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devilincarnate 20-04-2011 14:56

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35217739)
I was only trying to watch the 1pm news, honest. :erm::)

:LOL:

mkdr25 20-04-2011 15:02

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Originally Posted by savvychels (Post 35217701)
Nope - got it to work for volume and mute. The only time it turned TV off/on was when programming it to find its own code. Would love it if it did work as that's the only think I miss from the old V-box/shark remote days.

edit to add...



w00t!! TY for that. I wasn't holding it down long enough so it was just turning the box on and off so I figured it wasn't the right button (and on another thread someone said hold the TV button which didn't work)

works now!!


hmmm I'll play a bit more tonight. Tried holding the power button down but doesn't seem to do alot. Might work on another code...

carlwaring 20-04-2011 15:03

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Yes. You need to use the correct code for your TV.

devilincarnate 20-04-2011 15:05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217748)
hmmm I'll play a bit more tonight. Tried holding the power button down but doesn't seem to do alot. Might work on another code...

If you can operate the volume on the TV the power button should work as well, you have to hold it down for a while.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 15:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35217753)
If you can operate the volume on the TV the power button should work as well, you have to hold it down for a while.

yeh held down for approx 20 seconds no result. May be just that I need to get the nack of pressing quickly to turn off Tivo then holding down to turn tv off.

devilincarnate 20-04-2011 15:14

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Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217763)
yeh held down for approx 20 seconds no result. May be just that I need to get the nack of pressing quickly to turn off Tivo then holding down to turn tv off.

It seems strange:confused:

carlwaring 20-04-2011 15:14

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20 secs is way too long. Should be no-longer than 5! Just wait for the green light; and your TV to switch off, of course ;)

You should be able to do it in any order.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 15:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35217768)
20 secs is way too long. Should be no-longer than 5! Just wait for the green light; and your TV to switch off, of course ;)

You should be able to do it in any order.

Yeh that's what I assumed. Can you also change TV input with the text button? (think I read that here).

kgollop 20-04-2011 15:17

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OK TIVO is here and install (of TIVO) has gone very smoothly. However, V+ box has been moved upstairs to replace V-HD. While the engineer was here he said looks like V+ features have been disabled and he called back to base. They sent a hit to the box and he left saying it should be working "in a few hours". Two hours later and it's still borked. Boots fine and I can see all channels (including premium HD's) that I should be. However, "Live TV" icon never appears, home button does nothing, V+ button does nothing, pause does nothing and standby does nothing.

Is this still the V+ features disabled or something more serious? I'm also suspecting I'm going to have to call and it's not going to magically start working in a few hours!

DaBoz 20-04-2011 15:31

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The guy who sits next to me at work just told me he got the "do you want to keep your old V+HD box in a second room for free?". His install is in May.

And my TiVo is being installed this afternoon and I haven't had the call.

Please can someone from VM explain if this offer is purely random, or based on some set of criteria?

Boz

carlwaring 20-04-2011 15:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217769)
Can you also change TV input with the text button? (think I read that here).

Yes. Again, press and hold for each change required.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 15:55

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35217794)
Yes. Again, press and hold for each change required.

well that definitely doesn't work for my tv.

savvychels 20-04-2011 16:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217812)
well that definitely doesn't work for my tv.

Just checked and it works on my Panasonic. I suspect it won't work for the Samsung as it needs up and down buttons to go through the AV options so won't accept changes from my DVD remote either (which does still turn it on/off/volume etc). The Panasonic does use just the one button to change, so not any different then using the Panasonic remote or the TiVo remote in that respect

So I suspect this function will be down to TV make.

I'm thrilled to just find the on/off - though it does take a bit longer than I thought it did (and no you don't have to turn on/off the TiVo to do it, I believe Carl was just saying it's a short press for TiVo or a long press and hold for TV) as I can just turn the TV on/off by holding the button and the TiVo stays on just fine :)

kered10 20-04-2011 16:25

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OK, engineer arrived about 11am, 3rd TiVo he'd done, pretty efficient with install, didn't offer to let me keep the V+ in another room, so it's gone. When he left, the Network status still said loading info, loading 99% on the last item on the list and this hasn't changed in the 4 hours since, is this OK? Also epg only goes as far as 24 hrs ahead so far, how long does this take to fill up? Are these two things related, and so I need to reboot or something?

Derek

PS Quite impressed with the YouTube app.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 16:33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by savvychels (Post 35217832)
Just checked and it works on my Panasonic. I suspect it won't work for the Samsung as it needs up and down buttons to go through the AV options so won't accept changes from my DVD remote either (which does still turn it on/off/volume etc). The Panasonic does use just the one button to change, so not any different then using the Panasonic remote or the TiVo remote in that respect

So I suspect this function will be down to TV make.

