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mcdseven
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 Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:14 am Post subject: which Screen Resolution? |
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Hi Folks,
I'm having a problem connection a Macmini to a 42'' Philips full HD TV. I think it might have narrowed the problem down to the screen resolution. What is the best screen resolution to pick on the MAc that will work best with a 42" Screen? Thanks kindly, I hope this thread is not doubling up on my previous one, if so mods feel free to move it or delete it.
Thank you for your help. |
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mooblie
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You need to use the "native resolution" of your TV. If it's truly a full-HD TV, that will be 1920x1080. Look in the TV's technical specifications.
You'll also need to check that the TV has some sort of setting such as "1:1 pixel mapping" or "overscan off" or "exact fit" or something similar.
Then your mini needs to put out a "1080" setting with "Overscan off".
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mcdseven
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| mooblie wrote: | You need to use the "native resolution" of your TV. If it's truly a full-HD TV, that will be 1920x1080. Look in the TV's technical specifications.
You'll also need to check that the TV has some sort of setting such as "1:1 pixel mapping" or "overscan off" or "exact fit" or something similar.
Then your mini needs to put out a "1080" setting with "Overscan off". |
very helpful, thank you kind sir.
I think 'Autofit' setting on my tv is "exact fit" so thats great.
I just need to tweak the settings on the Macmini. thanks again. |
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