[mythtv-users] Advice on tweaking TV output

[Chris Neam]

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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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