Bug Report (perhaps) : Planar 4:2:2 YUV

[rzg00]

Don't know if this is a bug or just the way things work:
A 4:2:2 feed (CBS distribution(?)) on G19C instead of displaying something like "incompatible codec" shows pixelated rubbish on my old TV (via the AV connection, not HDMI) . A recording plays just fine on my PC with VLC (though the show was rubbish )

 

[KE4EST]

This receiver is not intended to do 4:2:2. So what you saw was normal. However as you have figured out you can record the feed and it will play back on PC if you have the proper codec.

 

[Anole]

Yes, and VLC has internally all the codecs you are likely to need.
Do NOT install any yourself.

By the way, VLC internal codecs are not available to other applications.
Same is true for VRD video editor: all are internal only.

posted from iPhone 4

 

[rzg00]

I'm aware it doesn't play 4:2:2 - I just thought that it might be a little more friendly when it couldn't!

 

[rgk]

??? Did it curse at you?

 

[Anole]

Well, you got a "like" from SatAV, so maybe they'll look at fixing it as time permits.
Cosmetic items would probably come after the more serious ones.

And if it cursed at me, I'd buy three, just for the novelty! -


Posted from iPhone 4

 

[SatelliteAV]

You are being might liberal with the interpretation of my "Likes"!

 

[Jim S.]

I actually like boxes that show a jumbled screen for 4:2:2 signals, as it shows that they're still receiving the channel. The ones that just show a blank screen or a message that it's not a compatible format, I always wonder if they'll still record it if I try, or if they gave up.

 

[Tron]

I like the jumbled video as well. Lets me know for sure its a 4:2:2 feed ...

 

[Corrado]

I agree and want to see what's there anyway, just like the channels that scan in as scrambled but are FTA. Now that I finally have a receiver that can truly blind scan, it put the fun back into this hobby.

 

[brentb636]

I like the jumbled video as well. Lets me know for sure its a 4:2:2 feed ...

Agree! The scrambled looking, green jaggy screen has become the trademark of 4:2:2 feeds.

 

[SatelliteAV]

If we masked the video and displayed a warning prompt such as "Incompatible Signal Type", this action would prevent the ability to record the channel.

We feel that it is more important to allow the microHD to record non compliant signals on the DVR than to prevent recording while displaying a message.

 

[Mr Tony]

sounds good. I remember the Coolsat 8000 popping up a "no audio" pop-up sometimes which would ruin trying to record it

 

[Tron]

The ability to record streams that cannot be displayed is very important. I wouldn't want anything to prevent that ability.

 

[gpflepsen]

So is 4:2:2 something the MicroHD could do in the future with a SW update?

 

[KE4EST]

So is 4:2:2 something the MicroHD could do in the future with a SW update?

It would take more than Firmware to implement this and is has been stated that it will not happen. Scroll to the bottom of this thread and read Brian's Post:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/microhd-discussion/286960-4-2-2-microhd-future.html

 

[Mr Tony]

So is 4:2:2 something the MicroHD could do in the future with a SW update?

nope. Been noted numerous times that it wont be able to play 4:2:2
you can record it and play it back on your computer