BT V box update?

aviewer · 12-08-2009, 18:01

My Vbox has become 'eco friendly'. I have noticed very recently that when I put the box into standby mode, the fan and the hard drive power down completely - total silence! Previously for the past 2 years since I installed it, the fan/hardrive continued to spin in standby.
Have BT modified the boxes recently?
I also notice that every episode of the 'series record' programs are now grouped together instead of being listed seperately. When for example 'Corrie' is recorded just the program title is shown with the number of episodes recorded shown in numbers against the title.
Finally, an Automatic Freeview Channel Update option is now included in the TV setting menu, I can't recollect seeing this before?
I was wondering if anyone else has noticed these changes.

jonpars · 12-08-2009, 18:20

Yes, have received the update too. Shame there doesn't appear to be anything more exciting than the tweaks you mentioned.

caspre12 · 12-08-2009, 18:21

Yeah i noticed the box updating yesterday but never saw any threads or info about it so thought it was a small patch. But also noticed these features you mention

jonpars · 12-08-2009, 19:46

Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time?

Nightdeamon · 12-08-2009, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonpars

Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time?

adherence to Freeview+?

stuntmaster · 12-08-2009, 20:35

has the red button been fixed? and the guide pre-cached so its faster now?

jonpars · 12-08-2009, 20:51

Yes, definitely seems to be starting recordings at least 2 mins early with no intervention. Has done it with LocationLocationLocation.

aviewer · 12-08-2009, 22:31

I have just tried the tv guide and it is now super fast now.

With reference to my first post, I have noticed too, that when the box comes out of standby the aspect ratio always defaults to 'normal' mode.
I then adjust it to 'stretch' mode.

BT tell me that my box is ready to receive the new Freeview HD transmissions when they start??

aviewer · 12-08-2009, 22:35

WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide.

BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER.

chris4817 · 12-08-2009, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviewer

WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide.

BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER.

It always has

wwwebber · 12-08-2009, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviewer

WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide.

BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER.

LOL it has always been 14 days

wwwebber · 12-08-2009, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonpars

Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonpars

Yes, definitely seems to be starting recordings at least 2 mins early with no intervention. Has done it with LocationLocationLocation.

All is revealed here :-

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...ght=done+right

Not sure if this update is being fully rolled out or a lucky few are initially being chosen. Will find out soon enough I suppose

stuntmaster · 12-08-2009, 22:58

i'll check my box.

whats the new soft ver number?

TonyW · 12-08-2009, 23:31

According to the BT Vision forums, final internal testing is going on with an update higher than version .825. Some users have had the .825 update apparently, but I believe a few issues surfaced with that one.

Quote:

Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time?

This isn't PDC; it's padding where 2 minutes have been added to the start times whilst recordings finish 5 minutes later. For a while now users have had the 5 minutes at the end of programmes, but the new software release will add the 2 minutes making all recordings 7 minutes longer.

wwwebber · 13-08-2009, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyW

According to the BT Vision forums, final internal testing is going on with an update higher than version .825. Some users have had the .825 update apparently, but I believe a few issues surfaced with that one.

For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ?

aviewer · 13-08-2009, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwwebber

For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ?

The version on my box is .835

intercept · 13-08-2009, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuntmaster

has the red button been fixed? and the guide pre-cached so its faster now?

I had the .825 firmware for several weeks which has just been upgraded to .835. Whilst I was running the .825 the red button never failed. The pre-cached EPG is also superfast so its a resounding Yes on both counts

stuntmaster · 13-08-2009, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by intercept

I had the .825 firmware for several weeks which has just been upgraded to .835. Whilst I was running the .825 the red button never failed. The pre-cached EPG is also superfast so its a resounding Yes on both counts

Super!

I'm still on old software, it probably needs rebooting. people are using the box so I can't do it *yet*.

The guide is quite nice just laggy. nice to see it faster now.

Red button has always worked fine in terms of speed etc etc. just something would knock it offline and a channel re-scan usually fixed it for me. glad to see they've cured that.

I mean well done to BT. it's not a bad box. although im not fussed about padding (don't really record much), i'm sure lots of people see it as a blessing! so really there ain't much wrong with it apart from the HDMI issues.

Thats a point they say it's been improoved. can anyone say if it has? it works with my TV fine but it syncs the HDCP protocol twice which is why we get no sound. (I get sound when it first syncs once).

