[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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