I'm thrilled to just find the on/off - though it does take a bit longer than I thought it did (and no you don't have to turn on/off the TiVo to do it, I believe Carl was just saying it's a short press for TiVo or a long press and hold for TV) as I can just turn the TV on/off by holding the button and the TiVo stays on just fine :)

Yeh that's what I assumed would work but doesn't seem to. Would appreciate any fellow Toshiba LCD owners feeding back their experiences.

The input on my tv can be toggled with one button too so should work.

devilincarnate 20-04-2011 16:35

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kered10 (Post 35217835)
OK, engineer arrived about 11am, 3rd TiVo he'd done, pretty efficient with install, didn't offer to let me keep the V+ in another room, so it's gone. When he left, the Network status still said loading info, loading 99% on the last item on the list and this hasn't changed in the 4 hours since, is this OK? Also epg only goes as far as 24 hrs ahead so far, how long does this take to fill up? Are these two things related, and so I need to reboot or something?

Derek

PS Quite impressed with the YouTube app.

Yes it is normal as it does take a long time for the epg data to update.

jswallow 20-04-2011 16:39

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Got mine installed this morning. Two engineers just turned up, no phone call beforehand.

But I'm tearing my hair out. The Tivo is connected to a Toshiba LCD tv using HDMI. When I turn the TV on, I get "No Signal" on the TV until I pull the HDMI out and put it back in.

Any ideas, because that's going to drive me and everyone else blooming mad.

dazed&confused 20-04-2011 16:43

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OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

1. PQ looks the same as the V+ on SD & HD

2. EPG goes back forever! - first prog with a little c embloem was KOTV boxing at 2.30 am this morning (10hours before install), pressed the programme - It stated "Watch from Catch up TV on demand" pressed OK, came up with "Play" - worked perfectly.

3. Set up all my series links with no problem, EPG started about a day ahead, now a week forward.

4. Controlled the Volume & Mute first time on my AV receiver.

5. Recorded two progs so far - both perfect.

6. Changed Tuners, and rewound to the start of the buffering on first tuner.

So far so good

Did I tell you that I'm :luv: ing it !!

cupcakes aka dd 20-04-2011 16:47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jswallow (Post 35217856)
Got mine installed this morning. Two engineers just turned up, no phone call beforehand.

But I'm tearing my hair out. The Tivo is connected to a Toshiba LCD tv using HDMI. When I turn the TV on, I get "No Signal" on the TV until I pull the HDMI out and put it back in.

Any ideas, because that's going to drive me and everyone else blooming mad.

I used to get that problem with my V+ although my screen just used to keep on trying but never quite getting there. I think I had to reboot my V+ to cure it or try switching to scart and back to HDMI.

---------- Post added at 15:47 ---------- Previous post was at 15:45 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35217863)
OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

1. PQ looks the same as the V+ on SD & HD

2. EPG goes back forever! - first prog with a little c embloem was KOTV boxing at 2.30 am this morning (10hours before install), pressed the programme - It stated "Watch from Catch up TV on demand" pressed OK, came up with "Play" - worked perfectly.

3. Set up all my series links with no problem, EPG started about a day ahead, now a week forward.

4. Controlled the Volume & Mute first time on my AV receiver.

5. Recorded two progs so far - both perfect.

6. Changed Tuners, and rewound to the start of the buffering on first tuner.

So far so good

Did I tell you that I'm :luv: ing it !!

Good init. I find the on demand stuff much quicker.

AlabasterLyn 20-04-2011 16:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35217863)
OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

1. PQ looks the same as the V+ on SD & HD

2. EPG goes back forever! - first prog with a little c embloem was KOTV boxing at 2.30 am this morning (10hours before install), pressed the programme - It stated "Watch from Catch up TV on demand" pressed OK, came up with "Play" - worked perfectly.

3. Set up all my series links with no problem, EPG started about a day ahead, now a week forward.

4. Controlled the Volume & Mute first time on my AV receiver.

5. Recorded two progs so far - both perfect.

6. Changed Tuners, and rewound to the start of the buffering on first tuner.

So far so good

Did I tell you that I'm :luv: ing it !!

I don't understand the bit about "changing tuners" :confused:

mkdr25 20-04-2011 17:00

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Originally Posted by AlabasterLyn (Post 35217870)
I don't understand the bit about "changing tuners" :confused:

you can see what each tuner is on at any time from the info pane. its the symbol that says "RRR" in circles.

As each tuner is buffering at all times, you can actually rewind live TV on three channels. Pretty nifty but can be confusing!

kgollop 20-04-2011 17:02

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Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217876)
you can see what each tuner is on at any time from the info pane. its the symbol that says "RRR" in circles.

As each tuner is buffering at all times, you can actually rewind live TV on three channels. Pretty nifty but can be confusing!

Thanks nice tip!

jswallow 20-04-2011 17:03

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Originally Posted by jswallow http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/im...s/viewpost.gif
Got mine installed this morning. Two engineers just turned up, no phone call beforehand.

