Refreshrates and codec... (1 Viewer)

[Walzing]

Hello everyone,

I have two major questions. Below you will find my specs.

1.) What is the best codec for SD TV? I have used MS DTV and liked the codec. But with MS DTV I sometimes had the problem that MP could not start the graph. So I switched back to MPC. I had also tested PDVD9 but after I had some problem with my codec settings, I started from scratch.

2.) I have the feeling, that the setting for codecs in MP Config doesn't work. For example I was not able to get ffdshow for audio working (the tray didn't show me the icon). I have also tried to set the codec with Windows 7 Filter Tweaker. Will the codec selection work with Win7 in MP? Or do I have to use DSFilter Tweaker?

3.) What is the refresh rates recommended for SD TV? I have seen (only) sometimes, some interlace problems. And I sometimes have the feeling, that I see little shadows while fast movie sceens, as 100HZ doesn't work. Should I use 1080i oder 1080p and what refreshrate - 50Hz oder 60Hz,....


MediaPortal Version: 1.1 Beta
MediaPortal Skin: Blavk Glass 1.4
Windows Version: Windows 7 RTM
CPU Type: E5200
HDD: WD 500GB Green
Memory: 2GB
Motherboard: MSI P7NGM-Digital
Video Card: NVidia 9300 IGP
Video Card Driver: Newest from Windows 7
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Technotrend S2-1600 Budget
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2. TV Card Driver:
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3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
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MPEG2 Video Codec: MPC Gabest (Currently)
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MS DTV
h.264 Video Codec: MS DTV
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion Remote
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Verris
TV: Sharp LE700 (46")
TV - HTPC Connection:

thx in advance
Walzing