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Meestor_X · 2010-12-19, 07:05 PM

I watched an SD channel last night and remarked that it was transmitting 5.1 audio. Up until then I had not noticed anything but stereo from SD channels. HD was a crapshoot, depending on the TV program.

I too thought that 5.1 would only be possible on HD, but it's not so. I'm not sure who determines whether a show will get 5.1 or not, but it's not a limitation of the hardware or MediaRoom.

Wiremonkey · 2010-12-26, 07:05 PM

The broadcaster determines 5.1 or stereo. TELUS doesn't modify content as far as I know (but they don't tell me nothin').

I'm not sure if 5.1 is avail on SD, are you certain it wasn't prologic surround? I'm not saying it can't be 5.1, to be honest I've never given it much thought, but I wouldn't think SD had the bandwidth for 5.1

- another TELUS tech

Wiremonkey · 2010-12-26, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnightglory

Isn't there a "digital service fee" of $5/mo if you use the XBOX?

Yes there is.

- another TELUS tech

beanagee1 · 2011-01-23, 08:01 PM

I would like to have the ability to automatically add extra time (15,30, 60 minutes) to any "live" recording, whether it is a sporting event or Academy awards.

I would also like to have a series recording based on key words. For instance, I would like to the Vancouver Canucks games recorded in HD from any of the channels (RSN, TSN or CBC). Right now it is a bit tedious.

perfectofc · 2011-01-25, 10:44 AM

We need to be able to use the X360 as a true STB, and pause/fast forward/rewind etc as you can on the main PVR.

Hilman · 2011-01-27, 01:31 AM

Rumor has it that TELUS will release Mediaroom 2.0 in early March, one of the new features will be the ability to watch programs that are on your PVR from any computer or smartphone. Also, you will be able to record 4 HD feeds at once........

WhosTheBosch · 2011-01-27, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beanagee1

I would like to have the ability to automatically add extra time (15,30, 60 minutes) to any "live" recording, whether it is a sporting event or Academy awards.

I would also like to have a series recording based on key words. For instance, I would like to the Vancouver Canucks games recorded in HD from any of the channels (RSN, TSN or CBC). Right now it is a bit tedious.

Both of these for sure. When you go to record something it should automatically ask you how long you'd like to record extra for ie: 0, 15, 30 60 etc! Plus recording a sports team option would be awesome!

WhosTheBosch · 2011-01-27, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilman

Rumor has it that TELUS will release Mediaroom 2.0 in early March, one of the new features will be the ability to watch programs that are on your PVR from any computer or smartphone. Also, you will be able to record 4 HD feeds at once........

I talked to a senior level tech today and he said that Telus plans to have 3 HD streams available for everyone by Q2 and to call back in 1 month to see if it's available for me. He sounded pretty confident about it. Whether that means there's gonna be even more bandwidth I have no idea but that would be sweet!

Is there a changelog or anything for Mediaroom? It'd be interesting to see what version we're on compared to what the latest one available is.

Wiremonkey · 2011-01-29, 07:27 PM

Ahhhhhh sweet rumours. I never pay any attention to rumours, The rumour mill is too worn out and the products flawed all too often.

I watch the company info constantly, haven't heard any of this.

- another TELUS tech

Hilman · 2011-01-29, 07:47 PM

Lets just say it is far from a rumour, mark March 7th on your calendar

Dr.Dave · 2011-01-29, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhosTheBosch

Is there a changelog or anything for Mediaroom? It'd be interesting to see what version we're on compared to what the latest one available is.

Microsoft doesn't publish a change-log for end users since it's sold to and customized by service providers. See my previous post for a list of changes in Mediaroom 1.6. Mediaroom 2.0 was announced at CES a year ago with a feature list, but no one has fully implemented it yet.

Wiremonkey · 2011-01-30, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilman

Lets just say it is far from a rumour, mark March 7th on your calendar

Hillman, no doubt Mediaroom 2.0 is in my future and the future of all Optik customers. I'd agree thats more than a rumour. As to which features are to be implemented, I have no idea and unless you're in the Optik development department of TELUS neither do you, and if you were I strongly doubt you'd say anything about it here, unless you were tired of working @ TELUS.

