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[andydd]

andy, the instructions says you can programme it using any button on your remote

 

Yeah..I know...its not the actual button that causes this 'quirk', you could get around it by using a different remote (i.e a remote that doesn't belong to one of the items that is plugged into the Lime unit).

 

Still, no compalints, been using it for a week or so no and its good, I have 2 items that are not plugged into the Lime unit, my media center pc needs to be on all the time but I've succesfully changed the hibernate settings so its off most of the time (and wakes itself up to record tv programs, etc) and my Virgin box, this provides the tv signal to the media center so needs to be switched on, I'm not sure if Virgin recommend leaving it on all the time or not, I think Sky suggest you do otherwise you run into problems.

 

Andy

[kiptower]

Virgin do say leave it on all the time as in the Sky box also , the VM box does talk back to their system etc and does updates when needed , so it is best it is not connected via the switched socket

[andydd]

Virgin do say leave it on all the time as in the Sky box also , the VM box does talk back to their system etc and does updates when needed , so it is best it is not connected via the switched socket

 

Well..its going to stay on now anyway, on a related note, when I lost my job, my 'leccy company (Scottish Power) sent me a digital electricty reader for free, this has been most usefull, showing me which items are drawing the most current and is handy if you want to cut down on your bills, I do believe my local library rents out a more flashy wifi version too you can use.

 

Andy

[SOD'EM]

I turn my VM box of from the mains every night (and have done for years). I never have a problem with it.