[mythtv-users] Changing aspect ratio?

[Dawning Sky]

On 5/3/07, David Frascone <dave at frascone.com> wrote:
>
> My plasma is a 1024x768 display, when I use HDMI or VGA inputs.  (I just
> ordered a component cable, so this may soon change!)

I would suggest you don't use 1024x768 as xorg.conf resolution.
Instead, use a 720p mode.  You TV should be able to accept it.  Then
get rid of all the aspect ratio/scaling settings.


>
> Anyway, Right now, HD recorded on different tuners (HDHomeRun -vs-
> Firewire) seem to have different shapes.  Both *should* have a 16:9
> ratio, like my TV, but when I get video off of the firewire, I have top
> and bottom letterboxes.
>
> I have tried increasing the vertical percentage thingie (settings / TV /
> Playback / 7th page or so).  A 12-15 or so fixes it perfectly for
> firewire HD -- BUT -- all other tuners are now cropped.
>
> Any suggestions?  Could I maybe add a custom setting to the aspects
> easily?  Would it be a code change, or a settings change somewhere? I
> don't mind pressing W a few times during playback.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> -Dave

DS