[mythtv-users] Advice on tweaking TV output
Chris Neam
gotti at yousawnothin.com
Fri Feb 6 10:46:06 EST 2004
Yes, I am currently outputting 1280x720p, you will need to modify my
config slightly and add a few more modelines but it should get you
going, check out the avsforums for the other modelines for 540p/1080i.
Gerald Schepens wrote:
> It's a direct view CRT. Do you get a higher resolution output?
>
> Chris Neam wrote:
>
>> Is it a rear projection or direct view, and is it CRT or LCD?
>> I have a XF86config that works with the KF60XBR800. (60" Rear LCD), I
>> can attach it later if you think this would help you.
>>
>> schepens at shaw.ca wrote:
>>
>>> I have an nVidia Geforce4 Ti4200 card with a tv-out. I'm using the
>>> dvi output currently to a Sony HDTV-ready TV (I forget the exact
>>> model). The only resolution I can get to the TV is 640x480. I would
>>> think that I should be able to get a higher resolution, at least
>>> horizontally...?
>>>
>>> Secondly, the video output doesn't cover the whole TV screen. It is
>>> centered, but it needs to be wider and higher.
>>>
>>> Tips? Pointers?
>>>
>>>
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-------------- next part --------------
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "XFree86 Configured"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
Option "BlankTime" "0"
EndSection
Section "Files"
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
ModulePath "/opt/nvidia/modules"
ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/CID/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "extmod"
# Load "dri"
Load "dbe"
Load "record"
Load "xtrap"
Load "glx"
Load "speedo"
Load "type1"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "keyboard"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
#DisplaySize 1300 732 # mm
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Sony"
ModelName "KF60XBR800"
Modeline "640x480" 34.290 640 792 840 1016 480 508 509 563 +hsync +vsync Modeline "856x480" 37.530 856 944 992 1112 480 508 509 563 +hsync +vsync
Modeline "800x600" 74.160 800 1120 1160 1648 600 678 692 750 -hsync -vsync #doesnt display correctly but works for menus
Modeline "1280x720" 75.142 1280 1352 1392 1648 720 731 736 760 -hsync -vsync
Modeline "1280x960" 55.178 1280 1396 1476 1648 960 998 1015 1116 interlace +hsync +vsync
HorizSync 28-50
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "TV"
VendorName "Sharp SDTV"
ModelName "TV"
HorizSync 30-50
VertRefresh 60
EndSection
Section "Device"
### Available Driver options are:-
### Values: <i>: integer, <f>: float, <bool>: "True"/"False",
### <string>: "String", <freq>: "<f> Hz/kHz/MHz"
### [arg]: arg optional
#Option "SWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "HWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "NoAccel" # [<bool>]
#Option "ShowCache" # [<bool>]
#Option "ShadowFB" # [<bool>]
#Option "UseFBDev" # [<bool>]
#Option "Rotate" # [<str>]
#Option "VideoKey" # <i>
#Option "FlatPanel" # [<bool>]
#Option "FPDither" # [<bool>]
#Option "CrtcNumber" # <i>
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "nVidia Corporation"
BoardName "NV20 [GeForce3 Ti 200]"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
Option "NoLogo" "1"
#Option "TvStandard" "NTSC-M"
Option "ConnectedMonitor" "Monitor0"
#Option "TVOutFormat" "SVIDEO"
Option "IgnoreEDID" "1"
#Option "UseEdidFreqs" "1"
#Option "TVOverScan" "0.1"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1280x720" "800x600" "856x480" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
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