[mythtv-users] Always use the HD PVR and retire my PVR 250, or continue to use both in same recording group

[Yeechang Lee]

John P Poet <jppoet at gmail.com> says:
> As far as what the defaults should be, that is a good question.  I
> would assume most people using the HD-PVR are more concerned with
> quality than file size.

Yes; more quality is always good if meaningfully visible (I know that
there are diminishing returns), and the default 0.9GB/hour for 720p
recordings gives me room to do so.

> Personally, I use max bitrate VBR by default, and max bitrate CBR
> for "high quality" (e.g. sports events).

In my case, I set the cable box to 720p and never change the recording
profile from Default. Thus, the only profile used is Default|Medium
Resolution, which I've not changed from the preset VBR settings of
9000 average/11000 maximum. Should I raise one or both if I want to
emphasize quality, and if so to how much?

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