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Digital tv - have lost channel 4?
Ive just come to set my dvd recorder for he next weeks tv I wanted to record and channel 4 is totally blank for next Sunday (wanted secret Millionaire) Not known this before, Its showing channel 4 programmes some nights like tomorrow but odd programmes are missing, same with BBC3. Ive run a search for new channels in case…
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Best PVR with built-in DVD Recorder
Hi, I am looking to buy a PVR which has a DVD recorder built in. I have searched around and I am having trouble finding one which has good reviews and at a competitive price. I have considered a PVR which only a hdd such as the Humax range but I am looking for one with a DVD recorder built in so that I am able to backup…
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V+ box & 2nd tv
I've been told you can view a 2nd tv in another room powered from the v+ box & first tv using coax cable. Am i being told a porky or is this possible ? If it's possible could someone please tell me how?:confused:
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Moving - Still on contract
Just wondering if anyone had a similar experience. Due to the penchant for Sky to insist on signing up to a contract I am on one (12 month). It still has a little way to go but I am in the process of moving before the contract expires. I do want to keep Sky (and would be prepared to look at broadband with them) but I do…
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TV in bedroom
I have a spare portable TV and a Freeview box. Is there anyway I can set this up for use in bedroom without access to roof aerial?
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Getting away from Virgin Media -Advice please
Hi, my parents have asked me to research the possibility of getting away from Virgin Media for them (mainly to reduce monthly outgoings) and despite all my searching, I am now more confused than enlightened, so I wonder if someone with knowledge on these things can help. currently they have with virgin media: Tv (large…
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SkyPlus USB
Has anyone tried connecting their SkyPlus USB output to their PC's ? Just wondered if the PC "saw" the Sky Box and whether the thing was able to download any programs ?
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Kids bedroom TV's after switchover?
Hi we have Sky on our main TV and a 'magic eye' up in our bedroom with sky but kids both have normal TV in their rooms. I dont really want to pay out for multi room sky and if Im honest I dont really want them to ahve access to Sky in their rooms anyway as Id rather they just had basic channels, what is best solution. I…
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Recording from PVR to VHS
Can it be done? Have recently bought a PVR and a number of times have raved to someone about a show they have missed and been unable to say 'I'll lend you the video' as we used to in the 'old days.' My understanding of it is that a VCR records from its own analoge tuner not actually from the TV itself, though I think I've…
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Have I been conned into buying a new ariel?
My main TV was unwatchable - blurry, breaking up and 'no signal' appears. This was connected to a Sagem Digital HDR bought from Asda about a month ago (my third HDR from them, due to the last two being faulty, although they were different makes). My second TV screen was going round and round and connected to another Asda…
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TV Advice
Hi, I'm after some help - not sure what the most sensible/economical soultion for the following situation is... Just changed the room we use as our living room from one side of the house to the other. In the old room we had a 2 channel freeview PVR connected to the roof ariel via coax coming in through the outside wall.…
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Sky and Quidco
Hi, I want to get Sky HD in my lounge and the get Sky+ in the kitchen/diner. I rung them and was offered no discount/deals, so decided Quidco was my best bet. Does anyone know if I order Sky HD (worth £120 on Quidco) and Sky+ (worth £85 on Quidco) if i get both lots of cashback? I'm assuming i would just get the higher…
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signing up to sky+ in the next couple of weeks
I move into my own place within the next month and would like to know if there are any decent deals available? iv looked online but everything seems standard on there site, i remember when my father signed up he got free installation free sky+ box and £50 of M+S vouchers, is there any of them deals still around? he only…
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sky+
Any one having problems with sky+ I find when I am watching something and I fast forward it It goes back to the start of programme, This has happened a few times now!!!! Any one?
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A DIY guide to installing your own multi satellite system.
My previous post has generated a lot of interest as to how to install a multi satellite system. If you are someone who wants to be able to access 7-8000 channels all across Europe, then here is how to do it. Basically you need five items and a clear view of the sky due south. You need a pole, a motor, a dish, a receiver…
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Pay Once Watch Forever with Sky
We have recently moved into a rented house. We are looking at Pay once watch forever with Sky but the rules on what happens when you move house are unclear. The first phone call to customer services advised that there were no problems with moving and no cancellation and on checking this we were told that if you moved you…
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Tvcatchup usa
is there an american version or similar to watch live tv.i know about ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX etc on demand but is there something to watch it live
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Distributing Sky - any bright ideas?
We currently have Freeview boxes/TVs/PVRs in four rooms. The loft aerial feeds a simple four channel amp in the loft, each channel feeding a room via a downlead. We are getting a Sky+ HD installed this weekend. I'm new to Sky. Is there a smart way of feeding the Sky RF output to other rooms using the existing cabling (I…
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Can I record on 2 digital recorders seperately to my tv?
I have an old JVC TV (non digital) arial in and out + scart sockets 1 & 2, an Asda Dual digital recorder, I can watch one channel and record another, it has ariel in and out + 1 scart TV and 1 scart vcr. I have just picked up an old Humax 8300T and wondered if I could record on this as a second recorder? It has ariel in…
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2nd best ?
ive got virgin tel,it good but expensive 1pound 30 for a effing paper bill,come on it dont give you any incentive to stay with these daylight robbers and a extra 5iver for a non direct debit bill,oh please.So peeps what is the second best,not saying there are no#1, i like mtv,fiver,any thing but sport and movie channels…
