20-02-2018, 13:54
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Inactive
Join Date: Jun 2010
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V6 box
Hi,can I still get tv channels with the V6 box if my internet goes down ,I have been told yes and no ,given that the broadband can have problems as I have with mine ,I am not certain I want a new box ,but if I can still get tv ,I will take it.
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20-02-2018, 13:57
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: V6 box
Live TV and recordings will continue to work.
If the outage is long, the Guide won’t be getting updated with the eventual result that recordings won’t schedule.
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20-02-2018, 14:31
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Still REIGNING
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Hell
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Re: V6 box
As Robbo says live TV will work but catch up and on demand will not
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20-02-2018, 18:40
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by demaine
Hi,can I still get tv channels with the V6 box if my internet goes down ,I have been told yes and no ,given that the broadband can have problems as I have with mine ,I am not certain I want a new box ,but if I can still get tv ,I will take it.
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Why not get virgin to sort out your broadband problems
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21-02-2018, 18:39
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Do I care what you think
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Cardiff South Wales
Age: 73
Services: V6 ,Virgin L. Phone Broadband.sky go Netflix
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by Raider999
Why not get virgin to sort out your broadband problems
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In my case they denie that there is fault. As it is Random I have given up.
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21-02-2018, 20:12
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Woke and proud !
Join Date: Jun 2004
Services: TV, Phone, BB, a wife
Posts: 9,151
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by Itshim
In my case they denie that there is fault. As it is Random I have given up.
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Give up paying them, until they fix the fault.
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21-02-2018, 20:24
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Northampton
Services: Virgin Media TV&BB 350Mb,
V6 STB
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Re: V6 box
If the TV is working, then it can't be a problem with the cable. If the signal levels look ok from their end, then there is nothing to suggest a major problem at their end.
Have you tried using different cables? A dodgy connector might to blame.
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21-02-2018, 22:36
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Inactive
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 210
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Re: V6 box
It depends on the reason your Internet is down. If it's a physical problem, you won't get TV signals either.
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22-02-2018, 18:34
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Do I care what you think
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Cardiff South Wales
Age: 73
Services: V6 ,Virgin L. Phone Broadband.sky go Netflix
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Re: V6 box
Hub has been changed ,levels are fine cables good.no problem with TV .as I said only noticed problem when my digital radio broke and l switch to pc to pick up my favourite stations . Before that it may or may not Ben a problem,as I said it's between 1and 5 minutes perhaps once or twice a week. Getting new radio ! Or perhaps will use smart TV!
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22-02-2018, 23:39
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by Itshim
Hub has been changed ,levels are fine cables good.no problem with TV .as I said only noticed problem when my digital radio broke and l switch to pc to pick up my favourite stations . Before that it may or may not Ben a problem,as I said it's between 1and 5 minutes perhaps once or twice a week. Getting new radio ! Or perhaps will use smart TV!
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Funny you should say that, every couple of weeks I experience 2 or 3 BB outages within a couple of days, then all ok until the next time
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23-02-2018, 12:07
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by Itshim
Hub has been changed ,levels are fine cables good.no problem with TV .as I said only noticed problem when my digital radio broke and l switch to pc to pick up my favourite stations . Before that it may or may not Ben a problem,as I said it's between 1and 5 minutes perhaps once or twice a week. Getting new radio ! Or perhaps will use smart TV!
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How would I know if mine has been updated, is there a version number somewhere? Thx.
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23-02-2018, 15:45
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Sceptic
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,664
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Re: V6 box
Got V6 delivered today, no hassles in set up at all, impressed
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23-02-2018, 20:17
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cf.addict
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Lincolnshire
Services: Full House
2 V6 Boxes
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Re: V6 box
Got 2 V6's today. Install was by engineer. However the update install kept failing on both boxes. One was connected via wi-fi and the other by powerlines.
The engineer said it was a problem at VM not my end. Said he couldnt wait around as could take a few hours so I spent the next few hours completing the install myself. Finally the updates did download about 5 hours later.
The interface appears the same as the Tivo's they replaced. But I have to say it is soooooo much quicker.
My wife doesnt like the look of it. Its not the most stylish looking box i suppose but I think better the the 'massive' Tivo.
The next thing will be to try my Netflix and You Tube 4K.
Last edited by cityfan247; 23-02-2018 at 22:05.
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24-02-2018, 10:52
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by cityfan247
Got 2 V6's today. Install was by engineer. However the update install kept failing on both boxes. One was connected via wi-fi and the other by powerlines.
The engineer said it was a problem at VM not my end. Said he couldnt wait around as could take a few hours so I spent the next few hours completing the install myself. Finally the updates did download about 5 hours later.
The interface appears the same as the Tivo's they replaced. But I have to say it is soooooo much quicker.
My wife doesnt like the look of it. Its not the most stylish looking box i suppose but I think better the the 'massive' Tivo.
The next thing will be to try my Netflix and You Tube 4K.
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Not sure why people slate the appearance of the V6 box. It is small unobtrusive - every other box I have (or have had is much bigger) - is it because there aren't any flashing lights?
In my opinion that is a bonus. Additionally you can put it in a cabinet and the remote still works (unlike most other boxes)
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24-02-2018, 11:13
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CF Resident Dog
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 14,302
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Re: V6 box
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Originally Posted by Raider999
Not sure why people slate the appearance of the V6 box. It is small unobtrusive - every other box I have (or have had is much bigger) - is it because there aren't any flashing lights?
In my opinion that is a bonus. Additionally you can put it in a cabinet and the remote still works (unlike most other boxes)
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In my opinion it looks like a Mini VCR recorder from the 80s, they could have improved the appearance more.
Saying that there is nothing wrong with it as a product, but it doesn't look as nice as modern day electronics.
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