[mythtv-users] Comcast MPEG4 requirements?

[Tom Harris]

On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Gregorio Gervasio, Jr. <
gregorio.gervasio at gmail.com> wrote:

> >>>>> Tom Harris writes:
>
> > I just got the Comcast letter saying my service will be going to MPEG4 ~
> 2/23/16 (SF Bay Area).  I
> > have seen earlier questions about this, but I couldn’t find a definitive
> response on what is needed
> > to prepare for the change.
>
> > I’m mostly concerned about backend issues.  I use HDHomeRun Prime (which
> I gather works fine with
> > this) with a mythbuntu backend running 0.27.6
>
> > Can anyone who is already on MPEG4 confirm it’s working?
>
> > Are there any configuration or version requirements?
>
>
> I am also in the Bay Area and mine was supposed to happen on or around
> 2/11.  I forgot about it and didn't notice any problems.  I checked my
> recent recordings and I've only seen one channel so far (beIN Sports HD)
> that's switched.  (I am using a couple of HDHR Primes with MythTV master
> from a couple of weeks ago.)
>

Well, the 23rd came and went, and all the recordings I’ve made still appear
to be MPEG-2.  I don’t get beIN Sports, so I can’t test that one.   I’m
assuming they’ll slow roll the transition.   I would too.. they’ll
inevitably be causing problems for some people.
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