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Old 07-01-2017, 13:37   #2581
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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One suspects you cannot substantiate that then?.
No, I can't.

But it's clearly a plausible explanation why all of a sudden it's "no it's ok, you don't have to wait 8 weeks anymore, you can have it now" isn't it?

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Old 07-01-2017, 15:18   #2582
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No, I can't.

But it's clearly a plausible explanation why all of a sudden it's "no it's ok, you don't have to wait 8 weeks anymore, you can have it now" isn't it?

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Ha-ha-ha, that's really funny...
Not really, probably the fact they have been on a huge recruitment drive for Technicians since October.

https://careers.virginmedia.com/job-...rds=Technician
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Old 07-01-2017, 16:56   #2583
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I have just had my new Virgin V6 box installed, but when going through my Marantz 7010 receiver it says

"This content cannot be displayed because your TV does not support HDCP 2.2" and I only get sound

If I connect the V6 box direct to the TV then it work fine. I have tried various combinations of rebooting with no success. Is there a special input or setting I need to use with my receiver


I sorted this out, I just put one of these between the V6 box and the receiver


iSolem [1080P FULL HD] 1x2 3D HDMI Switch Box


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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Old 07-01-2017, 20:46   #2584
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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Does anyone know how to set up the V6 wireless as I can't see a way to do it
Firstly unplug the Ethernet cable. Then go to

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Old 08-01-2017, 09:02   #2585
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Firstly unplug the Ethernet cable. Then go to

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Other Options
Connect to Wi-Fi


Thanks for that, it was the "Unplug the Ethernet cable" that did I hadn't done
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Old 09-01-2017, 10:15   #2586
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I sorted this out, I just put one of these between the V6 box and the receiver


iSolem [1080P FULL HD] 1x2 3D HDMI Switch Box


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


it only cost £10.99
Do you still get 4k with it?
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Old 09-01-2017, 10:59   #2587
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Do you still get 4k with it?
No you'll need a different type as it's only up to 1080p only. This one will work https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 09-01-2017, 12:24   #2588
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[/COLOR]Hi again, has anybody noticed a audio performance decrease? I have the v6 hdmi into the tv and then optical to my Sony surround. I don't think audio quality is the problem it's just the general "loudness". I'm at full volume to get my normal viewing experience. It might be my setup but everything was fine before. Anyone with any similar experience please advise. Thanks
Yes. Finally someone with the same issue as me. I have to turn the TV up to 60/100 to get a reasonable volume. We have the same issue with a Sony 23" TV as well as a Sony 43" TV. The older 500GB TiVo didn't have the issue when used with the 23" TV, from what I recall it we only needed to turn the volume up to around 25 to get the same volume.

TV connected using HDMI, no external surround system.

I have tried changing from "Dolby Dolby" to "Dolby Digital to PCM" but the volume is identical.
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Old 10-01-2017, 09:18   #2589
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I must admit that the volume seems slightly higher with the V6 compared to the TIVO
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Old 10-01-2017, 14:48   #2590
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

Strangely, this is a common complaint with Sky+HD boxes.

Could it be that before the Tivo wasn't using DD, so now that the new box is on DD the overall sound level is perceived as low? Is ITV HD (that doesn't use DD) louder than other channels?

(Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 have a greater dynamic range to allow for explosions and other filmic stuff. The average level is correspondingly lower so may seem quiet.)
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Old 10-01-2017, 17:19   #2591
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Firstly unplug the Ethernet cable. Then go to

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Can't you multi-home it and simply connect both?
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Old 10-01-2017, 17:32   #2592
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You can't set up WiFi whilst Ethernet is connected and if you connect the Ethernet after you've set up WiFi, the V6 will change to only using Ethernet.

There is no way to get it use both network connections at the same time.
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Old 10-01-2017, 22:42   #2593
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

If you haven't got a 4k TV, rarely need more than 3 tuners and the space on Tivo is enough, is there much point in 'upgrading' to the V6?
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Old 10-01-2017, 23:20   #2594
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If you haven't got a 4k TV, rarely need more than 3 tuners and the space on Tivo is enough, is there much point in 'upgrading' to the V6?
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If you haven't got a 4k TV, rarely need more than 3 tuners and the space on Tivo is enough, is there much point in 'upgrading' to the V6?

If you're happy with the Tivo speed, which did improve with the last update, and you believe it will remain at that speed, then no.

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