subtitles on v plus

[LINCARE]

Hi I am thinking of getting a v plus box . My son has a profound hearing problem but Virgin Media cannot tell me whether I would be able to record subtitles on their box !
Can anyone please let me know the answer to this ?

[Postdog]

Sorry, can't answer on that as I would never have Sky or Virgin if they paid me, but I do have a freeview digibox, and that records subtititles - you just switch them on or off as you want, and you don't have to record with subtitles on to view them later. Basically if they exist at at all, they are accessible.

I should think other digital formats are the same, but I couldn't swear.

Gotta be honest tho, it's poor service if even the supplier doesn't know or can't find anyone who does!

[ChuckFickens]

yes, but you have to make sure the subtitles are switched on while the recording is being made. (they also don't output subtitles through the second scart socket, so if you record to video or DVD recorder the subtitles won't be there on that recording)

[rosyposy]

I have the Humax PVR-9150T which I am delighted with, yes it records subtitles, and will record two channels at the same time.The subs come on automatically but you can turn them off if not required. I bought a Thomson first, which was great at first, but after a few months it started to 'do its own thing', i.e. delete stuff and did not always record etc. I took it back for a refund and bought the Humax. I think this is a long term problem with the Thomson, according to the reviews, and I notice Asda are selling them off for �50!! The Humax was �120 a couple of months ago. I know you asked about Virgin, but just thought this might help too. Rosy

[LINCARE]

Thanks to all who have answered ! I'm still waiting for Virgin media to ring me with their answer !!! Lin

[kloofnek]

Hi Lincare
Albeit very belated!!! Would like to add that I too am hard of hearing and use subtitles whilst watching TV.
I have a Virginmedia V+ box and even if you do not have subtitles switched on whilst recording.you can still get them.Before starting to watch your recording,make sure s`titles are turned as if you are watching live TV.

Good tv watching!