[mythtv-users] HD3200 via HDMI to CRT PAL SDTV

[Nick Rout]

On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 3:49 AM, Udo van den Heuvel <udovdh at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I just connected my Jetway NC81LF-based mythbackend to the Philips TV
> (CRT) using HDMI.
> I get a nice 1280x720P picture. The only other mode that xrandr shows is
> 640x480.
>
> I will be mainly recording and playing PAL SDTV content.
> How do I optimize the Xorg settings for the video signal and mythTV for
> optimum results?
> I.e.: what is the best approach?
> Assume that 1280x720 is the native resolution for the TV and leave it as
> is? Have mythTV upscale?

That would be what i would do.

> Or set the TV to 720x576 (PAL), perhaps in progressive mode?
>

You could try that too. Is your SD mainly 16:9 or 4:3?

> Any advice?
>

Trial and error.

> Kind regards,
> Udo
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