[mythtv-users] narrow picture on playback

[Michael T. Dean]

On 04/24/2010 08:56 AM, Peter Abplanalp wrote:
> i'm having an issue with myth after upgrading from jaunt to karmic.
> when i watch tv or play back a recording, the picture is squash to
> about 1.5 inches in width in the center of my screen.  this is on a 17
> inch laptop display that runs at 1280x800.  i had this problem when i
> went from intrepid to jaunty as well but it was fixed by adding a
> 'Option "DDC" "No"' line to my xorg.conf.  i've check my xorg.xonf and
> the option remains but the issue has returned.  i've played with most
> of the setup->appearance options to no avail.  i should also mention
> that mythfrontend displays fine taking up the full display as expected
> (mythcenter wide theme).  it's just when watching tv or a recording
> that the issue presents itself.
>
> anyone have any ideas?  i'm happy to provide any config info.
>
> thanks,
>    

Video card?  Driver?

output of: xdpyinfo

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Display_Size
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Specifying_DPI_for_NVIDIA_Cards

And make sure you set "Display on Screen" and "Monitor aspect ratio" 
(both in Appearance settings) if you're using xinerama or any of its 
relatives.

Mike