But I'm tearing my hair out. The Tivo is connected to a Toshiba LCD tv using HDMI. When I turn the TV on, I get "No Signal" on the TV until I pull the HDMI out and put it back in.

Any ideas, because that's going to drive me and everyone else blooming mad.


I used to get that problem with my V+ although my screen just used to keep on trying but never quite getting there. I think I had to reboot my V+ to cure it or try switching to scart and back to HDMI.


No, same thing happens. Switching it while the TV is on to SCART and back to HDMI kills it as well.

savvychels 20-04-2011 17:05

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Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217849)
Yeh that's what I assumed would work but doesn't seem to. Would appreciate any fellow Toshiba LCD owners feeding back their experiences.

The input on my tv can be toggled with one button too so should work.

did you input a specific code to get the volume to work or did you use the method where it finds its own code and turns the TV off?

mkdr25 20-04-2011 17:20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by savvychels (Post 35217881)
did you input a specific code to get the volume to work or did you use the method where it finds its own code and turns the TV off?

engineer programmed it. He used a code listed under toshiba 0039 I think.

When I get home I'm going to reprogram and try all the tosh codes (there are about 20) and see if I can find one that has full functionality.

devilincarnate 20-04-2011 17:27

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Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35217893)
engineer programmed it. He used a code listed under toshiba 0039 I think.

When I get home I'm going to reprogram and try all the tosh codes (there are about 20) and see if I can find one that has full functionality.

Here are the TV codes for you and your TIVO remote:


TOSHIBA 0018 0025 0039 0044 0045 0075 0101 0119 0128 0141 0143
0145 0165 0195 0227 0247 0369 0379 0460 0642 0658 0713
0810 0813 081

Skie 20-04-2011 17:29

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Originally Posted by jswallow (Post 35217878)
No, same thing happens. Switching it while the TV is on to SCART and back to HDMI kills it as well.
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Sounds like a HDMI issue with either the box or the TV. Can you hook the tivo up to another HDMI display and see if it works there? If it does, then get the box swapped now before you begin recording loads of stuff.

If it is the TV, you may need to see if there is a firmware update for it.

tweetiepooh 20-04-2011 17:31

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I like the ability to press and hold the standby on the remote to put TV in standby.

Now if we could sort out the SCART source switching and screen mode.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 17:36

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Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35217900)
Here are the TV codes for you and your TIVO remote:


TOSHIBA 0018 0025 0039 0044 0045 0075 0101 0119 0128 0141 0143
0145 0165 0195 0227 0247 0369 0379 0460 0642 0658 0713
0810 0813 081

cheers for that. I'll try all and post back.

paultrademark 20-04-2011 17:51

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My Tivo seems to be defaulting to 720p in the Video Output Formats, and wont let me change it to 1080i (My Phillips TV is 1081i)

Any ideas?

Ahh found it.. silly me

sminkypinky 20-04-2011 18:04

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35217928)
My Tivo seems to be defaulting to 720p in the Video Output Formats, and wont let me change it to 1080i (My Phillips TV is 1081i)

Any ideas?

Ahh found it.. silly me

If it works how mine has been doing when you switch the TV off it will revert back to 720p.

kered10 20-04-2011 18:15

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Network "Loading Info" still stuck at 99% after 5 hours. Has it stalled? Can I prompt it to complete or is this normal? Epg still only 24 hours ahead.

Derek

Harryn9000 20-04-2011 18:20

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well i had engineer round yesterday over my tivo box and low signal and bad picture. he did a signal test and it -14 to -16 and it turn out tivo box cannot give best picture at that level but rest of house was correct signal level so the engineer said i need to get a repull when it will happen i don't know.

cupcakes aka dd 20-04-2011 18:22

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How can you specify what channels the tuners are buffering on?

denphone 20-04-2011 18:24

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Just had my Tivo installed this morning what can l say except that its in a whole new world compared to my V plus as everything is much faster and smoother and there are many more options.
l have also been using the youtube app which is superb watching certain clips but my only problem is trying to sign in to it in which it says l have the wrong username or password but l have checked that l am signing in but it still seems to be saying that my username or pasword is wrong. any answers for this.

dazed&confused 20-04-2011 18:26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd (Post 35217962)
How can you specify what channels the tuners are buffering on?

It seems to show recordings, followed by the last channel you were watching.

So if you want to buffer say 101, and 102, select channel 101, switch channels to 102 etc., so both tuners will buffer. First buffer will then be superceded if recording space is needed.

Perfect Choice 20-04-2011 18:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35217957)
well i had engineer round yesterday over my tivo box and low signal and bad picture. he did a signal test and it -14 to -16 and it turn out tivo box cannot give best picture at that level but rest of house was correct signal level so the engineer said i need to get a repull when it will happen i don't know.

Interesting, please post on the picture quality after the repull.

whoareyou 20-04-2011 18:34

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35217964)
but my only problem is trying to sign in to it in which it says l have the wrong username or password but l have checked that l am signing in but it still seems to be saying that my username or pasword is wrong. any answers for this.

