Cannot see picture on VLC when using two monitors - Ubuntu

Benedict XVI

Hi
I am new to Ubuntu 9.04 and just installed it on my laptop

I then connected an monitor via a VGA cable and straight away the full desktop appeared on the new monitor no problem

Now the problem. When I use VLC or Mplayer to view TV streams the video only appears on the laptop monitor and not on the external monitor (it is just black)

What sort of config changes do I need to make this work

I have googled it but am finding difficulty pinpointing the right answer

I also look at the xorg.conf file and it is empty

Any thoughts ?

Thanks in advance

Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI wrote: »

Hi
I am new to Ubuntu 9.04 and just installed it on my laptop

I then connected an monitor via a VGA cable and straight away the full desktop appeared on the new monitor no problem

Now the problem. When I use VLC or Mplayer to view TV streams the video only appears on the laptop monitor and not on the external monitor (it is just black)

What sort of config changes do I need to make this work

I have googled it but am finding difficulty pinpointing the right answer

I also look at the xorg.conf file and it is empty

Any thoughts ?

Thanks in advance

Ok found the answer

In the VLC application go to Tools - Preferences - Video and set the value for 'Output' to 'OpenGl video output'

corkie

How to Set Up Dual Monitors on Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid

Navigate to System > Preferences > Screen Resolution.