Re: [mythtv-users] Death by apt-get
Hi, I know that this is completely off-topic, but I figured that someone here might be able to help me bring my machine back to life. I was running FC2, set up according to Jarods' guide and everything has been working perfectly for weeks, so I decided to use apt-get to update my system. Since it is been a while since I updated, apt-said it wanted to update the following packages: ImageMagick alsa-driver alsa-lib alsa-lib-devel alsa-utils apt arts autoconf automake gdk-pixbuf gnupg gtk2 gtk2-devel kdeaddons kdeadmin kdeartwork kdebase kdegames kdegraphics kdelibs kdemultimedia kdenetwork kdepim kdeutils krb5-devel krb5-libs lftp libselinux libselinux-devel mozilla mozilla-mail mozilla-nspr mozilla-nss python24 telnet util-linux xorg-x11 xorg-x11-100dpi-fonts xorg-x11-75dpi-fonts xorg-x11-Mesa-libGL xorg-x11-Mesa-libGLU xorg-x11-Xnest xorg-x11-base-fonts xorg-x11-devel xorg-x11-font-utils xorg-x11-libs xorg-x11-libs-data xorg-x11-tools xorg-x11-truetype-fonts xorg-x11-twm xorg-x11-xauth xorg-x11-xdm xorg-x11-xfs zvbi The following NEW packages will be installed: kernel#2.6.10-2.1.ll.rhfc2.ccrma kernel-module-alsa-2.6.10-2.1.ll.rhfc2.ccrma libsamplerate libsndfile1 mDNSResponder I decided to be cautious and installed only the kernel first and then restarted the machine. When I ran "apt-get dist-upgrade" again it complained that alsa-lib conflicted with libasound2, so I ran "apt-get remove libasound2", "apt-get dist-upgrade" and tried to restart, and now my machine won't boot! It gets as far as "Enabling swap space" and then it dies with "INIT: PANIC: segmentation violation at 0x6633d4! sleeping for 30 seconds" I can boot in rescue mode from the install CD so I am not completely lost, but I really have no idea how to proceed from there. I tried upgrading to kernel#2.6.11-0.3.rdt.rhfc2.ccrma, but it has no effect. Fsck finds nothing wrong, and there is nothing in the logs. Would updating to FC3 replace enough system components to fix this or would it only make matters worse? It apparently fixes the issue. However, the simpler solution is to reverse the libselinux update: apt-get install libselinux=1.19.3-1_1.rhfc2.at \ libselinux-devel=1.19.3-1_1.rhfc2.at The issue does exist on FC3, but on FC3, I get two error messages from glibc about an invalid pointer being freed and it does not cause a segmentation fault in init. BTW, I have a second FC2 box (my mythfrontend) that does not exhibit the behaviour above and still boots with the latest updates. I don't know what the difference is between those boxes. Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] MySQL too slow in startup?
Hi, On Sun, 2005-03-20 at 04:41 -0600, Jay Jarvinen wrote: > On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 10:50:49 +0100 > Mark Wormgoor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I am having a problem with MythTV and MySQL on my backend system. > > MySQL loads during the initrd process and I start mythbackend in > > rc.local(after loading ivtv). > [...] > > Mysqld.log shows it is ready: > > 050320 08:43:59 mysqld started > > /usr/libexec/mysqld: ready for connections > > > > But Mythbackend cannot yet connect: > > 2005-03-20 08:44:06.869 Unable to connect to database! > > 2005-03-20 08:44:07.190 Driver error was [1/1045]: > > QMYSQL3: Unable to connect > > Database error was: > > Access denied for user: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' (Using password: YES) > > It's hiding in plain sight. > > MySQL is ready, but [EMAIL PROTECTED] using password was denied access. > > Check the appropriate scripts, config files, and MySQL permissions. > These vary per system, so I won't make any assumptions. > > Your environment (and user) may differ after startup, which would > explain why it works 'later'. Need more details. You're right. Thanks for the answer. It turns out that the mythbackend daemon uses the .mythtv director for the user (root for my mythbackend). However, $HOME isn't set yet, so it cannot read that file. If I do: export HOME=/root before the command, it's fine. Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] MySQL too slow in startup?
