[mythtv-users] use hdhomerun to watch live-tv on a SD tv?

[William Munson]

chuckster wrote:
> My current mythtv setup is output to a standard-definition 4:3 tv. I recently
> purchased an hdhomerun so that I could tune in OTA atsc broadcasts. I
> realize that this tuner is intended for HD displays, but I was assuming that
> I could configure my backend to convert the live-tv into a format that is
> compatible with my display (I guess this would be analogous to a setup in
> which the backend lacks a hardware mpeg encoder). Unfortunately I haven't
> been able to figure out how to do this and so when I tune in an HD station,
> I just get a blue screen on my tv. I'm hoping that someone here can tell me
> (in basic terms, I'm pretty much a linux/mythtv noob) how to get this
> working, or if it is not possible. In case it is relevant, I'm using a
> modified xbox as my frontend (which is another reason why I need to avoid HD
> content). Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've tried searching the
> forum here and at silicon dust as well as the mythtv wiki without finding a
> clear answer
> Thanks.
>   
The xbox is probably the problem. Its pretty wimpy processor wise. I 
doubt its up to the job of on-the-fly conversion of hd materials. You 
might think about transcoding those recordings into a size and format 
that you can play. That happens on the backend which I suspect has lots 
more hp. Only downside is you will have to wait for transcode to finish 
before you can watch the program

I put my xbox away shortly after 0.20 released and have not missed it at 
all.  There are lots of good micro size computers on the market now that 
will do your HD material with ease.

Bill