TiVo : General TiVo Discussion Part 2

[jobbie8]

Im recording Hot In Cleveland on Skylivinghd and one press later Im on youtube with a behind the scenes video, ong this is what TV is made for, great stuff!

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by jobbie8

Im recording Hot In Cleveland on Skylivinghd and one press later Im on youtube with a behind the scenes video, ong this is what TV is made for, great stuff!

Funky is it not and it only gets better as you play with it ( not as much as Clint as his fell off )

[KingFry]

I think this has been discussed before, but can someone save me a search through the thread and tell me why it is I can't watch a catch up show direct from the tv guide? It just takes me to a page where I have to search for it...

[JayAy]

Hi BenMcr,

Confused - two new contracts in two days.

I'm currently on VIP50 with a second SD box. Upgrade to Tivo, keeping the existing V+ box, transferring premium Hd channels to Tivo, and getting rid of the SD box.

Dated 12th April I get the first new contract with a start date in line with my TIVO install, stating a Service Charge as follows:-

Phone: Line rental, Talk International 2, Talk Mobile 2, Talk Unlimited Digi PKG-Telco, Fully Itemised Billing
Broadband: Wireless Broadband, XXL 50mb Broadband
TV: Vip Bundle Saving, TV Size XL, 0001 Additional V Box, V+HD Box, Tivo Monthly Fee, E Bill Discount
Premium TV: Movies4, Movies4, Movies5, Movies5, Sports1, Sports1, Sports2, Sports2, Skypremhd

All coming to a total of £103.55.

I thought it should be £100.05 so why 3 pounds more?

Then dated 14th April I get another contract with same start date stating a Service Charge as follows:-

Phone: Line rental, Talk International 2, Talk Mobile 2, Talk Unlimited Digi PKG-Telco, Fully Itemised Billing
Broadband: XXL 50mb Broadband
TV: Ing with Tivo Bundle Saving, TV Size XL, 0001 Additional V Box, V+HD Box, Tivo Monthly Fee
Premium TV: Movies4, Movies4, Movies5, Movies5, Sports1, Sports1, Sports2, Sports2, Skypremhd

With a total charge of £51.55.

Athough this sounds like a very good deal surely its not right? How has this total been reached?

What is "Ing With Tivo Bundle"?

Do I need to call a department to get this sorted, if so which one? and what should the correct amount be?

Thanks.

[BenMcr]

VIP 50 with TiVo is £100.55, nothing more or less than that

[JayAy]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

VIP 50 with TiVo is £100.55, nothing more or less than that

Thanks. Price is clear thanks - What's the best route to get this fixed on the contract - 150 and sales?

[fixerman]

Originally Posted by KingFry

I think this has been discussed before, but can someone save me a search through the thread and tell me why it is I can't watch a catch up show direct from the tv guide? It just takes me to a page where I have to search for it...

This is a major fault which seems to have come about recently. I have been trying to ascertain the full extent by asking new installs to check their TiVo. VM are remaining very quiet and to my knowledge have not issued any statement. If you call 151, which I suggest you do, you will be told there is a problem and they are working on it.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by fixerman

I have been trying to ascertain the full extent by asking new installs to check their TiVo. .

TBH, I'm not going to check until I've had Tivo a good few days (installed today). Some people have said it works if they've had Tivo a week and I've also read that it can take up to 3 days to download the full 21 day EPG, so testing before that has happened may possibly bring false results?

It's fortunate for me that I only use catchup on very rare occasions, so not having it working as it should isn't a big issue, though if there is a fault, it obviously should be fixed.

[johnl13]

Originally Posted by KingFry

I think this has been discussed before, but can someone save me a search through the thread and tell me why it is I can't watch a catch up show direct from the tv guide? It just takes me to a page where I have to search for it...

Had mine installed yesterday and havent had a problem with this,when you scroll back when you click on the litle c,it will give you an option to go to catch up tv,or to explore the show,if you want to watch that particular programme by selecting explore this show you can then watch that programme.It is only showing catch up shows on the backwards epg from install bot after seven days you should be able to go back the full seven days.

[Buzzman]

Originally Posted by passingbat

TBH, I'm not going to check until I've had Tivo a good few days

I agree with your reasoning and I personally won't become overly concerned until after 7 days (my install was yesterday). Has any one had a box that worked from the off? FYI mine only takes me to the catch up menu at the moment.

I do have a problem however with logging in to my youtube account. No problem on my computer, but I get the message that it doesn't recognise my login. Anyone else have this problem? Is there a fix/workaround?

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Thanks John, you were quicker than me, however I think you should be able to start the show without having to navigate another menu. Your method has made it easier for me though, so thanks.

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Ha, spoke before I checked. Am not able to start any programs using above method. I'll shut up now.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

I do have a problem however with logging in to my youtube account. No problem on my computer, but I get the message that it doesn't recognise my login. Anyone else have this problem? Is there a fix/workaround?

.

Youtube lets me log in, but says I haven't got any playlists or favourites. I have, and I can access them through You tube on my Sony S370 BR player

[savvychels]

Originally Posted by AndyCambs

Installed early - engineer said tha they were having issues with the dowloading yesterday as the TiVo servers were down part of the day. All downloaded, but I find the picture quality not as good on HD channels as the V+ and the colours are not as bright.

I had to do a bit of colour adjusting on both TV's once the TiVo's were installed. I didn't blame that on TiVo though, just the fact it was a new source. Same as watching TV through the DVD player instead of the TiVo or V+ - different settings for each source.

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Originally Posted by Manster62

Thanks - yes my V+ is currently set up for HDMI with our TV downstairs - should I switch the HD settings off before it's disconnected to go upstairs - or can it easily be switched over once installed upstairs?

Better to switch to Scart before moving it (someone else has probably answered this though, but thought I would in case they hadn't)

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Can I just say that I have never had to use reminders when I had a V+ or even now when I have got the TIVO.

The only reminder that I need is my partner as she has nearly every days TV viewing mapped out and the only thing i need to focus on is the sport when i need to watch it

But how can she if you haven't let go of the remote since you got your TiVo :P

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Originally Posted by AlabasterLyn

Yes worked fine when I used my mobile to set up a recording of The Simpsons.

All I need to do now is get VM out again as the engineer has somehow messed up when he put the V+ box in the other room as I can't get a picture through the DVD recorder now

Make sure the scart cable for the DVD recorder is in the correct scart slot on the V+. I've done it backwards myself before - hopefully it's something as simple as that.

[Hambone88]

Originally Posted by KingFry

I think this has been discussed before, but can someone save me a search through the thread and tell me why it is I can't watch a catch up show direct from the tv guide? It just takes me to a page where I have to search for it...

I think this is a major problem on this site.
If you went onto another site would you search
over 2000 threads for an answer?
You check the first couple of pages, get bored
and move on.
I now have my TiVo and have read most of the
posts on this thread but the chances of me
looking back for something is zero.
It would take hours.
I recall a few weeks back someone started a valid
Tivo thread and was told it should be here, lost forever?
Just my opinion.
I have few posts but been here lurking a long time.

[AndyCambs]

Has anyone managed to set their TiVo to record programme remotely from the tv listing on virginmedia.com? I get an error message on the TiVo box saying channel zero isn't in use.

[zantarous]

There is a thread on the first page discussing the catch up problem.