[mythtv-users] Computer can't read EDID from Panasonic TC-P42C1

[jedi]

On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 10:22:21AM +0000, mythtv . wrote:
> On 13 March 2013 10:11, Tim Draper <veehexx at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > i had issue where i could not get the resolution i wanted (1080p) and was
> > locked to 1024x768 at most, and i only appeared to have the typical 4:3
> > resolutions. turned out it was a faulty VGA cable. swapped it and the
> > correct resolutions were reported by mythbuntu.
> >
> > while it doesn't sound like your problem, it might be worth a shot; be the
> > quickest & easiest thing to test!
> >
> >
> And I had problems with the in-laws XBMC system I built based around
> Mythbuntu with their Panasonic TV (My Sony is fine). Seems Panasonics are
> notorius for overscan issues. Installing the proprietary nvidia drivers
> solved the problem. IIRC there is an option in the driver settings somewhere

    I have had similar issues with Panasonic TVs. They generate garbage EDIDs 
and the Intel can't seem to cope. The "fix" was to use nvidia parts and their 
proprietary driver.