Video playback...super low res

**KaIIen** · 04-12-2010

This issue just started, where local video files are displayed in VERY low res, like maybe 16 colors. All other grapics and online video are displayed properly. I havn't made any changes so not sure why this happened. Anyone familiar with this??

EDIT: I should add that I am running 9.10 Karmic on a Toshiba Satellite A105. My default movie player is Movie Player. I also downloaded VLC to test and it too displays incorrectly.

**devils casper** · 04-12-2010

Execute this

Code:

sudo lspci | grep -i vga

Post output here.

Post the contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here.

**KaIIen** · 04-14-2010

Originally Posted by devils casper

Execute this

Code:

sudo lspci | grep -i vga

Post output here.

Post the contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here.

Thanks devils casper...

Code:

00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03)

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Configured Screen Device"
Device "Configured Video Device"
SubSection "Display"
Virtual 2304 800
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

**devils casper** · 04-14-2010

Press Alt+F2 and type this

Code:

gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

It will open xorg.conf file in Gedit with root privileges.

Replace contents of xorg.conf file with this

Code:

Section "Device"
       Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
         Identifier "Configured Monitor"
         HorizSync 31.5 - 50.0
         VertRefresh 40-90
         Option "UseEdidFreqs" "1"
         Option "ReducedBlanking"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        Identifier "Default Screen"
        Monitor "Configured Monitor"
        Device "Configured Video Device"
        DefaultDepth 24
        Subsection "Display"
             Depth 24
             Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
        EndSubsection
EndSection

Save file and reboot machine.

**KaIIen** · 04-15-2010

THANKS so much! This solved the issue.

What would have caused it to begin with? The only thing I can think of was an update, as I have not changed anything! Thanks again!

Would there be a line or something I can add to this that would solve my issue with the TV-Out video size? Where when I watch video on a my TV using S-Video out, the video doesn't full the screen and creates a frame on all four sides. using the Disply dialoge (System>Preferences>Display) does nothing.

**devils casper** · 04-15-2010

Most of distros uses Generic settings for Display and it doesn't work fine in a few machines. We have used a few specific values in xorg.conf file.

For TV, you have to reset xorg.conf file again but I haven't used it yet. I will try to find relevant info and let you know.

**KaIIen** · 04-30-2010

Originally Posted by devils casper

Most of distros uses Generic settings for Display and it doesn't work fine in a few machines. We have used a few specific values in xorg.conf file.

For TV, you have to reset xorg.conf file again but I haven't used it yet. I will try to find relevant info and let you know.

It's been a few weeks since I have been on here. Any ideas on what i can do for the TV sizing? Thanks!!!!!

**devils casper** · 04-30-2010

I was a bit busy for last few weeks. I will post back soon.

**devils casper** · 05-02-2010

Are you planning to setup dual Monitor setup or just replacing Monitor with TV?

**KaIIen** · 05-02-2010

Originally Posted by devils casper

Are you planning to setup dual Monitor setup or just replacing Monitor with TV?

Neither exactly. I use the s-video output when watching TV online... like Hulu shows or episodes on CBS etc. Otherwise I use the laptops monitor.

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