Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Virgin and Sky don't broadcast HDR yet.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

French Open tennis and (I believe) Champions League Final were broadcast with HDR. And the various iPlayer UHD events were either all or mostly with HDR HLG as I understand it. A quick web search brings up many articles.

Unless you were specifically meaning a channel there 365/6 days a year.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I appreciate that but Virgin did state that UHD & HDR (HLG) was available on their iPlayer app for Wimbledon Centre Court.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Indeed I was referring to broadcast channels.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It definatly works on the V6 as the tv is displaying that the signal is HLG.

But a couple of times I have had to exit and restart it to switch to HLG - maybe depending on demand at the BBC's servers.

Does Netflix go HDR on your V6?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I've tried exit and restart but to no avail. Yes, HDR does work on Netflix, so I'm at a bit of a loss as to what's not working.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It may be you tv is not compatible with the HLG service - or still needs a further menu change.

Or it could be simply the HLG does not work on your TV via HDMI.

There is a test stream in the Beta area on iPlayer to check HLG.

One setting gives UHD Planet Earth without HLG - the other is FA Cup football in UHD with HLG.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

My mistake, the Netflix app on the V6 - HDR is not working. Just about to try the UHD loop on iPlayer.

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The UHD loop won't work, it come up with an error message.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

What make/model is the tv? And which HDMI port are you using?

Seems some Samsungs only do HDR via limited HDMI inputs - not all of them.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It's an LG OLED55E6V and the V6 is plugged into HDMI2.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Try spiderplants work round first.It works,but I have noticed it loses picture and sound for a split second every now and then. Ordered some new hdmi leads last night from Amazon,will try these later on hoping it will sort the cutout problem.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Ok, further investigations and tests . . . I've now got HDR working on V6 Netflix - another setting on the LG TV video settings (I really should have known about this one). So, waiting until tomorrow to see if it works on the iPlayer, Wimbledon Centre Court.

Thanks to all who helped.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Just wondering if anyone who CAN view the UHD Wimbledon streams have a TV that is NOT on this compatible device list but are able to view the UHD via the V6 iplayer?

I have a Samsung KS9000 and i can view the UHD feed via the V6 iplayer app but not via the built in TV iplayer app.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I didn't realise that list showed the V6 and other devices that can view HLG UHD streams, I thought it was just TVs so that explains things.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

FYI This sorted out my sound and picture cut out problem.One other thing I have noticed though,on my AV amp the audio readout flickers between Pro-logic and Dolby Digital on the HD channels,if I stream media from my computer or Netflix or Amazon it is rock steady on DD.Any ideas on what can cause this?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Just a heads up for anyone that doesn't have a V6 or compatible TV for HLG streaming content.

Amazon are currently selling the Fire Stick 4K for only £24.99(prime day) 50% off, it is a no brainer if you need something like this as it does so much more.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

https://www.whathifi.com/news/virgin...ontent-in-2020
Sky UHD on Virgin Media next year

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

The higher resolution streams in Virgin TV Go makes it sound like this will be linked to the Now TV upgrade as I believe Sky Go and Now TV use the same streams.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Only 17 months to wait then!

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It can launch as early as new years day.

Virgin has launch both Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD in the past on New Years Day.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

My guess is later in the year - August at the earliest (start of the next Premier League season)

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Could be referring to the lunar year ;)

(I'm kidding before anyone takes me seriously, I'm referencing a joke I made to den the other day about how far you could theoretically stretch summer).

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It'll launch probably this time next year just as the price rise letters go out for the September 2020 hike ;)

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

As I previously said, in time for 20-21 Premier League season.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

BT Sport Ultimate will be showing 52 Premier League games and a selection of Champions League and Europa League games at 50 frames per second in 4K Ultra HD, HDR and with Dolby Atmos.

The 1st match on the new channel will be this afternoon with the FA Community Shield match between Liverpool and Manchester City

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

New channel? I thought it was just a rebranding of the existing 4K channel?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Its more of a relaunch to bring their 'technical' quality stuff all together under one name.
But the stuff is all spread around different platforms.
HDR is only on streaming - Dolby Atmos seems to be only on linear.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Ah. Good to know. Thanks. :)

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I recorded the game and when I played it the sound was terrible cutting out etc not a good start

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I watched the match and the picture was pure quality,and I'm sure it was in HDR as it was a richer slightly darker picture than normal.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

There is a known fault at present where the BT UHD audio breaks-up on recording but not live tv.



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BT did NOT do provide this match in HDR on any platform or stream. It was never advertsied as being in HDR.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Hi all, I've finally made the jump and got myself a shiny new 4K TV :D

So I am aware there are the Virgin and BT Sport 4K linear channels, along with 4K content on Netflix, Prime and YouTube, with Sky content to come next year. Is there any other 4K content I'm missing? Thanks in advance :tu:

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

No, that's about it, but I think we are doing rather well for UHD, and when the Sky UHD content comes along next year, that will be about as much as there is available.

