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Old 20-04-2011, 09:20   #2341
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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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.
Used it an hour after Tivo installed for a programme 2 hours later and worked fine.
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Old 20-04-2011, 09:27   #2342
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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Used it an hour after Tivo installed for a programme 2 hours later and worked fine.
I did call the Support line (and was put through to TiVo support) but she implied that no-one was able set recordings remotely yet.

I'll log a ticket on Virginmedia community unless anyone here has any suggestions.

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Now when I try via the web I get a message "Sorry there's been a technical glitch and you won't be able to record this programme"
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Old 20-04-2011, 09:40   #2343
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

Getting nervous

Tivo installation booked for this morning - waiting waiting

It's 8:40 already

waiting waiting.....
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Old 20-04-2011, 09:51   #2344
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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Getting nervous

Tivo installation booked for this morning - waiting waiting

It's 8:40 already

waiting waiting.....
My engineer turned up 90mins early. Good job I was in!
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:10   #2345
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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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.
Yes! It's one of the few special features that I have managed to get to work as described. I have tried it on three occasions on different days as a trial. It worked as described each time.

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There is a thread on the first page discussing the catch up problem.
What do you mean by first page? Can you be more specific please?
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:11   #2346
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

Well just had my Tivo box installed, have to say excellent service and i was his first port of call arrived at 8 on the dot!

Now to try to get used to it
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:24   #2347
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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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.
I spoke too soon. I just tried it and it has joined the rest of the extra features and is suffering a "technical hitch". This whole TiVo experience is fast becoming a "technical hitch"!

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Well just had my Tivo box installed, have to say excellent service and i was his first port of call arrived at 8 on the dot!

Now to try to get used to it
Good luck! Please let us know how you get on with your new toy!
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:30   #2348
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

Well the picture looks the same in sd as it did on the V+ so i think people saying about the picture being slightly softer i would suggest just change the settings on your tv and see if that makes a difference.
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:39   #2349
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

the slightly annoying thing about remote record (working from PC but not mobile for me) is that without global padding, I can't set a pad, so if I'm on holiday and want to record something I know will probably run over, I'm out of luck.

A global padding feature would stop this. When can I expect this?

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another quick question.

Has anyone managed to program their Tivo remote to turn off the TV?

I was told I could hold down off and it would turn both off.

I've got a 42 inch toshiba VX series LCD. Anyone else had issues?

The remote does work for volume and mute.

Cheers
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:43   #2350
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Has anyone managed to program their Tivo remote to turn off the TV?
Yes. No problems with that here. Only got an old 28" Panny CRT though.
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:47   #2351
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Yes. No problems with that here. Only got an old 28" Panny CRT though.
do you just hold the green power button down until it turns both off?
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:52   #2352
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Well the picture looks the same in sd as it did on the V+ so i think people saying about the picture being slightly softer i would suggest just change the settings on your tv and see if that makes a difference.
There is a seperate thread on this now, but have tried colours and options and just have to say the picture in SD and HD is not as crystal clear sharp as I had before, still investigating if anything can be done at TV end though.
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There is a seperate thread on this now, but have tried colours and options and just have to say the picture in SD and HD is not as crystal clear sharp as I had before, still investigating if anything can be done at TV end though.
Oh is there oops didnt realise there was a seperate thread lol
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Yes. No problems with that here. Only got an old 28" Panny CRT though.
How very pre 2002 of you Carl
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Old 20-04-2011, 11:00   #2355
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How very pre 2002 of you Carl
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