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Originally Posted by davidthornton
allow the viewing of any programme, that was aired on any channel available on the Virgin Media network within the past 7 days.
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Copyright / licensing restrictions prevents some programmes being re-broadcast. Which is why some progs never appear on iplayer or 4od.
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02-02-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by davidthornton
Wouldn't a simple HDMI splitter box, available from many sources, do the job? I use one with a Sky+ HD box to output HD programmes to a computer for converting to MPEG whilst still being able to watch what's going on via the television.
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I'm certain I have already read that both the HDMI and Scart output signals at the same time on the Tivo.
But as davidthornton pointed out, HDMI spiltters would do the job at £30 from Amazon, don't know of any TV box that outputs two HDMI signals if that's what your getting at?
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02-02-2011, 03:33 PM
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19.95 free delivery, ordered and shipped today from Neet Media.
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02-02-2011, 03:53 PM
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Wow that is good, I currently have a RGB over cat5 sender for TV upstairs but thinking about getting one that sends HDMI signal, at that price for the splitter it makes it a better option.
Heard that some people can get away with using the HDMI splitter without powering it, are you that lucky?
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02-02-2011, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jonphil
Heard that some people can get away with using the HDMI splitter without powering it, are you that lucky?
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ef=oss_product
claims to not need external power, i'll try to remember to post a review
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02-02-2011, 04:04 PM
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Thanks sjp, would be nice to get Tivo upstairs in crystal clear HD  may have to wait a few months though.
I do rave about the TV over Cat5 as it's the only thing I have found to work reliably.
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02-02-2011, 04:06 PM
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That link says it's not a splitter, it's a 3 sources to 1 output switcher. Surely this is not the same thing as davidthornton describes?
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02-02-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by qwiki
That link says it's not a splitter, it's a 3 sources to 1 output switcher. Surely this is not the same thing as davidthornton describes?
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my bad... inputs outputs, by now I should know the difference how about
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neet%C2%AE-...6684912&sr=8-5
at the 30 quid mentioned earlier though this way round does require power
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02-02-2011, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by davidthornton
Wouldn't a simple HDMI splitter box, available from many sources, do the job? I use one with a Sky+ HD box to output HD programmes to a computer for converting to MPEG whilst still being able to watch what's going on via the television.
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What do you use to capture the hdmi? That sounds like something I'd be interested in.
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02-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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No worries. That is a nice solution. Might think about one of those myself. Thanks.
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02-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jonphil
I'm certain I have already read that both the HDMI and Scart output signals at the same time on the Tivo.
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I was going to post that point earlier but wanted to check my facts first, but yes, I concur.
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02-02-2011, 04:31 PM
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I was going to post that point earlier but wanted to check my facts first, but yes, I concur.
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Great. I can still use the slingbox
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02-02-2011, 04:33 PM
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Doesn't the slingbox work quite well with a Tivo?
You will have to let us know, can we now get the HD version in the UK.
Once I get the faster broadband I may take another look at one.
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02-02-2011, 04:41 PM
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I've got the old 'classic' slingbox and it works very well with my S1 TiVo. There is a bit of lag between pressing the buttons on the on-screen remote and TiVo actually doing it, but apart from that it's fine.
I'm not sure getting a HD slingbox would make the picture better, since it's going to compress it's output to whatever your best broadband upload speed is. But you never know. Perhaps there's better compression on the newer boxes.
Will certainly try the classic on the new TiVo's scart when it arrives. The engineers going to have fun with all the spagetti behind the TV
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02-02-2011, 04:42 PM
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Come on Smokie stop teasing us  we expect full review & pics. 
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02-02-2011, 04:55 PM
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and they call this progress do they, 2011 h/w and it can't even output two separate streams.
You eager beavers who couldn't wait to bend over and take one up the 'arris for vm are really getting shafted aren't you?
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I could be wrong on this, will do a bit more testing tomorrow. Hokkers, jealousy will get you nowhere. If you aren't interested then just stay out of the thread.
Had some problems earlier this evening as my card had not been properly paired - was OK for some hours then de-paired itself. I recall a similar issue with V+, this is an admin issue at the other end rather than a TiVo issue.
I've taken some pics but not really sure what you're interested in seeing. Or whether you simply didn't believe I had it!