Seems to be a general problem. Another 'to be looked at' feature

muppetman11 20-04-2011 18:38

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Originally Posted by whoareyou (Post 35217978)
Seems to be a general problem. Another 'to be looked at' feature

There does seem to be a few of them , hope they sort it for you all :D

philce 20-04-2011 18:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35217787)
The guy who sits next to me at work just told me he got the "do you want to keep your old V+HD box in a second room for free?". His install is in May.

And my TiVo is being installed this afternoon and I haven't had the call.

Please can someone from VM explain if this offer is purely random, or based on some set of criteria?

Boz

Can anyone confirm this? I dont want to call the sales people unless I have some concrete infomation.

I dont understand who gets the calls? Is it just VIP or totally random? If its random it dosent make sense at all!

Dean Ashton 20-04-2011 18:56

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VM Engineer (Paul) turned up around 4.. had a few problems due to the pairing of the box and the card (which meant it couldn't connect to the TiVo servers), but a phone call to HQ from him resolved that. While chatting to him told him that I was wanting to go to VIP50 but that the VM systems don't allow more than one install to be outstanding.. so he nipped out to his van, grabbed a SuperHub, and once the TiVo install was complete he phoned up, made sure I got the right price for VIP50 (VIP50 for less than I was paying for VIP20+Premium HD... not bad at all), confirmed with me that it was exactly what I wanted, and took me through activation for the modem.

Levels were slightly too high on install (although return path was spot on, apparently), so he installed a filter before my CM/TiVo splitter, and everything is is working perfectly. Currently getting 50Mbps download on my SuperHub.

I wasn't so bothered about keeping the V+ (I had an old PACE box as part of my VIP20 package, but as I only have the one TV it just sat in a box in my bedroom), but he said I might as well keep the V+ and let him take the PACE box away seeing as I knew it worked, and it'd be a good backup.

Basically, the engineer did a top job, was pleasant and knew his stuff, and went out of his way to help me get updated to VIP50 without having to take more time off work. I'm extremely impressed with him, and the manner he represented VM, and I hope I get the opportunity to tell VM this in future.

:) :clap:

Dean

Bob 20-04-2011 19:03

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Nice to hear.

Why not just send a letter and thank them. I'm sure one of the staff members here could point you in the right direction of the 'compliments' department (if it exists lol)!

It always amazes me when you write a letter to a company praising service. They're always astounded!

KathG 20-04-2011 19:12

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VM engineer came just before 3pm today, did not leave until nearly 5pm. He was really cheerful, though things where not going according to plan. First box he tried did not want to work, he phoned the TiVo team they said it was broken, so he went and got another box. Had a few problems, one being it would not get a Network address and the other being something to do with the card not having any credit on it.
He changed the card, and everything seemed to come through then. He also told me that he could not leave the V+ box as it was an older one and had to be changed for a Samsung V+ , which of course I was not going to complain about. :) At last look all services are working on the V+ box
Have not had chance to really play much yet with the TiVo, but all is looking good.
One thing strange though, I mentioned that the catch up TV was apparently not working correct. He looked at the menu picked a catchup program and it went straight to it, but it is not working for me. LOL

pythagoras 20-04-2011 19:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 35217909)
I like the ability to press and hold the standby on the remote to put TV in standby.

Now if we could sort out the SCART source switching and screen mode.

Try holding the text button down.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 19:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35217900)
Here are the TV codes for you and your TIVO remote:


TOSHIBA 0018 0025 0039 0044 0045 0075 0101 0119 0128 0141 0143
0145 0165 0195 0227 0247 0369 0379 0460 0642 0658 0713
0810 0813 081

cheer for the advice guys. Changed the code to another and back to 0039 now all functions work fine I'm loving the ability to turn off the tv at the box with one button!

---------- Post added at 18:30 ---------- Previous post was at 18:29 ----------

by the way, does anyone have channel logos on their guide or on the my shows screen? I thought they would be there but none as yet for me?

VirginMediaPhil 20-04-2011 19:44

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Got a call today, I'm going to have my V+ moved into another room for free. Sweet.

I've just skimmed this page and I see at least one other person has got this, will look back through the thread.

herby247 20-04-2011 19:48

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TIVO was installed on monday, everythings been fine, but today when i turned it on to ANY channel it said it was pin locked, this happened on the instal day and the VM tech says its cause all the data was still downloading.
Checked the settings and it was starting to go through the motions of downloading data, got to 99%, and it still says no title available for EVERYTHING!
Some people been posting only 24 hrs ahead on guide was available to them today.
Programme classification not known, press ok to override parental controls.
Has there been an update today, or do i have a fault?
Keeps saying preparing to connect!

fixerman 20-04-2011 19:51

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[QUOTE=dazed&confused;35217863]OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

Very pleased that it has gone so well for you.:)

I have a ONYKO receiver and I would love to be able to control it with the TiVo remote. Where did you get the code for your receiver?

dazed&confused 20-04-2011 19:57

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[QUOTE=fixerman;35218063]
Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35217863)
OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

Very pleased that it has gone so well for you.:)

I have a ONYKO receiver and I would love to be able to control it with the TiVo remote. Where did you get the code for your receiver?

