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Virgin TV360

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,597 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    Do you mean you have two of the big 360 boxes or a 360 box and a mini box? I thought all the big 360 boxes had a HD.



  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,251 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Its a 360 mini (half height 360 box). Not an apollo mini. See my crude diagram below.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    I think some are referring to a 360 box with a hard drive and a 360 box without a hard drive as the same thing.

    A 360 box without a hard drive is a MRV 360 box. As outlined before, you cannot have two 360 boxes with a hard drive on the same account.

    A apollo mini can operate as a main box and/or a MRV and you could have a 360 box with a hard drive and a MRV 360 box and a apollo mini on the same account.

    If main 360 box has a hard drive then an apollo on the same account would stream recordings from main 360 box and not use the cloud. If apollo is the main box then it would be cloud recordings and any further boxes would be apollo.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Anybody notice the picture quality for Sky Sports SD channels get even worse lately?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Noticed CNN black screen last night - not a Virgin media issue and widely reported on X.



  • Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭kitsy13


    Itv3 and itv4 looking a lot clearer/sharper tonight..or maybe it's just me , doesn't look as fuzzy as before



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Still standard definition - not HD unfortunately.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    4Music, The Box, Kerrang, Kiss and Magic TV channels will cease broadcasting Monday 1st July 2024 so basically a 50% reduction in music channels.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭mackersdublin


    Technically it's more than a 50% reduction, as there's only 4 MTV Music channels 😀

    MTV (650) is an Entertainment channel, enough though it sits in the Music genre



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭susan678


    Pay TV packs are in for major shrinkage.

    Young people don't watch traditional channels anymore and Netflix has won the streaming war but young people use YouTube and Tic Tok.

    I think Vodafone and Eir have the right idea very cheap TV packages with the option to add channels from NOW.

    Sky has the best TV product but that has lost loads of channels also.

    If you want loads of channels like the old days of digital, TVs with a Google operating system and LG TVs have loads of channels for free.

    Youtube have a pack for no ads that includes YouTube music the music channels you mention have had their day and don't expect Virgin to replace them broadcast TV is a market in major decline.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,588 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    I have a TV360 box and all my gear is compatible with 4K/UHD. I have phone, BB and TV and according to my most recent VM bill, my package is the 'Bigger than Big Bundle'.

    I came across a VM News website which discusses what UHD programs are available in June. In the article, it says the following …

    If you’re not yet enjoying shows in UHD and you want to, you’ll need to be a Maxit or MegaTV customer with a compatible television and a Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo®, a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream. Don’t have an Ultra HD or 4K telly? No problem. Virgin Maxit and MegaTV TV customers can still watch the channel through an HD set with a Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo®, a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream. Simply go to CH 175 or CH 999 and start watching.

    It's saying that the channel is 175 or 999 but on my TV, channel 175 is the Food Network and 999 takes me to Netflix. Can someone please tell me how I can get the Maxit or MegaTV package? I want to stay with my TV360 box as I want to be able to continue to record RTE and BBC.

    https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-tv-edit/tv/what-to-watch-on-the-virgin-tv-ultra-hd-channel



  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    You’re looking at the UK site, packages and channel line up are different there.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,463 ✭✭✭shinzon


    If you have the TV 360 box with the hard drive and it went faulty are they not replacing it like for like anymore ?

    Shin



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,597 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    Anybody having issues with their 360 box tonight? Can't watch live TV or recordings. Getting error CS2017 on live TV and CS3400 for recordings



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,668 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Im watching ok - either live or recorded - but had issue earlier with recordings.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    CNN is gone.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭susan678




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭ath262


    360 Box here in South Co. Dublin was glitchy for a while yesterday early evening, live TV ok but guide/recordings etc not working at all - came back by about 7pm. Diagnostics did show any issue



  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Shamrock 64


    Anyone getting a dark patch over the clock in the top right corner when you press the info button.I have a Panasonic OLED but have no image retention at all or burn in,it's only when I hit the info button that it comes up.Funny thing I was in my brother's house and he has it as well,also another friend has it so it's not just me or the TV.Ive tried resetting the V360 box and using the panel refresh on the TV but makes no difference.Strange that it only comes up when I press the info button, there's nothing on normal tv., it's perfect, thanks in advance for any help.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Yes they certainly had issues last night. Saw reports on X. My broadband dropped off earlier this morning but back now - probably local issue.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭ath262


    same here - time is showing over a greyish half transparent "smudge'', noticed over the last few days - believe it's the try to make the time readable where the screen might have a white area in the top right



  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Shamrock 64


    Thanks for that, hope they fix it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    • 4Music
    • The Box
    • Kiss
    • Magic
    • Kerrang!

