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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35048565)

_hid means hidden. These are something else and I note that the bulk of them are not provisioned for me (not subscribed). I don't subscribe to any premium channels...

Thanks for given me the right info.

I forgot my _ :D

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May I ask:

What is the EPG telling you on your box?
What is broadcasting on any of the tests channels?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

the actual tests are numbered like channel numbers, however next to them it does say 'not provisioned' and I am subscribed to the movies channels. When you type in the number on the remote it just comes up 'incorrect channel number' If this was tests for red button, could it be for sky sports?? The 120 Horizon is talking about would be for SD launches, therefore if its all for hd channels this could be 15 new hd ones. Based on the fact that one hd channel roughly equates to 8 SD channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35048565)

Now, lets see who leaks it first what they are, I know who my bets are on.:)

Sorry to disappoint, but I can exclusively reveal they are purely test channels - one on each of the new transport streams to make sure they are working correctly. They will be removed once the tests have been completed, then the real channels can be added.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35048571)

12 Streams can carry up to 80 new SD Channels,
12 Streams can carry up to 20 new HD Channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

oh.................:(:(:(now I feel all fed up, thought it was something to look forward to after england.............you know:(:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

My brother reckons ESPN America HD will arrive next month

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Facts instead of speculation, drat. Bah, humbug!:)

Thanks Mr Spiderplant.

At least we have Film4 HD soon....

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by hodgie99 (Post 35048549)

ts streams gone up from 36 to 48 and channels gone up from 326 to337 here in scunthorpe cant see any new channels tho are they getting ready for the sky hd channels?

Channels has gone down to 333, the same as Total Servs

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by jtaylor06 (Post 35048598)

Channels has gone down to 333, the same as Total Servs

got 48 total streams and 336 total channels here in Teesside.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by jtaylor06 (Post 35048598)

Channels has gone down to 333, the same as Total Servs

Been wondering where you get the channel count info from? Is it deep in the menu system?

I'm sure it must be easier than counting them a page at a time on the TV Guide :erm:

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Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35048625)

Been wondering where you get the channel count info from? Is it deep in the menu system?

I'm sure it must be easier than counting them a page at a time on the TV Guide :erm:

Try this:
1) Press Home
2) Press 8 - Setting
3) Press 6 - Technical Stuff
4) Press Red - Page down until you get to page 3 (on V Boxes)
5) You will now see ''TS Streams'' on this page (3rd one down)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35048629)

Try this:
1) Press Home
2) Press 8 - Setting
3) Press 6 - Technical Stuff
4) Press Red - Page down until you get to page 3 (on V Boxes)
5) You will now see ''TS Streams'' on this page (3rd one down)

Many Thanks MB. I'll give it a go when I get home, I guess its the same on V+ boxes?

Keep up the good work, very much appreciated

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35048631)

Many Thanks MB. I'll give it a go when I get home, I guess its the same on V+ boxes?

Keep up the good work, very much appreciated

Yes, it's the same :)

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Aylesbury (Watford Regional Head-End AFAIK):-

TS Streams: 48
Total Channels / Total Services: 337

Where does all that extra bandwidth suddenly come from?

P.S. Watch Heartbeat on ITV3 +1 now, before it's gone forever! ;)

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Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35048376)

As far as I am aware Rob M, as a Team member, used to update Post 1 each week for Media Boy because he does not have the facility to do so himself.

As Rob M is no longer a team member he is no longer in a position to edit posts and Media Boy is giving us the new details in the only way possible at the moment.

I'm sorry to hear that Rob M is no longer a team member and moderator (despite his heavy-handed use of the editor's red pen ;)) but I hope he's still here in the forums as a mere mortal. :)

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Originally Posted by ChrisLUFC22 (Post 35048332)

Oh sorry, genuinely didnt know there was a difference. Only been with VM 4 months and just assumed they were all same apart from HD and + capabilities :shrug:

It's okay, Chris. I've been with VM (formerly NTL, formerly Cable & Wireless) for well over a decade and I still don't have a full knowledge of the differences between the various boxes and their EPGs. :shrug:

I ought to build a spreadsheet feature list and add to it as I come across details specific to a particular box. Unless, of course, someone knows a thread where this information is already posted.

For a start I'd like to know which ones have SD/HD and PVR capabilities and what rear (or front) panel connectors they all have (e.g. HDMI/DVI/SCART/RF/Composite/S-Video, various audio, Parallel/Serial/USB/Ethernet). Oh yeah, and what memory is installed in each type of box. I guess I'm looking at separate lists for hardware/firmware/software, EPG and remote control capability.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

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Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35048635)

There are only two EPGs. One for the V+HD boxes with an eight day guide and one for the others with a 24 hour guide