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jj20x

01-05-2013 22:55

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35567218)

I have discovered that Virgin Media is set to move Discovery Shed soon on Virgin Channel 274 to Virgin Channel 273.

I just noticed that the channel number has already changed to 273 on Digiguide.

spiderplant

01-05-2013 23:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35567104)

Indeed but shouldn't there be some redundancy built into the system to prevent such faults from being fatal?

Yes, but we wouldn't probably launch with a loss of redundancy.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35567104)

Don't you even speak to your content providers when there is a known issue?

Often!

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Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35567145)

56k?

1.5Gbps uncompressed HD video. (We then compress it down to 56k ;))

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35567265)

Someone needs to talk to TCM Ben

They are aware.

jj20x

01-05-2013 23:28

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35567301)

Yes, but we wouldn't probably launch with a loss of redundancy.

Probably?

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Often!

It's been like that since launch in January, totally unwatchable.

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1.5Gbps uncompressed HD video. (We then compress it down to 56k ;))

Perhaps the severe compression is the cause of the problem. ;)

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They are aware.

I can't imagine why Turner would want the content to be unwatchable. Or, more to the point, why VM started carrying it without the problem being fixed.

spiderplant

02-05-2013 00:10

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35567305)

Probably?

I can't say we never would. We'd assess the risks against the costs/benefits, and make a judgement.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35567305)

I can't imagine why Turner would want the content to be unwatchable.

I doubt they do, but sometimes these things aren't easy to fix.

howardmicks

02-05-2013 00:11

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

Just been scanning thru recent posts and doubts are being raised again regarding universal HD,Gutted I myself contacted universal owners and am still awaiting a reply.I want this channel more than Atlantic !!!!!!

passingbat

02-05-2013 00:11

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35567305)

I can't imagine why Turner would want the content to be unwatchable. Or, more to the point, why VM started carrying it without the problem being fixed.

Hard to believe, I know, but some people have to fill the whole screen with a picture and prefer distorted stretchivision to the correct aspect ratio :shocked:

howardmicks

02-05-2013 00:16

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by Risco (Post 35567223)

@Media Boy

Virgin have updated their list of anywhere TV streaming channels. A significant addition is Discovery Channel, Discovery Science and TLC in fact all the Discovery ones it seems plus a few more.

Don't suppose they are available for streaming on ipad aswell ????

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Just actually checked and they are,we'll done vm.wish they could sort sky channels !!!!

Media Boy UK

02-05-2013 00:19

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35567332)

Just actually checked and they are,we'll done vm.wish they could sort sky channels !!!!

No News on Sky Channels coming via anywhere.

But maybe 'Talks are ongoing' with Sky and Virgin Media to launch them via anywhere!!

jj20x

02-05-2013 01:14

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35567329)

I can't say we never would. We'd assess the risks against the costs/benefits, and make a judgement.

I'd have thought it would also depend on how long it was going to take to fix the problem.

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I doubt they do, but sometimes these things aren't easy to fix.

It's a descriptor on the video stream, how hard can it be?

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35567330)

Hard to believe, I know, but some people have to fill the whole screen with a picture and prefer distorted stretchivision to the correct aspect ratio :shocked:

Haha, I know.. especially when wide screen TVs started to become popular and there was the mentality of having paid for a wide screen and wanting to fill it. There's a difference between choosing to stretch the picture and having it forced upon you.

ncfc1902

02-05-2013 07:23

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

Animal Planet HD is now broadcasting on channel 217

denphone

02-05-2013 08:09

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35567378)

Animal Planet HD is now broadcasting on channel 217

That will make the doomsayers happy for once.:wavey:

Henkesghost

02-05-2013 08:33

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35567378)

Animal Planet HD is now broadcasting on channel 217

Excellent

andy_m

02-05-2013 08:56

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35567378)

Animal Planet HD is now broadcasting on channel 217

Oh no, not another evening spent adjusting series links :tu: :)

denphone

02-05-2013 09:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35567388)

Oh no, not another evening spent adjusting series links :tu: :)

Actually this morning l have been moving things around a bit so that l can get everything in.

Henkesghost

02-05-2013 09:14

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35567390)

Actually this morning l have been moving things around a bit so that l can get everything in.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...LIAMS+PICTURES

Ooooh Matron! ;)

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