I'll see if I can answer the more detailed questions tomorrow...
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02-02-2011, 04:56 PM
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More pics. Family don't like the Recording Hiccups phrase...
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02-02-2011, 05:06 PM
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More pics. Family don't like the Recording Hiccups phrase...
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Another slingbox classic user I see (picture 8). 
BTW, Congrats on being 'first'
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02-02-2011, 05:14 PM
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What do you use to capture the hdmi? That sounds like something I'd be interested in.
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I have the following: Octava HDDA12-UK (1:2 HDMI distribution amplifier with additional TosLink audio out), an HDFury2 (converts HDMI input to Component output) although HDFury3 is now also available and a Hauppauge HD-PVR (Component input and USB2 output to PC).
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02-02-2011, 05:16 PM
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I could be wrong on this, will do a bit more testing tomorrow. Hokkers, jealousy will get you nowhere. If you aren't interested then just stay out of the thread.
Had some problems earlier this evening as my card had not been properly paired - was OK for some hours then de-paired itself. I recall a similar issue with V+, this is an admin issue at the other end rather than a TiVo issue.
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You stated it wasn't working not me.
Jealousy? I think most on here know my views on the new box. I'll chip in whenever I like thanks.
For your info, the family have been called twice (have 2 S1's) & been offered a new box, twice they have been told to get lost - we aren't going to be reamed a new one over the price.
Hardware problems already....there's a surprise.
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02-02-2011, 05:18 PM
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More pics. Family don't like the Recording Hiccups phrase...
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and I still think that bloody red background looks crap compared to the blue we know and love.
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02-02-2011, 05:20 PM
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Is it possible to select the quality of video on youtube. Most new vids can be in 720p and just wondered if it's an option. Just less than two weeks to wait for mine.
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02-02-2011, 05:22 PM
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Hardware problems already....
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Actually, it's more of a software glitch I think. Besides, a small "pairing" issue - once, with a new bit of kit, is nothing really.
Oh do go away; there's a nice troll 
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02-03-2011, 03:13 AM
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For your info, the family have been called twice (have 2 S1's) & been offered a new box, twice they have been told to get lost - we aren't going to be reamed a new one over the price.
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Would you give them my number please next time
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02-03-2011, 03:14 AM
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Well I just called the number that Stuart left when we called a couple of days ago when my wife did her default "you'll need to speak to my husband" response to anyone phoning selling things (and claimed I'd not told her that VM would probably call about TiVo and the answer was "yes please") and the result is I've got an install on friday 11th!
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And what number would that be please ?
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02-03-2011, 04:01 AM
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Oh for pity's sake, can't you just BAN Hokkers999, or whatever he calls himself? This should be an exciting time for all of us waiting for the new TIVO to be installed, and I am checking the various threads on a daily basis to see what new info there is... and I am sick to the back teeth of reading this saddo's endless carping. Either he is a Sky employee, who's job it is to rain on our parade, or else he is mentally challenged. Please just ban him, you know you want to.
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02-03-2011, 04:03 AM
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Oh for pity's sake, can't you just BAN Hokkers999, or whatever he calls himself?
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Only Mods can do that; Ozsat in our case
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Please just ban him, you know you want to.
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If only I could. Hmmm.... good title for a song that one 
Like I said elsewhere, I kinda like his pointless, clueless and pretty-much always wrong, posts. They amuse me
ETA: And, more crucially, I don't think he's actually broken any Forum rules.
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02-03-2011, 04:17 AM
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Well VM engineer has just arrived
Sham I've still not had the call and he is only here to fix the phone 
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02-03-2011, 06:42 AM
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Have you managed to try Tivo desktop yet?
I installed it and picked Australia, as don't they use the PAL format too (not sure if HD is still the same though)
Just wondered if it worked.
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02-03-2011, 11:57 AM
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Wow, this really does look amazing!
Hoping to get called sometime soon about upgrading from V+ to this (on 2 boxes perhaps) - but only if they can do a wee bit of a deal. I've been having nightmarish service on TV and internet, due to problems in the local area with their equipment, but chief exec's office have been on the case for over a year trying to put this right.
I'll give them credit, progress may be slow, but they're keeping in touch and actually want to sort it out - can't say fairer than that.
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