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jag · 17-02-09, 08:17 AM

Hi All

Since buying the Eurovox 5100 I’ve connected it and it’s all working fine. I’ve packed away the VM box. Is this a good idea or should I consider having both boxes connected. I’ve heard that if a VM box is disconnected for a few months it will not work if I ever plugged it in. It’s not an issue short term but if I do ever call VM to report an issue will they not be able to tell that I have disconnected the VM box, I appreciate that they cannot tell that I have a Eurovox

Secondly if you lot recommend I do have the VM box connected in some way, is it possible to connect a splitter onto another split connection. I’ve got a single coax which has been split for broadband and TV so would I split it again to support the VM box??

Regards

Jag

ronster · 17-02-09, 08:33 AM

Yes you should really keep it connected as it looks a bit sus if your paying for something that your not using!
They will be able to tell from the engineers menu that your box hasnt been on stream if you ever call them out.
You can connect another splitter to your existing one but it could slightly reduce your signal levels
best option would be to buy a three way splitter

River-Rat · 17-02-09, 09:21 AM

agrees, most people now i tell them to split it, so they can still use on demand

jag · 17-02-09, 10:36 AM

Think is even if I did split it I'd only keep the VM box in the same room as I don't use a TV elsewhere in the house. As Ronster said if it's going to look sus then I probably will do that!

mediaman · 17-02-09, 01:13 PM

jag you should buy a small chepo old style tv and connect the old box to that. Then you will be able to watch basic package tv on this one which comes in handy if you want to watch say sky sports on the big tv, and bbc1 or sky sports news on the little set. (also u can watch on demand stuff on the small set cause it's all ready to go)

You'll need the splitter and extra scart cable but it's worth doing.

parricull · 17-02-09, 06:10 PM

or just stick it in your bedroom mate if you pay subs you may as well watch the tv,regards.

17-02-09, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
jag Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Necessary to have VM box connected?? Hi All Since buying the Eurovox 5100 I’ve connected it and it’s all working fine. I’ve packed away the VM box. Is this a good idea or should I consider having both boxes connected. I’ve heard that if a VM box is disconnected for a few months it will not work if I ever plugged it in. It’s not an issue short term but if I do ever call VM to report an issue will they not be able to tell that I have disconnected the VM box, I appreciate that they cannot tell that I have a Eurovox Secondly if you lot recommend I do have the VM box connected in some way, is it possible to connect a splitter onto another split connection. I’ve got a single coax which has been split for broadband and TV so would I split it again to support the VM box?? Regards Jag

17-02-09, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
ronster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 981 Times in 529 Posts	Re: Necessary to have VM box connected?? Yes you should really keep it connected as it looks a bit sus if your paying for something that your not using! They will be able to tell from the engineers menu that your box hasnt been on stream if you ever call them out. You can connect another splitter to your existing one but it could slightly reduce your signal levels best option would be to buy a three way splitter

17-02-09, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
River-Rat Ex cable guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,780 Thanks: 62 Thanked 385 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Necessary to have VM box connected?? agrees, most people now i tell them to split it, so they can still use on demand __________________ 1 meter dish with octo lnb, xtrend et9200HD e2 box, 50inch Panasonic vt30. ps3, lg cinema sound

17-02-09, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
jag Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Necessary to have VM box connected?? Think is even if I did split it I'd only keep the VM box in the same room as I don't use a TV elsewhere in the house. As Ronster said if it's going to look sus then I probably will do that!

17-02-09, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
mediaman Technology Forums Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 164 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Necessary to have VM box connected?? jag you should buy a small chepo old style tv and connect the old box to that. Then you will be able to watch basic package tv on this one which comes in handy if you want to watch say sky sports on the big tv, and bbc1 or sky sports news on the little set. (also u can watch on demand stuff on the small set cause it's all ready to go) You'll need the splitter and extra scart cable but it's worth doing.

17-02-09, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
parricull Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Telewest Posts: 636 Thanks: 70 Thanked 117 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Necessary to have VM box connected?? or just stick it in your bedroom mate if you pay subs you may as well watch the tv,regards. __________________ All info supplied by me is for educational and hypothetical purposes ONLY.

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