[Merged] A few questions - Page 2

Rillington · 02-04-2004, 23:18

It won't be on DTT (again). It's only been on FV once since February.

Had the first box crash this evening - just 3 days after it was installed. Typical!

As for recording from ntl, with FV all I did wass type in the channel number and the times I wanted it set to that channel. I always put in a few mins either side to avoid loosing the end of a programme. It was easy to do and took a minute or so to do.

As for the EPG, all I seem to be able to find is an EPG until then end of the day (ie 6am the following morning). Is that all there is on ntl? cos I can't find anything else. In fact, I can't even find anything more than the title of the programme with no detail as to the show's content.

02-04-2004, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Rillington

It won't be on DTT (again). It's only been on FV once since February.

Had the first box crash this evening - just 3 days after it was installed. Typical!

As for recording from ntl, with FV all I did wass type in the channel number and the times I wanted it set to that channel. I always put in a few mins either side to avoid loosing the end of a programme. It was easy to do and took a minute or so to do.

As for the EPG, all I seem to be able to find is an EPG until then end of the day (ie 6am the following morning). Is that all there is on ntl? cos I can't find anything else. In fact, I can't even find anything more than the title of the programme with no detail as to the show's content.

Theres 3 days worth of EPG available from ntl. A trade off for having lots more channels ultimately available on ntl, compared to freeview. You may have to select Guide to see three days of info.

Stil using AOL for your internet?

Rillington · 03-04-2004, 02:07

Sure am using AOL for my internet. Slightly slower compared to through my BT line, which I have for my laptop.

Have just found the 3 day EPG and I seemed to set a 'reminder' by mistake. Took 20 minutes to work out how to remove said 'reminder,' not least cos there seemed to be no reference to it in the help section. Also, quite why they can't use words which make reference to recording a programme such as video or record etc is beyond me.

Out of interest, how do you programme this thing to say record a specific channel between specific times and allow for overruns - say if I wanted to 'remind' the box to go to BBC1 for the FA Cup SF but allow an extra hour in case of extra time?

Also, I see the EPG only goes for a max of 72 hours in advance (which I r[resume means I can only set these riminder thingys 72 hours in advance also). What if I want to record a programme, say, in 6 days time? How do I set the box to tape that show?

Thanks very much for all the assistance thus far btw.

**Paul** · 03-04-2004, 03:14

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Originally Posted by Rillington

Out of interest, how do you programme this thing to say record a specific channel between specific times and allow for overruns - say if I wanted to 'remind' the box to go to BBC1 for the FA Cup SF but allow an extra hour in case of extra time?

I think that once a reminder has changed the channel it will remain on that channel until you manually change it or another reminder kicks in, if not, then I guess you could set a reminder on the next programme as well.

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Originally Posted by Rillington

Also, I see the EPG only goes for a max of 72 hours in advance (which I r[resume means I can only set these riminder thingys 72 hours in advance also). What if I want to record a programme, say, in 6 days time? How do I set the box to tape that show?

You don't, you are limited to setting no more than the 3 days in advance.

browneggsandham · 03-04-2004, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Tristan

Score Interactive is there on DSat, usually. Probably not tomorrow though (or on NTL or DTT) because of the Grand National thing.

Well, we had it at the same time as the 6 Nations, so I don't think that'll be a problem.

Browneggsandham

Rillington · 03-04-2004, 19:16

SI was on ntl but not until way after 3. I actually tuned in my FV box to access SI as it was operational well before 3.

My box also crashed for the second time at 4.45 just as the results were about to appear. It's the second crash in the 5 days I have had the cable installed. If this continues I'll be wanting a new box.

Thanl u for the reply about the reminders. I was referring to programming the box to allow for an over-run eg asking it to stay on, say, BBC1 from 12noon till 2.30 rather than for the actual length of 12noon to 2. Also, does anyone know why I am unable to set it for more than 3 days in advance?

1701-e · 05-04-2004, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Rillington

Also, does anyone know why I am unable to set it for more than 3 days in advance?

Proppins prior answer still applies! There are only 3 days on the EPG.

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Originally Posted by Proppinupthebar

Theres 3 days worth of EPG available from ntl. A trade off for having lots more channels ultimately available on ntl, compared to freeview. You may have to select Guide to see three days of info.

Rillington · 05-04-2004, 15:04

Comprendez but I find it odd that the system is so crap that I can't have a setting which allows me to maunally programme the box to switch to a certsin channel at certain times. Guess it's anothe rreason why cable is inferior to Sky and FV.