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denphone 20-11-2012 14:56

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky magazine tax loophole saved broadcaster up to £40m a year

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Satellite broadcaster saved millions in VAT by charging Sky customers monthly fee for cable guide magazines
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...e-tax-loophole

pk1 23-11-2012 16:01

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

muppetman11 23-11-2012 16:09

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501083)
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

Your multiroom should already have it , maybe the installer didn't update the system software.
To update your multiroom box , do the following

1.Turn the box off at the wall
2. Press and hold the backup button on the top of your box and flick it on at the wall only release the backup button when you see 'Updating system software' on screen.

This should take 5-10 mins and should result in you having the new EPG. Keep us posted how you get on.

denphone 23-11-2012 16:31

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501083)
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

And says he defender of the faith and newly appointed servant of the master.;)

pk1 23-11-2012 16:45

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35501090)
Your multiroom should already have it , maybe the installer didn't update the system software.
To update your multiroom box , do the following

1.Turn the box off at the wall
2. Press and hold the backup button on the top of your box and flick it on at the wall only release the backup button when you see 'Updating system software' on screen.

This should take 5-10 mins and should result in you having the new EPG. Keep us posted how you get on.

Cheers took a couple of goes but got it now :D

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35501102)
And says he defender of the faith and newly appointed servant of the master.;)

:nworthy: lol

Mick Fisher 23-11-2012 16:45

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501083)
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

I have to say the "Clash Manager" feature is a work of genius. I just love the way it auto "suggests" alternate airings of shows, if available, to avoid the clash without you having to trawl through the listings to do it yourself. :cool:

muppetman11 23-11-2012 16:52

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by Mick Fisher (Post 35501111)
I have to say the "Clash Manager" feature is a work of genius. I just love the way it auto "suggests" alternate airings of shows, if available, to avoid the clash without you having to trawl through the listings to do it yourself. :cool:

Couldn't agree more , it was a very welcome addition. I can also tell you it's being improved ;)

pk1 23-11-2012 16:54

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher (Post 35501111)
I have to say the "Clash Manager" feature is a work of genius. I just love the way it auto "suggests" alternate airings of shows, if available, to avoid the clash without you having to trawl through the listings to do it yourself. :cool:

Yeah I came across that feature today, it's great.

muppetman11 23-11-2012 17:17

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
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Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501109)
Cheers took a couple of goes but got it now :D

You will be able to use catchup now on your multiroom if you can get your Internet connection through to it , it's probably worth setting up via Ethernet or homeplugs so as you can benefit from features such as planner sharing when they arrive.

Mick Fisher 23-11-2012 17:18

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35501115)
Couldn't agree more , it was a very welcome addition. I can also tell you it's being improved ;)

That's good to hear. :)

nstokes 23-11-2012 17:29

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501083)
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

Welcome back

pk1 23-11-2012 17:37

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35501141)
Welcome back

Thanks

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35501134)
You will be able to use catchup now on your multiroom if you can get your Internet connection through to it , it's probably worth setting up via Ethernet or homeplugs so as you can benefit from features such as planner sharing when they arrive.

Cheers, will look into the homeplug way of connecting.

Doz007 23-11-2012 22:47

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35501083)
Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

Welcome back to Sky, I made the same move from TiVo early this year and I've never looked back! :)

Check out the Sky Movies iPad app also, I find that a very user friendly way to browse Sky's immense movie catalogue.

pk1 24-11-2012 09:34

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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35501292)
Welcome back to Sky, I made the same move from TiVo early this year and I've never looked back! :)

Check out the Sky Movies iPad app also, I find that a very user friendly way to browse Sky's immense movie catalogue.

Thanks :)

muppetman11 24-11-2012 10:04

Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35501292)
Welcome back to Sky, I made the same move from TiVo early this year and I've never looked back! :)

Check out the Sky Movies iPad app also, I find that a very user friendly way to browse Sky's immense movie catalogue.

Agreed , the Sky Sports iPad app is also worth a look with its F1 companion and Premier league companion features.


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