Apparently I’m not alone in noticing a pixel in MSNBC broadcasts, usually appearing on the screen to the left of the MSNBC logo. Also guessing I’m also not alone in wondering if it was a defect in the TV or my cable provider’s transmission. Finally an explanation by MSNBC’s David Schuster found on WikiAnswers.
“MSNBC is participating in Olympic coverage and the odd pixel located just to the left of the MSNBC logo is a part of the technical component of coordinating NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, and Bravo. While I don't understand exactly the ‘what or how’ part, I do know that it is something that is designed to help prepare for the Olympic coverage.”
David Shuster explained it:
“The little pixel dot will let cable operators know they will be getting the proper Olympics feed. All of the networks of NBC will be bringing you Olympic coverage but some sports will be on MSNBC, others on CNBC, others on Bravo, etc., so again, the pixel dot is part of the technical effort with our cable operators to ensure that you see the sports here on MSNBC that you've been promised in Olympic programming guides.“
Just in case you were wondering :-)
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_there_a_strangely_colored_pixel_on_MSNBC
1 comment:
Whew thanks for clearing that up!
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