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Old 12-07-2012, 15:51   #1
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Sky+hd New Look Theme! Anyone got it yet?
I just got it today, I do like it, but liked the other one better, will take some getting used to,

Why don't they add Undelete option or restart the whole episode option when tuning in half way, just like BBC IPLAYER did?

I heard BBC iPLAYER will be on SKY+HD, is there any truth in that?

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Old 12-07-2012, 16:01   #2
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Try here:

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Old 12-07-2012, 16:01   #3
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My dads had a revamp the other day, it looks much better.
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Old 12-07-2012, 16:02   #4
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I like it, much nicer than the previous one, that looked a bit cheap to me.
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:44   #5
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.. or restart the whole episode option when tuning in half way, just like BBC IPLAYER did?
Similar functionality already exists, though I admit it's not as slick. I can't comment on the new EPG as I don't have it yet, but with the previous ones...

All you do is press and hold the rewind button until the << symbol on screen changes to the |< symbol. The same also works for jumping to the end using the fast forward key.

There are limitations however, primarily finding the start of the program only works on recorded programs. On the live channels it will just go back as far as it can. In addition:
  • If it's a live program rather than a recording it depends on the size of the buffer you set for instant rewind, so the max time it can go back is one hour
  • Again if it's on a live broadcast it only works for the current channel you are viewing, changing channels clears the buffer
  • On recordings if you've set bookmarks* it will jump to the previous bookmark each time you do it and to the start of the program if there are no previous bookmarks
*Bookmarks
Bookmarks can be added to any recording by simply pausing playback then pressing the red button. These can then be used to jump back and forth using |< and >| or you can call up the bookmark menu by pausing and pressing the green button
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:45   #6
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I find it more difficult to read the text on screen now, so I have to move closer to the TV to see it.
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:52   #7
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I find it more difficult to read the text on screen now, so I have to move closer to the TV to see it.
yep, I think it looks like they have crammed more info onto one page to me so the font must be a bit smaller.
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:56   #8
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Yeah, my box appeared to 'randomly' turn off and wouldn't turn back on - I thought it was broken. Then about 5 minutes later it came back on with the new user interface.

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I find it more difficult to read the text on screen now, so I have to move closer to the TV to see it.

Yeah, it looks like it's been designed for big TV's - I think there is more text visible on the screen now too.

I had the same reaction when I changed from an old SD box to the HD one recently though too - I got used to it.

I don't have a big TV to fully appreciate it though.

On the design of it, I don't really like it - especially the 'play' icon. But I'm sure I'll get used to it - I felt the same way with the old design, then grew to like it better than the SD box.
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:58   #9
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Yes I got it today it look much better.
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Old 12-07-2012, 17:58   #10
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I find it more difficult to read the text on screen now, so I have to move closer to the TV to see it.
Ditto! I'm shortsighted -10 and it's all too cluttered for my comfort - certain colours against another are hard to read IMO - white on black is dire, again IMO.
This change is for the worse as far as I'm concerned.
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:14   #11
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A few months ago my friend changed it so anything recorded in hd was orange. Can i get this back?

Not sure about the newlook
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:32   #12
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I spat the dummy out, it was the final nail for me with Sky, it looks so conservative and I hate it. I wonder what I'll do with my monthly savings!
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:37   #13
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A few months ago my friend changed it so anything recorded in hd was orange. Can i get this back?

Not sure about the newlook
Services>Options>Customise>Highlight Programmes Originated in HD>

http://chall32.blogspot.co.uk/2012/0...rogrammes.html
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:41   #14
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Services>Options>Customise>Highlight Programmes Originated in HD>

http://chall32.blogspot.co.uk/2012/0...rogrammes.html
Thankyou. I realised it is still on just not as orange.

Have also password protected the cartoon channels so hubster cant watch whlst 'working from home' hee hee
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:43   #15
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I don't like how you have to select one of the logos when going into a program category. Seems a bit of a pain in the arse.

Why must people change things just for the sake of it?
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:47   #16
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I don't like how you have to select one of the logos when going into a program category. Seems a bit of a pain in the arse.

Why must people change things just for the sake of it?
Keeps people employed.
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:47   #17
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I find it more difficult to read the text on screen now, so I have to move closer to the TV to see it.
Yes me too. Got mine today, I can hardly see it.
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:48   #18
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Got it over a month ago, love it.
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:48   #19
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I don't like how you have to select one of the logos when going into a program category. Seems a bit of a pain in the arse.

Why must people change things just for the sake of it?
Services>Options>Customise>TV Guide Quick Links> <OFF>
* It's on the second page of the options.
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Old 12-07-2012, 18:59   #20
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I didn't know it was coming, so got a bit of a surprise when I turned telly on last week! I like it.
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Old 12-07-2012, 20:20   #21
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I didn't know it was coming, so got a bit of a surprise when I turned telly on last week! I like it.
Is it me or the mini tv on the guide looks smaller than before?
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Old 12-07-2012, 21:08   #22
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My Amstrad 890 has the new EPG, my Amstrad 780 does not.
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Old 12-07-2012, 21:42   #23
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Is it me or the mini tv on the guide looks smaller than before?
I'm not sure? Haven't noticed.
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Old 12-07-2012, 21:42   #24
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Changed on mine over a month ago ans is much better than before.
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Old 12-07-2012, 21:54   #25
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Much prefer it - being able to see more channels at a time makes browsing so much easier. Text is really clear - anyone who is struggling to read that really needs to get their eyes re-tested (or wear their glasses)
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