[mythtv-users] My odd requirements.

[Steve Adeff]

On Monday 21 November 2005 12:58, Obrien, Haskell W. wrote:
> Hi guys.
> I'm working on my htpc and I *used* to use mythtv.
> Because I use directv, it's actually cheaper to use directv tivos
> instead of multiple receivers.  The tivo gives me two tuners, and
> they're cheap.
>
> So, I don't need any timeshifting features.
>
> I DO need deinterlacing.
> I'm using a Sony CRT projecter at 1080i, via the RGBHV input from my
> Geforce card.  Right now I'm using DScaler on the ati tv wonder pci's
> s-video input.
> My directivo and laserdisc/dvd player are switched to it via my
> receiver.
>
> If this is confusing, here's a diagram...
> http://biobug.org/ht/interconnect/
>
> 80% of the time this is what the htpc will be doing.
> The other 20% will be for file playback and dvd playback.
>
> Is there a current tivo frontend plugin for myth?
>
> Any suggestions?  Is myth a reasonable option for this?  I think it's
> overkill, but I'm curious to hear what you guys have to say.
>
> Will

There are many dedicated home theatre products for this:

http://www.dvdo.com/index.php    -- absolutely amazing products, and 
relatively cheap in comparison, even though still expensive
http://www.dvd-gear.com/video-scaler-for-hdtv.htm -- no idea as to quality.
http://www.tvone.com/upconpage.shtml

do a google search for "1080i scaler"

as well, since all your doing is taking the single input and scaling to 1080i, 
you could just input via the ATI svideo like now, have mplayer play the feed 
from the svideo enabling the filters you decide on, and play back fullscreen 
out. You'd have to figure out how to get mplayer to constantly play the input 
without crapping out, etc. though.

Steve