[mythtv-users] Simultaneous Composite and Component Outputs - Mythbuntu HD

Nick Rout nick.rout at gmail.com
Mon Apr 13 10:16:11 UTC 2009


On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM, Tortise <tortise at paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'd like to achieve simultaneous composite and component video output from a HD server box, HD component for a local CRT HD monitor
> and composite video out for a distribution system, so the content can be simultaneously broadcast to multiple TV's via a stereo RF
> modulator.  (Why?  Because I like to watch something while moving and living in multiple rooms!)
>
> I plan to use an 8500GT Video card, as best I can tell this can only do one or the other, but not both component and composite
> output.
>
> I am considering adding a second video card, necessarily PCI, perhaps 5200, 6 or 7 series card depending on what I can find.  Maybe
> even a new 8400?
>
> Has anyone done anything like this and will it work attempting to coordinate two video cards with the same content, one (sometimes
> downscaled) from the other?
>
> An alternative (much more expensive) option would be to use a AV receiver that takes a composite downscale from the component
> signal - and distribute that.  The former seems more sensible and I think would probably give a better pocket experience as well as
> a quality video signal.
>
> Any comments and experiences welcomed!


Dave I don't know the answer but I have heard that linuxmce can time
synchronise  two front ends. Not quite what you were after, but you
could run two sync'd front ends  on the same box through two video
cards.

>
> Kind regards
> David
>
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