On Help & Settings choose TIVo box; Using your TIVo box; Your TV remote; TV Remote settings; Programming an AV device.

Press right arrow, type in first 3 letters - ONK gives you a list of code numbers
to select.

Holding down clear & volume up at the same time wait for the remote to flash green twice. Enter the 4 digit code. Flashes green again - Press Ok

Mine worked on the first code, but if not work your way down the list.

Sounds more complicated than it Is !!!
Good luck

pythagoras 20-04-2011 19:57

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[QUOTE=fixerman;35218063]
Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35217863)
OK - Tivo First impressions:
:luv::luv:
After the little hiccup on installation this morning I've been playing for a few hours:

Very pleased that it has gone so well for you.:)

I have a ONYKO receiver and I would love to be able to control it with the TiVo remote. Where did you get the code for your receiver?

http://www.virginmedia.com/tivo/audi..._code_list.pdf

Regards

John.

fixerman 20-04-2011 20:10

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[QUOTE=pythagoras;35218070]
Quote:

Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35218063)

Thank you and also to dazed&confused. You are both stars of the TiVo galaxy!:cleader:

telegramsam 20-04-2011 20:17

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Got a e-mail from virgin today inviting me to get tivo at a cost of £149.95 box activation and £40 installation fee. What a rip off and a shabby way to treat a loyal customer of several years. Needless to say I wont be taking up their offer! As good as the box sounds I honestly don`t think it`s something I must have. Others will disagree with me but I guess it`s down to choice really.

richardc1983 20-04-2011 20:19

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[QUOTE=pythagoras;35218070]
Quote:

Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35218063)

Dissapointing that there isnt one for Cambridge Audio.

Begize 20-04-2011 20:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35214149)
well, I ordered tiVo via web page ordering on Thursday, quoting 2 conveinent installation dates and got a email back saying 'thank you for your order' - what happens now?

I would ring up customer service and check. I got a confirmation screen of an install for this Saturday (23rd) but no email. When I rang last night to check it was all still OK, it turned out the install was down for today!

Just had a phone call back confirming it's now next Saturday (30th) but as a bonus they will move the V+ to another room for free with no multi-room charge either for life.

---------- Post added at 18:22 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35218057)
Got a call today, I'm going to have my V+ moved into another room for free. Sweet.

I've just skimmed this page and I see at least one other person has got this, will look back through the thread.

Just had the same call, nice little bonus, particularly if they are going to be offering Tivo multiroom where you have a "dumb" box that can play recordings from the main one at a later date.

pythagoras 20-04-2011 20:30

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[QUOTE=richardc1983;35218097]
Quote:

Originally Posted by pythagoras (Post 35218070)

Dissapointing that there isnt one for Cambridge Audio.

Try this

Search for a code to control the volume on your AV/Stereo receiver
1. Cover the end of the TiVo remote control with your hand.

2. Hold down the TiVo and MUTE buttons simultaneously until the red (or amber) light on the remote control remains on.

3. Remove your hand from the end of the TiVo remote control.

4. Enter code 1999. After you enter the code, the red (or amber)light will flash three times and then remain on.

5. Press CHANNEL UP once every two seconds. This will test hundreds of codes, one by one.

IMPORTANT: Do not go any faster than this or you may skip over a code that works.

6. If you press CHANNEL UP and the volume on your AV/Stereo receiver becomes muted, press ENTER to select the code. Press VOLUME UP and then VOLUME DOWN to test the code. If the volume changes, you have successfully programmed the remote.

If you cycle through all the codes, the red LED will go off, indicating that you have tried all the codes. If this happens, or if you selected a code but the AV/Stereo receiver does not respond to the test, try again, to make sure you did not skip over your code by going too fast.

Regards

John

fixerman 20-04-2011 20:33

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Thanks to Nick from VM my playback from the EPG is now working!

Much appreciated! Happy days!:)

muppetman11 20-04-2011 20:34

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35218108)
Thanks to Nick from VM my playback from the EPG is now working!

Much appreciated! Happy days!:)

Glad to hear it mate :D

nick_f 20-04-2011 20:37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35218108)
Thanks to Nick from VM my playback from the EPG is now working!

Much appreciated! Happy days!:)

what did he do?

howardmicks 20-04-2011 20:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35218095)
Got a e-mail from virgin today inviting me to get tivo at a cost of £149.95 box activation and £40 installation fee. What a rip off and a shabby way to treat a loyal customer of several years. Needless to say I wont be taking up their offer! As good as the box sounds I honestly don`t think it`s something I must have. Others will disagree with me but I guess it`s down to choice really.