All we need now is some more HD download content and a few live streaming SD channels and i'm pretty sure BT can put itself amongst the bigger boys then.

mattster1 · 14-08-2009, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviewer

BT tell me that my box is ready to receive the new Freeview HD transmissions when they start??

really? very good news if true, i thought the tuner wasn't compatible?

rob black · 15-08-2009, 01:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwwebber

For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ?

Versions are .830 for non ESPN, and .835 for those with a card.

If all goes to plan everyone should have it early next week. Keep an eye on the BT Beta Forum for further details as they become updated.....

spaceman05 · 15-08-2009, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob black

Versions are .830 for non ESPN, and .835 for those with a card.

If all goes to plan everyone should have it early next week. Keep an eye on the BT Beta Forum for further details as they become updated.....

that cant be right as i am supposed to have espn and the software number i have is .830

, when i say supposed i cant really get it properly as i cant get a picture on channel 5, roll on switchover next year i say

foxkilla · 15-08-2009, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceman05

that cant be right as i am supposed to have espn and the software number i have is .830

, when i say supposed i cant really get it properly as i cant get a picture on channel 5, roll on switchover next year i say

830 is for use with a card.
835 is without.

rob black · 16-08-2009, 23:57

Sorry guys, I got the numbers mixed up. Wasn't paying attention to what I was writing. Silly me!!!!!

steveq3 · 17-08-2009, 14:32

I think i still have the original software version, it's nowhere near the version numbers on here. Why am i being excluded from updates??

mfr · 17-08-2009, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveq3

I think i still have the original software version, it's nowhere near the version numbers on here. Why am i being excluded from updates??

According to BT Support, they're rolling it out at the moment, and everyone should get it this week.

12-08-2009, 18:01	#1
aviewer Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 156	BT V box update? My Vbox has become 'eco friendly'. I have noticed very recently that when I put the box into standby mode, the fan and the hard drive power down completely - total silence! Previously for the past 2 years since I installed it, the fan/hardrive continued to spin in standby. Have BT modified the boxes recently? I also notice that every episode of the 'series record' programs are now grouped together instead of being listed seperately. When for example 'Corrie' is recorded just the program title is shown with the number of episodes recorded shown in numbers against the title. Finally, an Automatic Freeview Channel Update option is now included in the TV setting menu, I can't recollect seeing this before? I was wondering if anyone else has noticed these changes.

12-08-2009, 19:46	#4
jonpars Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Devon Posts: 20	Pdc? Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time?

15-08-2009, 08:36	#21
spaceman05 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,113	Quote: Originally Posted by rob black Versions are .830 for non ESPN, and .835 for those with a card. If all goes to plan everyone should have it early next week. Keep an eye on the BT Beta Forum for further details as they become updated..... that cant be right as i am supposed to have espn and the software number i have is .830, when i say supposed i cant really get it properly as i cant get a picture on channel 5, roll on switchover next year i say

15-08-2009, 09:45	#22
foxkilla Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 286	Quote: Originally Posted by spaceman05 that cant be right as i am supposed to have espn and the software number i have is .830, when i say supposed i cant really get it properly as i cant get a picture on channel 5, roll on switchover next year i say 830 is for use with a card. 835 is without.

12-08-2009, 18:20	#2
jonpars Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Devon Posts: 20	Yes, have received the update too. Shame there doesn't appear to be anything more exciting than the tweaks you mentioned.

12-08-2009, 18:21	#3
caspre12 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 273	Yeah i noticed the box updating yesterday but never saw any threads or info about it so thought it was a small patch. But also noticed these features you mention

12-08-2009, 20:23	#5
Nightdeamon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,633	Quote: Originally Posted by jonpars Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time? adherence to Freeview+?

12-08-2009, 20:35	#6
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	has the red button been fixed? and the guide pre-cached so its faster now?

12-08-2009, 20:51	#7
jonpars Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Devon Posts: 20	Yes, definitely seems to be starting recordings at least 2 mins early with no intervention. Has done it with LocationLocationLocation.

12-08-2009, 22:31	#8
aviewer Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 156	I have just tried the tv guide and it is now super fast now. With reference to my first post, I have noticed too, that when the box comes out of standby the aspect ratio always defaults to 'normal' mode. I then adjust it to 'stretch' mode. BT tell me that my box is ready to receive the new Freeview HD transmissions when they start??

