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OLD BOY 05-12-2017 09:58
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35927518)
There is a BBC Blog about it, but unfortunately where they talk about compatible TVs the link doesn't work

http://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2017-12...et-bbc-iplayer

However as it's the same one for the UHD Trial, then I'd expect the the Virgin TV V6 box will be compatible.
That's what I thought as well, Ben, but couldn't find any confirmation of this!

data0002 05-12-2017 10:06
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Don't know if this is the page you were after Ben for the list https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/l...-planet-II-uhd

SnoopZ 05-12-2017 10:44
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35927518)
There is a BBC Blog about it, but unfortunately where they talk about compatible TVs the link doesn't work

http://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2017-12...et-bbc-iplayer

However as it's the same one for the UHD Trial, then I'd expect the the Virgin TV V6 box will be compatible.
My TVs not on the list Samsung KS9000, however i watched the trial of this via a V6 in the summer without any problems.

Mobes 05-12-2017 11:54
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Don't get why V6 isn't on the list. I've reached out to VM on the issue and they replied they are 'asking' (the BBC I presume) about it.

Pretty shocking if we're left out!

SnoopZ 05-12-2017 12:10
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35927536)
Don't get why V6 isn't on the list. I've reached out to VM on the issue and they replied they are 'asking' (the BBC I presume) about it.

Pretty shocking if we're left out!
Well obviously the V6 isn't a TV, so it wouldn't be on the list, you still need a compatible TV to watch it even if the other equipment is capable of showing the broadcast.

Gavin-D 05-12-2017 12:16
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35927543)
Well obviously the V6 isn't a TV, so it wouldn't be on the list, you still need a compatible TV to watch it even if the other equipment is capable of showing the broadcast.
Sky Q isn't a TV but that is on the list as it stands VM are not getting Blue Planet II in 4K/UHD

SnoopZ 05-12-2017 12:23
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35927544)
Sky Q isn't a TV but that is on the list as it stands VM are not getting Blue Planet II in 4K/UHD
Good point, but unless something has changed the list is very wrong.

A few months ago i watched Blue Planet using BBC iplayer on the V6 and with a TV that isn't on the list, so i am expecting it to work.

Mobes 05-12-2017 13:04
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35927548)
Good point, but unless something has changed the list is very wrong.

A few months ago i watched Blue Planet using BBC iplayer on the V6 and with a TV that isn't on the list, so i am expecting it to work.
Apology accepted :sleep:

Mobes 06-12-2017 10:28
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35927518)
There is a BBC Blog about it, but unfortunately where they talk about compatible TVs the link doesn't work

http://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2017-12...et-bbc-iplayer

However as it's the same one for the UHD Trial, then I'd expect the the Virgin TV V6 box will be compatible.
Have you heard any more on this, Ben? I've tweeted and asked on VM forums and the silence is pretty deafening from the staff there.

Mobes 06-12-2017 13:50
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
VM have tweeted V6 customers won't be able to access this programme.
Pathetic TBH!

Joedm45 06-12-2017 15:17
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Correct me if I'm missing something but if you have a 4k TV then there is a high chance it has its own iplayer app you can use.

I know there was quite an extensive list of compatible TVs on the BBC website so surely most must be covered if they want to watch in 4k HDR

SnoopZ 06-12-2017 16:31
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
As already said by me earlier, the trial of this worked just fine for me i think it was via the V6 but it may have been via the TV app.

Gavin-D 06-12-2017 16:45
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35927686)
VM have tweeted V6 customers won't be able to access this programme.
Pathetic TBH!
How surprising

Wonder why when Sky Q customers will get it

Mythica 06-12-2017 18:33
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Has the Sky box had the HDR update or will it just be shown in 4k without HDR?

muppetman11 06-12-2017 18:38
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mythica (Post 35927743)
Has the Sky box had the HDR update or will it just be shown in 4k without HDR?
Just 4K without HDR I think

Mythica 06-12-2017 18:58
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35927744)
Just 4K without HDR I think
I wonder why VM don't have it then, very strange.

DVD Cinema 10-12-2017 17:44
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
BBC site says Blue Planet 2 is on Sky Q 4K with no HDR. HLG HDR is backwards compatible to non HDR.

No mention why V6 has been took off the Trial, or included for Blue Planet II, it was skipping, on mine anyway, my tv app did not.

Hopefully my Panasonic tv will get it in 4K HLG after the last episode tonight.

