CBC HD Switches To 720p From 1080i - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

jasonbyers7 · 2011-08-31, 11:30 AM

Hello everyone. CBC will be shutting down the analog tonight.
At midnight Channel 2, 26 and digital 58 will be shutdown.
By 1:00am we should have our new transmitters digital 43 and 26 on.
Unfortunately the PSIP will not be ready. It is a new system and quite complex so it will take some time.

Another note CBC will now be in 1280x720P (I’m just a messenger)

Stevkev · 2011-08-31, 11:33 AM

Yikes... is that 720p a permanent move then? I'd seen the quality change the last few days, was hoping it was just part of the transition. This is very unfortunate if they're planning to leave it this way

danbcman · 2011-08-31, 11:38 AM

CBC will now be in 1280x720P
Sounds like they may be putting both CBUFT and CBUT from the same transmission stream?

On a personal note if true and permanent I will sad to see the step down in many of the programs I do enjoy on CBC my saddest loss will be the NHL season this may be a game changer to dropping cable as my wife and I are hockey types, and things were going so well.

Phil81 · 2011-09-01, 02:47 AM

Did not expect CBET-DT to be 720p. Always assumed 1080i like every other OTA station in the country. Wonder why they choose this over CBLT-DT20 1080i which was a tad more crisp upon the last time it came in on tropo.

downbeat · 2011-09-01, 03:00 AM

We've had two reports from broadcast techs on the forum that all CBC and Radio-Canada OTA stations will be using 720p instead of 1080i.

BigBrother3D · 2011-09-01, 04:28 AM

Digital Conversion is done. CBC is now downgraded to 720p from its original 1080i, which disappoints me.

jcj83429 · 2011-09-01, 04:30 AM

My TV says CBUT and CBUFT are both 720p. What's happening?

BigBrother3D · 2011-09-01, 04:33 AM

I guess I might be able to receive more Channels from the Switch.

I hope that the 720p quality is only temporary for CBC.

CHrisCHu · 2011-09-01, 04:43 AM

Got both CBUT and CBUFT. 720p is disappointing, but then that's not the first disappointing action CBC has made for HD broadcast.

jcj83429 · 2011-09-01, 04:57 AM

The switch to 720p seems to be permanent according to this, but think about it this way. By using 720p instead of 1080i, they can squeeze both channels in one physical channel, which reduces the cost of bringing DTV to the smaller markets.

Rick Dude · 2011-09-01, 10:40 AM

If CBC was going to have a sub channel, such a CBC News Network or Knowledge Network, I would be OK with 720p. Could be one on each of CBUT and CBUFT.

Using fibre to distribute signals, I would not have thought bandwidth would cost that much.

BTW, still no sound on CHNU-DT for me, but about 80% quality in PoMo.

TheBear · 2011-09-01, 06:09 PM

The only reason I went through the expense and the hassle of installing an antenna system last month was to receive an uncompressed 1080i signal from CBC. I do have a Shaw HD cable package. Everything was fine until today when CBC unexpectedly, and without prior announcement decided that 720p was a better choice. Is anyone aware of an official statement from CBC explaining the downgrade? Also, is anyone aware of an effective way to contact CBC to voice my opposition to this?

TheBear · 2011-09-01, 06:21 PM

After years of transmitting in 1080i, prompting me to finally install a proper outdoor antenna system last month, the local CBC transmitter went to 720p overnight. Prior announcement from our trusted national broadcaster? Nope. Explanation? Nope. Might as well start watching it on Shaw Cable again...

<sarcasm on>
Thanks a lot CBC!
<sarcasm off>

El Gran Chico · 2011-09-01, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downbeat

We've had two reports from broadcast techs on the forum that all CBC and Radio-Canada OTA stations will be using 720p instead of 1080i.

I'm still seeing 1080i on CBLT-DT

downbeat · 2011-09-01, 08:12 PM

I've read CBVT-DT (Québec) is still 1080i.
And I can report CBRT-DT (Calgary) is still 1080i.

