[mythtv-users] SD Programs on HD Channels

[Michael T. Dean]

On 10/25/2011 08:42 AM, Roger Horner wrote:
> On 11-10-24 02:13 PM, Raymond Wagner wrote:
>> MythTV will automatically do this when using the software decoder. 
>> MythTV does not have access to the decoded video to do the necessary
>> processing for this when using VDPAU.
> Oh, I didn't know that.  I have a capable enough system (Athlon II x2 245e).  I am using VDPAU because it is there and figured it would be better.  Don't even need to de-interlace (one frame* is good enough) as I have an interlaced display.  I gave it a quick try this morning and it didn't seem to switch to Full when watching a recording of Gilligan's Island on an HD channel.  Is there something else I need to set?

You have to make sure auto-detection is enabled:

Zoom
When enabled, these will apply a predefined zoom to all video playback 
in MythTV.

in mythfrontend, Utilities/Setup|Setup|TV Settings|Playback.  Select one 
of the "auto" ones (likely "Auto Detect (Default Off)").

Mike