Directv New HD test Channel

[xchangx]

For anyone that has all the right equipment, Directv is testing their HD on channel 9300 and 9301.

9300 is NGC-HD
9301 is Discovery Channel HD

Both are in MPEG4, so you need the right receiver and dish

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[JasonCoder]

I heard DirectTV's HD was among the worst there is. How do you feel about it... is it that bad? Wasn't there a lawsuit or something where someone wants them to not even call it High Definition since it's so downscaled?

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: JasonCoder
I heard DirectTV's HD was among the worst there is. How do you feel about it... is it that bad? Wasn't there a lawsuit or something where someone wants them to not even call it High Definition since it's so downscaled?

I had it for a short time, and there was a noticeable drop in PQ when I switched from TWC to Direct. Wasn't even close, actually.

 

[intogamer]

Direct TV launched a few satellites for HD programming. Wikipedia has the lineup.

Hopefully it will deliver

 

[xchangx]

I've never seem any other carrier's HD, but ESPN is almost comparable to OTA.

They've had problems with bandwidth, but with their new satellite, I don't see why they would have to over compress anymore.

 

[Argo]

I honestly didn't notice any quality issues with directTV HD. That being said, I still think they suck because they're trying to charge me $300 to get my locals in HD.

 

[JasonCoder]

Originally posted by: Argo
I honestly didn't notice any quality issues with directTV HD. That being said, I still think they suck because they're trying to charge me $300 to get my locals in HD.

:shocked:

 

[fustercluck]

Thanks for the info. My folks were watching dirty jobs in SD and I found it in HD on one of the test channels.

 

[1sikbITCH]

Directv and to a lesser extent Dish Network both have been scaling down the resolution of their HD broadcasts to be able to fit more channels on each transponder. This is what they call HD Lite. They had more channels than room to send them.

Directv's new satellite will enable them to transmit the new HD channels in MPEG4 instead of the MPEG2 they are transmitted in now. MPEG4 has a smaller footprint which means for a while they will be able to send it without scaling it down should they choose to do so. They are also launching yet another HD satellite in December.

The channels they put up last night were in MPEG4 and supposedly not rezzed down. We are hoping with fingers crossed. Even if it's the same, I will take 100 channels of HD Lite over just a few with the other providers. It should also push other providers to add more HD, so everyone should benefit from it.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: 1sikbITCH
Directv and to a lesser extent Dish Network both have been scaling down the resolution of their HD broadcasts to be able to fit more channels on each transponder. This is what they call HD Lite. They had more channels than room to send them.

Directv's new satellite will enable them to transmit the new HD channels in MPEG4 instead of the MPEG2 they are transmitted in now. MPEG4 has a smaller footprint which means for a while they will be able to send it without scaling it down should they choose to do so. They are also launching yet another HD satellite in December.

The channels they put up last night were in MPEG4 and supposedly not rezzed down. We are hoping with fingers crossed. Even if it's the same, I will take 100 channels of HD Lite over just a few with the other providers. It should also push other providers to add more HD, so everyone should benefit from it.

I bet you chop the black bars off 16:9 movies too

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Argo
I honestly didn't notice any quality issues with directTV HD. That being said, I still think they suck because they're trying to charge me $300 to get my locals in HD.

at least you have an option. with Dish network i can't get htem inHD. unless i get a antenna. wich i plan on doing this week once i find a good one. heh

 

[Gunslinger08]

I really hate that Discovery HD changed their logo. It has solid lines on it and stays on the screen constantly, meaning it can potentially burn in to my new plasma. Whoever decided that was a good idea needs to be fired.

 

[Rickten]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones

Originally posted by: 1sikbITCH
Directv and to a lesser extent Dish Network both have been scaling down the resolution of their HD broadcasts to be able to fit more channels on each transponder. This is what they call HD Lite. They had more channels than room to send them.

Directv's new satellite will enable them to transmit the new HD channels in MPEG4 instead of the MPEG2 they are transmitted in now. MPEG4 has a smaller footprint which means for a while they will be able to send it without scaling it down should they choose to do so. They are also launching yet another HD satellite in December.

The channels they put up last night were in MPEG4 and supposedly not rezzed down. We are hoping with fingers crossed. Even if it's the same, I will take 100 channels of HD Lite over just a few with the other providers. It should also push other providers to add more HD, so everyone should benefit from it.

I bet you chop the black bars off 16:9 movies too

most of that "HD content" on those 100 channels will probably be upscaled SD tv anyway. Let him be, better to think he's getting a good deal.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

but all those neat DirecTV ads said they have the best pic...why would shatner lie?

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I really hate that Discovery HD changed their logo. It has solid lines on it and stays on the screen constantly, meaning it can potentially burn in to my new plasma. Whoever decided that was a good idea needs to be fired.

So you leave your plasma on that same channel for days upon days ......then you deserve to get burn in ...




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