[mythtvnz] DVB-T HD picture quality with NOVA-T

[Steven Ellis]

On Mon, May 4, 2009 1:21 pm, Steve V wrote:
> I seem to be chasing my tail a bit on my Myth system. Probably doesn't
> help that I only just started using Linux and Myth (well started 4 or more
> months ago -bit still a newbie).
>
> I seem to have a fairly stable system but I have never been happy with my
> picture quality.
>
> The main problem is pixelation when the scene pans quickly. The problem is
> worst on TVOne and TV2, happens sometimes on TV3 and almost never on the
> Freeview HD demo channel 100.
>
> I suspected my reception but I borrowed a freeview HD settop box over the
> weekend and I couldn't fault the reception, also no pixelation at all with
> the settop box.
>
> My signal strength reports around 53% on all channels if I put a masthead
> amplifier on I get 72% signal strength but it makes no difference to the
> pixelation.
>
> My system is:
>
> Separate frontend and backend - though I have tried with an all in one
> backend/frontend and the result were the same.
>
> Backend:
> Pentium 4 3Ghz
> NOVA-T 500 tuner card
> Unfortunately no PCIe slot so I can't put in a VDPAU capable card
>
> Frontend:
> ASUS M3N-HDMI  motherboard
> Athlon 6000 (dual core) CPU
> Built in NVIDIA 8300 graphics

Your built in NVidia 8300 should be capable of VDPAU.

>
> I was hoping that others using the NOVA-T 500 could advise their
> experience, I am wondering if I am chasing something that is not possible.
> On the other hand if someone is getting pixelation free HD pictures using
> the NOVA-T 500 I would love to hear about your hardware and settings.
>
> Cheers
> Steve
>
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