[mythtv-users] PVR-500 installation

[Matt]

On Apr 4, 2005 9:45 PM, Matt <skd5aner at gmail.com> wrote:
> Alright, I got the new video card installed.  Now, when I boot up I
> can actually watch (and the BIOS logo is in color).  Before, the boot
> up process would create wavy lines.
> 
> Anyway, now I have a new problem.  The card has a S-Video out port
> with a composite RCA adapter.  I don't have S-Video on my TV, so I'm
> trying to use the S-Video adapter.  When the nvidia splash comes up
> it's in black and white along with everything else in X.  Any
> suggestions?
> 
> Here's my XF86Config-4:
> 
> Section "Device"
>        Identifier      "Generic Video Card"
>        Driver          "nvidia"
>        #Option         "UseFBDev"              "true"
>        Option          "NvAgp" "3"
>        Option          "RenderAccel" "1"
>        Option          "TVStandard" "NTSC-M"
>        Option          "TVOutFormat" "SVIDEO"
>        Option          "ConnectedMonitor" "TV"
> EndSection
> 
> I just put the NvAgp 3 in there and haven't rebooted yet, we'll see how it goes.
> 
> Thanks!


Alright, I fixed the problem with the video card.  I originally had it
set to TVOutFormat "COMPOSITE" and it didn't work.  Then I changed it
to SVideo, and it showed a picture, but in Black and White.  Then, I
just said "why not try composite again?"... so I did, and it works :) 
Now to install the IVTV driver!

Matt