V+ HDMI output has died.
 

A few flickers and now the V+ box only outputs audio and no video via HDMI. SCART is fine, fortunately. Common problem anyone? Chances of getting it swapped out before 2010?

Re: V+ HDMI output has died.
 

Get it reported. Sooner you do the sooner someone can come out.

Duke

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Well aware of that thank you.
Circumstances mean I can't use the phone(s) just yet.

Re: V+ HDMI output has died.
 

While you wait, have you tried changing the HDMI cable?

Duke

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Yeah. And the Xbox works OK with the same cable too, in the same port on the TV.

Cheers.

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I know it's unlikely but, just in case they can come out to you at short notice and the engineer decides to swap your V+, I would consider downloading any saved programs that aren't on catch up as soon as possible and making a note of any programs you have set to record to save having to do it it a hurry and missing something.

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You could try the newgroups. virginmedia.support.tv

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Thanks both. I hadn't considered either of those. I tried twice to call VM yesterday but was on hold for an insane amount of time so I think I'll leave it until after Xmas now.

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Call as soon after 0800 as possible in the morning.

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Will do. Thank you. :)

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You may, get a shiny new sammy V+ box too. :)

Re: V+ HDMI output has died.
 

Had a similar problem twice this month with hdmi, wouldn't work atall or the picture would jump around the screen. Although after pressing reset was back to normal. Hopefully you get it fixed before Christmas movies etc.

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That would be a nice Xmas prezzy for sure!

Thanks :)

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Absolutely none whatsoever. The last time I had a problem like this I was quoted ten days.

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Good job the SCART still works then.
We have another box upstairs but it's not a V+ box.
Not the end of the World. Being snowed in is worse..

Re: V+ HDMI output has died.
 

That doesn't mean Blackened would have the same experience. It all depends on the current workload for the local techs.

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I was told that that is pretty standard waiting time.

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It's not standard, but just lately has not been unknown.

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Same problem as me, it started with the sound cutting out and moved to the picture and sound.Fine with SCART.

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I'm on my third Samsung V+ box in a week and rang today to report that the latest offering is still SH*& and got an appointment for the next day. (Wednesday)
As for getting a shiny new Samsung box, be prepared to be very disappointed, they are rubbish. My old SA box was much better and it at least lasted six months and not six hours.......

Re: V+ HDMI output has died.
 

Well, very pleasant eng called today (3 day wait was all) and fixed the signal levels, the SA box is fine and I've still got it. He did bring a Samsung in with him though and we had a little laugh about the SA hopefully failing the Medic check ;)
He did mention some rather interesting news about V+ boxes though, but as I can't see it mentioned anywhere else I am staying schtum for now as I don't want to get anyone into bother. Perhaps the techs will know what I'm on about.

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Hmm, perhaps you could tell us anyway, lol, I won't tell anyone.

Pleased you have the issue sorted though.

Duke

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How would you be getting anyone into trouble?:erm:

No one knows who he is.

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An engineer with a samsung in his van. That pretty much narrows it down :D