video playback rainbow colored(SOLVED)

[easoukenka]

When I open mythtv, mplayer, totem the video playback is very distorted. It is mainly pink has lines running everywhere and is completely unwatchable. I can hear the audio in the background fast forward and all.

I noticed if I continue to open mplayer close open a few of them close just basically random click stuff eventually it will load up properly. I have been doing this with mplayer until it displays video then I load up mythtv and all is fine. Until I want to watch a video later.

Any ideas for me? Thank you all.

# nvidia-settings: X configuration file generated by nvidia-settings
# nvidia-settings: version 1.0 (buildmeister@builder3) Wed Sep 12 14:30:30 PDT 2007

# xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "ServerLayout"

# Uncomment if you have a wacom tablet
# InputDevice "stylus" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "cursor" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "eraser" "SendCoreEvents"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 1024 0
Screen 1 "Screen1" LeftOf "Screen0"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"
EndSection

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "glx"
Load "v4l"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"

# Removed Option "Xinerama" "0"
# Removed Option "Xinerama" "1"
Option "Xinerama" "0"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "stylus"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "stylus"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "eraser"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "eraser"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "cursor"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "cursor"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
VendorName "Generic CRT Display"
ModelName "Monitor 1024x768"
HorizSync 31.5 - 61.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 75.0
Gamma 1
ModeLine "640x480@60" 25.2 640 656 752 800 480 490 492 525 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "640x480@72" 31.5 640 664 704 832 480 489 491 520 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "640x480@75" 31.5 640 656 720 840 480 481 484 500 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "800x600@56" 36.0 800 824 896 1024 600 601 603 625 +hsync +vsync
ModeLine "800x600@72" 50.0 800 856 976 1040 600 637 643 666 +hsync +vsync
ModeLine "800x600@75" 49.5 800 816 896 1056 600 601 604 625 +hsync +vsync
ModeLine "800x600@60" 40.0 800 840 968 1056 600 601 605 628 +hsync +vsync
ModeLine "832x624@75" 57.3 832 864 928 1152 624 625 628 667 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "1024x768@75" 78.8 1024 1040 1136 1312 768 769 772 800 +hsync +vsync
ModeLine "1024x768@70" 75.0 1024 1048 1184 1328 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "1024x768@60" 65.0 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync
ModeLine "1280x960@60" 102.1 1280 1360 1496 1712 960 961 964 994 -hsync +vsync
EndSection

Section "Monitor"

#
Identifier "monitor1"
VendorName "Unknown"
ModelName "S@@ SHINCO LCD TV"
HorizSync 44.0 - 51.0
VertRefresh 47.0 - 63.0
Gamma 1
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Unknown"
ModelName "ENVISIONEN-910e"
HorizSync 30.0 - 95.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 160.0
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "nVidia Corporation G70 [GeForce 7600 GT]"
Driver "nvidia"
BoardName "nv"
Option "AddARGBVisuals" "True"
Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
Option "UseDisplayDevice" "CRT-1"
BusID "PCI:7:0:0"
Screen 0
EndSection

Section "Device"

#
Identifier "device1"
Driver "nv"
BoardName "nv"
BusID "PCI:7:0:0"
Screen 1
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "NVIDIA Corporation"
BoardName "GeForce 7600 GT"
BusID "PCI:7:0:0"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard1"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "NVIDIA Corporation"
BoardName "GeForce 7600 GT"
BusID "PCI:2:0:0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "nVidia Corporation G70 [GeForce 7600 GT]"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768@75" "1024x768@70" "832x624@75" "1024x768@60" "800x600@60" "1280x960@60" "800x600@75" "800x600@72" "800x600@56" "640x480@75" "640x480@72" "640x480@60"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Screen"

#
# Removed Option "metamodes" "nvidia-auto-select +0+0"
# Removed Option "metamodes" "1024x768_60 +0+0"
Identifier "screen1"
Device "Videocard1"
Monitor "Monitor1"
DefaultDepth 24
Option "TwinView" "0"
Option "metamodes" "1024x768 +0+0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"

# Removed Option "metamodes" "CRT-1: 1024x768@75 +0+0; CRT-1: 1024x768@70 +0+0; CRT-1: 832x624@75 +0+0; CRT-1: 1024x768@60 +0+0; CRT-1: 800x600@60 +0+0; CRT-1: 800x600@75 +0+0; CRT-1: 800x600@72 +0+0; CRT-1: 800x600@56 +0+0; CRT-1: 640x480@75 +0+0; CRT-1: 640x480@72 +0+0; CRT-1: 640x480@60 +0+0"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
Option "TwinView" "0"
Option "metamodes" "CRT-1: nvidia-auto-select +0+0"
EndSection

[easoukenka]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

well I have been doing a bit of testing and research it seems the xv output is not working correctly for me. Right when i change to something else everything works fine. This however does not fix my problem entirely. Sometimes when using for instance skype and i got the webcams open if i open a 3d app or just randomly minimizing and maximizing i get this same distorted video. Also i can't change the video output for mythtv. I did use the take a snapshot feature in gnome player when video was distorted and the snapshot looks normal.

seems from reading it could be nvidia related problem or something i can fix in my xorg maybe. I am using driver version 100.14.19

please help as i have to open and close mplayer about 15 times and load a video until it decides to work then i immediatly open mythtv

[monte48lowes]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

I have noted the same problem on a couple of my computers. The simple fix was to use something other than 'xv' for video display. This can be changed in the xine parameters in kaffeine or other programs. I will keep looking, I think there is a thread at the ubuntu forums that I assisted with.

Mike

[easoukenka]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

Hey thank you mike. All I can seem to find is how to switch from XV in mplayer kaffeine etc and that works great however you can't change it in MythTV i researched that I think to death. And also like I was saying sometimes skype messes up the webcams in the same way for me the distorted color pattern is the same so I am assuming skype uses XV also. Skype fortunetly rarely does this but it is annoying when it does and I try now to move apps in front of it or in general mess with things when I am on a skype call.

I guess I would just like a fix instead of a workaround those seem to be a frequently used output driver for programs.

If anyone does have a mythtv fix though that has been the worse problem for me. I get so far 100% success rate if I restart the X server then run it right away. I can post some screenshots too if it would help anyone.

Thanks for your time

[monte48lowes]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

Try commenting out these two lines in xorg.conf:

Option "AddARGBVisuals" "True"
Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True"

and see if that helps.

Mike

[easoukenka]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

I gave that a try no luck. I did notice while playing my tv tuner card then loading skype and viewing my webcam on both skype and cheese I had green picture with a some static of what my tv tuner was playing on my other monitor. When I took a snapshot in cheese the picture was fine and when talking in skype they could also see me fine. Is it possible I am getting some interference or something. Just a thought I may be on a wild goose chase I might try to just goto nv drivers see if it is nvidia related and if so i could start trying old drivers and betas. Here is screenshot it always looks like this except in mythtv it is pink.

http://thebloggalaxy.com/temp/ss.png

[Guest]

Re: video playback rainbow colored

I'm actually having this exact same problem. Does anyone know what's causing it?

[easoukenka]

Re: video playback rainbow colored(SOLVED)

Someone over at mythtv forums was able to help me I have only tested it a little bit but so far haven't had the problem yet. I am very happy as this was a serious problem for me thank you everyone for your help on this and here is the solution for those having the same problem.

http://www.mythtvtalk.com/forum/view...434&highlight=

Basically switch from nvidia-glx-new to nvidia-glx. I do not know what kind of performance hit I will get or what but I don't game much anyways. I will randomly check out the other driver and see if nvidia fixes it.