[mythtv-users] HD5000 now working with QAM256; not many channels

[Michael T. Dean]

Steve Adeff wrote:

>They are still HD, still sent at 1080i, they just mix the NTSC onto the HD 
>format. Whats nice is this is the absolute best quality you will get from 
>that signal. Your getting the most of what the NTSC camera used can offer, so 
>it will look better (beyond being digital). Also, shows can come in at 5.1 
>for 4:3 video, so far I've noticed the FOX toons (Simpsons, Family Guy, 
>American Dad) have 5.1 audio tracks.
>  
>
Speaking of which, when do you think Fox will start doing 
high-definition toons?  I realize that it's probably more expensive to 
have the animators draw 1280x720 pixels instead of the 720x480 they're 
currently drawing, but it would be so worth it...  ;)

Mike