2,250 for our existing customers choosing to upgrade and Rs 2,840 for all new customers,” Bharti Airtel Director and CEO (DTH) Ajai Puri said.
As of now, subscribers will get access to ESPN’s HD feed of the FIFA World Cup for Rs 99.
Check First view of Airtel Digital TV HD STB:
Airtel Digital TV HD STB
Airtel Digital TV HD STB Back Panel
Information about Airtel Digital TV HD STB:
Manufacturer: Kaon
Features:
- Single Chip With De-Mod & Decode
- HD + SD simultaneous decode.
- Advance AVC/MPEG-4 Decoder
- Digital Noise Reduction
- MPEG-4/ DVB-S2 Technology
- HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
- SPDI/F (Digital audio interface)
- High Speed USB-2.0
- Macrovision (7.01), CGMS-A,SVP & HDCP.
- External Power Supply from 90 to 270V.
- Universal Remote.
- High definition aspect ratio supported
- Component Output
STB Connection And First Installation:
Connect the Satellite dish through LNBF to the Antenna In interface on the rear panel of the STB with the Antenna Cable. Connect the HDMI interface of the STB to the HDMI interface of the TV with the HDMI cable. Connect the power interface of the STB to the power supply with the power adapter. Switch on the power supply. STB boots and it take you to the first installation screen to complete your installation.
Launching Date: 21st June 2010
HD Channels: Nat Geo HD and ESPN HD (Event Based Channel)
Price: Rs 2,250 for existing customers choosing to upgrade and Rs 2,840 for new Customers
Package Price: Rs 99 for ESPN HD.
Where it will launch?
At the moment Airtel Digital TV HD will be available in Metro cities only but before Commonwealth Games 2010, you will find Airtel Digital TV HD Connection nationwide!
More Information will be posted soon! Stay with us for all information about Indian DTH industry.
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This is a very good post for me. I think you should add more video and pictures because it helps visitors
What is the use of ethernet port in this STB.
Are we able to watch YOUTUBE content with this STB?
What is it’s cost ?
Hello Vipin,
The Cost of Airtel Digital TV HD STB Box will be Rs 2,250 for existing customers choosing to upgrade and Rs 2,840 for new Customers and need to pay Rs 99 for ESPN HD.
These pictures might not be actual. But, yes the price mentioned here is true. AirTel’s DigitalTV website still shows no information about their HD STB. I want to buy it as soon as possible. AirTel is the Best! I currently own the normal AirTel DigitalTV STB. I have a Samsung Full HD LCD and would like to enjoy the top-notch quality. But, I think the additional monthly pack is a quite expensive for single HD channel. The entire package of HD channels should cost Rs.99/- per month. Then, it will be okay.
Hello Aman,
Yes Digital TV is launched and if you are from Metro cities then you will see stocks within 1 week! On HD Pack, HD Pack will carry two feeds, ESPN HD and Star Sports HD! When you are watching HD Channels, you have to ready for big money spending as HD Channels are costly ones!
Airtel Digital TV website has been updated with its latest offering on HD service. http://airtel.in/HD/digitaltvhd/
I have few questions.
1. what is the purpose of LAN in this STB.
2. Can we do recording thru USB.
3. what kind of audio connection they provide to get 7.1 dolby sound.
request you to put up a comparision of hd dth by all service providers.
Hello Suresh,
It will done soon at ShaswatPatel.com!
@aman you said that those picture might not be real but in the advertisement itself they have given same stb picture,so better check and then open your mouth.Even in SOD forum some member posted his first pictures of STB.so you are absolutely wrong crap.
Is there any news when Airtel DIgital TV HD will add more HD channels? At present only 1 HD channel is available and that too NOT on 24X7 basis. It only shows the live telecast of the FIFA world cup. I am looking forward to see more HD channels beign added to Airtel digital TV HD.
There is NO HD channel on airtel dth after the Fifa world Cup.
Right now they are testing NGC HD and soon it will be available on Airtel Digital TV [HD].
What is the use of ethernet port in this STB.
Are we able to watch YOUTUBE content with this STB?
Airtel Digital tv is engaging in massive fraud. I smsed BUY to 54325 to get details of the connection. One executive called and after discussion paid Rs 999 for the connection. She gave me a transaction ID and said customer ID will be smsed in a couple hours. I never received it nor any serial code or activation code. Connection has not been given and it is now close to 2 weeks. Their customer service is so bad…they say they will take complaint but put you on hold and cut the call. Complaints are closed without taking action. When I call they ask for customer ID and I tell them I never received it. After 15 such calls I have thoroughly given up. They have absolutely no record of me paying the money but my credit card has been charged for the amount and I have transaction ID that they gave. I submit my complaint at consumer court i.e. http://www.consumercourt.in/direct-home-dth/12306-worst-airtel-dth-services.html and then mails to digitaltv@airtel.in are never replied even I have contacted to the Nodal officer. This is a complete nightmare and I never expected this from Airtel. All in all they have cheated me of Rs 999 and they are not going to give connection. This is the most pathetic customer service experience I have had in my life. My sincere advise to anyone reading this, please please dont go for Airtel Digital tv.
what is use of Ethernet port and USB ?
Hello Mr. Bimal,
Well at the moment both are not is use and we may never see any use of those two Ports!
does airtel hd dth shows every channnel in 16:9 ratio.
Hello Saurabh,
No Airtel DigitalTV [HD] not transmit every channels in 16:9 Aspect ration since non of broadcasters in India transmit in 16:9 ratio. Although Nat Geo HD come with 16:9 Aspect ratio.
Hi,
I am planning to purchase Airtel HD DTH. My questions are
1. I am having LG 32LH20R lcd tv (720P), is that ok for this airtel hd dth?.
2. Anyone from kerala had already bought this hd connection (any of the members) & how many days it will take to install and to make the STB up with all the HD channels they are providing (even though <3..)?.
3. How many Malayalam channels are there in HD dth connection.
All these questions i asked to customer care people, but they are giving some predefined answers all the time…;), & not the answers for my questions. So it will be grateful if i get proper info. through this page.
Thanks in advance
Hi Admin,
Can you clarify a little more on your response to Saurabh on all channels transmission in16:9 ratio…
Is this true for the Airtel DTH FDD?
If your ans remains same still…then I did a major blunder in my life by brining Samsung LCD, which shows the pics in a ugly shape in 16:9 aspect.
People who wants to go for Samsung LCD…. watchout.
Rao
tatasky hd avilabele in kerala statae.
what dish network and siz,direction required for airtel in south africa
often getting still pictures and disturbance while watching.why?
why its so that dish tv claims to offer so many HD channels, where as of now Airtel has only 2. Atleast add up channels like Movies Now and Discovery in HD, and also the HD channel costs are too high in Airtel as compared to Dish TV.
I heard that Airtel HD DVR has been launched.Is that true…then why is it not there in your website?
What is the cost and features?
is there vga port on the panel
Is there any chance of HD 3D comming on Tatasky ?
Hi,
If I connect my HD tv through HDMI cable and my old CRT TV through video cable will both the tvs work from same STB