If you order during april its free installation just £149.95 for the box

richardc1983 20-04-2011 20:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Begize (Post 35218099)
I would ring up customer service and check. I got a confirmation screen of an install for this Saturday (23rd) but no email. When I rang last night to check it was all still OK, it turned out the install was down for today!

Just had a phone call back confirming it's now next Saturday (30th) but as a bonus they will move the V+ to another room for free with no multi-room charge either for life.

---------- Post added at 18:22 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------



Just had the same call, nice little bonus, particularly if they are going to be offering Tivo multiroom where you have a "dumb" box that can play recordings from the main one at a later date.

Gosh im paying £5 for the extra box even when the TiVo is installed.

NuclearWinter 20-04-2011 21:12

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I had TiVo installed this afternoon, but am having a problem with the on demand menus.

If I go to TV Choice, By Channel, BBC I can scroll down through the first two pages of shows (down as far as Louis Theroux) but when I try moving to the third page it freezes up for ages and then eventually says there are no programmes available. It does the same thing for 4 on demand.

I've tried rebooting the box but still the same problem.

passingbat 20-04-2011 21:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by richardc1983 (Post 35218131)
Gosh im paying £5 for the extra box even when the TiVo is installed.

I think you'll find it's now £6.50. I'm the same. DF did say there would be other offers for us current multiroom users, but not heard anything yet.

mkdr25 20-04-2011 21:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35218108)
Thanks to Nick from VM my playback from the EPG is now working!

Much appreciated! Happy days!:)

now I would love to hear how this was fixed and how you went about it!

passingbat 20-04-2011 21:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NuclearWinter (Post 35218144)
I had TiVo installed this afternoon, but am having a problem with the on demand menus.

If I go to TV Choice, By Channel, BBC I can scroll down through the first two pages of shows (down as far as Louis Theroux) but when I try moving to the third page it freezes up for ages and then eventually says there are no programmes available. It does the same thing for 4 on demand.

I've tried rebooting the box but still the same problem.

Maybe you should give it more time for the data to update?

mkdr25 20-04-2011 21:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35218168)
now I would love to hear how this was fixed and how you went about it!

My OD from EPG is also now working like a charm! I think changes have been made to the service today.

Happy camper here.

passingbat 20-04-2011 21:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35218173)
My OD from EPG is also now working like a charm! I think changes have been made to the service today.

Happy camper here.

Just checked, same here.

Buzzman 20-04-2011 21:56

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Just been messing about with catch up from the EPG and to my surprise I was offered the option to "watch from catch up" (or something to that effect). I selected this option and could then select "watch". I quickly exited to try another channel and this also worked. However when I tried a different program yet again I got "on demand is not available at the moment". Tried again and now all requests are back to "go to catch up..."

Could it be that a fix is being tested?

blackthorn 20-04-2011 22:11

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Well I dont know whats happened here, maybe someone can explain it to me.
I`m watching the Arsenal game on ssp1, I`m recording midsomer murders and also set it to record a film called Crimson Tide at 9pm. 1 minute to 9 a box popped up on the footy telling me that it was changing channels to the film I`m recording, which I dont want it to.
It gave me the option to cancel the recording of crimson tide which I didnt want so I let it auto change channels and start recording and then switched back to the footy.
Looking at the front, there were 3 red lights on and when I checked to see what the 3 recordings were, the 3rd one was michael mcintyre which I didnt set, weird

sminkypinky 20-04-2011 22:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mkdr25 (Post 35218042)
cheer for the advice guys. Changed the code to another and back to 0039 now all functions work fine I'm loving the ability to turn off the tv at the box with one button!

---------- Post added at 18:30 ---------- Previous post was at 18:29 ----------

by the way, does anyone have channel logos on their guide or on the my shows screen? I thought they would be there but none as yet for me?

I didn't have the logos at first. Reset the box using the onscreen menu and there they were. I have to admit this little feature is one of my favourites. I did wait 24 hours before trying just to give the box some time to get it's initial downloads out of the way though.

HDFootyMan 20-04-2011 22:16

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http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2011/...led-first.html

:)

kraized 20-04-2011 23:25

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Sorry if this has been answered before but how do I enable the ordering of the new TiVo box with the Sky Premium HD channels? When I select the HD Sky channels it says I need a V HD or V+ HD box? :confused:

HDFootyMan 20-04-2011 23:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kraized (Post 35218300)
Sorry if this has been answered before but how do I enable the ordering of the new TiVo box with the Sky Premium HD channels? When I select the HD Sky channels it says I need a V HD or V+ HD box? :confused:

Are you selecting XL for your TV package? The 1TB version of TiVo requires you to be on XL.

kraized 20-04-2011 23:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35218313)
Are you selecting XL for your TV package? The 1TB version of TiVo requires you to be on XL.

Yup, TV XL is selected but keep error this message.

