[mythtv] s-video input / widescreen tv ?
Laurent Farcy
laurent.farcy at freesbee.fr
Wed Jan 22 12:00:49 EST 2003
Erik Arendse wrote:
> At 20-1-03 15:25, Laurent Farcy wrote:
> > I confirm : I've got a physical 16:9 display (Sony KV32FX60B, not
> HDTV). So, what's best ? Adjust the set
> > to stretch an 4:3 anamorphic image or adjust the Xv output ? From a
> strict user standpoint, it seems
> >easier to adjust the tv set since it is pressing one button om my
> remote control. It is not 'reconfiguration'
> >when switching from a 4:3 to a 16:9 channel (most of them are still in
> 4:3).
>
> - what do you mean by adjusting XV output?
I was just referring to another reply I had from Bruce Markey.
>> Do not attempt to adjust your set. We control the vertical.
>> We control the horizontal. The best approach would be to
>> leave the TV, and thus the X screen, at 16:9 then set the
>> dimension of the Xv output to the desired aspect ratio.
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.
> - do you want to see 4:3 material stretched to 16:9?
no, I want to respect the original aspect ratio. I don't care about
stretching an original 4:3 material.
> - do you want to see a 4:3 menu streched to 16:9?
if this is not avoidable for watching a 'true' 16:9 material, it is ok.
I think it is already what happens with my cable receiver. Although it
has an item in the setup to declare a widescreen tv, menus are only
designed for a 4:3 image.
> - do you have anamorphic 16:9 sources you want to record with mythtv?
yes. Maybe dvd, but mostly movies broadcasted on (rare) 16:9 movie channels.
>
> Erik
>
Laurent
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