[mythtv-users] Occasional projector usage - X setup advice

[Al Bates]

My ubuntu 16.04 myth setup runs 24/7 and normally displays on a TV connected to the DVI output of my system. But i’ve recently picked up an old projector which I’ve connected to the VGA output.

When they are both connected the projector is identified as Display1 @ 1280x1024, TV as  Display 2 @ 1360x768

NB The aspect ratio/fill settings of the myth video seem to get distorted because of the different ratio of the projector.

When I restart, myth ends up on the projector display. In order to have myth display normally on the TV, I have to disable the projector display via the ubuntu Settings/Display manager

I’d like to be able to just power up the projector as and when needed, and have the system move any interface or video playback onto that display, and have the ability to switch it back and forth via a script linked to a remote keypress or even a skin button?

I’m sure a lot of people have a similar setup so just wondering how you’ve handled it? Thanks for your help!