Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Not currently testing here (Ex-C&W)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Yes it said the same to me but if you input the number then click ok they will take you to channels where they are showing the same as on channel 118 .

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

An Virgin Media viewer has pm me today with new information on Channels testing on Ex-C&W boxes.

VMTest1 - not broadcasting
VMTest2 - National Geographic HD
VMTest3 - not broadcasting
VMTest4 - not broadcasting
VMTest5 - not broadcasting
VMTest6 - not broadcasting

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot - http://i32.tinypic.com/2vrvqs1.png

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

So STILL testing 6 Channels... woop woop... Europsort HD Maybe :) :) :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I think VMTest 4 - VMTest 6 are just for Virgin to add more HD Channels at the later date.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I know but one of them could be Eurosport - i'm being positive for once MB don't kill my buzz man ;) :p

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Sorry. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I have now added ex-NTL/ex-CW to my profile (see left panel). I thought it was already in there so sorry for omitting it in my earlier posting.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

It look like Virgin are working today on the test for the new HD Channels that are due to launch next week as I have now got more info from that Virgin viewer in the Ex-C&W area:

VMTest4 - MTVHD

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot -
http://i32.tinypic.com/2vrvqs1.png
MTVHD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0 384kbps AC3 Audio, possibly 5.1 for some music video/concerts. Screenshot - http://i26.tinypic.com/28sqbdy.png

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Sorry did not notice earlier but i live in a ex-telewest area

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

You can now stop telling you Cable area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

wow music in HD on MTV HD cant wait :D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

You can still see the same as 118 all you need to do is enter the channel number when you have not got the mini guide up . After reading your post i thought that i would check as i have got a v+ box and also a v box so before my previous posts i should have checked both the boxes:sorry::sorry:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

After following this thread in its many forms for a long long time I have decided to add my first post, So hello all.:wavey::wavey:
On the subject of the hd channels I have been waiting patiently for the price to come down on the tv's before investing in the equipment and then waiting for news of channels to arrive on virgin. Now the channels are arriving i think i will make the switch fairly soon. The announced channels will do me fine for now (accept mtv, I have never been one for music vidoes, if I a want music i have an mp3 player for that) and the hd content in vod is not bad.
However am i being thick in thinking that at least 2 of the four channels annouced belong to skys parent company (news corparation)? Does anyone think that this may mean that the boys at news corp may be seeing that its better to get the channels out on all platforms and maximize revenue thru wholesale values for the channels rather than have them as a sky exclusive? i know it will be a long time before we see the sky branded hd channels on virgin but maybe any other hd channels that sky has a hand in or has them tied to exclusive deals may be coming in the future.:eh:
On another note I wonder if we will ever get the sky player on virgin (lol) now that would be a coup.:LOL:
Anyway thanks for letting me waffle but what does anyone else think?:blah::blah:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

No dont need sky player vms vod is far more superior.