[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 55646] Re: video playback problem on external monitor

2009-08-23 Thread Blondielocks
I need help: Quote Flametrees: By typing xvattr -a XV_CRTC -v -1 My problem is solved. Admittedly (again as discussed above) the Laptop screen goes blank, but this doesn't bother me; as the intention is to watch Movies TV Shows on the LCD TV. When finished, I just type: xvattr -a XV_CRTC -v

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 55646] Re: video playback problem on external monitor

2009-08-23 Thread Blondielocks
Just to confirm, I am using Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope). Does this make any difference? Ollie -- video playback problem on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/55646 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg-server in

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 55646] Re: video playback problem on external monitor

2009-08-23 Thread Blondielocks
Ok, I have sorted it. For me I had to do the commands the other way round: xvattr -a XV_CRTC -v 1 switches to external monitor while xvattr -a XV_CRTC -v -1 switches to internal monitor Thanks for your help Flametrees -- video playback problem on external monitor