[mythtv-users] Re: Best video capture resolution for output to TV?

[Mike Frisch]

On Fri, May 16, 2003 at 12:25:55AM -0300, Jeff C wrote:
> I have a fairly middle of the range JVC TV set that will be my ultimate 
> display for my Myth box.  I wanted to get some thoughts on what the optimum 
> capture resolution would be, being that TV is the main viewing 
> platform.  My PVR 250 can do up to 720x480 but I have a feeling anything 
> over 400-ish is probably overkill because I won't see it on the TV.  
> Thoughts?

It all depends on your personal preference.  Some people think VHS
quality is good enough, while some people won't settle for anything less
than DVD quality (full NTSC resolution).  If it were me, I would be
recording at 720x480, but I want the best quality I can get.

Also, keep in mind that the smaller the TV, the lower resolution you can
get away with.  480x480 on a 32" TV will look terrible, but 480x480 on a
20" TV might not...

Mike.