on 23-07-2021 20:23
VM V6 box, Area #022 LG TV all software on both up to date
Every so often (a few times an hour) when watching TV, a std terrestrial channel BBC/ITV/4/5 etc momentary loss of sound ie you may miss a word or two, occasional pixilation as well.
Done all the usual, restarted everything, checked system network connection. No change, engineer finally attended, stated there was a problem with the network box, which he repaired. Was OK for a week or so.
Next engineer stated that the internal cable from wall to the V6 box was the wrong type & replaced it, then checked cables outside.
But still the problem continues most irritating if watching a drama and you miss a bit of important dialogue. There is no problem on Netflix or Amazon connected directly via LG tv remote.
Where to next?
on 23-07-2021 22:27
It sounds like you're describing pixellation on live TV, not affecting OnDemand & streaming. No surprise there - VoD & streaming uses the internet, not the TV signals.
The stock answer is that this is often a signal fault. Until/unless all your equipment from V6 box, through internal & external cabling, through to street cabinet connectiins, has been checked and proven fault-free, then there's potential for you to have had multiple faults and only - thus far - resolved one.
As far as how TV channels are carried through VM's network goes, they're not broadcast in direct correlation to their EPG positions, so referring to a "standard terrestrial channel" is (although well-intentioned) meangless without also clarifying whether you're having issues with the HD or SD versions.
The next step is to report your fault again, and most likely have another tech out. You can either call in via the 150 route, or wait on here for VM staff to respond - this might take a few days, given that it's now the weekend. I know it may sound great in theory, but you're paying for a TV service and there's no reason why any install isn't capable of being fault-free.
The only caveat here - "occasional" or intermittent faults can be hard to track down and even harder if there's no symptoms when the tech is onsite. If it's been problematic this past week, then some equipment (street cabinet especially) could have been struggling in the heat.
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on 24-07-2021 11:58
on 27-07-2021 19:40
H palcouk,
Thanks for your post and apologies to hear this is an ongoing issue for you.
Taking a look at your V6 box, there does appear to be some issues with your signal levels. These may have become a problem since your last engineer visit though. Either way, we will need an engineer to resolve them. I'll also make a note on there that this is an intermittent issue so checking as far back as the cabinet is a must. I just need to confirm the address to ensure we are booking the visit on the correct account.
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Thanks,
on 27-07-2021 20:25
Hi palcouk,
Thanks for coming back to via private message.
I have booked you in for the next available appointment. We cannot confirm the appointment time slot, so to view this please sign in to My Virgin Media here: My VM
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Lets us know how the appointment goes.
Take care.
on 31-07-2021 08:17
Naturally when the engineer attended there was no sound problem, he tested the signal strength at our box. Said the box was a little warm.
Then went and tested at the pavement box and tweaked somethings, he said that the box was full of splitters and thought that the network side may be thinking of installing another box, at some stage.
Said if the problem re-occurred to maybe try replacing HDMI cables
Regards
T/Y
on 31-07-2021 08:53
You mentioned earlier that there was no problem if you're using VoD or streaming services. If the HDMI cable were to blame, all video output would be affected. For as long as only live TV is affected, this is likely to be a signal issue somewhere - but depending how frequent and/or obvious it is, is a pretty food correlation with how easy it'll be to track down.
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on 31-07-2021 08:58
Thank you for the update @palcouk.
Please do try the new HDMI cable if needed, and keep us updated on how it goes.
Many thanks,
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on 23-08-2021 11:25
The saga continues, below is a list of My Shows giving date recorded, all resulted in freezes, some you could fast forward and continue
ITV HD 12/08 Beacons
CH5 HD 17/08 GPS behind
CH4 HD 17/08 Life of Zoo
More4 HD 15/08 Emergency Heli
CH4 HD 19/08 Pace in the sun
CH4/7 22/08 Place In the sun
BBC1 HD 22/08 Baptiste froze after 15 minutes, watched on I player
ITC HD 22/08 Prof T froze after 14 minutes
Unless sated all the above froze during playing for a few minutes
Regards
on 23-08-2021 14:26
Hi palcouk,
If recordings are freezing then it sounds like a hard drive issue and you will need to contact the Faults team. They should either send out a replacement V6 or arrange an engineer visit.
You should call 150 from a Virgin phone, or 0345 454 1111, option 2 (Faults) but best to call between 8am and 10am to avoid call queues, or late afternoon around tea time
When calling Faults you will hear the automated response asking you to press 1 for the link to online support etc.
Ignore all the options and don't press any buttons then you should be placed into a queue and an agent should pick up the phone and resolve the problem.
A member of the Forum Team may pick this up for you, but it may take a day or two.