[Merged]Interactive and the Red Button

[bob_builder]

Originally Posted by Tod

I think the Red dot should be shown if there is some related interactive content available (for example extra feeds/camera angles for BBC sport), but think it should disappear after a while like it does on freeview on the bbc.

I agree - I particularly like the way the Red Dot and Press Red message appear when you fits change to a BBC channel on Freeview but then disappear after a few seconds. In fact, I would not mind if it appeared at the start of each program as long as it disappeared soon after. But having it constantly displayed on Channel 4 on NTL makes me worry about screen burn and does annoy me.

[ian@huth]

Sometimes when you are viewing one channel and it is showing something like sporting events originally broadcast by Sky with interactive content the red spot is an integral part of the picture , doesn't work and cannot be removed.

[ntlrocks]

when you hit TV on langley the red dot doesnt reappear!...so this will be the same on bromley

[eoin.miskell]

Originally Posted by ntlrocks

when you hit TV on langley the red dot doesnt reappear!...so this will be the same on bromley

Well it does for me! (I am in a Langley area)

[Derek]

It will sometimes reappear depending on the broadcaster.

An example of this would on Channel4 if you remove the dot when the next program appears after a break it will re-appear.

[JonSav1]

After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

~Jon

[DeKurver]

Originally Posted by JonSav1

After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

Hmmm, it reappears for me if I press TV to show the Mini Guide. For example, I'm watching C4 with no red dot displayed, I press TV to see what's on C4 later (and possibly some other channels as well), I press TV again to hide the Mini Guide and the red dot reappears.

[JonSav1]

Sorry, didn't test that one!

[ntlrocks]

yes if you just get rid of the red dot...and then dont touch the remote the red dot will not appear...i really don't see the big deal....can you turn it off on sky?

[SMHarman]

until the next adverts are over.

[ian@huth]

Originally Posted by ntlrocks

yes if you just get rid of the red dot...and then dont touch the remote the red dot will not appear...i really don't see the big deal....can you turn it off on sky?

On Sky+ you can enter live pause and then play straight away and you don't get the red dot.

Have you ever noticed though that you quite often don't take any notice of the red dot or channel logo but as soon as someone mentions it it appears to fill the screen and you can't focus on anything else.

[ntlrocks]

i like the dot.....but for some its just somethin else to moan about...leave it alone!

[danielf]

Originally Posted by JonSav1

After extensive tests (while having half an eye on Big Brother - Yes, I know i'm sad!) I have found that the red dot does not reappear until you change channel. Even after adverts or a programme change.

~Jon

I'm keeping an eye on this, but last night (when you posted this), I did get the impression it was occurring less often than before. Perhaps someone in C4 has been reading this thread?

Edit: I've gone through two breaks on C4 now without the dot reappearing. This definitely was not the case before yesterday. If it stays like this, I am happy...

[ntlrocks]

is there anyfootball on BBC2?.....as langley dont actually have that bridge

[1701-e]

No Euro 2004 on 2.

All on ONE or interactive - IF it turns up on Langley!