[mdlug] sax2 question

[R. Kannan]

Thanks Dr. Meier but...
-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Meier <list1c30fe42 at bellsouth.net>
>Sent: Feb 9, 2008 3:59 PM
>To: mdlug at mdlug.org
>Subject: Re: [mdlug] sax2 question
>
>Raj,
>
>> ... When I open sax2, I see two display information.
>> On the top it says with 'Options' and 'Change' button.
>> The Change button allows for changing resolution and frequency, ...
>
><IIRC>
>I believe this is your current graphics card and monitor selection.
>You can enable/disable features of your graphics card.
>You can choose from among multiple monitors (if you have more than one).
></IIRC>
>
>> Below that is a pull down for 'Resolution' and 'Colors' ...
>
>These are the modelines found by SaX2,
>from which you can choose a default.
>I don't believe SaX2 providees support for multiple modes.
>
>> ... How do I find out / change the current refresh frequency?
>
>Interpret the report from SaX2 (top window) as
>   <width>x<height>&<frequency>
>
>> Monitor-> LCD 1024x768&70HZ
>
>1024 pixels wide by 768 pixels high by 70Hz refresh frequency

I got that much but why are there two sets of values the one at the top says 1024x763 at 60 and the pull down at the bottom says 1280x800. When I changed the pne at the bottom, it changed the resolution of my display. So what is the one at the top.
>
>> When I connect this laptop to a HD TV, I get hazy characters.
>> I presume this has something to do with the current refresh rate
>
>Probably.  You need to match your TV requirements.
>See the TV manual for the resolution and refresh rate requirements.
>
>If you are not using choked cable,
>you may also be picking up interference.

My TV apparently can go as high as 1024x768 at 70 HZ. When I set this in Windoze the display was fine but the Linux display is hazy (not sharp) at any  resolution.

>
>If you are using the EPAL (a.k.a. NTSC, TV) output from your laptop,
>be advised that the analog modulators and demodulators are usually
>of low quality, especially trying to operate at other than 700x525x60Hz.

I have a VGA (15 pin) input in my TV which is what I am connecting to.
>
>Hopefully helpful,
>-- 
>Bob
>
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