Freeview equivalent of videoplus/PDC

[Coolhand]

Is there such a thing as an equivalent to PDC with freeview that allows me to catch programmes that start late or not to scheduled time?

I use a PVR and a media center and neither can do it, I have to just pad the recordings at either end which doesn't always work when the snooker final runs on for an hour.

Given I could do this on an old vhs recorder how come the brave new digital age doesn't allow for this? Am I missing something?

[Just]

It is part of the Freeview+ spec but does need broadcasters to use it accurately (same for PDC though). Sounds like your PVR is not looking for it?

http://www.freeview.co.uk/freeview/Services/Freeview

[ianlash]

The newer Humaxes (9x range) have it, just like many other PVRs, but on the Humax it will not work if you include your own padding.

[Dick Long]

Yep the newer Humaxes (both on Freeview and Freesat) do this really well - it's a great boon especially with series record.

BUT as far as I can see only BBC and ITV main channels send the information with a high level of reliability. The other channels can be annoyingly hit and miss and of course the gonzo digital channels don't bother.

Your PVR must be to Freeview + standard for it to work.

[Coolhand]

That explains it then, my PVR is an old Digifusion jobby.

Is there no way to utilise this in Media Center?