Distorted Images in Slideshow when using Philips Screen on Mac Mini

Photos are distorted (horizontally stretched) when a slideshow is run independent from the preferences (tried them all). However, the full screen edit mode displays the images correctly. The problem did not occur with the previous analog screen.
I'm using the following Mac Mini (PowerMac10,2, PowerPC G4 (1.2), 1.33 GHz)
with the latest iPhoto version 6.0.6 under 10.4.9 and with a Philips 200WS 20" screen (DVI port) running the the native resolution of 1680x1080.
Mac Mini G4 1.33 GHz, 1GB   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   Philips 200WS screen
MacBook 1.83 GHz, 2GB RAM   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

I actually just encountered the same exact problem today. I've had a Mac Mini connected to a 42" TV for the past 6 months, and I always used ARD to view the screen (rarely via the TV).
Today, I moved the machine to a new location, one which leaves it headless, and now ARD displays a black screen. I don't know if it has to do with the Mini not knowing what resolution to present, since it doesn't have a display connected to it, but it's definitely causing a problem- I no longer have the 42" TV, or any display, for that matter, to use!

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