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howard.bates · 07-06-2005, 23:06

I was a bit more patient this evening - I tried looking ahead and waiting and the guide eventually appears after 60-90 seconds. If I'm prepared to wait long enough, I can make it display just over 48 hours ahead.

I like having cable TV, but IMO this is unacceptable - it makes setting up a timed recording awkward and very time-consuming. Why can't I just enter the times directly like I could with my old analogue box, or enter the relevant Videoplus numbers from a listings magazine ? Why is this facility SO far behind what is possible with terrestrial broadcasts ?

07-06-2005, 23:06	#8
howard.bates cf.member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 39	Re: EPG question I was a bit more patient this evening - I tried looking ahead and waiting and the guide eventually appears after 60-90 seconds. If I'm prepared to wait long enough, I can make it display just over 48 hours ahead. I like having cable TV, but IMO this is unacceptable - it makes setting up a timed recording awkward and very time-consuming. Why can't I just enter the times directly like I could with my old analogue box, or enter the relevant Videoplus numbers from a listings magazine ? Why is this facility SO far behind what is possible with terrestrial broadcasts ?