> -----Original Message----- > From: Iain Buchanan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 08 January 2007 23:14 > To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org > Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] display adjustments > > > On Sat, 2007-01-06 at 02:12 +0000, James wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I have a one new gentoo sytems installed that works good with a 20" > > Sceptre LCD monitor. > > > > However, when I move the hdmi connector to a 32" vizio hdtv/display, > > the display is too large for the physical screen. This happens > > before I 'startx' and after kde/X starts up. > > what is the actual native resolution of the 32" hdtv? I > would guess not > as good as the 20" LCD, which is probably 1680x1200. HDTV can support > up to 1920x1440 I think, but here in Aust. we only get 1600x1080 or > something stupid like that. Unless it's a high end HDTV, you > may not be > getting 1920x1440. Try changing the resolution to 1024x768, then work > your way up. Also try and get the frequencies of the tv, and > set those > explicitly.
HDTV is 1280x720 or 1920x1080, either progressive (eg 720p or 1080p) or interlaced (1080i) If his HDTV only does 1280x720 (very possible, most 32in panels I saw when I worked for an electronics store up until this summer were usually something like 1366x768 native res or such) then it is very possible his 20in LCD supports a higher resolution, like 1680x1050 (widescreen) or 1600x1200 (4:3). Then again, I live in the UK. > I don't know much about HDMI - is it just analog video (ie. component) > with HD capability and DRM? > > If so, you may want to look for some TV settings in your > xorg.conf like > overscan. I've found that depending on the card / tv combo I'm using, > the picture can be too big, too small, too far to the left, etc. > HDMI is essentially DVI + 5.1 Surround sound + DRM. It's a digital connection, not analogue. Component connections (Pb/Pr/Y) are analogue HD connections. > HTH, > -- > Iain Buchanan <iaindb at netspace dot net dot au> > > Conquest is easy. Control is not. > -- Kirk, "Mirror, Mirror", stardate unknown > David "Part-time jobs may be useful one day" Nelson :) Note: These views are my own, advice is provided with no guarantee of success. I do not represent anyone else in any emails I send to this list. -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
