[mythtv-users] Myth - TV connection

[A JM]

I suppose I'll give VGA a whirl and see what happens... the TV is a Samsung
46" LN-4065F so I don't think it will have issues producing 1980 x 1200
using an Nvidia 5200.

One other question, since my computer and TV are not currently located in
the same general area (more than 6ft. apart) is it a good idea to run a long
VGA cable or is that a bad idea?

Thanks,



On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 4:22 PM, The GUIGuy <linux at finalfiler.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
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