Hi, I am having a problem with MythTV and MySQL on my backend system. MySQL loads during the initrd process and I start mythbackend in rc.local (after loading ivtv). But apparently, MySQL is too slow starting up, since I cannot connect yet in rc.local. Mysqld.log shows it is ready: 050320 08:43:59 mysqld started /usr/libexec/mysqld: ready for connections But Mythbackend cannot yet connect: 2005-03-20 08:44:06.869 Unable to connect to database! 2005-03-20 08:44:07.190 Driver error was [1/1045]: QMYSQL3: Unable to connect Database error was: Access denied for user: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' (Using password: YES) Couldn't open database 2005-03-20 08:44:24.198 Unable to connect to database! 2005-03-20 08:44:24.312 Driver error was [1/1045]: QMYSQL3: Unable to connect Database error was: Access denied for user: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' (Using password: YES) Couldn't open database When I restart mythbackend later manually, there is no problem. It seems like MySQL needs a lot of time loading the database. It is a large database (45MB) compared to the other databases (< 4 MB). Has anyone seen this before? Is there a way to fix it? Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] FC3 - Missing /dev/dsp, /dev/adsp, etc.
Hi, Sorry if you all know the answer to this one, I've seen a few references when searching, but no solutions. Can someone assist, as my FC3 install is missing my audio devices. Although TV, DVD etc. are all using ALSA direct, I want to play MythMusic through my spdif output, so need oss emulation and /dev/dsp etc. Add this to /etc/rc.d/rc.local: modprobe snd_pcm_oss This will magically make the devices appear (using udev). Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] APT-GET Broke IVTV and Myth
Hi, > Okay, not sure where is right, but I am gonna post here and if no one > answers post everywhere else. Just updated my Fedora Core 2 > installation with apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade, which > installed a new kernal and when switching to that kernal I had to also > install a new nvidia kernal module, I think whats missing is that I > dont have the new IVTV kernal module and not sure how to get it, but I > get errors in dmesg > right after the update and a restart My box couldnt change channel and > kept changing guide info but same channel was listed, error read as > unknown tuner type, noticed when it was working that it was > discovering my tuners as type 2 so I set it to type 2 in my > modprobe.conf and could again change channels but still get errors > about unknown tuner type > > hopefully this will be an easy fix, anyone else know what I did wrong? Below is the real error, tveeprom is not loaded. It is in lsmod, but if you look in the logs, there is no output from it. Seems like it's broken. > Jan 19 22:15:30 localhost kernel: ivtv: i2c client addr: 0x50 not found! > Jan 19 22:15:30 localhost kernel: ivtv: Error -19 reading Hauppauge eeprom. > Jan 19 22:15:30 localhost kernel: ivtv: Possible causes: the tveeprom > module was not loaded, or > Jan 19 22:15:30 localhost kernel: ivtv: the eeprom kernel module was > loaded before the tveeprom module. I had the exact same problem last night and spend at least 2-3 hours looking for the solution. The tveeprom module is somehow not working anymore and you need to use the ivtv one. Add this line to /etc/modprobe.conf, reboot, and everything should be fixed: alias tveeprom tveeprom-ivtv Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] NL setup: How to use xawtv info?
Hi, > Just curious how to use my xawtv list to fill the mythtv database? I > noticed the mythfilldatabase has a --xawchannels option but could not find > a way insert them. > > Unfortunatly the mythtvsetup screen is not that intuative to me. (Being > more of CLI type of guy.) > > Any suggestion would be appriciated. Don't use the xawtv info for your channels. You can simply enter the frequencies directly. For example, my Nederland 1 is set to freqid=175250, finetune=0. I've entered all my channels using mythweb, which is a lot easier than the GUI. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Longshot - Hauppauge Remote & Frontend Start...
