[mythtv-users] Anyone else? - Reproducible frontend crash playing HD MPEG2

[Michael T. Dean]

On 12/18/2007 12:07 PM, Rich West wrote:
> Correct.. it's representative of corruption within the mpeg file.  And I 
> agree, I wouldn't worry about it.  I *believe* OTA is more susceptible 
> to corruption since it relies of signal strength, can be impacted by 
> weather, physical obstacles, and general stability of the placement of 
> the antenna.

Sounds like your cable company is a /lot/ better quality than the one in
my area...  Their service is far less reliable than OTA has been for me.

>   However, when you get the antenna in the right place, the 
> picture quality is far superior.
>   

Yep.  You get full bitrate video.  The cable companies like to reduce
the bitrate to fit more channels on the pipe.

Mike