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# CMDroppedFrameReason.discontinuity

An unknown number of frames were dropped.

```
case discontinuity
```

## Discussion

When the module providing sample buffers has experienced a discontinuity, and an unknown number of frames have
been lost. This condition is typically caused by the system being too busy.

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