    Noticed them gone from EPG the next morning - very quick from Virgin Media for a change.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,100 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Is the 360 box still being issued or is it cancelled? I like the idea of a smaller device. Thanks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,597 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    they only give out the smaller streaming only box now. be aware that you cannot record from BBC channels with this box



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,100 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Great thanks.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭mackersdublin


    Also removed yesterday, or maybe before then, two SD simulcasts

    709 - BBC Two NI

    711 - Channel 4 (ROI Adverts)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭Bazmo


    hi there,

    I'm in a VM fibre area and currently have the TV360 box and can record all channels with no issues.

    Coming to the end of the contract and understand that if I do the sign up as a new customer routine I will get the streaming box (so goodbye to RTE/BBC recording).

    My question is - does anyone know if I negotiate a deal to stay on will they leave the equipment as is or will they deactivate the TV360 box and send me out a new streaming box?

    Thanks.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    You know it probably depends on the agent you get speaking with. In theory if you negotiate a deal to stay then you should continue with same equipment and the TV360 box which is well worth keeping.

    However you get a new agent or they make a mistake and suddenly a Courier is at your door with a new small Apollo box.

    Just make sure if you negotiate a deal you make it very clear you are keeping the same equipment and tell them make sure they don't send you a new streaming box. Good luck.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭Clitheroekid


    I retained 2 360 boves under a new deal without any difficulty



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭Bazmo


    Thanks @Delta2113 and @Clitheroekid. Good to know.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    I'm beginning to think that Virgin are now trying to force it's Customer's to use the Player. They seem to have removed the replay function for Emmerdale and Coronation Street on Virgin Media One.

    Although the later repeats on Virgin Media Three have the replay function which is bizarre.

    Series link the show's and problem solved I hear you say. Just no consistency which is very annoying and yet we are paying top money for the 360 product.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭butwhynot


    Looks like Virgin will finally be getting a (temporary) 4K channel

    Virgin Media Ireland: Customers can enjoy all the action on Eurosport 1&2 and the Eurosport linear pop-up channels

    https://www.eurosport.com/olympics/olympic-games-paris-2024/2024/olympic-heroes-comprehensive-coverage-paris-2024_sto20015068/story.shtml



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    I can't see anywhere to state that we will actually get 4K. Hope I'm wrong.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,957 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    There's no mention of that in the provided article.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭butwhynot


    Well I didn't want to specify in case they stop doing it, but Virgin has been adding logos to their servers a few weeks before the channels launch, e.g. AMC and BT Sport.

    https://staticqbr-prod-ie.gnp.cloud.virginmediatv.ie/image-service/ImagesEPG/EventImages/IESVC1376_f.png

    Post edited by butwhynot on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭butwhynot


    Channel 400 - Eurosport 4K 🙃



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    415 - 421 pop up channels.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭AJB39


    ITV4 is currently unavailable on channel 156. The “Service not available due to copyright restrictions” slide has been on screen since the Tour de France coverage was blocked on Sunday. They seem to have forgotten to switch the channel back on.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    "Who Loves Ya Baby" - obviously not Virgin. Missing Kojak.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Itv4 is back - hopefully they re-checked all settings for the next week or so at least.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    Anyone able to record Eurosport 4K?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,668 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    You also can't record from any Eurosport pop up channels - not impressed but probably Discovery decision. They do have the replay function.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,588 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    I wonder were the non-HD versions of BBC2 (709) and CH4 (711) dropped from TV360 to make way for the additional Eurosport Olympic channels and will we get them back in a few weeks? I often used to record programs on those channnels where HD was not a priority, to save space on the hard drive.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    I doubt very much that was the reason. U&W still on 720 is ridiculous.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,515 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    The BBC did a big overhaul of their streams I think they removed all the SD channels.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭mackersdublin


    It's nothing to do with Eurosport. They were removed at the start of the month

    IMO all duplicate SD channels in the 700's should be removed, once they carry the exact same programming/adverts. For example Sky News, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild and Sky History along with Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Mix in the 400's

    On a positive note, good to finally see a 4K channel on the EPG, albeit a very temporary one



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    Is there any way to ensure series recording continues if an episode moves channel? I had High Country on series recording but after the first four episodes it switched from BBC1 to BBC2 so I've missed it now. Not the first time this has happened.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭butwhynot


    A whole year and 5 months



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