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Here is the gist of my system:
-P4 3.06GHz
-ATI 9600SE
-Catalyst 3.4
-Powerstrip
-Mitsubishi 65" Widescreen
-VGA Breakout direct to DTV in, no dongle required.
-TheaterTek
-Reclock
-FFDSHOW
-WinXP Pro
Experimenting with:
-WinDVD 5 filters
-Zoomplayer
-VMR9
I'm running a few different resolutions on my HTPC such as 1800x960i and 1440x960i. I get vertical overscan at 1080i timings making circles too oval and people too tall. I really want to have a usable 1920x1080i resolution so I can properly watch WMVHD content. I have my Mitsubishi so finely tuned that I get bothered buy scaling artifacts on any resolution other 1080i when viewing 1080i content. In addition, I see artifacts when viewing DVD's at resolutions other than 1440x960i but to my eyes that resolution is a bit soft. This problem have plagued me for years and I desperately want to fix it now that I am moving towards High Def content.
I have a few problems.
1) Last night I installed the latest WinDVD 5 and Zoomplayer. I tested DVD content to see if maybe TheaterTek was causing it. Using VMR9 I noticed that scaling artifacts were completely absent from the picture and the image quality was like glass. There was something improved in the image other than the lack of artifacts I could not put my finger on. I really dig this VMR9 but one major problem. Any time the screen pans or bright lights flash the images goes all nutty. It scales down the screen. I know this is the renderer but should'nt I have a fast enough system to not have this happen? Lightning in the movie will make the image flutter, I don't know what to call it.
How do I get smooth pans and precise images with VMR9?
2) I watched the HD Coral Reef and was amazed. But again, since I cannot get a normal 1920x1080i screen resolution I was forced to set it at the nearest closest resolution for proper aspect ratio of 1800x960i. The image was nice but I was too distracted the minor artifacts caused by improper scaling. When I set my desktop to 1920x1080i the image was immaculate and gave me butterflies in my stomach but when there were round objects or people on screen I was reminded how this image is stretched tall.
How am I suppose to watch HD content on an ATI card with a breakout cable when there doesn't seem to be a true 1920x1080i resolution to use? AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!
3) The same problem goes for my new Fushion card. I can't watch any 1080i TV at the proper scaling because I have to set my desktop to 1800x960i to get the proportions correct. Again, scaling artifacts.
4) Regarding Zoomplayer. There are different setting for VMR9 so which am I to use? Windowed or Windowless?
5) Should I not use reclock when running Zoomplayer and FFDshow?
This situation is killing me and I need to fix it. I can't believe I am the only one with all this stuff that can't display a simple properly scaled 1080i desktop resolution with major distortions. Is there any help for this?? I know most people use the Dongle but I would prefer to stay hooked the way I am.
As alway, sny help would be appreciated.
-P4 3.06GHz
-ATI 9600SE
-Catalyst 3.4
-Powerstrip
-Mitsubishi 65" Widescreen
-VGA Breakout direct to DTV in, no dongle required.
-TheaterTek
-Reclock
-FFDSHOW
-WinXP Pro
Experimenting with:
-WinDVD 5 filters
-Zoomplayer
-VMR9
I'm running a few different resolutions on my HTPC such as 1800x960i and 1440x960i. I get vertical overscan at 1080i timings making circles too oval and people too tall. I really want to have a usable 1920x1080i resolution so I can properly watch WMVHD content. I have my Mitsubishi so finely tuned that I get bothered buy scaling artifacts on any resolution other 1080i when viewing 1080i content. In addition, I see artifacts when viewing DVD's at resolutions other than 1440x960i but to my eyes that resolution is a bit soft. This problem have plagued me for years and I desperately want to fix it now that I am moving towards High Def content.
I have a few problems.
1) Last night I installed the latest WinDVD 5 and Zoomplayer. I tested DVD content to see if maybe TheaterTek was causing it. Using VMR9 I noticed that scaling artifacts were completely absent from the picture and the image quality was like glass. There was something improved in the image other than the lack of artifacts I could not put my finger on. I really dig this VMR9 but one major problem. Any time the screen pans or bright lights flash the images goes all nutty. It scales down the screen. I know this is the renderer but should'nt I have a fast enough system to not have this happen? Lightning in the movie will make the image flutter, I don't know what to call it.
How do I get smooth pans and precise images with VMR9?
2) I watched the HD Coral Reef and was amazed. But again, since I cannot get a normal 1920x1080i screen resolution I was forced to set it at the nearest closest resolution for proper aspect ratio of 1800x960i. The image was nice but I was too distracted the minor artifacts caused by improper scaling. When I set my desktop to 1920x1080i the image was immaculate and gave me butterflies in my stomach but when there were round objects or people on screen I was reminded how this image is stretched tall.
How am I suppose to watch HD content on an ATI card with a breakout cable when there doesn't seem to be a true 1920x1080i resolution to use? AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!
3) The same problem goes for my new Fushion card. I can't watch any 1080i TV at the proper scaling because I have to set my desktop to 1800x960i to get the proportions correct. Again, scaling artifacts.
4) Regarding Zoomplayer. There are different setting for VMR9 so which am I to use? Windowed or Windowless?
5) Should I not use reclock when running Zoomplayer and FFDshow?
This situation is killing me and I need to fix it. I can't believe I am the only one with all this stuff that can't display a simple properly scaled 1080i desktop resolution with major distortions. Is there any help for this?? I know most people use the Dongle but I would prefer to stay hooked the way I am.
As alway, sny help would be appreciated.