V+ TiVo - Page 9

Mad Max · 21-03-2015, 16:13

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth

Suppose this one could be aimed at me. Next time you ask for some help I'll have no choice but to sit here and watch you flounder. I might be an idiot for suggesting you search the web but remember this:- I'm the idiot who knew the answer long before you did and found the answer by using a bit of intelligence and common sense.

Until the next time you need some help (not that I'll offer any - I'll just taunt you that I know the answer).

Cheers

Grim

21-03-2015, 16:23

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth

Suppose this one could be aimed at me. Next time you ask for some help I'll have no choice but to sit here and watch you flounder. I might be an idiot for suggesting you search the web but remember this:- I'm the idiot who knew the answer long before you did and found the answer by using a bit of intelligence and common sense.

Until the next time you need some help (not that I'll offer any - I'll just taunt you that I know the answer).

Cheers

Grim

Thank you sincerely for your compliments, I do so admire enthusiasm to help people. Well GrimUpNorth, next time I ask for help, the last person I want to respond is you. I did not need your reference to the web, another kind poster had already told me the answer in his post reply in a few simple words.

I did however make a bookmark of your web reference, so you have my eternal gratitude GrimUpNorth.

It sure it must be very GrimUpNorth, glad I am down South.

Wittmann - HappyDownSouth.

harry_hitch · 21-03-2015, 17:08

Lol, Wittmann, some of your remarks do make me chuckle.

Glad you got your remote control/tv problems sorted though!

21-03-2015, 17:19

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Lol, Wittmann, some of your remarks do make me chuckle.

Glad you got your remote control/tv problems sorted though!

I am Over the Moon that I can make somebody on this Forum chuckle. But I reckon I am on a lost cause with Grim.

My remote problem was solved by Spider.

GrimUpNorth · 21-03-2015, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Wittmann

I am Over the Moon that I can make somebody on this Forum chuckle. But I reckon I am on a lost cause with Grim.

My remote problem was solved by Spider.

To suggest something is a lost cause implies there was hope to begin with.

Cheers

Grim

21-03-2015, 18:03

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth

To suggest something is a lost cause implies there was hope to begin with.

Cheers

Grim

Good comment Grim, yer right, there is always hope.
By the way, I was born in Lancashire. It was grim up there, so we came down South.

Bye for now
Witty

Stephen · 21-03-2015, 19:48

Ok either back on topic or leave the thread.

Thank you.

21-03-2015, 20:48

The posters have already helped me greatly with 2-3 problems.
My TiVo is now working perfect, but I am new to it and not too familiar with all the settings etc.

I have inherited a slight problem that has never ever happened before with the V+ box in about 7-8 years and it has occurred a number of times. Suddenly the TV will be switched off to Standby. The TiVo box looks to be still on with two green lights at the L/H side, no red light.

I then have to switch the TV back on using the TV button.

Is there some timer somewhere in the settings that can do this ? Or is there another setting that needs tweaking ?

**Hugh** · 21-03-2015, 21:49

[Mod Comment - Pointless off-topic post removed]

MalteseFalcon · 21-03-2015, 21:58

This is a power saving feature. Cannot remember of the top of my head the menus you need to enter, give me a couple of minutes to check and I will come back to you.

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Press home, help and settings, settings, devices. Top option should be Power Saving options, have a fiddle in there and find what works best for you, I personally have them set to off.

21-03-2015, 23:24

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984

This is a power saving feature. Cannot remember of the top of my head the menus you need to enter, give me a couple of minutes to check and I will come back to you.

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Press home, help and settings, settings, devices. Top option should be Power Saving options, have a fiddle in there and find what works best for you, I personally have them set to off.

Hello Marc again,

My Power Settings are set to OFF. Something to do with the TiVo TV Standby control is automatically and randomly putting my TV on Standby. It happened 3 times today.

Mad Max · 22-03-2015, 00:35

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Originally Posted by Wittmann

Hello Marc again,

My Power Settings are set to OFF. Something to do with the TiVo TV Standby control is automatically and randomly putting my TV on Standby. It happened 3 times today.

You sir are a total nutjob......

joglynne · 22-03-2015, 09:12

Could you try the second option in the list. Actually setting the Tivo to go into Standby after 4 hours of inactivity may override what ever is happening? Could be worth a try until a staffer comes up with a better suggestion.

22-03-2015, 09:50

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Originally Posted by joglynne

Could you try the second option in the list. Actually setting the Tivo to go into Standby after 4 hours of inactivity may override what ever is happening? Could be worth a try until a staffer comes up with a better suggestion.

Thank you - will do.

When I put the TV into Standby using the remote, the TV red light comes on and the TiVo shows two green lights at the L/H end, so the TiVo is still on. This is exactly what is happening at random without me doing a thing. So somehow, the TiVo is doing this automatically. It usually happens when the TV has been on for some time.

On one occasion I was on the Internet and when the TiVo switched my TV on to Standby, the Internet shut off as well. My Internet is a Virgin braodband.

Like I have said, it never happened before in 7-8 years with the V+. I cannot believe a brand new box has a fault, but is does happen. If that is the trouble, why me ?
There are some great guys around in this place, so I have hope.

spiderplant · 22-03-2015, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Wittmann

When I put the TV into Standby using the remote, the TV red light comes on and the TiVo shows two green lights at the L/H end, so the TiVo is still on. This is exactly what is happening at random without me doing a thing. So somehow, the TiVo is doing this automatically. It usually happens when the TV has been on for some time.

Some TVs have a feature that allows them to be controlled by connected devices. It's generically called CEC, but TV manufacturers tend to make up a different name, such as EasyLink, Simplink or AnyNet+. I'm not sure what it would be called on your TV, but have a dig about in the TV menus to see if you can find any settings like that. If you can, change the setting to off/disable.

I'd recommend you also disable auto power saving on the TiVo, like this:
Home-> Help & Settings -> Settings -> Devices -> Power Saving Setting -> Off

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Originally Posted by Wittmann

On one occasion I was on the Internet and when the TiVo switched my TV on to Standby, the Internet shut off as well. My Internet is a Virgin braodband.

That's puzzling. Is your Superhub close to the TV? If so, are they plugged into the same mains extension lead?