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jb66 · 13-02-2017, 10:50

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Originally Posted by jonbxx

Well I got my V6 installed on Saturday. I had a 1-6 slot and he came at 1:25. The installation took around 35 minutes including showing him how Logitech Harmony remotes work :-) The only downer was having to supply my own network cable for the install. I would have thought they would have supplied this.

I copied over the series links and everything came up in about an hour or so.

So far, I am super impressed, it's so fast! Half of the features of the old Tivo were unusable as the box was so slow.

He must have ran out as Virgin issue them

muppetman11 · 13-02-2017, 11:38

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Originally Posted by passingbat

It will be good when Sky confirm HDR on Sky Q.

The problem with live HDR broadcasts is they are a lot more complex to implement over say the OTT providers.
http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...e-soon-1328096

Ultimate.Conj · 13-02-2017, 11:41

Morning guys,

I'm really impressed with the pair of V6s that I have. The speed is great, but being able to watch recordings from either box is a real big plus.

Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?

denphone · 13-02-2017, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Morning guys,

I'm really impressed with the pair of V6s that I have. The speed is great, but being able to watch recordings from either box is a real big plus.

Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?

Yes its certainly a big plus in our household.

heavyside · 13-02-2017, 12:05

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Originally Posted by jonbxx

Well I got my V6 installed on Saturday. I had a 1-6 slot and he came at 1:25. The installation took around 35 minutes including showing him how Logitech Harmony remotes work :-) The only downer was having to supply my own network cable for the install. I would have thought they would have supplied this.

I copied over the series links and everything came up in about an hour or so.

So far, I am super impressed, it's so fast! Half of the features of the old Tivo were unusable as the box was so slow.

That was pretty much my experience. My cables were already in place so, if anything, my installation was even smoother. As you say, impressive.

spiderplant · 13-02-2017, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?

There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.

Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)

Ultimate.Conj · 13-02-2017, 12:39

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.

Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)

Thanks for the reply SP,

While I was waiting for a reply here, I asked a VM customer service advisor on the VM webchat. They said it was possible to have 5 x V6s boxes, but they didn't give a total STB limit, so I think you're probably right with a total of 6 STBs

My install was easy as the cables were already in the correct places. For the 2 additional V6s, it would just be a case of switching the old Tivo and V+HD. I can easily do that myself.

spiderplant · 13-02-2017, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

While I was waiting for a reply here, I asked a VM customer service advisor on the VM webchat. They said it was possible to have 5 x V6s boxes, but they didn't give a total STB limit, so I think you're probably right with a total of 6 STBs

I am aware of some customers who have more than 3 V6's, but they shouldn't have been sold this really. There's a risk of maxing out the broadband.

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

My install was easy as the cables were already in the correct places. For the additional 2 more V6s, it would just be a case of switching the old Tivo and V+HD. I can easily do that myself.

It's the connection to the SuperHub that's the concern. I expect self-install only to be offered where there's a single V6, and it's going to be installed next to the SuperHub.

Ultimate.Conj · 13-02-2017, 14:52

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

I am aware of some customers who have more than 3 V6's, but they shouldn't have been sold this really. There's a risk of maxing out the broadband.

It's the connection to the SuperHub that's the concern. I expect self-install only to be offered where there's a single V6, and it's going to be installed next to the SuperHub.

I think you could be right. I was lucky that my V6s connected easily to the superhub via Wi-Fi. They are both running between 95-100% signal. While I don't see there being any problem with connecting another two, some customers may not be as lucky.

passingbat · 13-02-2017, 16:20

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

The problem with live HDR broadcasts is they are a lot more complex to implement over say the OTT providers.
http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...e-soon-1328096

Interesting. And the take-away message (which is 'old as the hills', technology wise) is wait until the standards are well and truly defined before investing in new expensive kit. I agree with them, HDR is the big game changer, above 4K, for the average persons TV size purchase.

mackemsrule · 14-02-2017, 01:00

well had my V6 in for about a week and i think i will have to phone up and see if there's something wrong with it, when i press guide or my shows the screen goes blank for about 5-10 seconds before it responds which makes it slower than the old tivo and yesterday and today it must stop sending a signal to my tv as it shows up no signal and i have to turn it off and on,

spiderplant · 14-02-2017, 09:51

There's a compatibility problem between the V6 and your TV. For starters, go into Home - Help&Settings - Settings - Video Output Format, and try unticking individual resolutions to see if that makes the problem go away.

What make TV is it?

mackemsrule · 14-02-2017, 18:14

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

There's a compatibility problem between the V6 and your TV. For starters, go into Home - Help&Settings - Settings - Video Output Format, and try unticking individual resolutions to see if that makes the problem go away.

What make TV is it?

It's a Samsung UE40HU6900 UHD TV, I'll give your suggestion a try thanks

spiderplant · 14-02-2017, 19:06

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Originally Posted by mackemsrule

It's a Samsung UE40HU6900 UHD TV, I'll give your suggestion a try thanks

Try this too (thanks to AndyCambs)
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...ge/true/page/1

nish2030 · 14-02-2017, 19:56

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.

Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)

Thats what vm told me when i first rang, however rang up again last Sunday managed to order 4 v6s for install on the 13 march. i wonder whether we'll get 3 or 4 come 13th march.