Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
13-02-2017, 09:50
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by jonbxx
Well I got my V6 installed on Saturday. I had a 1-6 slot and he came at 1:25. The installation took around 35 minutes including showing him how Logitech Harmony remotes work :-) The only downer was having to supply my own network cable for the install. I would have thought they would have supplied this.
I copied over the series links and everything came up in about an hour or so.
So far, I am super impressed, it's so fast! Half of the features of the old Tivo were unusable as the box was so slow.
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He must have ran out as Virgin issue them
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13-02-2017, 10:38
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by passingbat
It will be good when Sky confirm HDR on Sky Q.
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The problem with live HDR broadcasts is they are a lot more complex to implement over say the OTT providers.
http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...e-soon-1328096
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13-02-2017, 10:41
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
Morning guys,
I'm really impressed with the pair of V6s that I have. The speed is great, but being able to watch recordings from either box is a real big plus.
Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?
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13-02-2017, 10:59
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj
Morning guys,
I'm really impressed with the pair of V6s that I have. The speed is great, but being able to watch recordings from either box is a real big plus.
Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?
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Yes its certainly a big plus in our household.
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13-02-2017, 11:05
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by jonbxx
Well I got my V6 installed on Saturday. I had a 1-6 slot and he came at 1:25. The installation took around 35 minutes including showing him how Logitech Harmony remotes work :-) The only downer was having to supply my own network cable for the install. I would have thought they would have supplied this.
I copied over the series links and everything came up in about an hour or so.
So far, I am super impressed, it's so fast! Half of the features of the old Tivo were unusable as the box was so slow.
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That was pretty much my experience. My cables were already in place so, if anything, my installation was even smoother. As you say, impressive.
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13-02-2017, 11:22
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj
Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many V6s customers can have? I currently have 4 boxes including my 2 x V6s
Will the V6s be available for self-install at any point?
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There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.
Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)
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13-02-2017, 11:39
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.
Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)
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Thanks for the reply SP,
While I was waiting for a reply here, I asked a VM customer service advisor on the VM webchat. They said it was possible to have 5 x V6s boxes, but they didn't give a total STB limit, so I think you're probably right with a total of 6 STBs
My install was easy as the cables were already in the correct places. For the 2 additional V6s, it would just be a case of switching the old Tivo and V+HD. I can easily do that myself.
Last edited by Ultimate.Conj; 13-02-2017 at 12:36.
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13-02-2017, 13:22
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj
While I was waiting for a reply here, I asked a VM customer service advisor on the VM webchat. They said it was possible to have 5 x V6s boxes, but they didn't give a total STB limit, so I think you're probably right with a total of 6 STBs
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I am aware of some customers who have more than 3 V6's, but they shouldn't have been sold this really. There's a risk of maxing out the broadband.
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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj
My install was easy as the cables were already in the correct places. For the additional 2 more V6s, it would just be a case of switching the old Tivo and V+HD. I can easily do that myself.
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It's the connection to the SuperHub that's the concern. I expect self-install only to be offered where there's a single V6, and it's going to be installed next to the SuperHub.
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13-02-2017, 13:52
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
I am aware of some customers who have more than 3 V6's, but they shouldn't have been sold this really. There's a risk of maxing out the broadband.
It's the connection to the SuperHub that's the concern. I expect self-install only to be offered where there's a single V6, and it's going to be installed next to the SuperHub.
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I think you could be right. I was lucky that my V6s connected easily to the superhub via Wi-Fi. They are both running between 95-100% signal. While I don't see there being any problem with connecting another two, some customers may not be as lucky.
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13-02-2017, 15:20
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
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Interesting. And the take-away message (which is 'old as the hills', technology wise) is wait until the standards are well and truly defined before investing in new expensive kit. I agree with them, HDR is the big game changer, above 4K, for the average persons TV size purchase.
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14-02-2017, 00:00
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
well had my V6 in for about a week and i think i will have to phone up and see if there's something wrong with it, when i press guide or my shows the screen goes blank for about 5-10 seconds before it responds which makes it slower than the old tivo and yesterday and today it must stop sending a signal to my tv as it shows up no signal and i have to turn it off and on,
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14-02-2017, 08:51
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
There's a compatibility problem between the V6 and your TV. For starters, go into Home - Help&Settings - Settings - Video Output Format, and try unticking individual resolutions to see if that makes the problem go away.
What make TV is it?
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14-02-2017, 17:14
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
There's a compatibility problem between the V6 and your TV. For starters, go into Home - Help&Settings - Settings - Video Output Format, and try unticking individual resolutions to see if that makes the problem go away.
What make TV is it?
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It's a Samsung UE40HU6900 UHD TV, I'll give your suggestion a try thanks
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14-02-2017, 18:06
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by mackemsrule
It's a Samsung UE40HU6900 UHD TV, I'll give your suggestion a try thanks
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Try this too (thanks to AndyCambs)
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...ge/true/page/1
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14-02-2017, 18:56
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
There is a limit of 3 V6's, and 6 STBs in total.
Self-install for V6 is currently being trialled, but no date is yet set for when it'll be generally available (and even then I doubt it'll be available for an install as complex as yours)
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Thats what vm told me when i first rang, however rang up again last Sunday managed to order 4 v6s for install on the 13 march. i wonder whether we'll get 3 or 4 come 13th march.
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