New Virgin firmware code downloaded in Coventry

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 10:14

Looks very nice. VOD is still missing content and is still a bit hit and miss, but hey, the new code looks nice.

mrm1 · 24-01-2007, 10:59

Any piccys of the different parts, eg mini guide, etc. Also is channel changing any quicker.

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 11:05

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Originally Posted by mrm1

Any piccys of the different parts, eg mini guide, etc. Also is channel changing any quicker.

Pics online of the software for standard boxes (TV Drive software is the same but has extra menus/options for recording/playback and 8 day EPG):
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33606725

Channel changing speed is the same IMO.

mrm1 · 24-01-2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Chris Howell

Pics online of the software for standard boxes (TV Drive software is the same but has extra menus/options for recording/playback and 8 day EPG):
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33606725

Channel changing speed is the same IMO.

Thanks for that, missed that thread.

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 11:30

Gah, the speed of the 'Record by Category' feature hasn't improved

. Shame really cos that would be really useful.

I shouldn't be surprised really - this code's main job is to 're-brand' and it goes a bloody good job of that. I'm glad to see that all of my settings, series links, recordings etc are still intact after the code drop.

quadplay · 24-01-2007, 12:35

Considering the new code is supposed to be 'rebrand only', there's also a lot of tweaks in the parts of the software you don't see, particularly for the TVDrive/V+HD boxes.

For example, the disk handling routine has been massively improved in the Virgin EPG compared to the ntl/Telewest branded EPGs. This should significantly reduce the number of recordings which fail with error 2056.

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 12:56

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Originally Posted by quadplay

Considering the new code is supposed to be 'rebrand only', there's also a lot of tweaks in the parts of the software you don't see, particularly for the TVDrive/V+HD boxes.

For example, the disk handling routine has been massively improved in the Virgin EPG compared to the ntl/Telewest branded EPGs. This should significantly reduce the number of recordings which fail with error 2056.

Sounds good.

Any chance of Virgin doing release notes for future code drops?

Wicked_and_Crazy · 24-01-2007, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Chris Howell

Looks very nice. VOD is still missing content and is still a bit hit and miss, but hey, the new code looks nice.

So it looks good but it doesnt work properly

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

So it looks good but it doesnt work properly

It does work. Its just missing content.

Speaking of content, some HD VOD content is showing up now for the Beeb. About 5 pages worth now.

Finally, I can watch Pride.

Wicked_and_Crazy · 24-01-2007, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Chris Howell

It does work. Its just missing content.

and a bit hit and miss?

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

and a bit hit and miss?

Again, regarding content.

What do you want, blood?

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Originally Posted by quadplay

Considering the new code is supposed to be 'rebrand only', there's also a lot of tweaks in the parts of the software you don't see, particularly for the TVDrive/V+HD boxes.

For example, the disk handling routine has been massively improved in the Virgin EPG compared to the ntl/Telewest branded EPGs. This should significantly reduce the number of recordings which fail with error 2056.

Funny - cos up until now, all my recordings have been OK. I get the new software and I get a 2056 error when attempting to watch the latest episode of Prison Break (even after a reset).

Other recordings are OK.

quadplay · 24-01-2007, 14:23

If it was recorded before the changeover, it's possible the old handling routine didn't close the file properly so it's been deleted from the disk but not removed from the recordings database (a known bug which is hopefullly fixed) - or alternatively the file was lost in converting the database from the old style to the new one.

If the recording started after the new software was downloaded, it might be that the tuner couldn't lock on to the signal at the start of the recording. Keep an eye on it and if you get more of these errors or see freezing/blanking pictures, call Faults!

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 14:27

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Originally Posted by quadplay

If it was recorded before the changeover, it's possible the old handling routine didn't close the file properly so it's been deleted from the disk but not removed from the recordings database (a known bug which is hopefullly fixed) - or alternatively the file was lost in converting the database from the old style to the new one.

If the recording started after the new software was downloaded, it might be that the tuner couldn't lock on to the signal at the start of the recording. Keep an eye on it and if you get more of these errors or see freezing/blanking pictures, call Faults!

Well, Prison Break was recorded on Monday night.

But Stargate Sg-1 and BSG (both recorded last night) are OK.

RS100 · 24-01-2007, 14:35

This is all i am getting now on the HD VOD is the bbc stuff, But i am on the old firmware

Chris is the box any quicker now at changeing channel on the old firmware it takes about 4-5sec to change channel and get a pic how quick is it with the new firmware,

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Originally Posted by Chris Howell

It does work. Its just missing content.

Speaking of content, some HD VOD content is showing up now for the Beeb. About 5 pages worth now.

Finally, I can watch Pride.

Chris Howell · 24-01-2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by RS100

This is all i am getting now on the HD VOD is the bbc stuff, But i am on the old firmware

Chris is the box any quicker now at changeing channel on the old firmware it takes about 4-5sec to change channel and get a pic how quick is it with the new firmware,

No real speed improvement here regarding channel changes.