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Virgin Media V+ Box

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  • Nilrem
    Nilrem Posts: 2,565 Forumite
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    We've got one and it's great.

    I'm sorely tempted to get a second one fitted when I sort my bedroom out :)
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite
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    Apart from only 1 HD channel, and its not £75 thats installation, you cant buy it its only rented(Legally)
  • Party_Animal
    Party_Animal Posts: 1,657 Forumite
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    Thanks for all the help. I've had one two weeks now and its superb.
  • Party_Animal
    Party_Animal Posts: 1,657 Forumite
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    Very happy with this box, just one problem. When it records I get quite a bit of the programme before but sometimes it misses the end of the programme I want. Is there a setting I can adjust?
    Thanks
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    there is a setting in the V+ extras menu....

    have a read here
    http://www.virginmedia.com/customers/pdf/V+Manual.pdf
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  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    Party_Animal wrote: »
    Very happy with this box, just one problem. When it records I get quite a bit of the programme before but sometimes it misses the end of the programme I want. Is there a setting I can adjust?
    Thanks

    You need to alter the padding.

    Though unlike satellite a Freeview PVRs the cable boxes don't dynamically update their EPG - so if there are late schedule changes or programmes run late or early by a few minutes then they don't cope with it. Cable only update their EPG at most 4 times a day and often not that often, whereas on freeview and satellite it is the broadcaster that updates the EPG and with the BBC for example they update it virtually constantly - not sending the next programme has started flag until it is about to start, so you don't lose the end of programmes or begining.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    I do enjoy having the V+ but it is also quite buggy - has some annoying bugs.

    Was part of the trials team to sort out the issues.

    I wish there were more than just the one HD channel (BBC HD) and just a handful of VOD in HD.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    BexTech wrote: »
    You need to alter the padding
    Hey Bex

    How do I do that, I had a look though the link Phil supplied above, but can't see any instructions :confused:

    Mind you, it is 03.50 :rotfl:
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  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    10past6 wrote: »
    Hey Bex

    How do I do that, I had a look though the link Phil supplied above, but can't see any instructions :confused:

    Mind you, it is 03.50 :rotfl:

    Press the V+ button

    Select 4 - V+ Extras

    Select 2 - Extend Recordings

    You can then select the amount of time before and after to add.

    If you record a lot of programmes via series link, then you might want to change the priorities (Option 3 - Recording priorities) to 1: Planned Series, 2: Planned Programmes, 3: Manual Recordings.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    BexTech wrote: »
    If you record a lot of programmes via series link, .
    Cheers Bex, I do record a lot, but do it on a daily basis
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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