Re: Virgin media cable TV

Bill Ridgeway wrote:
I am being pestered by Virgin Media to upgrade from an analogue service to a digital service.

I am concerned that if I did upgrade I wouldn't be able to -
set the video timer to record programmes whilst I am out
view one channel whilst recording from another
Am I right in being concerned or just over cautious?

If I wont be able to do these two things just how do I get around the problem?


I believe (for now) the analogue channels would still be sent alongside the digital ones e.g.:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cable/howitworks/
This is ex-NTL, don't know if Telewest areas were different.

Not all boxes have a pass-through device. You might need to split the feed directly to the VCR, which should be able to tune into around 8 unscrambled channels.
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