[mythtvnz] 50Hz vs 60Hz refresh rate

[Nick Rout]

On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Brett <mythicalbeast at slingshot.co.nz> wrote:
> The really issue that was being discussed in the other hijacked thread
> was that:
>
> TV VGA inputs not supporting 1080p50 or 60.
> TV VGA inputs not supporting full HD 1920x1080 (at any video mode).
> TVs only allowing full HD p50 p60 over HDMI.
>
> And ..
> PC monitors typically do not support any 50Hz mode.

which is a shame, because the tuners in the tvs in this house are
never used. but clearly a good tv is not just a monitor with a tuner
added on...

>
> IMO
> Using a more appropriate video mode is worth the effort.

yes i am going to play around with the "any" video refresh rate
setting on my gt220 paired with sony 46" tv.

> Using the video card to do all processing/scaling is best (if GPU is up
> to it).
>
>
>
>
>>   Video Output Format 50/60Hz As New Zealand DTT programmes will normally be
>> broadcast  in 50Hz, selection of a 50Hz format from the list below is
>> recommended. However, some TVs (perhaps from Japan or America where
>> broadcasts  are in 60Hz) may not happily accept a 50Hz signal.  In this case
>> choose from the list of 60Hz formats provided.'
>>
>
>
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