[mythtv-users] MPEG2 lossless transcoding gone?

[John Pilkington]

On 29/10/2023 19:41, Bob wrote:
> I have a few shows (720p60, 1080i30) that have a cut list and I'd like 
> to remove the commercials. When I go into the backend settings I don't 
> see a "lossless" option anymore. More confusingly, I am to choose MPEG4 
> or RTJpeg for the transcoder, neither of which I want.
> 
> Further, the resolution seems to be maxed-out at 720x480.  Has the 
> lossless option been removed?
> 
> MythTV Version : v33.1
> MythTV Branch :
> Network Protocol : 91
> Library API : 33.20220913-1
> 
> Thank you.

I haven't tried this recently.  The wiki was last touched in 2017, but 
ISTR tweaks for python3 more recently. Also that the backend settings in 
mythtv-setup relate mainly to analog tv.

https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Mythtranscode

John P