Hi, > Does anyone know if it's possible to configure the power button on the > Hauppauge > PVR-250 remote to start the Myth Frontend up? Sure, why not? Just add a script or /usr/bin/mythfrontend to irexec in ~/.lircrc as explained by Jarod in his tips 'n tricks: http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/tips.php Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] TV Output
Hi, >> I have soldered the cable, but my tv doesn't auto switch. I wonder how >> that works though. Does it require pin 8? Quote: >> Internal: 0.0...2.0 V >> External (16:9): 4.5...7.0 V >> External (4:3): 9.5...12.0 V >> Should we just set it up with 12V? >> And can we switch it to 16:9 using a relay if that format is detected? >> I >> can remember someone on the list wanting to try it, but couldn't find it >> in my history. > > There are two pins you may need - pin 8 indicates the presence of > a signal and it's format and there is another pin to indicate whether > the source is composite or RGB data. I already soldered the RGB pin; that works. But how do you connect the other pin. What resistor did you use? It says input impedance > 10 kOhm. Now, what do I use to get from 12V to 6V? Simply use 10 kOhm? > My TV allows me to explicitly select RGB which works even if the > pin is indicating composite so I just use that. Plus I changed the > default mode to 16:9 which means the display is always right because > Myth pillarboxes 4:3 output by default if it thinks you have a 16:9 > display. My tv is on auto detect, so it will do 4:3 tv in 16:9 subtitle zoom mode and will do 16:9 in true 16:9 if it's detected. It will detect a tv transmission in 16:9 and a 16:9 dvd if my dvd player is used, but not if I play the dvd on mythtv. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] TV Output
Hi, > Has anyone managed to solder a VGA 2 SCART cable that will cause the > TV to auto switch to that connection when switched on. I have an > s-video to scart lead at the moment which doesn't so I'd like to kill > 2 birds with one stone and improve the picture and cause the TV to > switch over to myth automatically. I have soldered the cable, but my tv doesn't auto switch. I wonder how that works though. Does it require pin 8? Quote: Internal: 0.0...2.0 V External (16:9): 4.5...7.0 V External (4:3): 9.5...12.0 V Should we just set it up with 12V? And can we switch it to 16:9 using a relay if that format is detected? I can remember someone on the list wanting to try it, but couldn't find it in my history. And does anyone know if we can do anything useful with pin 10 / Easylink? Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] MCE Online Spotlight?
Hi, Has anyone tried to reverse engineer Microsoft's Online Spotlight from Windows MCE yet? It seems like a very cool thing to add this to MythTV. Looks like it's mostly HTML/XML based, so it should be possible to add. I may give it a try if noone else has. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Tearing in playback
Hi, >>>I'm using a DVB-T capture card - MPEG2 input. I'm using a >>> VGA->SCART >>> adaptor cable to display the video. (I've finally managed to get Xv to >>> work with interlaced output so this is running at reasonable speed >>> now.) >>> >>>I'm getting tearing of the image during playback. Myth should be >>> syncing the frame update to occur during the vertical refresh, right? >>> Does anyone know how this is supposed to happen, and how I figure out >>> why it isn't happening? >> >> I finally gave up on trying to solve this. I enabled deinterlacing for >> MythtTV, Xine and MPlayer and everything looks fine now, even though the >> video is now deinterlaced and then interlaced again. > > I don't what the solution is, but I have a similar setup and see a > similar effect. It seems to vary though, presumably depending on how > good the sync is to the vertical refresh is at the time. > > What sync method are you using? I'm on RTC because the ATrpms build > of 0.16 seems to have OpenGL sync turned off and when I rebuilt with > it on something chewed so much CPU that playback kept breaking up. I use the same rpm as you (ATRPMS FC2 0.16), so my bet is RTC. But where do you configure the type of video sync used. Or is that a build option? I do not have an OpenGL enabled driver (Xorg Radeon), so I can't use that. But the problem is not limited to MythTV. I had the same problem playing DVD's in Xine. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Tearing in playback
