[mythtvnz] Revo R3610 over HDMI and overscan and Samsung C6200

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On 1/08/2013 9:52 p.m., Nick Rout wrote:

>     Hi
>     I'm trying a Revo, works OK on VGA cable to a Samsung 46C6200 but
>     HDMI overscans on both HDMI 1 and 2 using the default xorg.conf.
>     I tried saving a default using the EDID which was not a good look
>     with oversized icons and fonts that did not display properly.
>     I want the HDMI to scan pixel for pixel as I want to use a longer
>     HDMI cable I bought for this!
>     I can't find a setting to turn off the overscan on HDMI.
>     Anyone mind putting up their xorg.conf which might help me sort this?
>     In advance, much obliged!
>
>
> Nothing to do with xorg.conf. Set your TV to not overscan on that input.
> Can't find the manual online for that model, but try setting the zoom to:
>
> Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off
> when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component
> (1080i / 1080p) signals are input.
>
> (From the series 6 manual).


OK got it, its under
"Advanced Settings" {scroll down!}
"Picture Options"
"Screen Size"
"Screen Fit"
Works as you say with a default xorg.conf for HDMI 1.
{I can put up the manual but but seems little point now?}
Kewl, thanks.