V6 may need updating.

multiskilled 12-12-2017 17:30
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
I watched the UHD trial via my V6 on my Samsung HD tv (obviously not in UHD) so can't understand why the full Blue planet II cannot be shown.

Gavin-D 06-01-2018 17:47
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
What are the chances of Eurosport UHD before the Winter Olympics? 42 days until kick off

denphone 06-01-2018 18:06
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Diddly Squat l would say..

nomadking 06-01-2018 18:16
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35931290)
What are the chances of Eurosport UHD before the Winter Olympics? 42 days until kick off
Not everything is going to be in 4K.
Quote:
"Working in PyeongChang in 4K would be a too ambitious plan." But will offer some events in 4 K, not in HDR by a basic motive since we need to ensure that the HDR conversion to SDR maintains the quality at the highest level,"he added.
There's always the online option.

Quote:
Eurosport will offer the first digital games in Europe, with live coverage and on-demand. The Eurosport Player interactive service will be the only place where fans can follow 'online' every minute of every athlete and every sport, in mobile, tablets or through connected TVs. Eurosport Player will make users more than 4.000 hours of coverage and 100 events, including 900 hours of live broadcast, more than ever before in the continent.

Raider999 06-01-2018 19:45
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35931295)
Diddly Squat l would say..


Not even that high in my opinion - not sure why they would even bother, does any one watch Winter Olympics?

Best chance for UHD coverage this year is likely to be the Football World Cup - will this be via a linear channel or streaming online who knows.

OLD BOY 07-01-2018 08:59
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35931306)
Not even that high in my opinion - not sure why they would even bother, does any one watch Winter Olympics?

Best chance for UHD coverage this year is likely to be the Football World Cup - will this be via a linear channel or streaming online who knows.
Almost certainly it will only be streamed in UHD. It would use too much bandwidth to start adding UHD broadcast channels the traditional way.

nomadking 07-01-2018 09:18
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35931355)
Almost certainly it will only be streamed in UHD. It would use too much bandwidth to start adding UHD broadcast channels the traditional way.
All Tivos are MPEG4, so that helps. There will be spare capacity kept aside for future BBC Olympic channels and other events, and from Sky Cinema and Sports moving to be MPEG4 only.

muppetman11 07-01-2018 10:38
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35931355)
Almost certainly it will only be streamed in UHD. It would use too much bandwidth to start adding UHD broadcast channels the traditional way.
Why do you say that ? With streaming many wouldn't be able to watch it so what's the point ?

nomadking 07-01-2018 10:41
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35931363)
Why do you say that ? With streaming many wouldn't be able to watch it so what's the point ?
Even more don't have UHD TVs.

muppetman11 07-01-2018 10:57
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 35931365)
Even more don't have UHD TVs.
Agreed

OLD BOY 07-01-2018 13:48
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35931363)
Why do you say that ? With streaming many wouldn't be able to watch it so what's the point ?
Those who couldn't stream would still be able to watch in HD.

muppetman11 07-01-2018 13:57
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35931390)
Those who couldn't stream would still be able to watch in HD.
If your going to go to the efforts of making something available in UHD you at least want the majority of those with UHD TV's able to view it.

What kind of broadband Speeds are people going to need to view a live UHD sports feed ?

Going off BT's 4K offering one would suspect a 40mb plus connection.

This is the reason Sky uses satellite for its own UHD Sports as it makes UHD available to anyone with the correct equipment.

johnathome 07-01-2018 14:16
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35931306)
Not even that high in my opinion - not sure why they would even bother, does any one watch Winter Olympics?
4K would be a waste of resources for the Winter Olympics because, obviously, most of the screen is filled with white :)

ozsat 07-01-2018 14:28
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Snow is often used in HDR demos
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35931395)
4K would be a waste of resources for the Winter Olympics because, obviously, most of the screen is filled with white :)

johnathome 07-01-2018 15:32
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35931398)
Snow is often used in HDR demos
Really? You think they'd use a picture with a lot of motion and detail to showcase it.

I don't have a 4K TV anyway, currently waiting patiently for my 40" 4yo Samsung to give up the ghost, gonna be a while yet i guess :(

ozsat 07-01-2018 15:36
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
HDR is a colour/brightness thing - a step up for the original 4K only

Winter sports looks good in 4K alone - HDR is at yet another level

OLD BOY 07-01-2018 18:48
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35931392)
If your going to go to the efforts of making something available in UHD you at least want the majority of those with UHD TV's able to view it.

