http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discussing Virgin Media at the AV Forums. Includes discussions covering NTL and Telewest. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:36:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130096-sd-upscaling-hd-box.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:38 GMT I currently have sky hd, but my box is failing slowly, and i defo dont want to be fobbed of with a refurb. Having read may pages on various forums, along with the sky v virgin fan boy arguments. Could anyone tell me if its that much better. Starting at say sky sd from a Thompson hd box is a 5 out... I currently have sky hd, but my box is failing slowly, and i defo dont want to be fobbed of with a refurb. Having read may pages on various forums, along with the sky v virgin fan boy arguments. Could anyone tell me if its that much better. Starting at say sky sd from a Thompson hd box is a 5 out of ten rating for a sd picture. What would the virgin equivalent from their hd box rate at. I've sort of lost interest in the hd content, as most of the wow factor has dwindled over the years. Had sky hd since the world cup, so pretty much from launch.

TIA :smashin: ]]> Virgin Media Paulie-W http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130096-sd-upscaling-hd-box.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130019-audio-description-ntl-box.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:18 GMT Hi,

Does anyone know how to turn off the audio description on a ntl box with atmeg card. Even if you go to settings and turn it off from there it doesn't go away- it is so annoying!!

Thanks:lease: ]]> Virgin Media pete555 http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130019-audio-description-ntl-box.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130018-v-wont-connect-demand.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:36 GMT I wondered of anyone can help me before i have to call for an engineer.

When i try to connect to TV on demand i get a back box in the corner with the message "Just a moment" - it then gets stuck like this, i can't press any buttons etc, i have to reset the box. Its an Old SA.

I also have a sammy SD box in the bedroom and on demand works no probs.

I think i may have caused the problem, i was tidying up all the wires behind my tv unit so i unplugged everything, moved it about and plugged everything back in.

I've checked all the cabling - its all in tight etc, reset the box numerous times, unplugged the power and white cable, left it for a few minutes and plugged it back in but still cant seem to get anywhere:( ]]> Virgin Media JimiAces http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1130018-v-wont-connect-demand.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128980-virgin-not-arrived-installation.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:55:23 GMT I have a feeling that Virgin installation schedhuled for 1pm to 6pm will not happen. Can some one tell me who I should be ringing if they don`t show . My present BB is being turned of in 4days. I have a feeling that Virgin installation schedhuled for 1pm to 6pm will not happen. Can some one tell me who I should be ringing if they don`t show . My present BB is being turned of in 4days. ]]> Virgin Media p.booth http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128980-virgin-not-arrived-installation.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128494-install-friday-help-please.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:34 GMT Hi all Okay so i am having an install this friday and after searching wondered if i could get a few points cleared up with you. I have had cable in previously years ago and have a terminated end black cable in the attic space from the old install from which a white cable then ran back downstairs... Hi all
Okay so i am having an install this friday and after searching wondered if i could get a few points cleared up with you.
I have had cable in previously years ago and have a terminated end black cable in the attic space from the old install from which a white cable then ran back downstairs to the tv box.
Now this is in a 1st floor flat with me being the upstairs so the attic floor is my ceilings, now i am having extra boxes put in the bedrooms so will the installer go into the attic and drop the cables down pre drilled holes (attic is all floored as being converted to another room).
point 2 re the modem\router will i get a length of cat cable (like a self install) to connect to my pc as i would like the modem also in the attic or what will happen here?
Thanks
Robert ]]> Virgin Media RobTi http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128494-install-friday-help-please.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128359-whats-difference-between-v-boxes.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:37:21 GMT Hi i have a new v+ install coming on Friday and have been reading up on the SA & Samsung boxes but could someone list the differences between the 2 and which is the one to go for and why ?
Thanks
Robert ]]> Virgin Media RobTi http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128359-whats-difference-between-v-boxes.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128182-v-rf-multi-room.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:16 GMT I currently feed standard RF through my sky box. this is then available to all the tv's connected via the distributed signal.
I am having a V+ box fitted, can this be done through the V+ box also?
Cheers ]]> Virgin Media toonster http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1128182-v-rf-multi-room.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127997-have-v-want-burn-recorded-programs-onto-dvd.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:49 GMT What is the best method/kit ? tia What is the best method/kit ?

tia ]]> Virgin Media scaper http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127997-have-v-want-burn-recorded-programs-onto-dvd.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127656-picture-flickering-during-generation-kill.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:40:06 GMT anyone else had this? been recording it off 4HD on my V+ box just watched the last 2 recordings and there both based at night, with the dark scenes the picture seems to flicker lighter and darker shades. also happened on my recording of flashforward. any one had this? need to figure out... anyone else had this?

been recording it off 4HD on my V+ box

just watched the last 2 recordings and there both based at night, with the dark scenes the picture seems to flicker lighter and darker shades.

also happened on my recording of flashforward.

any one had this? need to figure out if its my Virgin box or the new TV ive just bought.

not noticed it on anything else yet, not happened on live TV, blu ray or Xbox (but this could just be that i've not come across the right dark scenes yet) ]]> Virgin Media djkay1982 http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127656-picture-flickering-during-generation-kill.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127630-quick-question-tv-demand.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:09 GMT Hey.

