Cable Forum - TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2

Has anyone managed to set their TiVo to record programme remotely from the tv listing on virginmedia.com? I get an error message on the TiVo box saying channel zero isn't in use.

Used it an hour after Tivo installed for a programme 2 hours later and worked fine.

AndyCambs

20-04-2011 09:27

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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35217378)

Used it an hour after Tivo installed for a programme 2 hours later and worked fine.

I did call the Support line (and was put through to TiVo support) but she implied that no-one was able set recordings remotely yet.

I'll log a ticket on Virginmedia community unless anyone here has any suggestions.

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Now when I try via the web I get a message "Sorry there's been a technical glitch and you won't be able to record this programme"

dazed&confused

20-04-2011 09:40

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Getting nervous

Tivo installation booked for this morning - waiting waiting

It's 8:40 already

waiting waiting.....

AndyCambs

20-04-2011 09:51

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Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35217391)

Getting nervous

Tivo installation booked for this morning - waiting waiting

It's 8:40 already

waiting waiting.....

My engineer turned up 90mins early. Good job I was in!

fixerman

20-04-2011 10:10

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Originally Posted by AndyCambs (Post 35217372)

Has anyone managed to set their TiVo to record programme remotely from the tv listing on virginmedia.com? I get an error message on the TiVo box saying channel zero isn't in use.

Yes! It's one of the few special features that I have managed to get to work as described. I have tried it on three occasions on different days as a trial. It worked as described each time.

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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35217373)

There is a thread on the first page discussing the catch up problem.

What do you mean by first page? Can you be more specific please?:)

Murk	20-04-2011 10:11

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Well just had my Tivo box installed, have to say excellent service and i was his first port of call arrived at 8 on the dot!

Now to try to get used to it :rolleyes:

fixerman

20-04-2011 10:24

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Originally Posted by AndyCambs (Post 35217372)

Has anyone managed to set their TiVo to record programme remotely from the tv listing on virginmedia.com? I get an error message on the TiVo box saying channel zero isn't in use.

I spoke too soon. I just tried it and it has joined the rest of the extra features and is suffering a "technical hitch". This whole TiVo experience is fast becoming a "technical hitch"!:mad:

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Originally Posted by Murk (Post 35217440)

Well just had my Tivo box installed, have to say excellent service and i was his first port of call arrived at 8 on the dot!

Now to try to get used to it :rolleyes:

Good luck! Please let us know how you get on with your new toy!:)

Murk	20-04-2011 10:30

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Well the picture looks the same in sd as it did on the V+ so i think people saying about the picture being slightly softer i would suggest just change the settings on your tv and see if that makes a difference.

mkdr25

20-04-2011 10:39

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the slightly annoying thing about remote record (working from PC but not mobile for me) is that without global padding, I can't set a pad, so if I'm on holiday and want to record something I know will probably run over, I'm out of luck.

A global padding feature would stop this. When can I expect this? ;)

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another quick question.

Has anyone managed to program their Tivo remote to turn off the TV?

I was told I could hold down off and it would turn both off.

I've got a 42 inch toshiba VX series LCD. Anyone else had issues?

The remote does work for volume and mute.

Cheers

carlwaring

20-04-2011 10:43

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Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217476)

Has anyone managed to program their Tivo remote to turn off the TV?

Yes. No problems with that here. Only got an old 28" Panny CRT though.

mkdr25

20-04-2011 10:47

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35217489)

Yes. No problems with that here. Only got an old 28" Panny CRT though.

do you just hold the green power button down until it turns both off?

Perfect Choice

20-04-2011 10:52

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Originally Posted by Murk (Post 35217469)

There is a seperate thread on this now, but have tried colours and options and just have to say the picture in SD and HD is not as crystal clear sharp as I had before, still investigating if anything can be done at TV end though.