[mythtv-users] Myth - TV connection

[The GUIGuy]

A JM wrote:
> What is the difference between using a VGA connection to my LCD and 
> using HDMI - with regards to the video resolution? I realize the audio 
> will need to fed separately is the some disparity between the 2 type of 
> connections...
> 
> Thanks.
> 

My recent experience;

I wanted 1080 HD output to a LG 42" LCD, using an nvidia 7200GS DVI-I > 
HDMI output.

After much trial, error & cursing I managed to set the nvidia to 1980 X 
1200 X 50Hz. The trick with the video card's outputput was the frequency 
setting. I was able to use the nvidia GUI control panel to  set the 
output parameters. However, I was plagued by overscan problems.

The TV  has a function "JUST SCAN" that is supposed to automatically set 
aspect ratio and control overscan.  It seems to work well enough and the 
picture is now, well, picture perfect.

Was it worth it? Maybe. The picture from HDMI seems a little sharper and 
crisper but it seems to suffer from some motion blur when watching fast 
action sports on live TV.

All in all, the benefits  of changing from VGA > HDMI are not 
compelling, IMO.

And now I am getting progressive sound sync problems, ie watching live 
TV the picture & sound start out in sync but gradually lose it, After 
about an hour it's about half a second out. :(

There is always something not quite right with HTPCs, IMO.

Cheers

The GUIGuy