Channel 4 HD on air now! - Sky+ HD

David Robinson · 04-12-2007, 12:53

Name "3875"
11796H
29500
3/4

Receiving it on Humax HDCI-2000 with version 11 software, Dragon CAM and Sky card.

Currently upconverted SD but very good quality.

Lip sync slightly out but tolerable (probably down to Humax).

(Sadly not receivable on Sky HD box)

bb0118 · 04-12-2007, 13:05

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=691110

So it be that channel then!

PDJames · 04-12-2007, 13:13

I just have the "Channel 4 High Definition Coming Soon" holding page with some soothing music.

Rd100 · 04-12-2007, 13:19

Any screen shots as i have no other receivers set up at the moment as i am having plastering work done so only have sky hd set up at the moment,

PDJames · 04-12-2007, 13:24

Taken with my phone

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1310/dsc00318mc8.jpg

Blake Connolly · 04-12-2007, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Robinson

Name "3875"
11796H
29500
3/4

Receiving it on Humax HDCI-2000 with version 11 software, Dragon CAM and Sky card.

Currently upconverted SD but very good quality.

Lip sync slightly out but tolerable (probably down to Humax).

(Sadly not receivable on Sky HD box)

Rumour has it Paul O'Grady is being shot in HD now so have a look after 5 o'clock and let us know if you notice anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDJames

Taken with my phone

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1310/dsc00318mc8.jpg

That is the SD "4 Mix" thing. The real HD channel isn't available via Add Channels on a Sky HD box because of the symbol rate, so we'll just have to wait for it to appear on the EPG.

remlap · 04-12-2007, 13:26

I will have a look at this later today hopefully.

Rd100 · 04-12-2007, 13:28

Thanks, What is this 4 mix channel name all about

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDJames

Taken with my phone

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1310/dsc00318mc8.jpg

da33431 · 04-12-2007, 13:36

Could you also check Hollyoaks at 6.30 - that is definitely being filmed in HD!

remlap · 04-12-2007, 13:37

Rd that's just a rolling promo in SD, on a DVB-S transponder, the thread starter mentions lip sync issues, there's nothing to sync to on that promo.

idris · 04-12-2007, 13:57

Presumably this new channel will appear some way up the planner with a channel number in the 300s? Is there anyway with these simulcast channels that the EPG can substitue the HD version instead of the SD version? In Wales my parents have S4C at 104 so it can be done based on your post code so why not by you box type or even I would settle for an option in the Setup.

Rd100 · 04-12-2007, 14:04

Yer i see now the post was made when i was writing mine,

Quote:

Originally Posted by remlap

Rd that's just a rolling promo in SD, on a DVB-S transponder, the thread starter mentions lip sync issues, there's nothing to sync to on that promo.

Rd100 · 04-12-2007, 14:07

So what shows from the USA that are filmed in HD that are on normal C4 SD at the moment,

stevenjjhill · 04-12-2007, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rd100

So what shows from the USA that are filmed in HD that are on normal C4 SD at the moment,

Ugly Betty is definitely filmed in HD.

MDX · 04-12-2007, 14:21

Smallville that is on E4 is also HD and looks pretty damn good

BKM · 04-12-2007, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by idris

Presumably this new channel will appear some way up the planner with a channel number in the 300s?

Why the 300s?? It has been said that it will be in the group that C4+1, E4 etc. now occupy. In fact I recall it being said it will/may be channel 140.

idris · 04-12-2007, 14:29

That's a bit better. But it would still be useful if it could be substituted for 104. But thinking about it a bit more, I wouldn't want to be recording upscaled SD on the HD channel wasting HDD space, but equally I don't want to have to check every time I record CH4 if the same programme in in CH4HD (that's almost a palindrome!).
Not sure what the answer is to this one.

Lump Head · 04-12-2007, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rd100

So what shows from the USA that are filmed in HD that are on normal C4 SD at the moment,

Without a Trace

Lump Head · 04-12-2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by idris

Presumably this new channel will appear some way up the planner with a channel number in the 300s? Is there anyway with these simulcast channels that the EPG can substitue the HD version instead of the SD version? In Wales my parents have S4C at 104 so it can be done based on your post code so why not by you box type or even I would settle for an option in the Setup.

Already touted as Sky EPG 140

desman12 · 04-12-2007, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Robinson

Name "3875"
11796H
29500
3/4

Receiving it on Humax HDCI-2000 with version 11 software, Dragon CAM and Sky card.

Currently upconverted SD but very good quality.

Lip sync slightly out but tolerable (probably down to Humax).

(Sadly not receivable on Sky HD box)

Hi

I have been considering getting a sky hd box to watch this C4 HD. But you are telling me this will be possible using Dragon Cam on a HDCI-2000, which I own. Can you tell me more about Dragon Cam and where to get it?

Thanks

Des

Laurajane · 04-12-2007, 21:43

when is Ch4 HD coming??? i wanna see smallville in HD

remlap · 04-12-2007, 21:58

Monday.

