Freeview annoyance.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 19 Feb 2008, 16:06

For the past month or so, when I go on the episode guide, Channel 4, E4, Channel 4 + 1, and E4 + 1 only show what's currently on and what's on next. Is this happening for everyone? They're the main channels I use so it really annoys me not being able to see the whole night's schedule, when every other channel has it all there! They didn't used to be like that, they worked properly before.

Cheers.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Feb 2008, 21:19

Unlike Sky the EPG on Freeview boxes differs wildly, not only is the EPG system different there are 3-4 different EPG providers. Many download it direct from Freeview (the cheap boxes tend to) but others do not. Some also download it once/twice a day, while others only when you access the EPG.

In my case I use a Humax 9200 PVR which downloads it direct from Freeview when you access the EPG and it's working perfectly fine. My Pioneer Recorder also downloads it from Freeview but updates twice day, that is fine too.

Some questions:

* What make/model do you have?
* Is it a STB, PVR or DVD Recorder (this can be a DVD Recorder or HDD/DVD Recorder Combo)?
* Does it update once/twice a day or automatically when you access the EPG?
* Does it happen to any other Freeview box you have access to?
* Have you tried wiping your channel selection and re-scanning?

The last option is likely to fix it. Do it during the day though and preferably good weather.

I hope that helps.

IronMonkey · Post by **IronMonkey** » 19 Feb 2008, 21:36

Yeah, I agree with bradavon. Try a retune before anything else.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 19 Feb 2008, 21:49

It's built in to my Toshiba 47Z3030 LCD. It's just strange how it's only with the C4 channels, and it didn't use to happen.

Thanks, I'll try the retune thing.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Feb 2008, 22:00

Oops I forgot about Freeview TVs too.

Fingers crossed.

Is it happening with any other Freeview Receivers you have access too? Presuming you do have access to any others.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 19 Feb 2008, 22:35

I don't, hence my asking on here

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Feb 2008, 18:09

If you're still having problems I find this forum by far the best for advice on Broadcast TV problems:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/