[mythtv-users] HDTV and MythTV

[Tom E. Craddock, Jr.]

Drew Zerdecki wrote:

>I have a few questions regarding HDTV and Myth. If anyone can add
>there two cents, I'd appreciate it.
>
>1.     What is the best HDTV card out there for MythTv?  Wasn't there
>a special one I need to hurry to get to avoid broadcast flag issues?
>     
>2.     HDTV output:
>      
>       Can I output the HD signal through the DVI out of my FX5200
>using a DVI to HDMI?
>       
>       I only have a HDMI input on my TV?
>
>      Or, is there component or DVI out via the HD card?  
>
>
>3.    Can I use HDTV encoding card and a PVR 350 in the same box?
>
>4.    Overall:  will I be happy with HDTV and MythTV on a P4 3Ghz, 512
>RAM, 400GB HD?  or is the quality not there yet?
>
>
>Thanks so much for your help.
>
>-Drew
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Quick and dirty answers to the stuff I know, you can get more detailed 
info by searching the mailing list archives.

1.) After July 05, you wont be able to buy anny devices that ignore the 
broadcast flag.  Any card that is now on sale that ignores the flag wont 
be available legallay in the USA after July, so get one while you can.  
pcHDTV3000 (at pchdtv.com) is the one alot/most use.

2.) Not sure if anyone has had success with DVI out to a DVI to HDMI 
converter, the way that I use, and I think is the easiest, is to get a 
VGA to RGB converter (Audio Authority A960 I think is the model #, you 
can get more info at audio authorities site and at Jarod Wilsons MythTV 
and FC.)

3.) Yes there has been work done on getting a pvrx50 card and the pcHDTV 
card to work together, and I know that some have had success in doing 
so. Im trying it this weekend, then Ill know for sure heh :-)

4.) Should be fine with that config.  What kinda vid card are you 
using?  I personally like nvidias card or mythtv and HDTV.

Tom