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ikthius 08-04-2004 14:47

a few questions on NTL TV
 
hello everyone, just a few questions about the tv side of NTL.

I have a pace STB one with slot(replacement(mine)) and without slot at front(other room),
these questions, are mainly for the one without slot.

1. why does NTL channels not have the full title of the programme? (this annoys me)
2. I have a JVC widescrren tv, with scart connections to STB, DVD, Video. when I watch NTL sometimes the channel changes from my channel 6 which the tech guy tuned in for NTL, to a channel called E3, which does not show any picture but get sound, why is this? ( i think this is due to scart)
3. can I set my NTL tv, to go through my Stereo, would this have to be done through my video or DVD?

that about it for now.

cheers
ik

SMHarman 08-04-2004 15:45

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
1 - I guess a maximum number of characters is permitted in the title - there is new software rolling out that may change this for you. Where do you live. It will help peeps here understand whether you are on Langley or Bromley. Does your box have purple or blue menus?

2 - Sounds like the scart is not plugged in properly or not set up properly. On a TV like that you should really be watching the STB picture from the SCART not on channel 6 - it will look so much better.

The picture may not show as the scart is incorrectly configured, say as RGB not Composite, look in the setup menu of the STB.

3 - Yes look on the back of the box does it have red/white coax output of the stereo signal - stereo is all that they support (with Dolby Surround). If it does not then you will need to get a scart splitter or use the spare scart if there is one and a scart to phono cable. That would then connect to your stereo.

If you use the scart to connect to the TV then you can send the stereo signal from the TV to the stereo ensuring the sound and vision match.

ikthius 08-04-2004 15:57

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
I live outside glasgow, and the menu colour is a horible purple colour.

chers i will check the stereo thing soon, but i will play with the settings tonight for the scart thing.

ik

SMHarman 08-04-2004 23:24

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ikthius
I live outside glasgow, and the menu colour is a horible purple colour.

chers i will check the stereo thing soon, but i will play with the settings tonight for the scart thing.

ik

You'll be getting a software update soon. That will change the purple and may mean you see more of the titles.

Any questions on the rest, just ask.

ikthius 10-04-2004 15:09

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SMHarman
You'll be getting a software update soon. That will change the purple and may mean you see more of the titles.

Any questions on the rest, just ask.

so roughly how long will it be before we get the update, just out of interest???

ik

asdf 10-04-2004 16:11

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
Within the next two months, max*.

(Depending on how the trial progresses)

Chris W 10-04-2004 16:15

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ikthius
so roughly how long will it be before we get the update, just out of interest???

ik

we have had it in swansea, and TBH it is not that exciting... i preferred the old style but :shrug: looks a lot more like sky digital now...

ikthius 10-04-2004 16:48

Re: a few questions on NTL TV
 
Thanks guys, i look forward to the new look


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