Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 132

Ben B · 21-07-2009, 15:14

Not currently testing here (Ex-C&W)

devilincarnate · 21-07-2009, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by JdNthLdn

I can see them on my EPG on my V+ but can't click on them it says I need to subscribe.

Yes it said the same to me but if you input the number then click ok they will take you to channels where they are showing the same as on channel 118 .

Media Boy UK · 21-07-2009, 15:35

An Virgin Media viewer has pm me today with new information on Channels testing on Ex-C&W boxes.

VMTest1 - not broadcasting
VMTest2 - National Geographic HD
VMTest3 - not broadcasting
VMTest4 - not broadcasting
VMTest5 - not broadcasting
VMTest6 - not broadcasting

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot - http://i32.tinypic.com/2vrvqs1.png

21-07-2009, 15:47

So STILL testing 6 Channels... woop woop... Europsort HD Maybe

Media Boy UK · 21-07-2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Mobes

So STILL testing 6 Channels... woop woop... Europsort HD Maybe

I think VMTest 4 - VMTest 6 are just for Virgin to add more HD Channels at the later date.

21-07-2009, 16:09

I know but one of them could be Eurosport - i'm being positive for once MB don't kill my buzz man

:p

Media Boy UK · 21-07-2009, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes

I know but one of them could be Eurosport - i'm being positive for once MB don't kill my buzz man

:p

Sorry.

Felim_Doyle · 21-07-2009, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

They are now testing in my area (Ex-Telewest).

Can I tell everyone who is posting for the next few hours to add your Ex network before 2007. (Ex-CW, Ex-ntl or Ex-Telewest)

I have now added ex-NTL/ex-CW to my profile (see left panel). I thought it was already in there so sorry for omitting it in my earlier posting.

Media Boy UK · 21-07-2009, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

An Virgin Media viewer has pm me today with new information on Channels testing on Ex-C&W boxes.

VMTest1 - not broadcasting
VMTest2 - National Geographic HD
VMTest3 - not broadcasting
VMTest4 - not broadcasting
VMTest5 - not broadcasting
VMTest6 - not broadcasting

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot - http://i32.tinypic.com/2vrvqs1.png

It look like Virgin are working today on the test for the new HD Channels that are due to launch next week as I have now got more info from that Virgin viewer in the Ex-C&W area:

VMTest4 - MTVHD

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot -
http://i32.tinypic.com/2vrvqs1.png
MTVHD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0 384kbps AC3 Audio, possibly 5.1 for some music video/concerts. Screenshot - http://i26.tinypic.com/28sqbdy.png

devilincarnate · 21-07-2009, 16:43

Sorry did not notice earlier but i live in a ex-telewest area

Media Boy UK · 21-07-2009, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

They are now testing in my area (Ex-Telewest).

Can I tell everyone who is posting for the next few hours to add your Ex network before 2007. (Ex-CW, Ex-ntl or Ex-Telewest)

You can now stop telling you Cable area.

mattboothers · 21-07-2009, 17:56

wow music in HD on MTV HD cant wait

devilincarnate · 21-07-2009, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23

Something new download for the epg or software on 16 july

new channels
channel 555 epg preview 2 - no epg or video
channel 891 vmtest 1 - test schedules - hd channels (cant determine what excately since my box is sd only)
channel 892 vmtest 2 - test schedules - hd channels (cant determine what excately since my box is sd only)
channel 893 vmtest 3 - test schedules - hd channels (cant determine what excately since my box is sd only)

You can still see the same as 118 all you need to do is enter the channel number when you have not got the mini guide up . After reading your post i thought that i would check as i have got a v+ box and also a v box so before my previous posts i should have checked both the boxes

locutus1974 · 21-07-2009, 18:38

After following this thread in its many forms for a long long time I have decided to add my first post, So hello all.

On the subject of the hd channels I have been waiting patiently for the price to come down on the tv's before investing in the equipment and then waiting for news of channels to arrive on virgin. Now the channels are arriving i think i will make the switch fairly soon. The announced channels will do me fine for now (accept mtv, I have never been one for music vidoes, if I a want music i have an mp3 player for that) and the hd content in vod is not bad.
However am i being thick in thinking that at least 2 of the four channels annouced belong to skys parent company (news corparation)? Does anyone think that this may mean that the boys at news corp may be seeing that its better to get the channels out on all platforms and maximize revenue thru wholesale values for the channels rather than have them as a sky exclusive? i know it will be a long time before we see the sky branded hd channels on virgin but maybe any other hd channels that sky has a hand in or has them tied to exclusive deals may be coming in the future.

On another note I wonder if we will ever get the sky player on virgin (lol) now that would be a coup.

Anyway thanks for letting me waffle but what does anyone else think?

gadge · 21-07-2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus1974

After following this thread in its many forms for a long long time I have decided to add my first post, So hello all.

On the subject of the hd channels I have been waiting patiently for the price to come down on the tv's before investing in the equipment and then waiting for news of channels to arrive on virgin. Now the channels are arriving i think i will make the switch fairly soon. The announced channels will do me fine for now (accept mtv, I have never been one for music vidoes, if I a want music i have an mp3 player for that) and the hd content in vod is not bad.
However am i being thick in thinking that at least 2 of the four channels annouced belong to skys parent company (news corparation)? Does anyone think that this may mean that the boys at news corp may be seeing that its better to get the channels out on all platforms and maximize revenue thru wholesale values for the channels rather than have them as a sky exclusive? i know it will be a long time before we see the sky branded hd channels on virgin but maybe any other hd channels that sky has a hand in or has them tied to exclusive deals may be coming in the future.

On another note I wonder if we will ever get the sky player on virgin (lol) now that would be a coup.

Anyway thanks for letting me waffle but what does anyone else think?

No dont need sky player vms vod is far more superior.