The Virgin Media UHD channel is only on during the evenings, but the content is excellent. No ads on there, either!

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Thanks Old Boy I thought as much, no UHD On Demand content on Virgin's own platform yet then?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Remember 'The Rook' is in UHD via On Demand

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Beat me to it! I'm really looking forward to starting 'The Rook' and hopefully we will see much more content from the VirginTV UHD channel available on demand in the future.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I found The Rook very good. I have been viewing it downscaled on my HD TV and even there the picture quality is excellent.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Thanks! :)

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

The new David Attenborough show Seven Worlds One Planet is available in UHD on iPlayer, first episode looks great!

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Not just UHD - it is in HDR too.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

New shows on Virgin TV Ultra HD...

Pure
Starts on Thursday 31 October at 9pm

Noah Funk (Ryan Robbins) is a pastor with a difference. Working undercover in an organised crime network, his goal is to eradicate the drugs that are tearing his community apart. But it’s not going to be easy. This lean and mean Canadian drama has plenty of grit to keep you perched on the edge of your sofa.

Darklands
Starts on Monday 25 November at 9pm

Ready to be totally and utterly gripped by a brand new Virgin Media Original? Gritty Irish crime drama Darklands follows a young MMA fighter as he attempts to escape his tough neighbourhood. But when his brother goes missing, he’s soon drawn into a murky world of drug gangs and bloodshed. Mean, moody and magnificent, you’ll be floored by this unmissable new series.

Plus:

Travel With A Goat
Starts on Monday 4th November at 7.20pm

Around the World in 80 Tricks
Starts on Tuesday 5th November at 7.20pm

Living Stone
Starts on Wednesday 6th November at 7.20pm

Car Crews With Supercar Blondie
Starts on Thursday 7th November at 7.20pm

The 30//10 Challenge
Starts on Friday 8th November at 7.20pm

https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-t...o-watch-in-uhd

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Come on Virgin - Need to wait over an week to watch something that happen yesterday?:D

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Just received an email from the BBC to say that episodes of Dracula are available on iPlayer in UHD

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Bit useless for those who have already watched it. At least with "Seven Worlds, One Planet", you could wait until the episode became available in 4K, and watch it then.


How do we find what content is available in 4K? Nothing appears to say that "Dracula" was available on iPlayer in 4K, until you watch it. Then iPlayer shows it's in "UHD".

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I just checked found it to test it and it in HDR too did search and found it

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I know, that's how I knew it was labelled UHD, but only when played. The info available before that just says HD.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Ok, I know it's only the middle of February but has anybody heard anything about when this might be happening? I'm really rather looking forward to being able to watch Sky Sports on my shiny new 4K TV!:hyper:

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Been asking for ages was hoping 1st March but it's anyone's guess

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Fingers crossed then...

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

You can bet your bottom dollar that it won't launch until the new football season starts in August.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

For those with UHD capabilities, unfortunately I suspect you are correct.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I think that with the Sky/BT deal finally being implemented tomorrow, the Sky/Virgin deal will follow fairly soon. I believe the two may be linked.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I can understand Sky wanting the UHD for sports to have the start coincide with the start of a new football season, but the non-sports UHD doesn't have to wait.

Sky seem to like to keep a constant stream of new services/announcements, rather than a splurge all at once, so I wouldn't be surprised if something comes soon. Just not all of it.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I’ve watched a few movies on Sky Cinema on demand recently, I have to say the picture quality is superb.
Just wondering if they are already streaming in UHD and just not flagged as such.

I had a wee look at the PQ on Sky One’s Cobra and it seemed very very crisp also.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Just wondering if anyone watched the movie premiere of The Curse of La Llorona in HD on Virgin Media Sky Premier the movie never looked any thing like HD I think 720p at Best

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Just to be picky but 720p is HD.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It won't be until the UHD standalone subscription gets rolled-out to Sky's own customers. I suspect this is so Virgin need to charge extra for Sky Sports UHD like they do for Sky Sports HD.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

HDR has been added now to Amazon Prime on the V6.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

That has happened now.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

How much are they charging for UHD access?

EDIT: Looks like it's £8* for a combined HD/UHD pack. So technically only another £3 a month.

