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diff --git a/doc/faq/faq.sgml b/doc/faq/faq.sgml index 67b3a8127..47793583a 100644 --- a/doc/faq/faq.sgml +++ b/doc/faq/faq.sgml @@ -1457,6 +1457,32 @@ question. </para> </sect2> + + <sect2 id="buggyxv"> + <title>The image looks strange, it is shifted, cropped or shows weird lines!</title> + <para> + This points to a problem with the Xv extension, which is used by xine + to display the video image. To verify this, try running xine with the XShm + video output plugin: + <screen> <command>xine -V XShm</command></screen> + </para> + <para> + If that works fine, you just proved, that the Xv extension is buggy. xine will + remember the last used video output plugin, so the setting will stay at XShm. + You could simply continue using this, but XShm is a lot slower than Xv, so + read on and see if you can get it working. Usually you should look for + updated versions of the XFree driver module that belongs to your graphics card. + </para> + <para> + Other possibilites are limitations in either your XFree driver module or your + graphics hardware. If your card could somehow be running out of ressources (graphics + RAM perhaps) and displays an incorrect Xv overlay because of that, try reducing + the display resolution and/or colour depth. + </para> + <para> + Consult the next question for more details on Xv. + </para> + </sect2> <sect2 id="xvextension"> <title>How can I make xine use the Xv extension and what drivers do I need?</title> |