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bob_builder 07-06-2004 16:00

Re: Interactive and the Red Button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod
I think the Red dot should be shown if there is some related interactive content available (for example extra feeds/camera angles for BBC sport), but think it should disappear after a while like it does on freeview on the bbc.

I agree - I particularly like the way the Red Dot and Press Red message appear when you fits change to a BBC channel on Freeview but then disappear after a few seconds. In fact, I would not mind if it appeared at the start of each program as long as it disappeared soon after. But having it constantly displayed on Channel 4 on NTL makes me worry about screen burn and does annoy me.

ian@huth 07-06-2004 16:08

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Sometimes when you are viewing one channel and it is showing something like sporting events originally broadcast by Sky with interactive content the red spot is an integral part of the picture , doesn't work and cannot be removed.

ntlrocks 07-06-2004 16:15

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
when you hit TV on langley the red dot doesnt reappear!...so this will be the same on bromley

eoin.miskell 07-06-2004 16:23

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ntlrocks
when you hit TV on langley the red dot doesnt reappear!...so this will be the same on bromley

:erm: Well it does for me! (I am in a Langley area)

Derek 07-06-2004 16:28

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
It will sometimes reappear depending on the broadcaster.

An example of this would on Channel4 if you remove the dot when the next program appears after a break it will re-appear.

JonSav1 08-06-2004 00:19

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

~Jon

DeKurver 08-06-2004 11:23

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JonSav1
After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

Hmmm, it reappears for me if I press TV to show the Mini Guide. For example, I'm watching C4 with no red dot displayed, I press TV to see what's on C4 later (and possibly some other channels as well), I press TV again to hide the Mini Guide and the red dot reappears.

JonSav1 08-06-2004 15:28

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Sorry, didn't test that one! oops:

ntlrocks 08-06-2004 17:10

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
yes if you just get rid of the red dot...and then dont touch the remote the red dot will not appear...i really don't see the big deal....can you turn it off on sky?

SMHarman 08-06-2004 17:14

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
until the next adverts are over.

ian@huth 08-06-2004 17:19

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ntlrocks
yes if you just get rid of the red dot...and then dont touch the remote the red dot will not appear...i really don't see the big deal....can you turn it off on sky?

On Sky+ you can enter live pause and then play straight away and you don't get the red dot.

Have you ever noticed though that you quite often don't take any notice of the red dot or channel logo but as soon as someone mentions it it appears to fill the screen and you can't focus on anything else.

ntlrocks 08-06-2004 18:13

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
i like the dot.....but for some its just somethin else to moan about...leave it alone!

danielf 08-06-2004 23:10

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JonSav1
After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

~Jon

I'm keeping an eye on this, but last night (when you posted this), I did get the impression it was occurring less often than before. Perhaps someone in C4 has been reading this thread? :)

Edit: I've gone through two breaks on C4 now without the dot reappearing. This definitely was not the case before yesterday. If it stays like this, I am happy...

ntlrocks 10-06-2004 16:45

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
is there anyfootball on BBC2?.....as langley dont actually have that bridge

1701-e 10-06-2004 16:59

Re: [Merged]Interactive and the Red Button
 
No Euro 2004 on 2.

All on ONE or interactive - IF it turns up on Langley!


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