What kind of broadband Speeds are people going to need to view a live UHD sports feed ?

Going off BT's 4K offering one would suspect a 40mb plus connection.

This is the reason Sky uses satellite for its own UHD Sports as it makes UHD available to anyone with the correct equipment.
Agreed. UHD TVs are all internet connected, I believe, but the real problem is the internet speeds offered by broadband providers. Certainly, there are still many homes throughout the UK that do not have the speeds required for streaming without buffering.

Maybe with the advent of UHD through streaming services, pressure will be brought to bear on broadband companies to up their game.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35931395)
4K would be a waste of resources for the Winter Olympics because, obviously, most of the screen is filled with white :)
Snow scenes look amazing in UHD.

Gavin-D 08-01-2018 08:30
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Freesat readies itself for UHD content by selecting DRM partner

http://www.seenit.co.uk/freesat-read...g-drm-partner/

OLD BOY 01-02-2018 07:40
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
It is STILL not confirmed whether the Winter Olympics will be available on the BBC through the i-Player. If it is (which is beginning to look unlikely at this late stage), I presume that VM viewers with the right equipment will be able to access it.

https://www.whathifi.com/news/2018-w...able-in-4k-hdr

The option to broadcast in 4K HDR has been picked up by NBC in the United States. The Games, which start on February 9th and end on the 25th, and will be broadcast in the UK by the BBC. Whether or not iPlayer will carry 4K images is yet to be confirmed.

Doz007 03-02-2018 11:55
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Are there any plans for Netflix to support HDR on the V6?

OLD BOY 03-02-2018 12:17
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35935329)
Are there any plans for Netflix to support HDR on the V6?
Well, Netflix offers HDR and the V6 is capable of displaying HDR, so I would assume that the answer is yes. Hopefully, given that Netflix is a VM app, there will be no compatibility issues.

RobboEdin 03-02-2018 12:38
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35935329)
Are there any plans for Netflix to support HDR on the V6?
What HDR material is available on Netflix?

muppetman11 03-02-2018 12:43
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935344)
What HDR material is available on Netflix?
https://hd-report.com/list-of-4k-ult...ws-on-netflix/

buckeye 03-02-2018 12:50
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935344)
What HDR material is available on Netflix?
This is a month out of date but gives a comprehensive list of most HDR content on Netflix and Amazon

https://twohonestguys.co/what-titles...ix-and-amazon/

The HDR content on Netflix is actually in Dolby Vision for which I believe hardware manufacturers need to pay a licensing fee to Dolby for,
does anyone know if the V6 has the ability to decode Dolby Vision or have VM cheapskated out of licensing it?

muppetman11 03-02-2018 12:55
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Netflix supports both Dolby Vision and UltraHD Premium (HDR).

Doz007 03-02-2018 13:03
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35935350)
Netflix supports both Dolby Vision and UltraHD Premium (HDR).
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935344)
What HDR material is available on Netflix?
MM is correct that Netflix support both HDR10 and Dolby Vision. There's a significant amount of content available in HDR. Has nothing been mentioned from VM with regards to HDR Netflix?

RobboEdin 03-02-2018 14:13
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
1 Attachment(s)
Thank you all.

gunner45 03-02-2018 15:21
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35935337)
Well, Netflix offers HDR and the V6 is capable of displaying HDR, so I would assume that the answer is yes. Hopefully, given that Netflix is a VM app, there will be no compatibility issues.
The VM V6 does not support HDR. It will come, but the date is not known.

RobboEdin 03-02-2018 15:25
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner45 (Post 35935368)
The VM V6 does not support HDR. It will come, but the date is not known.
True, refer to my previous post and the attached screenshot.

OLD BOY 03-02-2018 20:14
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner45 (Post 35935368)
The VM V6 does not support HDR. It will come, but the date is not known.
Well it does!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/virgin-v6

Virgin V6 – Features

For the V6, Virgin has added a 4K output, complete with HDR. HDR is something that Sky can’t add without releasing new hardware, so this hands Virgin a slight advantage. Virgin also offers support for Netflix in 4K, which Sky Q is missing.

jb66 03-02-2018 20:48
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35935394)
Well it does!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/virgin-v6

Virgin V6 – Features

For the V6, Virgin has added a 4K output, complete with HDR. HDR is something that Sky can’t add without releasing new hardware, so this hands Virgin a slight advantage. Virgin also offers support for Netflix in 4K, which Sky Q is missing.
That review is full of errors,

Doz007 03-02-2018 22:03
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Even the official Virgin Media spec sheet lists HDR compatibility.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...5nTrj1D01whNpF

RobboEdin 03-02-2018 22:05
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35935415)
Even the official Virgin Media spec sheet lists HDR compatibility.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...5nTrj1D01whNpF
Software update in due course. Not there in current production software level.

virginruinedntl 03-02-2018 22:41
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Do we know whether the V6 box has a h265 hardware decoder? Also do the V6 and original TiVo box have DVB-C or DVB-C2 tuners?