[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

Ben B 20-04-2011 23:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kraized (Post 35218341)
Yup, TV XL is selected but keep error this message.

[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

Looks like a website fault, I'd order it without the HD and then ring up for the HD afterwards. For some reason if I click on that thumbnail Norton says it's a malicious website and won't let me access it...

HDFootyMan 20-04-2011 23:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kraized (Post 35218341)
Yup, TV XL is selected but keep error this message.

http://imgf.tw/923915259t.png

:shocked:

I see what you mean, just tried this myself and I get the same message.

This is one for VM staff, I think.

kraized 20-04-2011 23:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35218354)
Looks like a website fault, I'd order it without the HD and then ring up for the HD afterwards. For some reason if I click on that thumbnail Norton says it's a malicious website and won't let me access it...

Sorry, Norton shouldn't flag it as malicious though. The image is just hosted on http://www.imgftw.net/

NuclearWinter 21-04-2011 00:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35218169)
Maybe you should give it more time for the data to update?

I don't think that has anything to do with it as it freezes up on any TV Choice menu that's longer than two pages, even the A to Z.

And I can find the content by doing a search for it, so the box knows it exists. For example I can do a search for Yes Primeminister and it will find the episodes from BBC TV Choice, but I can't find them on BBC menu because it freezes before I get down that far.

fixerman 21-04-2011 00:48

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_f (Post 35218111)
what did he do?

Actually his name was Nige and he sent me a private message to reconnect the box to the VM server. At first it made no difference but later it all came together and was fine after.:)

It looks like they have found a solution to whatever was wrong.:)

billc 21-04-2011 09:22

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Hi

Have to speak as I find, after highlighting my interest in TIVO last November"ish" and failing on the competition, no joy with 12 month free box, I got the first email a few weeks ago.
Next I got the confirmation email of delivery on my second choice date.

Got a phone call last night to discuss the installation on the 27th April but had to reschedule for unexpected personal reasons.
The great, English accent speaking bloke not only offered me a saturday am slot but said I can keep my V+ and it will be routed upstairs to my sons bedroom with no extra hidden installation cost and the monthly £6.50 I shouild normally have to pay for a second box is waived for ever.

I just need to sort out the HD / Sky Films / Sports package being transferred to TIVO and Sky films being kept on the old V+.

Virgin might not get everything right but they are certainly moving in the right direction with customer care AFAIAC

Negative bit, please more HD + Catch up choice .

Perfect Choice 21-04-2011 09:37

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A minor query this but how can you tell a recording in "My Shows" has been watched? On V+ it stated "viewed", you can remember of course but when you have a lot of recordings it may get a little confusing. Is there a sign change or you just have to remember if you want to keep a recording and watch it again later (my kids do it all the time).

Stephen 21-04-2011 09:45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35218485)
A minor query this but how can you tell a recording in "My Shows" has been watched? On V+ it stated "viewed", you can remember of course but when you have a lot of recordings it may get a little confusing. Is there a sign change or you just have to remember if you want to keep a recording and watch it again later (my kids do it all the time).

If you click in to the show it will ask you to resume the recording if it's been partly watched.

dazed&confused 21-04-2011 09:47

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A Quick question on tuners.

If you want to record 2 simultaneous programmes on the same channel, does TIVo record both on the same tuner.

I'm interested in what happens if I include padding on each show. Does it use another tuner if available, or truncate the lower ranking of one of the shows.

Would be a nice feature if you could choose the tuner you want to record!

sminkypinky 21-04-2011 09:52

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35218492)
A Quick question on tuners.

If you want to record 2 simultaneous programmes on the same channel, does TIVo record both on the same tuner.

I'm interested in what happens if I include padding on each show. Does it use another tuner if available, or truncate the lower ranking of one of the shows.

Would be a nice feature if you could choose the tuner you want to record!

I would have thought it would use a free tuner if available as it would see it as a completely new recording request. Padding clashes should only occur if all three tuners are being used.

RobboEdin 21-04-2011 10:38

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35218492)
A Quick question on tuners.

If you want to record 2 simultaneous programmes on the same channel, does TIVo record both on the same tuner.

I'm interested in what happens if I include padding on each show. Does it use another tuner if available, or truncate the lower ranking of one of the shows.

Would be a nice feature if you could choose the tuner you want to record!

I presume you mean consecutive not simultaneous?

Perfect Choice 21-04-2011 11:17

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35218491)
If you click in to the show it will ask you to resume the recording if it's been partly watched.

Thanks, not what I was hoping for to be honest, we often have several pages of recordings and could have 3 or 4 recordings of a series so it is just useful to spot the one you've watched last when looking at the list rather than having to select a recording and then see if it says "resume recording"

Another candidate for usability enhancement, Tivo has many features and a great tool for managing your viewing, justs needs some better usuability logic on the menus or information screens to make it easier to use rather than having to dive into menus and options to find a piece of information. V+ had it right with the status shown as recorded, partial view and viewed being stated in the equivalent to "My Shows" list. Tivo could easily do the same by just changing the small logo to the left of the title of the programme to a different colour or logo sign for the 3 stages of viewing say. That is all it would take.

