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HDTV_Guy
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4 years ago

Native video resolution change?

I currently get my Cox video stream using a Cox supplied cablecard. I understand that the CODEC has been change(MPEG4) but I'm also seeing that the native video resolution has also changed. For examp...
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defdog
New Contributor II
4 years ago

that happened in omaha.  Then 3 months later our cable cards no longer work on non-local channels.

My guess is the 1080 feed is the higher encryption DRM that the cable cards don't support.  So it negotiates down to 720p.  Enjoy it for now.  It's going away.

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    HDTV_Guy
    Contributor
    4 years ago

    I'm seeing this on the non-DRM channels. eg, locals