If you are in the know PM me please, I can keep a secret

- another TELUS tech

Northguy59 · 2011-01-31, 10:58 AM

I would really like the Reminder and Auto Tune features that i had on Shaw Direct. That being said I love this system so far.

Wiremonkey · 2011-01-31, 02:23 PM

You`re right Northguy59, I wish there was `reminder` and `auto tune` as well. They were part of the old Minerva system and I used to have that with StarChoice. I haven`t heard if its part of MR 2.0.

If DrDave sees this and can cast some light I`d like to know if that is a feature that is coming. It`s the ONLY thing I can think of thats missing from an otherwise great product. While it would be nice I`m still prepared to tough it out without it.

Lots of customers ask for this, including my wife

- another TELUS tech

Dr.Dave · 2011-01-31, 04:36 PM

Sasktel has reminder/auto tune. I'm not sure is this part of the official Mediaroom 2.0 release or something they have developed. I've seen a lot of complaints that the feature doesn't work that well.

I've learned to live without the feature (which I used on Shaw Cable). I just record everything as a series and watch it on my own schedule.

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2010-12-19, 07:05 PM	#61
Meestor_X Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 160	I watched an SD channel last night and remarked that it was transmitting 5.1 audio. Up until then I had not noticed anything but stereo from SD channels. HD was a crapshoot, depending on the TV program. I too thought that 5.1 would only be possible on HD, but it's not so. I'm not sure who determines whether a show will get 5.1 or not, but it's not a limitation of the hardware or MediaRoom.

2010-12-26, 07:05 PM	#62
Wiremonkey Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TELUS tech in the Fraser Valley, B.C. Posts: 548	The broadcaster determines 5.1 or stereo. TELUS doesn't modify content as far as I know (but they don't tell me nothin'). I'm not sure if 5.1 is avail on SD, are you certain it wasn't prologic surround? I'm not saying it can't be 5.1, to be honest I've never given it much thought, but I wouldn't think SD had the bandwidth for 5.1 - another TELUS tech

2011-01-23, 08:01 PM	#64
beanagee1 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burnaby Posts: 766	I would like to have the ability to automatically add extra time (15,30, 60 minutes) to any "live" recording, whether it is a sporting event or Academy awards. I would also like to have a series recording based on key words. For instance, I would like to the Vancouver Canucks games recorded in HD from any of the channels (RSN, TSN or CBC). Right now it is a bit tedious.

2011-01-25, 10:44 AM	#65
perfectofc Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13	We need to be able to use the X360 as a true STB, and pause/fast forward/rewind etc as you can on the main PVR.

2011-01-27, 01:31 AM	#66
Hilman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 328	Rumor has it that TELUS will release Mediaroom 2.0 in early March, one of the new features will be the ability to watch programs that are on your PVR from any computer or smartphone. Also, you will be able to record 4 HD feeds at once........

2011-01-29, 07:27 PM	#69
Wiremonkey Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TELUS tech in the Fraser Valley, B.C. Posts: 548	Ahhhhhh sweet rumours. I never pay any attention to rumours, The rumour mill is too worn out and the products flawed all too often. I watch the company info constantly, haven't heard any of this. - another TELUS tech

2011-01-29, 07:47 PM	#70
Hilman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 328	Lets just say it is far from a rumour, mark March 7th on your calendar

2011-01-31, 10:58 AM	#73
Northguy59 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2	I would really like the Reminder and Auto Tune features that i had on Shaw Direct. That being said I love this system so far.

2011-01-31, 02:23 PM	#74
Wiremonkey Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TELUS tech in the Fraser Valley, B.C. Posts: 548	You`re right Northguy59, I wish there was `reminder` and `auto tune` as well. They were part of the old Minerva system and I used to have that with StarChoice. I haven`t heard if its part of MR 2.0. If DrDave sees this and can cast some light I`d like to know if that is a feature that is coming. It`s the ONLY thing I can think of thats missing from an otherwise great product. While it would be nice I`m still prepared to tough it out without it. Lots of customers ask for this, including my wife - another TELUS tech

2011-01-31, 04:36 PM	#75
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,714	Sasktel has reminder/auto tune. I'm not sure is this part of the official Mediaroom 2.0 release or something they have developed. I've seen a lot of complaints that the feature doesn't work that well. I've learned to live without the feature (which I used on Shaw Cable). I just record everything as a series and watch it on my own schedule.