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

[Allen Edwards]

On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 7:03 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!
>
> Kind regards
> David
>
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What you are asking about is twinview.  However, I have had trouble with it
trying to get different resolutions on the two screens so I don't use it.
 You might give it a try though.  You can experiment with the nvidia
configure program.

Allen
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