2011-08-31, 11:30 AM	#1
jasonbyers7 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 80	CBC HD Switches To 720p From 1080i Hello everyone. CBC will be shutting down the analog tonight. At midnight Channel 2, 26 and digital 58 will be shutdown. By 1:00am we should have our new transmitters digital 43 and 26 on. Unfortunately the PSIP will not be ready. It is a new system and quite complex so it will take some time. Another note CBC will now be in 1280x720P (I’m just a messenger)

2011-09-01, 02:47 AM	#4
Phil81 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leamington, Ontario Posts: 476	CBC HD Switches To 720p From 1080i Did not expect CBET-DT to be 720p. Always assumed 1080i like every other OTA station in the country. Wonder why they choose this over CBLT-DT20 1080i which was a tad more crisp upon the last time it came in on tropo. __________________ AD 91XG (UHF) / WG 7084p (VHF) / CM7777 (p.)

2011-09-01, 10:40 AM	#11
Rick Dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 92	CBUT and CBUFT in 720p If CBC was going to have a sub channel, such a CBC News Network or Knowledge Network, I would be OK with 720p. Could be one on each of CBUT and CBUFT. Using fibre to distribute signals, I would not have thought bandwidth would cost that much. BTW, still no sound on CHNU-DT for me, but about 80% quality in PoMo.

2011-09-01, 06:09 PM	#12
TheBear Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cloverdale, Surrey, BC Posts: 27	CBC's rationale for downgrading to 720p The only reason I went through the expense and the hassle of installing an antenna system last month was to receive an uncompressed 1080i signal from CBC. I do have a Shaw HD cable package. Everything was fine until today when CBC unexpectedly, and without prior announcement decided that 720p was a better choice. Is anyone aware of an official statement from CBC explaining the downgrade? Also, is anyone aware of an effective way to contact CBC to voice my opposition to this?

2011-09-01, 06:21 PM	#13
TheBear Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cloverdale, Surrey, BC Posts: 27	CBC 720p - say what? After years of transmitting in 1080i, prompting me to finally install a proper outdoor antenna system last month, the local CBC transmitter went to 720p overnight. Prior announcement from our trusted national broadcaster? Nope. Explanation? Nope. Might as well start watching it on Shaw Cable again... <sarcasm on> Thanks a lot CBC! <sarcasm off>

2011-08-31, 11:33 AM	#2
Stevkev Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aldergrove - 272nd St and 32nd Ave Posts: 26	Yikes... is that 720p a permanent move then? I'd seen the quality change the last few days, was hoping it was just part of the transition. This is very unfortunate if they're planning to leave it this way

2011-08-31, 11:38 AM	#3
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	CBC will now be in 1280x720P Sounds like they may be putting both CBUFT and CBUT from the same transmission stream? On a personal note if true and permanent I will sad to see the step down in many of the programs I do enjoy on CBC my saddest loss will be the NHL season this may be a game changer to dropping cable as my wife and I are hockey types, and things were going so well.

2011-09-01, 03:00 AM	#5
downbeat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,565	We've had two reports from broadcast techs on the forum that all CBC and Radio-Canada OTA stations will be using 720p instead of 1080i.

2011-09-01, 04:28 AM	#6
BigBrother3D Rookie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 8	Digital Conversion is done. CBC is now downgraded to 720p from its original 1080i, which disappoints me.

2011-09-01, 04:30 AM	#7
jcj83429 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 12	My TV says CBUT and CBUFT are both 720p. What's happening?

2011-09-01, 04:33 AM	#8
BigBrother3D Rookie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 8	I guess I might be able to receive more Channels from the Switch. I hope that the 720p quality is only temporary for CBC.

2011-09-01, 04:43 AM	#9
CHrisCHu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 714	Got both CBUT and CBUFT. 720p is disappointing, but then that's not the first disappointing action CBC has made for HD broadcast.

2011-09-01, 04:57 AM	#10
jcj83429 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 12	The switch to 720p seems to be permanent according to this, but think about it this way. By using 720p instead of 1080i, they can squeeze both channels in one physical channel, which reduces the cost of bringing DTV to the smaller markets.

2011-09-01, 08:12 PM	#15
downbeat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,565	I've read CBVT-DT (Québec) is still 1080i. And I can report CBRT-DT (Calgary) is still 1080i.

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