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Still trying to figure this out.

when I change channels for a few seconds I see like my channel number and the images all distorted and repeating across the screen...then it shows the video full screen but still full of artifacts....then it finally plays normal...

Im using smb to share my files..

That is likely something in your network. SAMBA is not the most efficient thing out there.

try playing the source outside of ptvl - chances are its the speed of your network that is the issue