I need advice - pretty fast!

dailygeek · 09-03-2007, 14:12

Hey

Getting the L package installed on saturday and I have a quick question for people with cable tv already.

Its a bit odd.

On sky, the xxx channels (red hot etc) have picture adverts on those channels to try and tempt you into subscribing. I need to know whether or not those channels are listed on cable tv and whether or not there are pics of semi nude women all over them, and if so, can I get virgin to remove those?

Also, can I get specific channels locked out by virgin??

It is a wierd question, and I'll be calling them in the morning to check anyway, but wondered if anyone can help?

Before you ask, it's because of who will be watching the service that I want 'inappropriate' stuff removed.

Thanks in advance!

PS. If not, would the V+ box offer what I need.

bywater · 09-03-2007, 14:22

There's a parental control on the box that allows you to lock out channels. You will have to set up your passcode to something different as I think the default one is 0000

dailygeek · 09-03-2007, 14:25

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Originally Posted by bywater

There's a parental control on the box that allows you to lock out channels. You will have to set up your passcode to something different as I think the default one is 0000

Will that prevent the 'red hot' adverts displaying (as an example) I've been told by CS that the image will still appear with an enter pin dialog over it.

Ideally I want nothing at all to show up, except the enter pin bit.

bywater · 09-03-2007, 14:31

Just checked on my box and the answer is yes nothing of an adult nature shows up until you enter the pin. Also you just get a blank screen until you enter pin for other VOD adult content.

mertle · 09-03-2007, 14:31

Is this a massive concern due to kids. If so you might want to consider other channels which show adult content too.

I know of Bravo at late night and movies 24 are reknowned for showing adult content. Not sure if any other channels.

As for your original question not too sure if this completely blanks out this content.

dailygeek · 09-03-2007, 14:36

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Originally Posted by mertle

Is this a massive concern due to kids. If so you might want to consider other channels which show adult content too.

I know of Bravo at late night and movies 24 are reknowned for showing adult content. Not sure if any other channels.

As for your original question not too sure if this completely blanks out this content.

Yeah I'm looking at blocking all that stuff, men and motors too probably, I don't mind doing it - I just need to know it won't be visible.

If anyone could check for me, I'd be eternally grateful!

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Originally Posted by bywater

Just checked on my box and the answer is yes.

Cool thanks, so its just a blank screen? Do you have the new samsung box?

mertle · 09-03-2007, 14:49

just noticed if you know the times this stuff get shown you do a block by time.

So you could do it from 10pm to 6am this way it only kicks in when adult stuff transmitted.

Dont know if this works by doing the same time for all channels or individual setting.

ps blank screen also works for pace.

I wonder if you could use both locks together

dailygeek · 09-03-2007, 14:52

Cool so samsung and pace both block out picture ads on the xxx channels? thats great news

mertle · 09-03-2007, 15:04

little advice after giving permision to unlock content make sure you move to another channel to re-enable lock out.

I still think a time frame lock out with the channel lock out to be the best solution to your issue.

That way you can be safe in the knowledge you not missed a channel.

2100- 5am likely to be the best then you will only need to use channel lockings for the adult channels. Channels like movies 24 who in general show not adult stuff but can be more racey after the watershed.

v0id · 09-03-2007, 15:10

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Originally Posted by mertle

Is this a massive concern due to kids. If so you might want to consider other channels which show adult content too.

I know of Bravo at late night and movies 24 are reknowned for showing adult content. Not sure if any other channels.

yes, but adult entertainment on these channels is shown way after the wateshed, when kiddywinks should be in bed.

As for "blocking" them, it sounds a little bit "Ned Flanders" to far for me

I do agree about the "previews" on the adult channels though. Why are they showing anything when you're not subscribed? You don't get previews of, for example Sky Sports or Sky Movies. Especially when they're situated next to the childrens channels

dailygeek · 09-03-2007, 15:13

It is more for the adult channels which have picture ads on them when you flick past - i'd just rather they weren't there tbh.

AndyCambs · 09-03-2007, 15:19

Could you not re-order the channels and put the adult ones towards the end (or at least away from the childrens' channels)?

1701-e · 09-03-2007, 15:47

You can't reorder channels on latest software but the PINprotection will do exactly what the OP needs!

v0id · 09-03-2007, 15:51

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Originally Posted by 1701-e

You can't reorder channels on latest software.....

you mean they've taken away the "favourite" feature?

JG3870 · 09-03-2007, 15:52

You can hide the adult channels from the EPG listing because i've done it myself and i'll post later on how to do it as i'm not a home at the moment and can't remember the keystrokes.
I know its in the favourites menu and you press one of the coloured buttons to hide the adult listings