V+ unusable 12am-1am

stann0 · 04-01-2011, 16:49

This is really starting to p*** me off. Whenever I try and use the remote between midnight and 1am it's often totally unresponsive. If you fast forward a recorded programme then often you can't stop until it's at the end (so you have to try and rewind, again very hit and miss).

From reading old posts on here it's probably something to do with the programme guide updating. If that's the case, why the **** don't they do this at a sensible time (e.g. 4am) when there will be about 95% fewer users.

tweetiepooh · 04-01-2011, 16:55

Affects me too (SO22) but my folks (B91) are less affected. I have one of the older SA boxes and they the Sammy.

I think I'll go for the TiVo when the staff offer comes through. I'll loose one tuner for a while but it will get activated later so can record 2 programmes and watch 3rd as with V+.

progers · 04-01-2011, 16:57

Same problem here in CV11 but starts earlier

spiderplant · 04-01-2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by stann0

If that's the case, why the **** don't they do this at a sensible time (e.g. 4am) when there will be about 95% fewer users.

It's just the way it works. If it was done at 4am you'd have incorrect or no guide data for 4 hours. Search my old posts if you want a more detailed explanation.

MovedGoalPosts · 04-01-2011, 17:50

I'll jump in on this thread as it remains my pet hate. I know the update is needed and that it does need to be at or close to midnight to keep things in sync. However the STB really shouldn't get overloaded to the point of unresponsiveness to the user during the process. I just hope that this issue has been properly tested and removed from the TiVo.

spiderplant · 04-01-2011, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Rob

However the STB really shouldn't get overloaded to the point of unresponsiveness to the user during the process.

I agree. The priorities are wrong.

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Originally Posted by Rob

I just hope that this issue has been properly tested and removed from the TiVo.

Fear not, the TiVo EPG works in a totally different way. It doesn't use the DVB mechanisms.

Digital Fanatic · 04-01-2011, 19:02

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

I agree. The priorities are wrong.

Fear not, the TiVo EPG works in a totally different way. It doesn't use the DVB mechanisms.

The TiVo EPG is fab.

mersey70 · 04-01-2011, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

The TiVo EPG is fab.

Can you confirm that it is indeed dynamic?

LondonRoad · 04-01-2011, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Rob

I'll jump in on this thread as it remains my pet hate. I know the update is needed and that it does need to be at or close to midnight to keep things in sync. However the STB really shouldn't get overloaded to the point of unresponsiveness to the user during the process. I just hope that this issue has been properly tested and removed from the TiVo.

I think it's down to individual boxes. I've 2 V+ boxes and one has difficulty at midnight the other responds no problem. The irony is that it's the older, silver, Telewest TV drive box that responds well. The sluggish one is only 6 months old. I only noticed the difference because SWMBO wanted the black box in the living room because we got a new TV, stand etc.

roger skillin · 05-01-2011, 11:21

My Samsung does exactly the same, i do think it's ridiculous that updating the tv guide should almost make your box unusable for an hour. I really want this Tivo or at least a far long awaited upgrade to the software on the existing boxes, Sky EPG has been better than Virgin for years this will be a very welcome upgrade for anyone

Digital Fanatic · 05-01-2011, 11:41

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Originally Posted by mersey70

Can you confirm that it is indeed dynamic?

I'm not allowed to talk about specifics, sorry Mersey.

passingbat · 10-01-2011, 12:54

I'll add my complaint as well --- really annoys me. When the clocks change for the summer, at least it's an hour later... The proper reason for British summer time all year round?

Roll on TIVO...

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I'm not allowed to talk about specifics, sorry Mersey.

Because TIVO is a box that's launched, but not launched; a concept known only to Virgin

mersey70 · 10-01-2011, 14:56

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Originally Posted by passingbat

I'll add my complaint as well --- really annoys me. When the clocks change for the summer, at least it's an hour later... The proper reason for British summer time all year round?

Roll on TIVO...

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Because TIVO is a box that's launched, but not launched; a concept known only to Virgin

It was probably a silly question by me to start with anyway, of course it will have a dynamic EPG. It would be ludicrous if it didn't.