Problem since the NTL upgrade

[bennyboyamo]

Since NTL upgraded the digital TV menus, I can no longer veiw andthing plugged into the VCR socket in the back of my digital box.

I have my XBOX plugged into the back of my ntl box, then the ntl box plugs into my tv, i would normally turn off the ntl box, turn on the xbox and it would be fine (on the AV channel)

But since the upgrade, nothing is anyone else having the same problem?

Thanks
Ben

[paulyoung666]

sorry for asking a stupid q , is this just a case of coincidence ?????????? , have you asked ntl to look at the problem for you ????????? , again , just asking q's for background --- paul

[bennyboyamo]

I rang them friday night, but was onl hold for over 30 mins (i'd never make a good doctor )

I'll give 'em another go later

There must be other people who plug their XBOX / PS / Video / DVD etc into the back of thier NTL box

Ben

[paulyoung666]

the tv has only 1 scart socket and no a/v sockets then ??????????

[bennyboyamo]

it has both (SCART & AV) but the AV sockets play up, i have to wiggle the cables to get a picture at times , so i thought the easiest thing to do would be to plug my XBOX into the back of the NTL, that way I don't have to pull my TV stand out, and swap cables everytimg i want to play my XBOX

Ben

[paulyoung666]

i still wonder if it is a hardware problem tbh , have you thought about getting a scart splitter

dunno about the software upgrade, but for the connectivity, have you thought of getting a scart switch box - eg

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...469&Products=1

I use one to switch between vcr & dvd feeds to my single scart tv.

<edit> looks upwards & - where's your link then :pp

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by homealone

dunno about the software upgrade, but for the connectivity, have you thought of getting a scart switch box - eg

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...469&Products=1

I use one to switch between vcr & dvd feeds to my single scart tv.

look above you ,

edit - check your reps my mate

[bennyboyamo]

Right then, i've just of off the phone to NTL, the bloke said that they have blocked pleople plugging their XBOX's into their NTL box to stop them getting on XBOX Live without paying the £5, which is crap bacuse i'm only using the NTL box as a pass through, do they know anything at NTL?
Ben

Originally Posted by bennyboyamo

Right then, i've just of off the phone to NTL, the bloke said that they have blocked pleople plugging their XBOX's into their NTL box to stop them getting on XBOX Live without paying the £5, which is crap bacuse i'm only using the NTL box as a pass through, do they know anything at NTL?
Ben

bum - looks like the switch box is your best option, then.....

@Paul - thanks m8 - likewise

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by homealone

bum - looks like the switch box is your best option, then.....

@Paul - thanks m8 - likewise

sweet

[threadbare]

Originally Posted by bennyboyamo

Right then, i've just of off the phone to NTL, the bloke said that they have blocked pleople plugging their XBOX's into their NTL box to stop them getting on XBOX Live without paying the £5, which is crap bacuse i'm only using the NTL box as a pass through, do they know anything at NTL?
Ben

thats only if u r connecting the console thru e/net not scart

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by bennyboyamo

Right then, i've just of off the phone to NTL, the bloke said that they have blocked pleople plugging their XBOX's into their NTL box to stop them getting on XBOX Live without paying the £5, which is crap bacuse i'm only using the NTL box as a pass through, do they know anything at NTL?
Ben

LOL, I don't think NTL have actually understood your question at all.

Like you say, you're just using the NTL box as a pass through for the XBox's AV signal - you weren't asking NTL about XBox Live being blocked through the STB (lol, & AFAIK, NTL do not actually block people from using XBox Live without paying the extra fiver).

I think whoever it was you spoke to was talking rubbish, & didn't know what you were asking.

Anyway, I think your best bet is, as suggested by paulyoung666 & homealone, to get a SCART switch box of some kind.

[the jackel]

Nothing to do with XBOX Live. CR3 Langley is like CR3 Bromley, the STB still decodes audio and video while the STB is on standby, so can be used for reminders etc. 'Fraid it is a new "feature" so as people have suggested best witha switcher box

[andygrif]

Originally Posted by homealone

dunno about the software upgrade, but for the connectivity, have you thought of getting a scart switch box - eg

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...469&Products=1

I use one to switch between vcr & dvd feeds to my single scart tv.

<edit> looks upwards & - where's your link then :pp

Don't you find it degrades the quality of the picture? I have tried a few of these (not that one as it happens) and they were all crappy.

I've just bought a One For All powered box from Costco (http://www.oneforall-int.com/english...on/sv-1610.htm) for 30 quid....and it's working a treat...you can remote swtich or auto too.