A reminder that the Tests for “Figaro” start at 0730GMT/0930CEST on E5Wa for the French and Spanish service.
The Test on IS-1002 with 8x languages (inc. French, Spanish and German) of embedded subtitles starts at 0830GMT/0930BST/1030CEST.
Services ceased at 21:28GMT
Black to line at 21:26GMT
Content concludes at 21:24GMT
Significant picture breakup ex ROH at 20:52GMT
Audio issues again. Swapped encoders at 19:26GMT causing picture disturbance. Audio situation hopefully resolved
Audio has been clean since 18:51 until interval at 19:15GMT
Occasional audio mutes for last 5 minutes – 18:51GMT
Services established & stable 16:57GMT
The tuning period for tonights transmission will begin at 16:45GMT/17:45BST/18:45CEST
Online clock here
Main cinema test finished on 10-02 & 905, however carriers remain up until 11:45GMT for internal use
Eu5Wa ceased at 11:00GMT
Audio breakup on all services between 10:07 & 10:12GMT
All services established at 10:00GMT
The AM test period for tonights transmission will begin at 10:00GMT/11:00BST/12:00CEST
Online clock here
At 0830GMT/0930BT-UK/1030CEST-W.Europe there is Test on IS-1002 on the embedded-subtitles feed (same as “Macbeth” 36-hrs ago).
Although it is arranged for the German takers (who will have a dedicated and different feed for “Figaro”) all are welcome to use it.
All services ceased at 20:30GMT – Clean & stable TX
Content concludes at 20:25GMT
All services established and stable by 14:30GMT
The tuning period for todays transmission will begin at 14:30GMT/15:30BST/16:30CEST
Online clock here
Another reminder that the Tests are today.
0730GMT/0930CEST: E5Wa with a Spanish and French Service
0830GMT/0930BST-UK/1030CEST: IS-1002 with 8 languages of embedded subtitles.
Good morning.
A reminder that the Tests this morning are at 1100UK/1200CEST. Embedded subtitle feeds are available on IS-1002, IS-905 and Eutelsat E5Wa.
Call the helpline with reception queries.
A reminder that there is a Test at 0830GMT/1030CEST for the feed with GERMAN Subtitles BURNT in. It is for 30′
The Test on Eutelsat E5Wa will be at 0730GMT/0830BST/0930CEST for 60′. There will be 2x feeds: one with French and one with Spanish subtitles.
The Test on IS-1002 and IS-905 will follow at 0830GMT/0930BST/1030CEST for 60′. This feed has the embedded subtitles for self-selection (unless you are taking via a managed platform such as Ymagis or LANsat)
Consult your tuning guide and operation instructions for reception and subtitle selection.
The usual Helpline is in place to offer feed-availability advice: it will NOT give tuning or selection tutorials.
Hello and welcome to the new 2014-15 Season from Met Opera
There will be a Test on IS-1002 this morning from 0830-0930GMT/1030-1130CEST.
There is one feed with BURNT-IN subtitles.
Call your local helpline for tuning assistance.
