Can´t run multiple displays.

[bachi]

Hi..
I´m really new to this Linux-world and I have hit an obstacle.
The Problem is that my Linux does not find my TV trough the Monitor-Settings-Menu!
I have goggled the problem but the answers are way to advanced for me to understand.. so can
someone please help me understand how I should make my TV be a second Display? If its a clone or
an exstention doesn't matter, the most important thing is that I can watch movies on it.

I have Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT.
Computer-monitor: Samsung Syncmaster
TV: Also Samsung
It´s connected with a S-video -cable.

Sorry about my bad English, and bad knowledge about Linux.

[pompom]

Welcome to Linux Mint!

Before configuring anything, it is important to backup your current configuration, so that we can restore it if anything does not work as expected.

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sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup

Next, enable restricted drivers System->Administration->Hardware Drivers if you have not done this already. If you have installed compiz desktop effects, make sure they are enabled.

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sudo apt-get install nvidia-settings
sudo nvidia-settings

You should see your current settings and disabled TV settings, click TV display and click on configure, select TwinView, if there is an option to enable S-Video as output type, make sure that it is selected. Save settings. Reboot. Next, turn on your TV and go into settings. You should be able to select Auto-Detect option, if this is available, the TV will check each port for incoming signal. If there is no such option, manually select S-Video. Save settings.

Cheers,

pompom

[bachi]

Thank you so much. it worked.
I still had some small difficulties but rebooting solves everything...

[Dave68]

Please mark your Topic as Solved by going to your original post, and add (Solved) in the Subject line.

Thank You, and Happy Minting,
Dave