Hi, >I'm using a DVB-T capture card - MPEG2 input. I'm using a VGA->SCART > adaptor cable to display the video. (I've finally managed to get Xv to > work with interlaced output so this is running at reasonable speed > now.) > >I'm getting tearing of the image during playback. Myth should be > syncing the frame update to occur during the vertical refresh, right? > Does anyone know how this is supposed to happen, and how I figure out > why it isn't happening? I finally gave up on trying to solve this. I enabled deinterlacing for MythtTV, Xine and MPlayer and everything looks fine now, even though the video is now deinterlaced and then interlaced again. But, if you manage to solve this, let me know! Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] TV Output
Hi, > >Yeah, I had pretty much the same problem. In the end I got the > >following numbers directly from the PAL signal specification: > > > >Horizontal Frequency = 15.625kHz > >Vertical Frequency = 50Hz > >Horizontal lines (total) = 625 > >Horizontal lines (visible) = 576 > >Horizontal Front Porch = 1.5Âs > >Horizontal Sync Width = 4.7Âs > >Horizontal Back Porch = 5.8Âs > >Horizontal blanking period = 12Âs > >Vertical Front Porch = 0.16ms > >Vertical Sync Width = 0.16ms > >Vertical Back Porch = 1.28ms > >Vertical blanking period = 1.6ms > > > >As you noticed, Nvidia restrict some of the values in their modelines > >to multiples of 8. Taking that into account this is the closest > >possible modeline for 720x576 to the PAL spec: > > > >ModeLine "720x576pali" 13.875 720 744 808 888 576 581 586 625 -hsync > >-vsync interlace > I don't suppose you have a simliar spec for a progressive PAL image do > you? (I have the Key Digital VGA to Component adapter) > > I generated one based off a Powerstrip mode to get 1024x576 which gives > an awesome picture, but I'm not sure whether it's entirely in spec as > the TV's input identifier is flashing in the corner, which apart from > being really annoying probably means that the signal is not entirely in > spec. (The TV's a Panasonic 36PD30 if it makes any difference) Progressive PAL is exactly the same as regular PAL, but you need to drop the "interlace" in that line. Simple as that. Kind regards, Mark Wormgoor ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] commercial PVRs for myth?
Hi, >>> I'm planning to start digitising my house entertainment using mythtv. >>> I'm based in the UK and use the Freeview DVB-T transmissions. > > >>> So do any of the commercially available PVRs come with >>> standards-based network interfaces? Or has anybody hacked a commercial >>> PVR to run myth? (like the WRT54G router runs OpenWrt) This may be what you're looking for. http://www.kiss-technology.com/?p=558&v=users Unfortunately, it doesn't support DVD-T (I think). You can also look at this: http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/Bereiche/Produkte/DM7000.php Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Re: What happens when my cable company switches to digital?
Hi, > In Holland we face the same things. Today I ordered 2 DVB-C cards with > CI-modules which will do the same as 2 analogue tuners do at this moment. > Haven't tried yet but are confident to get things going. I am very interested, since all of Casema will be going digital in January and I would like the digital quality in mythtv if possible. Questions: - what cards did you get (+ cams, ci, etc..)? - where and for what price? - guess they are supported under Linux and Mythtv, but I haven't seen too much on the web about supported cards + combinations. Keep us (and me) updated about your progress if possible. Kind regards, Mark Wormgoor -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Nonlinear MPEG2 editor that doesn't suck?
Hi, Cory Papenfuss said: >> Has anyone found such a beast? I've got an PVR-250 captured bunch of >> old 8mm home video footage that I'm trying to put together into a DVD. >> I'm >> trying to cut up a couple of 4GB 704x480 streams into a few dozen clips. >> I'd >> like to paste them together into a DVD with 1 chapter per clip. Issues >> include: >> > Pseudo-replying to myself. I'm having some sync issues with some > of these tape transfers and I've developed a theory. Perhaps someone who > is more familiar with the MPEG2 streaming can help. > > I've been using avidemux in the past to recrunch pvr-250 recorded > streams onto DVD. Not too much difficulty, and it appears that I always > get a 66ms difference between audio and video. With this tape transfer, > however, it appears that the A/V sync amount changes as the tape recording > goes on. Maybe because the pvr-250 had to do weird things because the VCR > that was playing the recording did odd things at the cut? Why not record directly into a dvd mpeg using your pvr 250? I've been using gopchop to cut up mpeg streams. Downside is that you can only cut every 12 frames (I think), but it doesn't do any recoding! Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Use mplayer for watching recordings?
