Tv-out
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: Skillian
I use the tv-out function on my graphics card (Geforce 2 MX/MX400) to hook up to my TV. Unfortunately the desktop doesn't come through as big as the screen size, so I get black bars at the top and bottom and sides of the TV (not big bars, just enough to annoy me ;) ). Is there anything I can do about this, or is that just the way it is?
Posted by: Z
check the settings in the control panel or on the graphics card. for this function on my radeon 7000, i think u can resize it somehow to fit the screen.
do you know if the monitor and tv have to plugged in at the same time for the tv to work? cuz i havnt been successful when i tried this...
:P
Posted by: Skillian
I have looked through settings etc. but to no avail. It might be in there somewhere but if it is I can't find it.
And no, I didn't have to have both plugged in - for a while I was without a monitor so I just used my TV instead.
Posted by: jimny cricket
You might try TV Tool. Search for it. They have a forum that can give you advice. It works with your card. I have the same one. I just downloaded yesterday and haven't had much of a chance to play with it.
http://tvtool.info/
Posted by: Skillian
Thanks a lot for the link, very interesting.
Looks like I'll have to wait for version 7.0, but when it's out it will fix that exact problem. Thanks. B)
Posted by: DARKSHADOW
I don't know if it the same on the geforc 2 cards with tv-out but to resize the screen on my gforce 4 ,
right click on desktop/settings/advanced/geforcemx tab
then nview right click the display screen box and choose screen adjustment
if not the latest driver sould support the nview function
hope this helps :)
Posted by: Skillian
I have the latest detonator drivers - first thing I did. I read the forums and FAQ over at that TVTool website and it has some very useful info. It has something to do with the nvidia drivers not allowing for overscan - the TVTool program goes some way to addressing this, but does not have support for nview yet (although it is promised soon). I would recommend anyone interested in this sort of stuff take a look at this site - I found it very informative.
edit: the screen adjustment option within nview just moves the picture around, rather than expanding it to fill the screen.
Posted by: DARKSHADOW
What version of nview do u have ,with mine u can move and resize the screen have a look !! :) if i.ve done it right !! :)
http://photo.anort.com/photos/mark1/small/36957.jpg
Posted by: DARKSHADOW
it seems i've done some thing wrong ,could some one please explain how to insert images and quote in post please !!
i just can't seem to get it right ! thnx! :)
Posted by: Skillian
The drivers I use are version 41.09.
That image is fine as a link, but it's a little small and I can't really see where you are on the screen. Any chance you could enlarge it a bit? But thanks for your help anyway man :)
P.S. Cool avatar B)
Posted by: DARKSHADOW
There driver must act different between the 2 cards then! because i use the 41.09 as well!! anyway sorry i could'nt help .
heres a larger img anyway
http://photo.anort.com/photos/mark1/original/36972.jpg
Posted by: Skillian
Yeah, must be a difference between the two cards I guess. In that TV output tab you show, I only get the option of screen positioning, not screen size. Oh well. Thanks for your help mate.
Posted by: alan36uk
Hmmmm I have the same card...
I have to reduce the screen size from 1024 x 768
to 800 x 600 to get it to work.. dunno if that helps
Posted by: healimonster
Skillian
I have the very same problem and I don't know how to fix it either.
I guess I could try the screen size reduction.. but that is not how I want my computer monitor to look on a regular basis.
That image of screen size adjustments that dark shadow posted is exactly what we need.
I fear that it is not available on our card. or at least my card GeForce2MX/MX400 card.
When upgrading to the 41.09 driver I noticed a strain on my display quickness or resources.
Dragging boxes around is slower. Notice this?
Posted by: healimonster
It should be noted that my video card seems to auto detect what I am doing with my computer and adjust the tv-out according.
It is somewhat useless for looking at your computer screen in a traditional fashion, but it does go into full screen mode and show the entire movie screen properly. Since that is why I have it hooked up in the first place that is all i care about i guess.