[mythtv-users] OT:? GeForce MX4000 and TV Out oddness

[SpEnT]

> 1080i is an input signal type.  Any HD-capable set (i.e. HDTV or HD
> monitor) can accept 1080i input because it's one of the 18 mandatory
> formats required by the ATSC specification (
> http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ISSUES/what_is_ATSC.html ).
>
> Assuming it's a fixed-pixel, high-definition display (i.e. DLP, LCD,
> ...), the TV will either be a 720p or a 1080p.  If it was purchased
> before July 2005, it's definitely a 720p.  If it's a brand new model, it
> might be a 1080p display.  However, if it is a 1080p display, you may
> not be able to use DVI (mine only supports 1920x1080 via VGA--the DVI
> input will only take 1080i).
>
> If it's a CRT, you might be better off sending it a 1080i signal, but
> since it takes a digital input (i.e. DVI), it sounds like it's a digital
> display type (=not a CRT).  Also, 1080i might actually work better over
> component than over DVI.

The model is a Toshiba 57H85C Rear projection TV. So far looking in
the specifications all I can find is suggested scan rates for HDMI
Input (1080i, 480p, 480i, and 720p) but nothing saying what the TV
actualy "is" (1080p or 720p). I guess I'll know for sure when I get
the cable if it actually works or not. If not I'll try a VGA cable.
Would you run VGA-HDMI or DVI-Component? or is it all dependant on the
signal? ... I'm still pretty green when it comes to this aspect of
computer based home entertainment :-) ... thanks again!!