OLD BOY 04-02-2018 11:15
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935417)
Software update in due course. Not there in current production software level.
Ah, that's what gunner was referring to. Thanks for the clarification.

Doz007 04-02-2018 16:58
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935417)
Software update in due course. Not there in current production software level.
So would I be correct saying we're waiting for two updates to make Netflix HDR a possibility? One from VM to enable HDR on the V6 box itself and a second from Netflix updating the app?

RobboEdin 04-02-2018 17:22
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35935518)
So would I be correct saying we're waiting for two updates to make Netflix HDR a possibility? One from VM to enable HDR on the V6 box itself and a second from Netflix updating the app?
See post #244.
When the TiVo software becomes available, Netflix will be ready, if not already.

johnathome 04-02-2018 20:16
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935361)
Thank you all.
That's Marco Polo isn't it?

I bet some of the scenes are absolutely stunning in HDR.

RobboEdin 04-02-2018 20:35
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35935541)
That's Marco Polo isn't it?

I bet some of the scenes are absolutely stunning in HDR.
Correct. Coming soon.

Doz007 04-02-2018 21:22
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35935521)
See post #244.
When the TiVo software becomes available, Netflix will be ready, if not already.
Thank you. Sorry, I missed your picture previously. I take it you're testing the HDR update on your V6 box then?

RobboEdin 04-02-2018 21:30
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35935547)
Thank you. Sorry, I missed your picture previously. I take it you're testing the HDR update on your V6 box then?
I couldn’t possibly say.;)

Doz007 19-02-2018 17:30
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Any update on the HDR update?

RobboEdin 19-02-2018 17:33
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35937591)
Any update on the HDR update?
There is currently a pilot of a new software level which includes HDR. No roll-out plans announced.

OLD BOY 19-02-2018 18:14
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35937593)
There is currently a pilot of a new software level which includes HDR. No roll-out plans announced.
Will this provide HDR to UHD TVs without HDR?

muppetman11 19-02-2018 18:30
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35937607)
Will this provide HDR to UHD TVs without HDR?
How can it provide HDR to a TV that isn't HDR compatible :D

OLD BOY 19-02-2018 18:49
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35937616)
How can it provide HDR to a TV that isn't HDR compatible :D
I was not sure whether the V6 boxes were able to upscale the picture to 'near HDR'.

Mad Max 19-02-2018 18:55
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35937616)
How can it provide HDR to a TV that isn't HDR compatible :D
Maybe OB has been on the.......:devsmoke: :D

OLD BOY 19-02-2018 19:05
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35937623)
Maybe OB has been on the.......:devsmoke: :D
Ha ha! I was thinking along the lines of Dolby Vision. I thought that might be possible.

https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/...compatible-kit

... if you have a TV, Ultra HD Blu ray player, set top box or any other AV device with enough processing power, you could theoretically update it.

ozsat 20-02-2018 17:18
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
HDR is not a resolution thing - it is a colour/brightness/darkness thing which is tv dependant

If the tv does not support HDR - then the device will not get HDR source
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35937621)
I was not sure whether the V6 boxes were able to upscale the picture to 'near HDR'.

OLD BOY 20-02-2018 17:52
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35937793)
HDR is not a resolution thing - it is a colour/brightness/darkness thing which is tv dependant

If the tv does not support HDR - then the device will not get HDR source
Some Sony TVs are getting an update that will enable HDR. Mine is a 2016 model, and I'm hopeful I might get an update, but my model no isn't on the list scheduled for the update.

I just wondered if the V6 might do the job, but apparently not.

In the meantime, I've adjusted my picture to 'vivid', which may be as close as I get!

SnoopZ 20-02-2018 18:02
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35937795)
Some Sony TVs are getting an update that will enable HDR. Mine is a 2016 model, and I'm hopeful I might get an update, but my model no isn't on the list scheduled for the update.