Rd100 · 04-12-2007, 22:23

Who said monday every one keeps saying monday where did that info come from?,

Quote:

Originally Posted by remlap

Monday.

rjmachin · 05-12-2007, 05:58

I think it is a rumour that a few people said on several forums, and it has spread.

However, Ch4 HD has been testing and now it is On Air, it seems very likely to be coming at least at some point next week.

David Robinson · 05-12-2007, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by desman12

Can you tell me more about Dragon Cam and where to get it?

I got mine on eBay from a dealer who guaranteed it was loaded with the right software and ready to go with a Sky card. It's also known as a T-Rex CAM. Some notes of caution however:

The Dragon will not refresh the codes on the card, so every 2 months or so the card must be left overnight in a Sky box

If the lip sync problem proves to be down to Humax, their record for fixing bugs raised by customers is not good

Channel 4 is expected to go FTA sometime next year so it might not be worth buying a CAM just for C4

The latest software on the Humax site (version 7) will not work with encrypted HD channels - I got mine from here http://shop.euro1080.tv/page.php?lang=EN&itemno=18

04-12-2007, 12:53	#1
David Robinson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Nottingham, UK Services: Sky+ HD, BT phone, PlusNet BB, Virgin mobile Posts: 987	Channel 4 HD on air now! Name "3875" 11796H 29500 3/4 Receiving it on Humax HDCI-2000 with version 11 software, Dragon CAM and Sky card. Currently upconverted SD but very good quality. Lip sync slightly out but tolerable (probably down to Humax). (Sadly not receivable on Sky HD box)

04-12-2007, 13:05	#2
bb0118 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gloucester Services: Sky+ HD Posts: 322	http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=691110 So it be that channel then!

04-12-2007, 13:13	#3
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Birmingham Services: Sky HD, Be 20mb BB, SE Satio Posts: 5,484 Blog Entries: 26	I just have the "Channel 4 High Definition Coming Soon" holding page with some soothing music.

04-12-2007, 13:19	#4
Rd100 Banned User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,581	Any screen shots as i have no other receivers set up at the moment as i am having plastering work done so only have sky hd set up at the moment,

04-12-2007, 13:24	#5
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Birmingham Services: Sky HD, Be 20mb BB, SE Satio Posts: 5,484 Blog Entries: 26	Taken with my phone http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1310/dsc00318mc8.jpg

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remlap Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SOUTH WALES! Services: SKY HD Technomate 1500CI+ Humax HDCI2000 NOVA DVBS2 on 105cm Motorised Dish Posts: 5,178	I will have a look at this later today hopefully.

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da33431 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maidstone, Kent Services: Virgin Media 20MB, SkyHD, V+ HD, Technomate 6900 HD Posts: 37,575	Could you also check Hollyoaks at 6.30 - that is definitely being filmed in HD!

04-12-2007, 13:37	#10
remlap Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SOUTH WALES! Services: SKY HD Technomate 1500CI+ Humax HDCI2000 NOVA DVBS2 on 105cm Motorised Dish Posts: 5,178	Rd that's just a rolling promo in SD, on a DVB-S transponder, the thread starter mentions lip sync issues, there's nothing to sync to on that promo.

04-12-2007, 13:57	#11
idris Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northampton Services: SkyHD (No HD Subscription); Samsung LE32; Nintendo Wii Posts: 117	Presumably this new channel will appear some way up the planner with a channel number in the 300s? Is there anyway with these simulcast channels that the EPG can substitue the HD version instead of the SD version? In Wales my parents have S4C at 104 so it can be done based on your post code so why not by you box type or even I would settle for an option in the Setup.

04-12-2007, 14:07	#13
Rd100 Banned User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,581	So what shows from the USA that are filmed in HD that are on normal C4 SD at the moment,

04-12-2007, 14:21	#15
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Services: SkyHD World - 20MB Ex-Blueyonder Posts: 3,829	Smallville that is on E4 is also HD and looks pretty damn good

04-12-2007, 14:29	#17
idris Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northampton Services: SkyHD (No HD Subscription); Samsung LE32; Nintendo Wii Posts: 117	That's a bit better. But it would still be useful if it could be substituted for 104. But thinking about it a bit more, I wouldn't want to be recording upscaled SD on the HD channel wasting HDD space, but equally I don't want to have to check every time I record CH4 if the same programme in in CH4HD (that's almost a palindrome!). Not sure what the answer is to this one.

04-12-2007, 21:43	#21
Laurajane Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 395	when is Ch4 HD coming??? i wanna see smallville in HD

04-12-2007, 21:58	#22
remlap Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SOUTH WALES! Services: SKY HD Technomate 1500CI+ Humax HDCI2000 NOVA DVBS2 on 105cm Motorised Dish Posts: 5,178	Monday.

05-12-2007, 05:58	#24
rjmachin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stoke on Trent Services: Sky+ HD, Sky BB Max, Sky Talk Unlimited + Sky Line Rental Posts: 1,784	I think it is a rumour that a few people said on several forums, and it has spread. However, Ch4 HD has been testing and now it is On Air, it seems very likely to be coming at least at some point next week.