*Looks like that's an introductory offer - it's £9 normally

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Music concerts on Virgin TV Ultra HD

Shawn Mendes: Live From Melrose Ballroom, NYC
Saturday 11 April, 10.50pm

Elvis Costello: Detour Live At The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sunday 12 April, 10.40pm

Liam Gallagher: Live In New York
Saturday 18 April, 10.40pm

Eric Clapton: Slowhand At 70
Sunday 19 April, 10.35pm

The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon
Saturday 25 April, 10.45pm

Weather Festival: Derrick May And Friends
Sunday 26 April, 8pm

Sting: Live At The Olympia Paris
Sunday 26 April, 10.35pm

https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-t...tv-uhd-channel

Unfortunately they are exclusive to Full House / Maxit TV customers.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

They've had some decent drama and nature programmes on the UHD channel as well.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

With the football returning on Sky, has anyone seen any new of Sky Sports UHD coming to Virgin yet?

Been a long time coming for 2020 :)

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

None.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I didn't think so.

They are taking their time lol

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Is the UHD sport, that VM is supposed to get, even on Sky's own service though?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

As far as I am aware, yes.

The UHD sports feed has to be accessed via the red/green button, but they were there last time I heard.
This has been in place for football and F1, it may have branched out to golf, but I'm not 100% sure

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Ah, OK. Ta.

I was under the impression Sky were launching a broadcast UHD sports channel this year on top of the streaming.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Oh, I don't know about a specific UHD channel. I guess that may come in the future.

I wasn't sure if Virgin would use the same approach as Sky using the red button or have a dedicated UHD channel for each.

Guess it makes sense after typing it to adopt the red button approach for now. Otherwise they may need a UHD channel for each sports channel that has UHD available.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

The wording, as I recall, wasn't specific, but gave me impression there would be a broadcast element and maybe they were simply waiting for Sky to launch it. But perfectly easy that I misinterpreted it. :D

I'd think Sky would just launch one movie channel and one sports channel and the rest would be streaming, so maybe Sky Cinema Premiere UHD and Sky Sports Main Event UHD. That has been what I was expecting.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I don't actually mind how they do it :D:D

Your suggestion makes sense though

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I imagine that because of Covid-19, the Sky UHD/4K channels will now launch in September in line with the launch of the new Premier League season.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Who says there will be a channel ? At the moment its all available behind the red button.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Services then

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I think it is more likely to be introduced when the existing contractual arrangements end, which I think is August.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Hopefully,as there will also be movies and documentaries and not just sport.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

They out to be able to build a channel with live sport concerts etc then filling in between with docs and films.

Lack of UHD content is stopping me getting a UHD tv.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Do you not have any other 4K devices like game consoles and Amazon Fire Sticks?

I would not wait for 4K content on broadcast TV when you can get far more 4K content by other means, but when you do get one don't get a cheap £400 one as the difference will be night and day.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Free 4K on YouTube for instance. There is some beautiful nature stuff on there.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Thanks for the advice, I don't use any of the sources you suggest - so 4K content needs to come from normal sources.

Disappointingly, football has been available on sky for some time but as ever Virgin are slow to supply

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I presume you mean football in UHD. We do, of course have BT Sport Ultimate which provides football in UHD. The Sky stuff should arrive in time for the next season.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

The BT Premier League games are in 4K on Virgin Media (plus a bit of other sport).

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Indeed and the PQ is excellent.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

sky UHD is coming only thing we don't know is the contract start date of it guess August when premier league was due to start next season

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

When watched live. Watching a recording, and many of us have sound issues :mad:

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I seem to recall that it was supposed to be on Virgin from last August

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

no it wasn't it was never stated it would start last August was always stated it start in 2020

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Maybe it was only talk on this forum last summer then?

Trouble with this forum is there is a lot of speculation posted under threads such as changes which imply facts.

Rather than tack it onto these types of thread it would be better to start a speculation type thread

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

it was announced last july here

https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/artic...d-the-industry

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It only said "Plans to bring Ultra HD programming to Virgin Media from next year"

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

So only a rumour, not concrete

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

no they are coming we just don't know what date that in contract for them to start

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

There was never any suggestion on this thread that the Sky deal would be implemented before 2020, and nialli's post above makes absolutely clear that 2020 was the intended roll out.

The only question has been about when in 2020, which is not clear to this day.

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The blurb says:

As part of the extended deal, Sky’s stellar line up of entertainment, cinema and sports channels will continue to be available on Virgin Media’s TV platform, with Virgin customers set to enjoy new Ultra HD linear and additional video-on-demand content from Sky next year.

That sounds pretty concrete to me.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

And Sky often delay things by months - or even years.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

I see BT Sport UHD recordings are skipping audio again on my V6 box.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

@spiderplant may be able to confirm - but I think this is awaiting the next software update

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Oooo.

Does that mean we get Disney+ with Atmos sound then?

Thanks.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

or perhaps an update for Sky UHD?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

It is indeed.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 

Atmos on UHD Sky Movies too then?