[mythtv] s-video input / widescreen tv ?

[Bruce Markey]

Laurent Farcy wrote:
...
> So my question is : what is the best solution considering image 
> definition/quality and ease of use. I don't want to reconfigure Xv for 
> each different material. Let's say, in 2 minutes, I can switch from 4:3 
> to 16:9 and back to 4:3 sources just because I'm zapping.

Sorry, this can be difficult to keep track all the details.
I want to clarify that there is nothing you need to do to
reconfigure Xv. What I'm suggesting is that you choose the
highest resolution possible for your X desktop that fills
the physical screen and stay in that mode. The software could
set the dimension within the X screen to force the aspect
ration to be 4:3 or 16:9. There could be a single button
on the myth remote control to switch between 4:3 and 16:9.
Since you would be changing channels (or picking recordings)
with the myth remote you wouldn't need to pick up the TV
remote to change modes.

Two concerns I would have with switching the TV:

1) If the synch timings change the X desktop could not
display in both modes. You would have to stick to one
or the other.

2) One mode would allow for a higher X resolution than the
other. If it was my choice, I would prefer keeping as many
pixels on the screen as possible at all times and shaping
the image within the higher resolution mode.

Now, Erik's TV is different than yours. In his case the
best thing would be to use the highest 4:3 X resolution
then use the deflection mode for 16:9 images.

--  bjm