[mythtv-users] screen resolutions - am confused about the basics

[Adam Clarke]

In mplayer, you need to append -monitoraspect 16/9 to the command line. 
And for mythtv to use the correct aspect, you need to set the 
DisplaySize (?) in the XF86Config file.

Adam

Craig Tinson wrote:

> I have a sanya 28" tv.. it's a widescreen.. but whenever I play a 
> widescreen movie.. in mplayer for example.. I still get black bands at 
> the top and bottom...
>
> I think I've figured out the problem.. but not sure how to fix it.. I 
> have a Radeon 9200SE thats running at 800x600
>
> Am I right in thinking that I need to change the resolution so that 
> it's 16:9 "shaped"? if so.. how'd I do it.. I only know about the 
> regular resolutions.. 640,800,1024 etc etc.. and which resolution 
> would I go for?
>
> Thanks again
>
> Craig (confused)
>
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