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Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
Yesterday evening I watched the film 'The Lovely Bones', recorded from
Ch 4HD a few nights earlier. High definition, with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Part way through, the indicator on my Yamaha home cinema amp dropped from 5.1 to 2 channels - what we were getting was the left and right channels only, no centre channel - and hence no dialogue. Sometimes you could just hear a little acoustic on the dialogue, but it wasn't intelligible: the voicoever narration alone was clear because it was evidently on both L and R for dramatic effect. Fortunately I was able to turn subtitles on. This state of affairs went on for around 20 minutes until the next commercial break and was rectified after that. It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On 29/07/2011 11:38, Roger Wilmut wrote:
(snip) Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Only voicemail... -- Jeff |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On 29/07/2011 11:38, Roger Wilmut wrote:
Yesterday evening I watched the film 'The Lovely Bones', recorded from Ch 4HD a few nights earlier. High definition, with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Part way through, the indicator on my Yamaha home cinema amp dropped from 5.1 to 2 channels - what we were getting was the left and right channels only, no centre channel - and hence no dialogue. Sometimes you could just hear a little acoustic on the dialogue, but it wasn't intelligible: the voicoever narration alone was clear because it was evidently on both L and R for dramatic effect. Fortunately I was able to turn subtitles on. This state of affairs went on for around 20 minutes until the next commercial break and was rectified after that. It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Sadly, the C4HD thing is not new. It's happened to me several times, always on films and always fixed at an ad. break boundary. Is does make you wonder why C4 goes to the trouble of sorting-out 5.1 audio then f*ck it up. Sigh. Clem |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On 29 Jul., 12:49, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 29/07/2011 11:38, Roger Wilmut wrote: (snip) Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Only voicemail... -- Jeff test |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut
wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In message , Paul Ratcliffe
writes On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. -- Ian |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
"Ian" wrote in message ... In message , Paul Ratcliffe writes On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. -- Ian Just out of curiosity I have checked on a recording I made yesterday evening of "New Tricks" on BBC 1 Scotland. There was no interruption around the time you mention. Alaric |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:58:33 +0100, "Alaric"
wrote: Just out of curiosity I have checked on a recording I made yesterday evening of "New Tricks" on BBC 1 Scotland. There was no interruption around the time you mention. It appeared on BBC1 HD. -- Alan White Mozilla Firefox and Forte Agent. By Loch Long, twenty-eight miles NW of Glasgow, Scotland. Webcam and weather:- http://windycroft.co.uk/weather |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:58:33 +0100, "Alaric"
wrote: "Ian" wrote in message ... In message , Paul Ratcliffe writes On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. I watched new tricks "live" and did not see this problem. (BBC Midlands). And I wouldn't have described this cock-up amusing either. But I'm sure I recall the opening titles of Eastenders being injected into a programme a few months back. -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Due to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking some articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
Mark wrote:
On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:58:33 +0100, "Alaric" wrote: There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. I watched new tricks "live" and did not see this problem. (BBC Midlands). And I wouldn't have described this cock-up amusing either. But I'm sure I recall the opening titles of Eastenders being injected into a programme a few months back. Exactly what I got inserted into my recording of New Tricks. The opening Map shots of Eastenders with music but without captions... -- David Kennedy http://www.anindianinexile.com |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In message , Mark
writes On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:58:33 +0100, "Alaric" wrote: "Ian" wrote in message ... In message , Paul Ratcliffe writes On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. I watched new tricks "live" and did not see this problem. (BBC Midlands). It's likely it was only on BBC1 HD. And I wouldn't have described this cock-up amusing either. But I'm sure I recall the opening titles of Eastenders being injected into a programme a few months back. I frequently find incompetence amusing. In fact I'm currently enjoying the funniest Govt we've had in a long time. -- Ian |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:16:32 +0100, Ian
wrote: In message , Mark writes On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:58:33 +0100, "Alaric" wrote: "Ian" wrote in message ... In message , Paul Ratcliffe writes On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:38:44 +0100, Roger Wilmut wrote: It's not the only recent stupidity: a friend was trying to watch 'Only Fools and Horses' on BBC, on a 4x3 analogue set. What he got was a squashed almost square picture with black bars each side - the '4x3 in 16x9' version which would be on the hi-def channel if applicable (not sure which channel this was on). This apparently went on for the entire transmission. A similar thing happened this afternoon - got a postage stamp with black borders all round. It switched half way through. Doesn't anybody monitor _anything_ these days? Are you deranged? Of course they don't. There was quite an amusing cock-up tonight. About 15 mins into New Tricks, we were suddenly presented with the first ten seconds or so of the opening titles from Eastenders. I watched new tricks "live" and did not see this problem. (BBC Midlands). It's likely it was only on BBC1 HD. And I wouldn't have described this cock-up amusing either. But I'm sure I recall the opening titles of Eastenders being injected into a programme a few months back. I frequently find incompetence amusing. In fact I'm currently enjoying the funniest Govt we've had in a long time. I don't think there is anything funny about them. It's just like always: For a short time you are relieved that the old government you hate is gone. Then you quickly find out the new one is just as bad or even worse. -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Due to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking some articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 13:16:32 +0100, Ian explained:
In fact I'm currently enjoying the funniest Govt we've had in a long time. The funniest since 1931 or 1915? And just how important to government in the 21st century is the politically appointed position of Captain of Yeomen of the Guards presently held by David Trevor Shutt? |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In article ,
J G Miller wrote: On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 13:16:32 +0100, Ian explained: In fact I'm currently enjoying the funniest Govt we've had in a long time. The funniest since 1931 or 1915? And just how important to government in the 21st century is the politically appointed position of Captain of Yeomen of the Guards presently held by David Trevor Shutt? a look at Wiki will show you that the post holder is also Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords. Probably of moderate importance. -- From KT24 Using a RISC OS computer running v5.16 |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 16:13:20h +0100, Charles wrote:
a look at Wiki will show you that the post holder is also Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords. Probably of moderate importance. I can understand the position of Deputy Chief Whip being important to the government but not that of Captain of Yeomen of the Guards. |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In article ,
J G Miller wrote: On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 16:13:20h +0100, Charles wrote: a look at Wiki will show you that the post holder is also Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords. Probably of moderate importance. I can understand the position of Deputy Chief Whip being important to the government but not that of Captain of Yeomen of the Guards. I suspect it's so that the DCW gets paid. -- From KT24 Using a RISC OS computer running v5.16 |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In message , charles
writes In article , J G Miller wrote: On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 13:16:32 +0100, Ian explained: In fact I'm currently enjoying the funniest Govt we've had in a long time. The funniest since 1931 or 1915? I don't know how funny they were, or could have been, considering. I'm expecting that in years to come, this current period will be known as "The Bunter Years". -- Ian |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 17:17:33h +0100, Charles wrote:
I suspect it's so that the DCW gets paid. Which if so, I would hope you would agree, is totally ridiculous and is yet another example of why the Westminster parliamentary system is in such need of administrative overhaul to remove the farcial system which has been bodged together over the years in a completely undemocratic manner. |
Silly sound error on Channel 4 HD, silly picture error on BBC
In article ,
J G Miller wrote: On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 17:17:33h +0100, Charles wrote: I suspect it's so that the DCW gets paid. Which if so, I would hope you would agree, is totally ridiculous and is yet another example of why the Westminster parliamentary system is in such need of administrative overhaul to remove the farcial system which has been bodged together over the years in a completely undemocratic manner. Indeed so; restore the hereditary peerage to its proper seats in the House of Lords. -- From KT24 Using a RISC OS computer running v5.16 |
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