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1andrew1 22-11-2016 14:29
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnWB (Post 35871047)
Does anyone know if you have to pay extra for the V6 box and / or renew your contract.

Also, will we all eventualy get new ones
Hopefuuly we'll get answers to this on 30/11.

Horizon 22-11-2016 14:48
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
... or even on the 28th as that is when the prices/package changes come into effect.

muppetman11 22-11-2016 14:53
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35871035)
I agree with everything you say above though. If the V6 does support HDR I believe that is one up on the Sky Q which doesn't...I could be wrong though.
Sky Q doesn't broadcast currently with HDR because the broadcast standard has literally only just been agreed. That doesn't mean HDR won't be introduced on Sky Q.
http://advanced-television.com/2016/...ne-uhdtv-spec/

Ultimate.Conj 22-11-2016 15:10
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871052)
Sky Q doesn't broadcast currently with HDR because the broadcast standard has literally only just been agreed. That doesn't mean HDR won't be introduced on Sky Q.
http://advanced-television.com/2016/...ne-uhdtv-spec/
I wasn't sure, cheers for the info :)

spiderplant 22-11-2016 15:31
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35871032)
The vast majority of people have HD TVs
...and watch SD content on them! For most people, SD is fine.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35871035)
By using the SCART port, which is disabled anyway, you'd only be able to watch SD content
It would be reasonable to expect HD/UHD content to be downscaled on a SCART port. You'd still be getting the benefit of the higher bit-rate even if you weren't getting the resolution.

passingbat 22-11-2016 15:51
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35871057)
...and watch SD content on them! .

And many people think that is actually HD because they know they have a HD TV.


That is not a criticism; most people don't have the interest in this kind of thing that posters on forums such as this one do.

Ultimate.Conj 22-11-2016 16:02
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35871057)
...and watch SD content on them! For most people, SD is fine.


It would be reasonable to expect HD/UHD content to be downscaled on a SCART port. You'd still be getting the benefit of the higher bit-rate even if you weren't getting the resolution.
You've missed the point. I've gone well off topic, so I'll shut up about SCART cables now lol

OLD BOY 22-11-2016 16:42
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kabaal (Post 35871007)
Even with an HDMI the only 4k content you'll be watching for the time being is via netflix and amazon anyway, neither of which require a V6. I do get your point about scart though, it's like insisting on still using VHS.
Surely, that's an assumption. We may well get additional UHD content via on demand and Virgin Movies.

Ultimate.Conj 22-11-2016 16:53
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35871074)
Surely, that's an assumption. We may well get additional UHD content via on demand and Virgin Movies.
Lets hope so, OB. Virgin may well surprise us all. I'll keep my fingers crossed :D

passingbat 22-11-2016 17:03
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35871065)
so I'll shut up about SCART cables now lol

No need to do that. I still have a few bits of kit that use scart, and are occasionally used. Lets not forget dear old Svideo though, by which I have one seldom used device connected :)

RichardCoulter 22-11-2016 17:18
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
In another thread, Ben has kindly shown me how to exclude certain programmes in Wishlists.

Oddly, when I first tried, the cursor moved all over the place but where I wanted it to go to.

I tried new batteries, but it made no difference.

I rebooted the box and that cleared the problem, but had to do a 'connect to VM" as it didn't automatically connect as it used to with my old box.

My heart sank this morning with a couple of brief reappearances of the purple spinning circle, so hopefully this has resolved this too.

I wonder if the V6 will still benefit from the odd reboot; perhaps this clears the cache or something??

Ultimate.Conj 22-11-2016 17:30
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35871081)
No need to do that. I still have a few bits of kit that use scart, and are occasionally used. Lets not forget dear old Svideo though, by which I have one seldom used device connected :)
The 1990's called, they want their technology back...hahahaha :D

Joking aside, what do you use them for? I've ditched all of my scart devices including dvd players and only use HDMI now. DVDs/Blu-Rays all played through PS4, Tivo connected via HDMI, surround sound via optical.

Kids have consoles and VHD boxes all connected with HDMI too.

muppetman11 22-11-2016 17:53
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Seems Sky Q's voice feature will come next year along with the ability to record 6 whilst watching a 7th if this link is correct , plus other features.

http://www.techradar.com/news/sky-q-...ntil-next-year

Ultimate.Conj 22-11-2016 18:12
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871095)
Seems Sky Q's voice feature will come next year along with the ability to record 6 whilst watching a 7th if this link is correct , plus other features.

http://www.techradar.com/news/sky-q-...ntil-next-year
Good find, MM

The Sky Q box is turning to be quite a little beast. I've seen it in action a few times and all in all it's pretty good. Flicking between menus is seamless and even loading on demand content is pretty quick, even the 4k stuff.

Will be a tough box for VM to compete with, but I hope they pull something out of the bag :)

RobboEdin 22-11-2016 18:22
Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35871098)
Good find, MM

The Sky Q box is turning to be quite a little beast. I've seen it in action a few times and all in all it's pretty good. Flicking between menus is seamless and even loading on demand content is pretty quick, even the 4k stuff.

Will be a tough box for VM to compete with, but I hope they pull something out of the bag :)
The V6 already operates as slickly as you describe and can already record 6 while watching a 7th.


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