[mythtv-users] TV output in MythTV not matching resolution in X

[Nick Rout]

On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 7:08 PM, covert covert <thecovert at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a strange problem I am having a hard time working out. When I
> set my screen to 720x576 at 50 with the Modes line in the Screen section
> of xorg.conf the desktop looks fine and everything fits as it should.
> I then start FE and again everything looks and fits as it should. Then
> I go to watch live TV and the OSD pops up in the right place down the
> bottom of the screen. Then as soon as the picture starts I get a
> letter-boxing effect. with about 20% of the screen cut of on top and
> bottom.
>
> Now this is where it gets funny. If I have my modes line set to a
> different resolution and then change it "xrandr -s 720x576" ,then
> start
> FE live TV - Everything now fits correctly.
>
> Looking for any suggestions on how to fix this.

Are you watching a 16:9 show on a 4:3 tv? If so, letterboxing is correct.