I just wondered if the V6 might do the job, but apparently not.

In the meantime, I've adjusted my picture to 'vivid', which may be as close as I get!
That would burn my eyes out and my TV is full HDR.

ozsat 24-02-2018 09:09
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Surely that is just increasing the brightness - which is nothing like HDR does.

On HDR the black is blacker and the white is whiter - and millions of levels in between.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35937795)
In the meantime, I've adjusted my picture to 'vivid', which may be as close as I get!

OLD BOY 24-02-2018 11:15
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35938208)
Surely that is just increasing the brightness - which is nothing like HDR does.

On HDR the black is blacker and the white is whiter - and millions of levels in between.
The 'Vivid' setting is certainly not HDR but it has improved the picture. It is brighter, yes, but there are more pronounced colours too. It'll do for the time being.

OLD BOY 27-02-2018 09:00
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
With Sky set to double its UHD content this year, hopefully we will see some progress in this area on Virgin Media.

http://www.a516digital.com/2018/02/s...y-and-hdr.html

Has anyone heard about any big announcements from VM that may be just around the corner? There was a hint a little while back that we may be getting more streaming services and UHD on our screens this year, but I've not picked up anything since.

Ultimate.Conj 27-02-2018 17:05
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
I've just seen an article on What Hi-FI?

They are reporting that the Sky Q box is getting a HDR update any day soon.

Hopefully VM will follow suit and rollout this update for the V6 too.

Mad Max 27-02-2018 17:44
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35938795)
I've just seen an article on What Hi-FI?

They are reporting that the Sky Q box is getting a HDR update any day soon.

Hopefully VM will follow suit and rollout this update for the V6 too.

:D:D

OLD BOY 27-02-2018 19:01
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35938795)
I've just seen an article on What Hi-FI?

They are reporting that the Sky Q box is getting a HDR update any day soon.

Hopefully VM will follow suit and rollout this update for the V6 too.
Yes, they should have done it already!

Gavin-D 15-03-2018 20:10
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Any closer to more 4K content?

Mad Max 15-03-2018 20:36
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35940833)
Any closer to more 4K content?
:tiptoe:

OLD BOY 16-03-2018 12:38
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35940833)
Any closer to more 4K content?
No announcements yet, Gavin.:geez:

alanbjames 16-03-2018 13:13
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Virgin barely have HD channels let alone UHD.

OLD BOY 16-03-2018 13:24
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35940890)
Virgin barely have HD channels let alone UHD.
There are only three that Virgin don't have and Sky do - that's Gold, E! and History. However, Virgin has three channels that Sky doesn't - Eden, H2 and ITV Be. So I'm not sure what prompted that comment.

RobboEdin 16-03-2018 13:47
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35940892)
There are only three that Virgin don't have and Sky do - that's Gold, E! and History. However, Virgin has three channels that Sky doesn't - Eden, H2 and ITV Be. So I'm not sure what prompted that comment.
Ignorance?

Mr K 17-03-2018 13:03
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
The top package is needed for most HD channels. Bit unfair in this day and age, particularly if you aren't interested in BT Sports where a large amount of the sub is going.

denphone 17-03-2018 13:06
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35940885)
No announcements yet, Gavin.:geez:
And there won't be...

OLD BOY 17-03-2018 20:06
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35940982)
The top package is needed for most HD channels. Bit unfair in this day and age, particularly if you aren't interested in BT Sports where a large amount of the sub is going.
Note that the price did not go up to cater for BT Sport when the deal was done, so I don't understand that comment.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35940983)
And there won't be...
Well, there might be. I have been working on the assumption that some notable changes may occur this year, but I have nothing concrete to report just yet.

denphone 17-03-2018 20:09
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35941025)
Well, there might be. I have been working on the assumption that some notable changes may occur this year, but I have nothing concrete to report just yet.
Assumptions are very dangerous OB as l thought you would have realised that by now..;)

OLD BOY 17-03-2018 20:14
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35941027)
Assumptions are very dangerous OB as l thought you would have realised that by now..;)
True. The assumption was based on a few things I read at the time which seemed credible, but nothing I would wish to quote as evidence.

OLD BOY 21-03-2018 12:45
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
I wonder if this might be Virgin's first UHD channel.

https://www.a516digital.com/2018/03/...uk-launch.html

denphone 21-03-2018 12:48
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
l very much doubt it personally..

