PVR release dates - Page 20

dranny69 · 21-11-2006, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Underwoodd

Anyone know when it is due to be released in Hampshire? I am right on the border of Surrey... Anyone on Telewest here that uses it and has a review?

heres an early review i found....
http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2005/12/telewest_tvdriv.html
hope it helps

Underwoodd · 21-11-2006, 11:59

Hmmm, seems like there are still a few issues to sort out... Great to see that NTL has finally come out with something to compete with Sky and also have the ability to record from the NTL source whilst watching... About Time..

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Thanks for that dranny69..... Most useful. Just have to think now if I want to take the plunge and upgrade.

dranny69 · 21-11-2006, 12:16

me too i`m stuck on the hd matter, whether to move to sky hd or wait for ntl to get theyre fingers out and stop buying up companies and start looking after the customer.

Rorschach · 21-11-2006, 12:40

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Originally Posted by garry_boy

Have only just checked BBC HD and i'm only getting PCM through my (albiet old) sony AV amp - might only be certain programs - I've only checked the trailers not the actual programs.

How are you connected Garry Boy?

I've connected with an optical digital connection, and I can confirm 5.1.

I was watching the trailers. The little BBCHD ident between trailers really gets the sub rumbling!

Rorschach

garry_boy · 21-11-2006, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Rorschach

How are you connected Garry Boy?

I've connected with an optical digital connection, and I can confirm 5.1.

I was watching the trailers. The little BBCHD ident between trailers really gets the sub rumbling!

Rorschach

I had forgotten to switch off the HDMI override - was getting 5.1 but it was really crackly - and fine on other channels via PCM - will try again tonight might be dodgy connection

vodcoke · 21-11-2006, 13:42

Just on with sales, told me that Belfast was the second phase and the start date is the 16th December 2006. Said he would callback before that date to arrange install..

swanny · 21-11-2006, 17:18

Has anyone in farnborough area got a date yet?

Mr Red · 22-11-2006, 15:54

First post here so a hearty hello to everyone.

I've just booked an installation for one of these bad boys for 1st December. I'm still not too certain I'm making the correct decision though. Can anyone answer this - will it play non HD channels through the HDMI output? I don't particularly want multiple connections. A one size fits all would be nice. Does it come with an HDMI cable? I currently use component for my 360 so that isn't an option. Thanks in advance.

Rankrotten · 22-11-2006, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Mr Red

First post here so a hearty hello to everyone.

I've just booked an installation for one of these bad boys for 1st December. I'm still not too certain I'm making the correct decision though. Can anyone answer this - will it play non HD channels through the HDMI output? I don't particularly want multiple connections. A one size fits all would be nice. Does it come with an HDMI cable? I currently use component for my 360 so that isn't an option. Thanks in advance.

It will upscale SD channels to either 720p or 1080i via HDMI and the installer will bring an HDMI cable with him.

Mr Red · 22-11-2006, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Rankrotten

It will upscale SD channels to either 720p or 1080i via HDMI and the installer will bring an HDMI cable with him.

Ah. Thanks for the info Rank. Here's hoping the upscale will improve the SD quality a smidgen. It's currently ok, certain cannels are absolutely minging as you'd expect but not as bad as I may have feared when I upgraded to 42. Watching football on it though, ugh. Could be my new plasma is crap of course. It is a Phillips after all. I just didn't have the dough for a Panny.

EssDee · 22-11-2006, 16:21

Just had mine installed but they have ran out of HDMI cables

. Have been promised that I will receive it as soon as they have some.

In the meantime I have connected via component as my TV supports HD over this. Picture quality is superb on channel 108 (have set tvdrive to output 720p over component).

PS , engineer was superb

. I think he is doing a lot of installs in Clydebank area. Credit where credit is due.

Customer services take note.......

clench · 23-11-2006, 09:52

Ok, so I had my TVDrive installed yesterday

I went for the option of moving the existing stb to my bedroom.
All seemed to be OK. The existing stb in the bedroom was up and running with all channels available (Family pack + Sky Sports).
The technician advised that it would take and hour or two for the channels to come through on the TVDrive.
No problem I though.
12 hours later and all I'm getting on the TVDrive is BBC1/2, ITV and Channel 4
The guide on the Drive suggests the other channels are available, but All I get is a blank screen.
The second stb is still working fine, with all channels.
I have re-booted, checked connections etc.
I called the fault line and they want to send someone out next week. This is all very well, but it means I'll have to be in for another day, and more importantly miss the cricket (the wife won't let me watch it in the bedroom after midnight!)

Does anyone have any idea of how to resolve this without a visit??

Rankrotten · 23-11-2006, 11:22

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Originally Posted by clench

(the wife won't let me watch it in the bedroom after midnight!)
Does anyone have any idea of how to resolve this without a visit??

Make her sleep on the couch downstairs

EssDee · 23-11-2006, 11:38

Anybody know what the latest with VOD is on TVDrive?

I had my original STB relocated upstairs with my TVDrive install yesterday and now VOD isn't working on that either. I assume that this STB should be fully independent of the TVDrive, so I will need to call CS about it?

clench · 23-11-2006, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Rankrotten

Make her sleep on the couch downstairs

thanks - I would try but she is 6 months pregnant so it probably wouldn't go down too well