New Black BT Vision box - what is missing, a discu...

Maybe it's just me but here is a list of things which are currently missing or wrong with the new BT Vision box (black edition with new interface and OS). Thought it might be useful to keep a list of these going which people can add to.
would also appreciate it if anyone can help with any of these issues in case i've missed something
Red button doesn't work - believe this is  'coming soon'. you can still access the channels by going to 301 or 302
Teletext doesn't work - the button pops up a message saying it's not available, coming soon?
There is no way to set recordings to over run? - this used to be very handy on old box, particularly with live shows. is this being brought back?
No signal strength tester - you used to be able to check digital signal reception strength and quality from the settings menu, not any more
Pressing 'play' when viewing a recording doesn't flash up the progress bar - any other good way to do this, used to be handy. Fix: pressing "select" does the trick
no HD Freeview - the box isn't capable, wondering whether they might upgrade us to YouView later on for this?
No options to set resolution - used to be able to define 720p or 1080i for instance, not any more
Sky Sports small white box - a small logo in the bottom right area, not sure what this is or why it's now there?
Subtitles on iPlayer missing
Some reported picture quality issues - both on SCART and HDMI
On the plus side:
Bigger capacity on the hard disc
Faster inteface and movement between sections
Nice new design and sharp interface resolution
Channel logos / graphics now in the information bar menu
When in the TV Guide there's still a small box showing you what you are watching on the current channel
Music playlist
Bookmarks
Reinstatement of the 30s jump and better fast-forward / rewind (30s jump doesn't work on Sky Sports)
Ability to jump to specific point in recordings (you need to start it first, then stop and go back into it to have option)
Ability to reenter a recording at a time offset
Icon to show which recordings have been watched
HD iPlayer
Recently viewed in iPlayer
Ability to resume a programme on iPlayer
Ability to resume on demand
Disk usage on Recordings page
Auto switching format for HDMI and SCARTOne-press toggling of Subtitles and Audio
Previous channel facility
'Play all' feature for On Demand series
anything else people want to add?

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  • Can I get a new Black BT Vision box?

    I have noticed of late my silver box is being very tempremental with recordings not working correctly, I have been with BT for 2 years and have just signed up to another year in Feb. Is it possible I can get one / order one for free?

    You should have negotiated it as part of your contract renewal.
    If you're having problems speak with the helpdesk. If they think it needs replaced you might get lucky and get a black one, although they could replace like for like.
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  • New Look Black BT Vision Box - Failure to record a...

    I had my original Silver BT Vision box replaced due to catastrophic failure. I was given the new black BT Vision box as a replacement. Not only does it fail to record programmes as outlined in the posting by StuartH, but it has a habit of re-booting itself.
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    I cannot find any reference to this error code anywhere or fault message anywhere on the internet.
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    Hi Expert_Tech,
    Thanks for the post and welcome to the forum.  Sorry to hear of the problem you are having with your BT Vision service.  I would like to look into this for you.  I will need your details to do this.
    Please drop me an email via the 'Contact Us' link in my profile. (click on my name and you will find the link under the "about me" section). Include your BT account details and the link to this thread.
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    We are sorry that we are unable to deal with service/account queries via the private message(PM) function so please don't PM your account info, we need to deal with this via our email account :-)

  • New standard Bt vision box v Youview box

    I am bit confused, I know BT vision is about to start giving Humax Youview box to it subscribers I thought this was to replace the old silver BT vision Boxs howevervier I notice that bt has already started supplying new ( black) BT vision box's. Are the youview box replacing the these black standard  BT visions box or are both types still likely to be supplied. If the later what do you get on the black standard Bt vision that you can not get on the youview box?

    The 1st generation BT Vision box was the grey one you refer to.
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    There are suggestions that BT are testing a 3rd generation BT Vision HD box, but this is still under development and there are no official details on that yet.
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    Bt-vision-2-vs-you-view
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  • Lost HD & Sport channels on black BT Vision box

    Hi, I was advised to do a factory re-set on my black BT Vision box because it was performing so poorly but since doing so I can no longer get my HD or sport channels (BT Sport 1 & 2, Sky Sports 1,2 & 5) back.
    Prior to doing the reset I only had the HD & sport channels as I had such a poor aerial in the roof. Doing the factory re-set meant I had to have a functioning aerial to re-scan for all the channels so I fixed the aerial & whilst it means I can now get all the freeview channels I can't now get any of the HD or sport channels back that I pay for!
    BT initially thought it was an issue at the exhange but having gone through several re-sets, re-scans, re-registers & re-boots they've finally agreed to get an engineer out.
    In another two weeks time!
    Anyone got any suggestions as to what might be causing this & therefore how I might be able to fix without waiting for the engineer visit?
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    Either the entitlements are missing or you are on the wrong version of the software. This can sometimes happen initially after a reset.
    What does it say for Help & Settings > Settings > System Information > BT TV Release ?
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    If it ends in E (such as 8.7.1E) then you are on the version for multicast channels over broadband which is what you need.
    If on the C version then try the following.
    Help & Settings > Settings > System Information > Reset Registration
    Help & Settings > Settings > System Information > Check for Upgrade
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  • New replacement (black) BT Vision box

    New black vision box arrived today, installed, but trouble. Most channels are not available and others have distorted sound and picture. ITV1 is OK cannot get BB1 and many others. The Vision box is connected direct to the TV, no other device inbetween. Switched off scanned again. Same result. BT India say I have a signal problem which is not their problem. I had no such problem with the silver box. BT India say I cannot reuse it as it has been deactivated. I am sorry I laid eyes on the black box which I did not want anyway.  Any advice please?
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    Does the menu run along top or left hand side.
    If left you are on the new OS and will not be able to check signal strength, sadly.
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  • Up grade software on black bt vision box and new b...

