[mythtv-users] First stab at mythtv...

[Thomas Fjellstrom]

On December 8, 2003 02:13 pm, Joseph A. Caputo wrote:
> > Well, its possible it was a DVD rip @ 720x480 (or there abouts)... If
> > that has much to do with it,
>
> ??? I'm confused... what do you mean a 'DVD Rip'?  Do you mean you had
> your Myth recording profile set to DVD-resolution (720x480) MPEG-4?

No. I mean I used transcode to encode a very large set of VOBs to avi (xvid).

> Granted, that takes more CPU, but your 2400+ should be able to handle
> it.  Although, see the recent thread on 'Resolution' to see why it
> could be just a waste of CPU to capture at a resolution that high.  Why
> not try capturing at a lower resolution to start off, just to make sure
> you've got everything configured properly, then if you want you can
> start cranking it up to see how much your box can handle.
> Oh, also, when posting on this topic it would be helpful to include your
> *complete* capture settings (i.e., MPEG-4 720x480 at 3300bpx, MP3 qual. 7,
> 4mv enabled, hi-qual enabled, etc...)

(this is all about my EPIA box...)

I tried capturing at 320x240. Still got stuttering, and the image quality was 
terrible.

Either Mpeg4 or the other, 480x480 at default bitrate, basically everything 
default. I tried other combinations, nothing much helped the video playback. 

> -JAC
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