Sagemcom BT/EE TV Box Pro
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Cheers, out of curiosity what comes up when you enter their channel numbers when you have time to try please.
Edit.................... It seems that they give the same channel numbers for 2 of the SD as the HD versions when in aerial mode so it may just be a typo for the HD versions but 5Select gives 46 for SD and 56 for HD so maybe just try that those.
EE TV channel listings
Good to know
For details on which channels are included in each EE TV package, please check the EE TV Packages page.- Aerial mode
- Internet mode
| 5Action | 33 |
| 5Select | 46 |
| 5Star | 32 |
| 5USA | 21 |
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That must be why the price went up a couple of times since I have been watching it on Amazon,
Hope it arrives soon and is good as we expect, keep us updated on here when you have had a play with it.
ferretusmaximus
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Not sure if I've lost the thread here, but the BT/EE box has jump forwards and backwards as well as fast forward/rewind. The >> button jumps forward 60s, the << button jumps back 15s in any recording (mine does anyway). For example, 4 >> blips and Channel 4 adverts disappear....
I read that in another review but it doesn’t work for me, it just advances the speed of the fast forward/rewind. 4x >> does 32x speed.
By >> you are referring to the fast forward/rewind buttons and I couldn’t see anywhere to configure it?
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woodbar
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There is a setting in the menu (somewhere, can't remember where at he mo) to set the amount of skip forward and backward time I thought? This is activated by pressing and holding the the cursor control pad < and >, similar to what we were used to on most Humax boxes BUT unfortunately it is not as reliable - takes a bit of practise but it does work, most of the time.
The only downside I have found is that is sometimes when you try and skip the third set of adverts in an hour long program it will freeze the picture, than go blank screen for a few seconds, then it will eventually recover and put you back to the start of the recording? This happened on my original EE on contract box and my new eBay supplied BT box, which is not on contract. Not a big problem but a little irritating.
ferretusmaximus
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I'm using a universal remote control (Humax) which might confuse the issue. < and > buttons are for fast reverse/forward, << and >> buttons are for skip backwards/forwards on my remote. I'm pretty sure those buttons map to the same buttons on the BT/EE remote. I'm not aware of any way to reconfigure the BT/EE buttons.
ferretusmaximus
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The most recent major software update on the BT/EE box (i.e., change of interface look and feel) introduced quite a few "features" with playback. If I hit > multiple times quickly (to skip an intro) the box might go 2x and back to play, or skip 60s or blank screen and restart. Also, a number of times when starting a recording it plays for less than a second then blanks the screen then starts again. All a bit flaky. The old BT software was the most reliable and each new release makes it harder to operate given that it doesn't remember anything (e.g., every time I go to the schedule I have to select Blue button, HD & Subscribed to get the channels I want - a decent box would allow me to configure that or remember the setting).
I will have a look at the box later and see if I can get it skipping, but if it can do, albeit a bit glitchy I would rather stick with normal fast forwarding as so far the box has proved to be extremely solid and reliable.
What I do remember reading is that there used to be another remote control that had different button layout and also had dedicated skip buttons, so maybe they realised it was unreliable and changed the remote and software... just a thought.
What I do remember reading is that there used to be another remote control that had different button layout and also had dedicated skip buttons, so maybe they realised it was unreliable and changed the remote and software... just a thought.
Cracked it, press and hold the right side of the jog wheel and it jumps 60 seconds at a time for as long as you hold it.
I have found to jump a four minute break I press and hold and count three jumps then let go as it does one extra one when I let go.
I will see how I get on as you do have to have lightening reactions to get the right number
I have found to jump a four minute break I press and hold and count three jumps then let go as it does one extra one when I let go.
I will see how I get on as you do have to have lightening reactions to get the right number
ferretusmaximus
New Member
Well done. I dug out my BT remote and after much experimenting discovered the same trick as you did. It is not an ideal solution as, as you have found, you need pretty good reactions to get it right. Examining my Humax remote I realised the cause of my confusion - I was using the Humax jump buttons (|<< and >>|) which are not the same as the fast forward buttons. The Humax jump buttons work as you would expect giving exact control over the number of jumps. If you've got a Humax Universal remote (as came with the older Freesat and Freeview boxes) it might be worth a look. Pity the BT box doesn't allow you to choose the duration of the jumps as the Humax boxes do....Cracked it, press and hold the right side of the jog wheel and it jumps 60 seconds at a time for as long as you hold it.
I have found to jump a four minute break I press and hold and count three jumps then let go as it does one extra one when I let go.
I will see how I get on as you do have to have lightening reactions to get the right number
Black Hole
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Does the team think this thread needs splitting out to a thread under "Non Humax PVRs" maybe (is this BT box Humax or not?)?
I was thinking the same thing.
It’s not a Humax product, but I think due to the disappointment on the new FHR-6000 the very capable EE/BT box has been suggested as a great alternative.
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woodbar
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Exactly what I tried to say a few posts ago - so I am not going gaga then, yet!Cracked it, press and hold the right side of the jog wheel and it jumps 60 seconds at a time for as long as you hold it.
I have found to jump a four minute break I press and hold and count three jumps then let go as it does one extra one when I let go.
I will see how I get on as you do have to have lightening reactions to get the right number
And if you press the opposite side you get 15 second rewind jumps!
Black Hole
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I've formally requested the mods do a thread split, using the reporting system. Give them time...This thread has been totally hijacked by users or discussion of the BT/EE boxes - nothing to do with me gov!
Update: now done.
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No you cannot, there is very little customisation at all, which to me is half of the appeal, it just does what it says and so far very well.Sorry but here's another EE TV Box Pro question
Can you set time padding for start and end of recordings?
Has anyone got a link to a manual for the EE box, have searched online but can only find Guides?
It is not for tech enthusiasts who want to tinker and make it do lots of things. Even though I am quite techie, the simple nature of this box is very appealing.
There was only a very simple getting started guide with the box, probably because it is so simple and easy to use that it doesn't need a fully detailed manual. My non techie Partner picked up immediately which I was shocked by