Raider999 21-03-2018 19:47
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35941404)
I wonder if this might be Virgin's first UHD channel.

https://www.a516digital.com/2018/03/...uk-launch.html

I hope not, what a waste of airtime.

There are a number of existing UHD channels, just need to get them on VM

OLD BOY 21-03-2018 22:55
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35941447)
I hope not, what a waste of airtime.

There are a number of existing UHD channels, just need to get them on VM
Well, if you're talking about Sky and BT channels, you might be waiting a while yet.

OLD BOY 23-04-2018 17:49
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Typical! We've been waiting for ages for some UHD programme, then the BBC sneekily puts out a live UHD stream and doesn't tell anybody! How enfuriating!

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018...ive-uhd-rugby/

ozsat 23-04-2018 18:17
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
I had this on my Panasonic TV yesterday - but didn't see it on any other devices.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35944668)
Typical! We've been waiting for ages for some UHD programme, then the BBC sneekily puts out a live UHD stream and doesn't tell anybody! How enfuriating!

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018...ive-uhd-rugby/

Gavin-D 23-04-2018 19:22
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35944668)
Typical! We've been waiting for ages for some UHD programme, then the BBC sneekily puts out a live UHD stream and doesn't tell anybody! How enfuriating!

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018...ive-uhd-rugby/
It's a start which is good to see hopefully more to come

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Is this 4K broadcast on the V6 boxes? I seem to remember the Blue Planet series was missing whilst Sky Q boxes were able to show it

OLD BOY 24-04-2018 07:56
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35944677)
It's a start which is good to see hopefully more to come

---------- Post added at 19:22 ---------- Previous post was at 19:13 ----------

Is this 4K broadcast on the V6 boxes? I seem to remember the Blue Planet series was missing whilst Sky Q boxes were able to show it
The problem is, the stream is no longer available, so unless anyone stumbled on this broadcast on Beta, I guess we will never know.

I have said before that I thought we might get the World Cup in UHD. Well, it is now being reported that this indeed may come about via the BBC i-Player.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarc...t-more-likely/

Mr K 24-04-2018 09:49
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35944706)
The problem is, the stream is no longer available, so unless anyone stumbled on this broadcast on Beta, I guess we will never know.

I have said before that I thought we might get the World Cup in UHD. Well, it is now being reported that this indeed may come about via the BBC i-Player.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarc...t-more-likely/
Will UHD make England perform any better ? As PQ has increased over the years, their performance has declined, there's a definite correlation ;) 1966 crackly black and white - winners !

Gavin-D 24-04-2018 14:36
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35944706)
The problem is, the stream is no longer available, so unless anyone stumbled on this broadcast on Beta, I guess we will never know.

I have said before that I thought we might get the World Cup in UHD. Well, it is now being reported that this indeed may come about via the BBC i-Player.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarc...t-more-likely/
"For starters, back in February the BBC used its renowned BBC iPlayer app to deliver a live 4K/UHD stream of the Southampton vs West Brom clash in the 5th round of the FA Cup. The stream was also left on loop for some time afterwards"

Looks like they've done a few tests on the quiet away from public access next step clearly now is going live to the public

Wonder if the FA Cup final will be shown as BT will have it in 4K

OLD BOY 24-04-2018 16:36
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35944730)
"For starters, back in February the BBC used its renowned BBC iPlayer app to deliver a live 4K/UHD stream of the Southampton vs West Brom clash in the 5th round of the FA Cup. The stream was also left on loop for some time afterwards"

Looks like they've done a few tests on the quiet away from public access next step clearly now is going live to the public

Wonder if the FA Cup final will be shown as BT will have it in 4K
Well, given all this annoying secrecy over UHD broadcasting, I think maybe we all need to keep our eyes open!

Mr K 24-04-2018 16:46
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35944742)
Well, given all this annoying secrecy over UHD broadcasting, I think maybe we all need to keep our eyes open!
By the time it comes OB, your eyesight will be too bad to tell the difference ;)

Gavin-D 24-04-2018 16:47
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
BBC iPlayer streams sport in 4K HDR for first time

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43879649

Gavin-D 02-05-2018 11:00
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Sky have announced they'll be showing the royal wedding in UHD from 9am to 3pm

muppetman11 02-05-2018 11:34
Re: UHD on Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35945514)
Sky have announced they'll be showing the royal wedding in UHD from 9am to 3pm
Can't wait :D


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