Sky Atlantic

gsxr1 · 01-02-2011 10:14pm #1

Are any of you getting a bad sound from it?

Like a worble in the sound that is repetitive

its the first show in the first 5 mins and they have had a advert break already.

K2 · 01-02-2011 10:25pm

checked it this a.m. and got the preview stuff a-okay, set it to record at 21:00 hrs just checked it as the red record light was not showing on the sky box.....and it says no signal being received!!!wtf:eek: is this just me or is it a problem for all sky customers?

notahappycamper · 01-02-2011 10:54pm

gsxr1 wrote: »

Are any of you getting a bad sound from it?

Like a worble in the sound that is repetitive

its the first show in the first 5 mins and they have had a advert break already.

Yep, getting occasional "sound pops" during Boardwalk Empire alright!

the corpo · 01-02-2011 11:29pm

aye, same hear, bit of flutter in the bass frequencies

Crackity Jones · 01-02-2011 11:43pm

Interference from my iPhone on wifi with this channel. Means I can't multitask!

Edit: oh and the DOG is horribly big and white. Really distracting I found

susiewoosie · 02-02-2011 1:26am

I heard on radio this morning (not sure if it was scaremongering) that Sky Atlantic - you will eventually have to subscribe to it

I'm already a sky+ customer.... does anyone know if you will have to pay 'extra'

I don't want to start getting addicted to some good programmes and they find out I have to pay extra in a few weeks

I have been looking up online in a few places for information but haven't see anywhere mentioning this...

Any info would be great

An Tarbh · 02-02-2011 8:09am

susiewoosie wrote: »

I heard on radio this morning (not sure if it was scaremongering) that Sky Atlantic - you will eventually have to subscribe to it

I'm already a sky+ customer.... does anyone know if you will have to pay 'extra'

I don't want to start getting addicted to some good programmes and they find out I have to pay extra in a few weeks

I have been looking up online in a few places for information but haven't see anywhere mentioning this...

Any info would be great

from August it will be in the variety pack, which practically most Sky Customers have regardless.

Skerries · 02-02-2011 8:47am

i doubt you will have to pay for it as i see it as a means to keep customers or entice them away from UPC

Cantona's Collars · 02-02-2011 10:47am

An Tarbh wrote: »

from August it will be in the variety pack, which practically most Sky Customers have regardless.

Correct-they have advertised this fact from the first time they started advertising this channel,people don't pay enough attention and just hear what they deem to be bad news.

99.99% of people have the variety pack so nothing will change for them.

iPlop · 02-02-2011 11:36am

I had no problems with it last night ,the picture and sound were perfect all night ,Sky + HD

notahappycamper · 02-02-2011 1:17pm

Sink The Banana wrote: »

I had no problems with it last night ,the picture and sound were perfect all night ,Sky + HD

Picture was perfect alright - but there definitely were sound issues. There was subtle sound "pops" or skips. Not constant but it did happen enough to be annoying!

Widescreen · 02-02-2011 1:40pm

Not problems for me being just a lowly SD subscriber. The trusty PACE Sky+ recorded Boardwalk Empire perfectly. Set the series link straight away it looks a good one!

jujamax · 02-02-2011 4:46pm

gsxr1 wrote: »

Are any of you getting a bad sound from it?

Like a worble in the sound that is repetitive

its the first show in the first 5 mins and they have had a advert break already.

Far too many ad breaks last night.

gizmo555 · 02-02-2011 5:38pm

jujamax wrote: »

Far too many ad breaks last night.

Recorded "Boardwalk Empire" and began viewing it half an hour after the scheduled start. I skipped the ad breaks as they appeared and by the time the 90 minute (inc. breaks) programme ended, I'd almost caught up with the live broadcast.

mrdsmith · 02-02-2011 8:16pm

gizmo555 wrote: »

Recorded "Boardwalk Empire" and began viewing it half an hour after the scheduled start. I skipped the ad breaks as they appeared and by the time the 90 minute (inc. breaks) programme ended, I'd almost caught up with the live broadcast.

Ha!

I watch Boardwalk Empire on the Anytime.

And I must say, Boardwalk Empire is brilliant! One of the best programmes on TV at the moment.

Well done Sky!

