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Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by awesometeeth (Post 35949399)

I had read that the BBC isnt keen on this stuff as its platform neutral? I have no idea if thats true though. plus in this case it actually would help sky people and others as it would free up so many of the slots.I notice iplayer even had a splash screen today telling me about following the world cup in UHD, this is going to end very badly if its truly tens of thousands for us all...

If that was their policy they would be advancing at the speed of the slowest. As long as the facility is made available to all platforms on request, I don't see that as a problem.

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35949502)

Have to agree, there are going to be a lot of unhappy customers! They have had years to sort this out so they shouldn't be trailing it a week before the World Cup starts.

Typical of BBCs lack of interest in sports (with exception of Wimbledon)

That's a bit harsh, Raider. This is not easy and they have been working on it for some years with the objective of getting it right first time. I think we should just be grateful that UHD is finally available and look forward to having many more programmes in UHD in the near future.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

OB, not harsh at all - I appreciate you don't care about sport, but a lot of people do.

If the number able to watch in UHD is severely limited as suggested there are definitely going to be a lot of angry people.

Any idea what's going on with the French open in 4k ? Red button just loads the Eurosport app ?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

My software version is RC4-VMB-11-C68
I guess that means no update for me yet?

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35949516)

How many games are ITV providing in UHD? The BBC are damned if they do, damned if they don't.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

Even if 4k is available on BBC it is going to be restricted to first come first serve basis, I believe the tens of thousands.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35949540)

Even if 4k is available on BBC it is going to be restricted to first come first serve basis, I believe the tens of thousands.

Think I might reserve a slot even though I haven't got a UHD TV. It's the principle , we all pay the same licence fee ! :p:

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35949516)

Yes, but if UHD was not now being shown, we wouldn't be having this debate. This is only a trial at the moment, and we have had no UHD dramas yet.

I certainly don't begrudge sports fans getting this first, though.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

Can anyone explain why I get the HLG demo through the V6 iplayer. But not through the iplayer built into the tv itself, it doesn't show up. Right now I can't think why, as everything is obviously up to spec.

It doesn't matter all that much I'll obviously use the V6, just wondering though.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by mot12 (Post 35949561)

It depends what tv you have. Are you sure it is HLG compatible?

For me it is the other way round as I don't have the latest v6 software update yet.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

Im confused! I have the blue button to hd channel update and im on 20.7.6.rc20 software version but i cant see any 4k trial in bbci beta???????

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

Thought I would just post my experience with the world cup trial on I player.
If you have a Samsung tv 2017 onwards then select uhd colour in Samsung external device settings to on.
The v6 then should play the football test loop in iPlayer beta.
Hope this helps someone as mine was set to off!

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

Update: I have a wildlife stream with a jaguar but no football

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35949626)

Update: I have a wildlife stream with a jaguar but no football

When I first saw that, I couldn't believe the quality, it looks amazing.

Re: UHD on Virgin Media

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Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35949626)

Update: I have a wildlife stream with a jaguar but no football

Same here, unless I'm missing something!