Hi, >> Would it be possible to use mplayer for playing back recordings, instead >> of the buildin player? >> >> The reason is, that if I record something, mythtv can't play it back, >> without cracking it up. But, mplayer can play it just perfect. So, it >> would be nice to use mplayer instead of the buildin. >> >> The same with watching live TV > > That's very odd. What TV card and driver are you using? I have also seen multiple cases where mplayer will play a video better than mythtv, but mostly sound related: - if I use the nvsound module, mplayer and xine will play just fine, but mythtv needs constant prebuffering pauses - I have a custom .asoundrc that works great with xine and mplayer, but will simply crash mythtv when I set it to use Alsa. (Disclaimer: I haven't looked at code yet!) Isn't it possible to use either one to playback the recordings and the music? Having a single configuration for mplayer or xine (which have a lot more configuration options for sound, image, etc. than mythtv) would be a very nice feature. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] ATrpms mythtv suddenly auto mutes ivtv?
Hi, I am running 0.16 on FC2 installed using Jarrod's howto. It's been running grade until this weekend. ATrpms had me upgrade mythtv and all of a sudden, ivtv will mute when I record or go into live tv. 1. When I record something, there is no sound. If I manually run "ivtvctl -y mute=0" during the recording, sound is there in the recording from that time. ivtvctl -a shows mute=1 at first, but mute=0 after the command. So, mythtv is setting ivtv to mute audio. If I turn off mute and then start a recording, sound is muted again. If I go into live tv, there is no sound, until I change the channel. Even if I go back to the original channel, sound remains there. But, if I exit live tv and go back to live tv, sound is muted again. I haven't had time to check the recent changes in the rpms, but if someone has a solution, please help :) Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] RGB Output?
Hi, Works great with a geforce4xm here. Soldered vga->rgb. But beware, its great but you´ll surely find out afterwards that your tv-card is your new bottleneck in quality then ;) I am using an ATI 9200 SE, but I have no more problems with my picture quality. If I play a dvd with Xine and set the deinterlace to use a very high quality algorithm, it looks great. I just have to make sure to deinterlace all output before I play it. And it definitely beats simple tv-out! Kind regards, Mark ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] Help with nforce2 sound?
Hi, > Okay, I'm definitely scratching my head on this one... > > I recently got a new Chaintech 7NIF2 mobo w/nForce2 (MCP) sound. > Everything's good, except no matter what I do I can't control the > volume! I've tried the i810 OSS driver (what FC1 detected), and I've > also tried the nvsound.o module from Nvidia. Both give me a mixer > device, but nothing I do seems to affect the line-out. Luckily for me > the volume is 'stuck' at an acceptable volume :-) > > Anybody have a clue? If I get some time I'll try ALSA, but if I'm > getting sound then the mixer should work, neh? Go with Alsa. The nforce chipset was never well supported under OSS (haven't used nvsound, so don't know). I am now using Alsa and it's great with the nforce2 chipset. Kind regards, Mark -- *** * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] RGB Output?
Hi, >> You can get at the RGB signal of most any video card through the VGA >> connector. In fact, I believe you can even get pre-made VGA to >> SCART-RGB adapters. > > I haven't found any pre-made adaptors other than full scan convertors > which hopefully shouldn't be necessary. There are several recipes for > rolling it yourself on the web though, complete with sync combiner > circuits if necessary. Well, I've made one myself, but soldering a vga plug is definitely not fun. It would be very nice if pre-made vga-scart rgb cables existed, but I've searched for them for weeks and finally gave up. >> As far as for providing low line rate and interlaced output, I believe >> that most any card can do that if you can find the right modeline. > > That's good to know - at least one of the pages I found suggested > that many might not be able to. There should be no problems with recent ATI or NVidia cards. I use a Radeon 9200SE because it has composite sync, but NVidia should be fine as well. Don't know about Matrox, S3, Intel or older cards though. Kind regards, Mar -- ******* * |\/| | /| / Mark Wormgoor * * | \ / | | / | /mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * | \/ |ark |/ |/ormgoor http://www.wormgoor.com/mark/ * *** ___ mythtv-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