St Senan · 02-02-2011 8:28pm

I dont see boardwalk empire on Sky anytime when was it added

mrdsmith · 02-02-2011 8:44pm

scaller wrote: »

I dont see boardwalk empire on Sky anytime when was it added

It was on it at around 4 o'clock today.
I recorded/transferred it from the Anytime into the Planner.

Unless they've taken it off it since?

I can't remember what date it said it will be on the Anytime till.

iPlop · 02-02-2011 9:10pm

mrdsmith wrote: »

It was on it at around 4 o'clock today.
I recorded/transferred it from the Anytime into the Planner.

Unless they've taken it off it since?
I can't remember what date it said it will be on the Anytime till.

I still have it on Anytime and it's there until tomorrow.

St Senan · 02-02-2011 9:56pm

its not on my anytime at all.

golfball37 · 03-02-2011 12:31pm

I can't get Sky Atlantic and my Sky 2 has gone also. Says no signal being received.

Rang Sky last night and they said I will need an engineer which will cost 100 euro.

is this right? Surely if their product isn't working and I'm paying for it they should fix it?

Apparently my box needs replacing. Anyone any suggestions? Could I buy anoher Sky plus box anywhere?

VERYinterested · 03-02-2011 12:35pm

You should be able to source a second hand box here:

http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/electronics/satellite/251

mrdsmith · 03-02-2011 8:04pm

scaller wrote: »

its not on my anytime at all.

I find that strange

Episodes 1 and 2 of Boardwalk Empire are on my Anytime.
The 1st episode is due to be taken off it on Sunday 6th.
The 2nd episode is due to be taken off it on Monday 7th.

Dunno how there not on your Anytime???

jujamax · 03-02-2011 8:12pm

Those ad's are too much. Just like watching tv in the States. They'd drive 1 nuts.

gsxr1 · 04-02-2011 12:59am

jujamax wrote: »

Those ad's are too much. Just like watching tv in the States. They'd drive 1 nuts.

you should read up on torrent download or buy boxsets.

Its really the only way to enjoy a good show

St Senan · 04-02-2011 1:09am

mrdsmith wrote: »

I find that strange

Episodes 1 and 2 of Boardwalk Empire are on my Anytime.
The 1st episode is due to be taken off it on Sunday 6th.
The 2nd episode is due to be taken off it on Monday 7th.

Dunno how there not on your Anytime???

They appeared on my any time tonight around 10pm

notahappycamper · 04-02-2011 10:32am

jujamax wrote: »

Those ad's are too much. Just like watching tv in the States. They'd drive 1 nuts.

I believe HBO do not have ad breaks in the States (so the wife tells me but I stand to be corrected) but yes I believe the other US channels have a lot of ad breaks during the shows they broadcast.

In saying that, this is a Sky channel and not a HBO channel.

04-02-2011 1:26pm

golfball37 wrote: »

I can't get Sky Atlantic and my Sky 2 has gone also. Says no signal being received.

Rang Sky last night and they said I will need an engineer which will cost 100 euro.

is this right? Surely if their product isn't working and I'm paying for it they should fix it?

Apparently my box needs replacing. Anyone any suggestions? Could I buy anoher Sky plus box anywhere?

Give this a go.

Get through to SKY IRELAND, ask for disconnections. Tell them you want to cancel your service - they will ask why, tell them your box packed up and you were told it would cost €100 for a engineer. So you decided to contact UPC who are more than happy to offer you a set up and cheaper subs.

Sky will panic and most likely offer you a free engineer visit.

You can only try!

Minstrel27 · 04-02-2011 2:59pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Give this a go.

Get through to SKY IRELAND, ask for disconnections. Tell them you want to cancel your service - they will ask why, tell them your box packed up and you were told it would cost €100 for a engineer. So you decided to contact UPC who are more than happy to offer you a set up and cheaper subs.

Sky will panic and most likely offer you a free engineer visit.

You can only try!

Be aware that some Sky agents will call your bluff. It's rare but it does happen from time to time.

GowlBag · 04-02-2011 6:12pm

Yep. I got sound issues. A warbling sound most noticable while people are talking or when there's music playing. Have only watched Boardwalk Empire so not sure if it's just that show. I have it on Series link. Wouldn't dream of waching it if I couldnt FF the ads.