[mythtv-users] Help: Disable X & Edit X config

Warren warren-lists at icruise.com
Tue Apr 18 18:29:35 UTC 2006


Travis N wrote:
> I am new to linux & myth, but at one point successfully had both functioning.  In my blind attempts to get the S-video out hooked up to my TV, I changed my X config file to force S-video out.  This was successful, but the HorizSync setting seems to be set wrong, as the output image seems to be smeared across/around the screen horizontally.  Now when I plug my monitor into the VGA connection, it will no longer output to the monitor and I cannot see what is on the TV in order to log in and modify the config file in KDE.
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> I am guessing that I have to prevent X from booting, and edit this file from outside of KDE somehow, but have no idea of how to do it (s-video works great until X loads)..  basic step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated! 
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> Also, if someone could direct me to the appropriate config settings (HorizSync) for a run-of-the-mill 27" RCA TV (NTSC), that would also be greatly appreciated.
>  
> Thanks-
>  
> Travis
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It would be easier if I knew which distribution you are using.

For the more popular ones, go into /etc/inittab and search for
"default".  If it is 5, set it to 3 (redhat-based).  If it is 3 set it
for 2 (debian-based).  For the others you might have to play around a bit.

Good Luck!
W
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