12-08-2009, 22:35	#9
aviewer Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 156	WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide. BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER.

12-08-2009, 22:40	#10
chris4817 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon Posts: 282	Quote: Originally Posted by aviewer WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide. BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER. It always has

12-08-2009, 22:41	#11
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by aviewer WOW! The TV guide now displays a 14 day guide. BT VISION JUSTS GET BETTER AND BETTER. LOL it has always been 14 days

12-08-2009, 22:43	#12
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by jonpars Just realised that I have a series recording set for The One Show (long story!) I always miss the beginning. Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time? Quote: Originally Posted by jonpars Yes, definitely seems to be starting recordings at least 2 mins early with no intervention. Has done it with LocationLocationLocation. All is revealed here :- http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...ght=done+right Not sure if this update is being fully rolled out or a lucky few are initially being chosen. Will find out soon enough I suppose

12-08-2009, 22:58	#13
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	i'll check my box. whats the new soft ver number?

12-08-2009, 23:31	#14
TonyW Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 363	According to the BT Vision forums, final internal testing is going on with an update higher than version .825. Some users have had the .825 update apparently, but I believe a few issues surfaced with that one. Quote: Tonight now I have the up date, although the schedule still says 1900 - 19.30, it actually started recording at 18.58. Is this a sign of some kind of PDC or perhaps hidden times behind the schedule for programs that never start at the correct time? This isn't PDC; it's padding where 2 minutes have been added to the start times whilst recordings finish 5 minutes later. For a while now users have had the 5 minutes at the end of programmes, but the new software release will add the 2 minutes making all recordings 7 minutes longer.

13-08-2009, 08:16	#15
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by TonyW According to the BT Vision forums, final internal testing is going on with an update higher than version .825. Some users have had the .825 update apparently, but I believe a few issues surfaced with that one. For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ?

13-08-2009, 08:59	#16
aviewer Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 156	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ? The version on my box is .835

13-08-2009, 09:46	#17
intercept Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 311	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster has the red button been fixed? and the guide pre-cached so its faster now? I had the .825 firmware for several weeks which has just been upgraded to .835. Whilst I was running the .825 the red button never failed. The pre-cached EPG is also superfast so its a resounding Yes on both counts

13-08-2009, 12:33	#18
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by intercept I had the .825 firmware for several weeks which has just been upgraded to .835. Whilst I was running the .825 the red button never failed. The pre-cached EPG is also superfast so its a resounding Yes on both counts Super! I'm still on old software, it probably needs rebooting. people are using the box so I can't do it yet. The guide is quite nice just laggy. nice to see it faster now. Red button has always worked fine in terms of speed etc etc. just something would knock it offline and a channel re-scan usually fixed it for me. glad to see they've cured that. I mean well done to BT. it's not a bad box. although im not fussed about padding (don't really record much), i'm sure lots of people see it as a blessing! so really there ain't much wrong with it apart from the HDMI issues. Thats a point they say it's been improoved. can anyone say if it has? it works with my TV fine but it syncs the HDCP protocol twice which is why we get no sound. (I get sound when it first syncs once). All we need now is some more HD download content and a few live streaming SD channels and i'm pretty sure BT can put itself amongst the bigger boys then.

14-08-2009, 18:54	#19
mattster1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bristol, UK, Mendip Posts: 388	Quote: Originally Posted by aviewer BT tell me that my box is ready to receive the new Freeview HD transmissions when they start?? really? very good news if true, i thought the tuner wasn't compatible?

15-08-2009, 01:48	#20
rob black Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 232	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber For those lucky enough to be running updated software : what version are you actully running ? Versions are .830 for non ESPN, and .835 for those with a card. If all goes to plan everyone should have it early next week. Keep an eye on the BT Beta Forum for further details as they become updated.....

16-08-2009, 23:57	#23
rob black Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 232	Sorry guys, I got the numbers mixed up. Wasn't paying attention to what I was writing. Silly me!!!!!

17-08-2009, 14:32	#24
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	I think i still have the original software version, it's nowhere near the version numbers on here. Why am i being excluded from updates??

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17-08-2009, 17:01	#25
mfr Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Inverness Posts: 3,480	Quote: Originally Posted by steveq3 I think i still have the original software version, it's nowhere near the version numbers on here. Why am i being excluded from updates?? According to BT Support, they're rolling it out at the moment, and everyone should get it this week.