Does anyone know how long it takes for a show to appear on the TV on Demand service?

I missed James May's Toy Stories tonight and noticed the other episodes were on the demand service.

So just wondering how long it takes? :grin:

Thanks in advance. ]]> Virgin Media Shane http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127630-quick-question-tv-demand.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127537-samsung-v-box-bit-slow.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:33:25 GMT all in all pretty happy with my virgin media install that replaced all of my old services from different providers however my one gripe is with my new samsung v+ box that everyone raves about, i have to admit it does look great but scrolling right of left to view different channels is alot... all in all pretty happy with my virgin media install that replaced all of my old services from different providers

however my one gripe is with my new samsung v+ box that everyone raves about, i have to admit it does look great but scrolling right of left to view different channels is alot slower than the old sky plus box,

its not a complete disaster i can cope with it but someone mentioned you can turn the live rewind tv feature off (which i dont really use) and this will make it alot faster as the v+ box sets up the record on each channel you view

any thoughts/other experiences will be appreciated

p.s. if it helps anyone i piped the signal to my rooms upstairs using coax and rf modulator from maplins

thanks ]]> Virgin Media cenci http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127537-samsung-v-box-bit-slow.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127177-free-xl-package-two-months.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:27:46 GMT havent seen this advertised anywhere so i thought id post about it. Called virgin last night to report a fault with my V+ box and after i was sorted (V+ service had been turned off at virgins end for some reason) I was informed that everyone who calls virgin is being offered a free upgrade to... havent seen this advertised anywhere so i thought id post about it.

Called virgin last night to report a fault with my V+ box and after i was sorted (V+ service had been turned off at virgins end for some reason) I was informed that everyone who calls virgin is being offered a free upgrade to XL package for two months.

No obligation afterwards - so as long as you remember to drop the package back down after two months your sorted.

Thought id share - just incase anyone wanted the full package over the christmas period :) ]]> Virgin Media leeb-1977 http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127177-free-xl-package-two-months.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127067-v-75-set-up-cost.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:24:57 GMT Just looking at prices on-line & their quoting £75 for "set up" of a V+ box, any one managed to get this knocked off for a new customer? ]]> Virgin Media andynumpty http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1127067-v-75-set-up-cost.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1126821-samsung-vbox-connections.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:27:04 GMT Im stuck at work at the mo - could somebody have a look on their silver samsung vbox (not HD+box) and see if it has a HDMI connection as Im looking at getting a TV but it only has a DVI and a HDMI connection Thanks in advance :thumbsup: Im stuck at work at the mo - could somebody have a look on their silver samsung vbox (not HD+box) and see if it has a HDMI connection as Im looking at getting a TV but it only has a DVI and a HDMI connection

Thanks in advance :thumbsup: ]]> Virgin Media janz70 http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1126821-samsung-vbox-connections.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1126672-virgin-media-remote-wont-work-when-first-turning-tv.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:04:31 GMT Hi all, i am after some advice about a fault i have with my virgin media remote / set top box, its a silver samsung box smt-2100c and the blue remote, every morning when i turn on the tv the remote will not work at all, the red light comes on the top of the remote but nothing happens at the box, i... Hi all, i am after some advice about a fault i have with my virgin media remote / set top box, its a silver samsung box smt-2100c and the blue remote, every morning when i turn on the tv the remote will not work at all, the red light comes on the top of the remote but nothing happens at the box, i can turn the channels over on the box itself, the remote will not work for about 5 minutes then it will start working and will be ok, then if you turn the tv off for about an hour the same thing happens again, the tv is a samsung 40" lcd, i have replaced the batteries and had virgin 'boost the signal' apparently but still no better, i am wondering if anyone has had this fault before or any advice on what to do next, many thanks bigengines :confused: ]]> Virgin Media bigengines http://www.avforums.com/forums/virgin-media/1126672-virgin-media-remote-wont-work-when-first-turning-tv.html