    Just had upgrade on bt vision box and states i have no broadband connection. (direct connection to router)  I had to go into router and turn off smart set-up.  now what ever happened to the old plug and play.  your standard job bloggs is going to rip his hair out.  found no information any where.  GOOD LUCK PEOPLE.

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  • New Look BT Vision box - issues or no issues

    (CL's/Mods/Admin - Please keep this thread separate)
    If you are having any issues or indeed no issues, could you please add to this thread. Thanks.
    If it is an issue with upgrading, then refer to this link - Problems installing the New Look BT Vision software update
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    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
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    borris12's:
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    StuartRogerson's:
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    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
    BootLoader 2.3.0 | Pace_DiT7831_05
    DonDino's:
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    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
    Bootloader 2.5.0 | Pace_DiT7431_05_2
    PottyPerson's:
    Middleware Version Number: 4.64.9 rev 1 256 Build: 228900 Dec 6 2012
    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
    Bootloader 2.5.0 | Pace_DiT7431_05_1
    AQ's:
    Middleware Version Number: 4.64.9 rev 1 512 Build: 228900 Dec 6 2012
    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
    BootLoader 2.3.0 | Pace_DiT7831_05_2
    PaulC's:
    Middleware Version Number: 4.64.9 rev 1 512 Build: 228900 Dec 6 2012
    Application Version Number: 2.37.27 1211301730
    Bootloader 2.5.0 | Pace_DiT7431_05_2
    Timrowlands:
    Middleware Version Number 4.64.9 rev. 1 256 Build 228901 Dec 6 2012
    Application Version Number:  2.37.27 1211301730
    Bootloader 2.5.0 | Pace_DiT7431_05_1
    RobbieF's:
    Middleware Version Number 4.64.9 rev.1 512 Build228900 Dec 6 2012
    Application Version Number:  2.37.27 1211301730
    Bootloader 2.5.0 | Pace_DiT7431_05_3
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    Pace_DiT7431_05_1
    PP (no issues)
    Tim (issues see his post below)
    Pace_DiT7431_05_2
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    DonDino (random reboot every 2 weeks(ish))
    PaulC (no issues)
    Pace_DiT7431_05_3
    Robbie (no issues)
    Pace_DiT7831_05
    Stu (no issues)
    Pace_DiT7831_05_2
    AQ (no issues)
    Pace_DiT7831_05_2B
    DS (random reboots and remote issue)
    LesC (box switching off, black screen on Sky Sports channels, unresponsive remote, occasional missed recordings)
    Pace_DiT7832_05_2B
    borris12 (unknown issues)
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    Hi everyone, I have been following this forum for a long time now but not posted previously.
    2.5.0 Pace_DiT7431_05_1
    Random reboots about twice a week.
    Freeview randomly switches to menu view with a red banner warning that there is no broadband. This banner is only on for a few seconds. This has only started during the last software update.
    Samsung TV will now not recognise the HDMI output without toggling through the AV inputs. Prior to the last couple of software updates you could get round this by switching the vision box on prior to the TV. On the classic software it didn't matter what was switched on first, I could immediately view vision through HDMI. (I'd be interested if anyone else is experiencing this or whether it is just a shortcoming with my TV)

  • Silver/Black BT vision box

    We've had our silver vision box for over 2 years now.  I was just wondering, what's the difference?  I noticed the buttons of the box infront is different to the black one though the remote is still the same just in different colour (I think).  Difference with the performance?  Quality? 
    Thanks!

    MickyG wrote:
    As mentioned on two other threads this morning already.....I had an engineer visit this morning. You'll be pleased to know that this is the last time I'll mention it.
    Anyway....I said to him that it will be good when BT finally get the HD Freeview box released.
    And he said.....that the old silver box couldn't get HD but, come April, when our transmitter goes digital then I will be able to get HD Freeview on my new black box. Ok, so this goes against my understanding from other threads. But he is an engineer, and he did come in a BT van. So I kind of would expect him to know.....
    Please don't shoot the messenger though. I'm only repeating what he said.......
    Was that a BT Telecoms engineer or a BT Vision engineer.
    If the hardware decoder & firmware is not present in the Black box then it cannot decode HD Freeview.  
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  • Signal strength finder via black bt vision box

