[mythtv-users] myth on a plasma screen, via VGA output

[Michael Kim]

My Pioneer PDP 502-MX just died the other day... but while it was
working, it worked perfectly with X.  In fact I installed Redhat 9 using
the plasma and it recognized the monitor model. 

There's a setting on the TV that stretches 4:3 image out to the edges.
I don't notice any distortion except in those tickers that run under the
CNN and MSNBC.  They look wide at the edges and get narrower towards the
middle.

A word of caution... a plasma is just a big monitor.  I was lucky enough
to get mine as a gift, but still spent tons of money on cables,
speakers, receiver, etc.  Mine didn't even come with a power cord.  Not
to mention the $1200 repair estimate I got today.

Even after all this... I love it!

Regards, 
Mike 
   

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Derek Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 12:35 PM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: [mythtv-users] myth on a plasma screen, via VGA output

hey all,

has anyone had experience setting up myth with a plasma display, 
specifically one with a VGA input?  does X support the resolution 
properly?  is there distortion (or is it banded) when watching 4:3 
pictures?  does mythdvd play in full widescreen?

i'm thinking about making the drop with the 42" gateway... :)

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  Derek C. Anderson
  Senior Software Engineer
  Computer Sciences Corporation
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  public at kered.org
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