[OT} Rogers: Very Loud Volumes for Commercials

[Darryl Moore]

I wonder if Myth could be configured to use this to identify the
commercials, then automatically delete them.

Jamon Camisso wrote:
> On 13/08/2009 7:01 PM, Stephen wrote:
>> I watch through a PVR and have just set up a home theater.
>>
>> The receiver volume has a numerical scale. I watch talk shows (ex Daily
>> Show) at 60, then a commercial comes on, and I have to drop it to 45.
>>
>> It was never bad like this when I connected the PVR to the old TV via
>> composites and RCA.
>>
>> I called Roger's tech support and they tried to blame it on the
>> broadcaster, but I pointed out the worst case was when Roger's
>> substitutes commercials on US programs. They agreed to send out a techie.
>>
>> Do others experience this?
>>
>> Can I do anything? Receiver is an ONKYO 606, if it makes a difference.
>>
>> All thoughts appreciated.
> 
> My guess, you have equipment that can produce decent quality sound? See
> http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/INFO_SHT/G3.htm for more on compression and
> frequency tinkering used by advertisers.
> 
> Jamon
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