This was another compliant of my wife about Tivo by the way, the battle for acceptance of Tivo in my house continues!

VM need to work with Tivo on adding those really useful features on V+ like this, don't get rid of what was right on V+, add to it yes which is where I hope Tivo ends up.

muppetman11 21-04-2011 11:28

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ANOTHER POSSIBLE STREAMING APP FOR TIVO

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...x-2270651.html

http://m.ft.com/cms/s/2/f13f2c28-6b5...44feab49a.html

clinteastman 21-04-2011 11:33

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35218560)

It's great to see companies with MASSES of money move into competing on movie streaming. All we need now is something to be done about exclusivity as this doesn't help the customer and stifles competition.

savvychels 21-04-2011 12:23

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I have to say that while in the initial stages the lack of communication was a real negative, since the actual launch (in spite of waiting for emails etc) I have been extremely pleased with everything.

Earlier on the thread I mentioned I had 2 Tivo's installed on Friday. One worked great, had some problems wtih the other that continued to get worse to the point that I could watch live TV, and record, but it had no network connection so couldn't do anything 'online' and would have run out of info wth the EPG in a week or so.

I am out of the country - left first thing this morning, but called on Tuesday to report the faults and they got me an engineer for Wed afternoon (it could have waited till I got back, but felt better that hubby would potentially have a full working box) which was brilliant.

He came and tested all the specific connections etc to the box, but as everything else was working fine, he eventually concluded it definitly was a faulty box. New box installed up and running very quickly though had to wait for EPG to load all over again before being able to put in the series links.

I have been so extremely pleased with all my service from VM in the past few months both on the phone (overseas and 'local') and with the engineers/installers who have been round to sort/install various things, and down to the VM staffers as well who frequent the forums. A FAR FAR cry from the old NTL days 11 years ago when I first joined.

I know there are still some unhappy with things, but for us we are extremely happy with the service, the value for money and most definitely with the TIVO!!!

btw - copied a series off the Tivo overnight before the swap and all was fine - just set the series to play 'all episodes in folder' and let it run while DVD recorded - so while it can't do it in the background, it can still do it if you don't need to be watching/using the TV.

warrenb 21-04-2011 13:06

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Well I am just waiting for the installer to arrive, VIP50 and having my v+ swapped out, as it is to noisy for the bedroom.

Hugh 21-04-2011 13:24

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Just had it installed - I may be gone for some time.....

clinteastman 21-04-2011 13:27

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35218666)
Just had it installed - I may be gone for some time.....

I've been told by other members that if you play with it too much it may fall off. So, be careful. :cool:

savvychels 21-04-2011 13:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35218666)
Just had it installed - I may be gone for some time.....

Ok guys Hugh's away - who's going to start the rebellion? ;) :p:

gadge 21-04-2011 13:34

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Well just got our tivo installed and wow what a box superb its still updating on 99% the only thing i have noticed the channel logos are not on the guide or banner yet should they appear?.

clinteastman 21-04-2011 13:35

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35218686)
Well just got our tivo installed and wow what a box superb its still updating on 99% the only thing i have noticed the channel logos are not on the guide or banner yet should they appear?.

You may need to reboot to get the logos up.

gadge 21-04-2011 13:37

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35218688)
You may need to reboot to get the logos up.

Can i do that now ?.

fixerman 21-04-2011 13:44

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35218666)
Just had it installed - I may be gone for some time.....

Hugh! I was so looking forward to a frank exchange of views with you this morning!:p:

Good luck with you new Tivo!

clinteastman 21-04-2011 13:44

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35218691)
Can i do that now ?.

You could but personally I might wait until the download has finished for today, there only logos after all!

fixerman 21-04-2011 13:49

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by warrenb (Post 35218647)
Well I am just waiting for the installer to arrive, VIP50 and having my v+ swapped out, as it is to noisy for the bedroom.

Good luck! Hope it all goes well for you.:)

Let us know your experiences!:D

---------- Post added at 12:49 ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 ----------

Question Please!

On the V+ it was possible to skip forward and back by a set time in VOD by pressing buttons on the remote. I cannot see a similar facility on the Tivo. Is it possible?:confused:

Begize 21-04-2011 13:51

Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by warrenb (Post 35218647)
Well I am just waiting for the installer to arrive, VIP50 and having my v+ swapped out, as it is to noisy for the bedroom.

What are they swapping it out for? Are they charging anything?

I got the free multiroom install / move of the V+ call last night and said yes, but then realised how nosiy the V+ is and putting it in the bedroom might not be a good idea!

warrenb 21-04-2011 13:53

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I already have V HD box in the bedroom, so just a straight swap Tivo for V+


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