Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

I am noticing that VM Channel 129 which is a kind of +1 for the Dave Channel appears to have a lowish picture rate like what you see on a badly recorded DVD, I am sure there is a technical term for this.

I don't see this problem on Channel 128 which is Dave, but only on 129.

Any else notice this, you do require to look closely however.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Low Bitrate is the phrase I think you are looking for

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Yeah that's it.

Would they be using a lowish bitrate recording for this do you think, funny how it's not like this on Ch 128 though.

I had to record and wait again for a program on 128 again as I didn't want to record the slowish bitrate on 129

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

They tend to have lower bitrates on the "less important" channels to conserve bitrate for other channels I think

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I suppose it makes sense on 129 being that it's used for a plus 1, but not if you want to record it, lol

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Is there anyone to contact at Dave Ja Vu? or should it be Virgin Media I contact?

Channel 4 + 1 don't appear to use low bitrates for the plus hour service, so I wonder why Dave ja vu do?

---------- Post added at 22:38 ---------- Previous post was at 22:11 ----------

When you say they, do you mean VM?

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

I checked this afternoon, and at that point the Dave Ja Vu bitrate was substantially higher than that of Dave. Both looked fine to me (both showing Top Gear).

I think you might just have a signal problem on the frequency that carries DJV. Or it might just be variable source quality between programmes. If you have a V+, a good test would be to record the same programme off both channels, then compare the recordings afterwards.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

I don't have a V+ box, only the standard STB.

I didn't think it was possible for 1 channel out of the rest that would have a signal frequency problem when all the rest look fine.

I have already compared both channels, and the ja vu certainly does have a slowish refresh rate, and is noticed more when the picture is still, so sometimes it can look not too bad while other times it is noticeable.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Maybe you don't watch the others. Other channels on that frequency in your region include Watch+1, GOLD+, Alibi+1 and NatGeo. How do these look?

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

I don't have any of these for my package.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

There are no other M-pack channels on that frequency.

Let's try to solve this another way - if is there anyone else in ex-Telewest Scotland reading this, how is the Dave Ja Vu picture quality for you?

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

well i believe the Channels are running via cable, Ran a test on my v+ and they all came out at 6892kbps for all channel's that is not the bitrate but im assuming that means all channels are equal, Not too much of a whiz on the tv service so correct me if im wrong

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Thanks for testing, however I have to say my eyes don't deceive me, and that there is definitely lower quality video for sure on CH129.

It's not too noticeable if you are sitting a distance from the TV screen, but is noticeable if sitting close.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

ill do some recordings later on and see if i can make anything of this

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You're not 'ex-Telewest Scotland' though, according to your profile. (See post #11)

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

and why are we looking for other scottish telewest users... This is not sky where some channels dont even appear. It runs through a cable with a steady rate of 6952 Ksym/sec Symbol Rate, However Im not sure if this affects the Bitrate or not Which In my belief should be showing an Equal Rate throughout

To Clarify, I have Tested One V+ box and I have also Been in Contact With a Friend Who Claims His is 6952 also, So if everyone is Recieving the Same rate I find it hard to explain your loss in bit rate When Others have it fine.

But I also Came Up with, Sky Do stream Channels To Virgin as Far as I know, PPV's and Lower Channels Like Watch etc. Im not sure if that is the case but it would explain lack of bitrate.

I'll run a comparison Between Dave Ja Vu on Sky and V+ To see If the Qaulity Differes but if it doesent Could mean its just a stream

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Top Gear on Channel 129 last night was appallingly blocky. I didn't see it on 128 the hour before to compare. Sorry.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Thanks, this would indicate it's a national problem and not a local one.

Oh I just noticed you are from Scotland too, so it could well be a local problem.

solcuerda,

Can I ask, have you noticed similar problems on any other catch up channels?

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

It does Appear that Dave Does not get Streamed From Sky and is Exactly the same Levels as Sky In terms of Symbol Rate etc.

Try Pushing the cable/Vm cable into the Box a bit more Could just be a common problem, Try a rescan

If not I believe its a problem Way up north somewhere

The only way I could tell for sure is if you tell me the symbol Rate, Ill post a guide on how to Detect it shortly

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

Thanks I await your reply re the symbol rate.

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It's nothing to do with symbol rate.

Re: Channel 129 Dave ja vu
 

I believe this thread is related.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...ddingston.html