bjdraw:Is this a CableCARD MC or what? In either case, it could be your codecs on your computer. I've had similar problems when I was running Vista and although I can't explain why I was able to resolve by uninstalling the 3rd party codecs and rebooting.
bjdraw:Sounds like something is up with your media center then. It is possible to mess up the codecs on the MC and cause this behavior. Any chance you have a backup or restore point?
Correct again sir. I performed a system restore and the recorded TV played fine. Even all the previously stuff. The downside is the black border returned to media center and it wouldn't allow me to adjust it. I haven't had time to play with it but its probably because it rolled back the graphics driver. SHOULD be an easy fix. Thanks for the help.