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Feb 10 2009
Ofcom opt for 1080i for Freeview HD
Ofcom is set to adopt an MPEG-4 advanced video coding (AVC) level of 4.0 in the reference parameters for the UK’s upcoming DVB-T2 high definition digital terrestrial television service. The decision means that 1080p50 will not initially be a permissible video format for DVB-T2 services and as a result of capacity constraints and DVB-T2 receiver […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: 1080i, Freeview HD, Ofcom