    I have recently changed from sky (could be a big mistake) and have had constant troubles ever since.
    The latest is I am getting pixelation on all tv channels.
    Looking at the online "help" I have checked the aerial connections (all good), Aerial (brand new £50) and pointed in the correct direction. The next item was to use the handy signal strength checker as per BT's instructions. 
    However these do not appear to match what appears on screen.
    You can check your Freeview signal using your Vision+ box, but please be aware that checking your signal will interrupt any recordings that are in progress. You only need to check the signal of one channel in a multiplex to know what signal you'll be getting for the whole multiplex.
    How to check your signal:
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    Scroll across to Settings.
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    NO "SETTINGS" PAGE SO WENT TO "HELP & SETTINGS"
    Select TV Settings.
    DID THIS
    Select the DTT Signal Strength page.
    NO "DTT SIGNAL STRENGTH" PAGE THE ONLY OPTIONS ARE 1/sCAN FOR CHANNELS, 2/ CHANNEL MANAGEMENT, 3/ TV SHAPE.
    The minimum signal strength and quality you need for a good picture is: 
    Signal Strength - 55% 
    Signal Quality -70%
    Am I going mad ?
    Can anyone help please?
    Solved!
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    There is good news and bad news. The good news is that you are not going mad. The bad news is that you have a new version of the software which unfortunately doesn't include a signal strength tool.
    Does your TV have a Freeview tuner? If so, try using signal strength on that.
    Your signal could be too weak or too strong. If it's too weak you may be able to use a booster. If it's too strong you can use an attenuator.

  • Black BT Vision+ box keeps rebooting.

    Our box keeps switching itself off, then going through the start up procedure 3 or 4 times a night for quite a while now. This makes watching anything impossible and very frustrating. We had the update on 09 Sep but it is still rebooting! I have contacted BT re this and waiting for a reply. Has anyone else had this problem?

    Sorry to hear about your problem.
    Please go to Help & Settings, Settings, TV Settings and select Scan for Channels. This should take 3 or 4 minutes. It won't affect any existing or future recordings but will stop any recordings currently in progress, so make sure nothing is being recorded or about to be recorded.
    This may resolve your reboot problem as it causes various internal databases to be rebuilt. Please let us know if it helps.
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    I am a BT Employee and an expert on TV queries. I am here to give advice primarily on the BT Vision+ box. Go Here for more info.
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  • New BT Vision Box delivered out of the blue

    I have had a brand new black BT Vision Box delivered this morning out of the blue(I currently have on of the old silver boxes). The letter indicated that they were issueing everyone with a new box due to features being rolled out and that the silver box will stop working in 28 days. I have an almost full hard drive of programs and films and there is no way of transfering the data accross. They advise us to watch everything before sending the box back in a prepaid envelope.
    As I don't want anything new to be recorded on the old box can I set up my new black box and still watch the recordings on the old box?
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    rewsan wrote:
    As I don't want anything new to be recorded on the old box can I set up my new black box and still watch the recordings on the old box?
    Yes you can, but what you would need to do is -
    leave the silver box plugged in to the mains and connected to the hub via the ethernet cable
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    switch the black box on and allow it to boot up
    The silver box will then run and allow you to watch your recorded content
    (putting the silver box in to standby is fine, but don't unplug the mains supply)
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  • Cannot receive hd on bt vision box

    Hi. I had bt infinity installed on Monday 27th. I have the new black bt vision box with a card for bt sport and sky sport. The same day I took out a subscription for hd extra. At this point in time I cannot receive any hd channels or normal sport channels I can get all the others. India have checked out my system and internet speed. They say my hd is activated and I should be receiving them. Under their supervision I've done hh5 resets box resets etc to no avail. I'm connected by Ethernet. In the end they have more or less given up and sending out an engineer. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution.
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    I don't know the exact significance of "initialised" but it must be OK as that's what mine says and it's been working fine for months. You might need to wait for the engineer but the forum moderators may be able to offer some help when they read this thread.
    You can click the white star next to this message if you think it was helpful.

  • New to bt vision. need a question answered!

    I always turn appliances such as tv. stereos etc off by mains as have a phobia of overheating. fires etc. but i would like to know with the new black bt vision box i got i see in book it says purple for standby and red for low mode. but when i turned it fully off in the red mode before i went to bed and in morning i turned it on its takes 3/4 mins to boot and start the tv and been told red light will not update etc. is this safe to do or will it effect my box keep having to reboot everytime i turn it back on. thanks

    Well it is meant to be left on. It can take updates overnight and therefore not get in the way of the your viewing, it also keeps your EPG up to date.
    Having said that if you really want to kep your phobia happy you would be as well switching it off at the mains because if you have switched off your Hub as well then no update will be delivered anyway.
    As for damage to the box well who knows.......
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  • New bt vision box cuts off and re boots at least 6...

    Any help would be great othis is matter , as title says my new bt vision black box keeps cutting off wether I'm on free view on demand or recordings its just cuts off and reboots up to 10 times in a 24 hour period it's driving me to the point of throwing it away !! I'm on infitity fttc and have steady 39 down 8 up connection speed , no other issued any ideas? Thanks 

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