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problems with external display
I have a brand-new LG 32" 1080p LCD TV, and a Dell laptop with Windows x64 Home Premium. My laptop has an HDMI out port, and I just got an HDMI cable today, so I figured hey why not let's hook the computer up to the TV. It does work, but when I set it to display only on the TV, the image is stretched out as though it is too big for the screen. The display settings on the laptop are set to 1920x1080, so I dont understand why it is stretching like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -- shadowxclone |
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Your video output must be set to the resolution of your TV set. It is not
the same as your built in monitor. Check your TV specs for the information - you know, the instruction book that came with! -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "shadowxclone" wrote in message ... I have a brand-new LG 32" 1080p LCD TV, and a Dell laptop with Windows x64 Home Premium. My laptop has an HDMI out port, and I just got an HDMI cable today, so I figured hey why not let's hook the computer up to the TV. It does work, but when I set it to display only on the TV, the image is stretched out as though it is too big for the screen. The display settings on the laptop are set to 1920x1080, so I dont understand why it is stretching like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -- shadowxclone |
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Your TV is probably over scanning all input over HDMI which is very common
with HDTVs so that they emulate traditional CRT TVs. Check to see if your TV has a picture size setting of dot-to-dot or 1-to-1 to emulate this overscan. "shadowxclone" wrote in message ... I have a brand-new LG 32" 1080p LCD TV, and a Dell laptop with Windows x64 Home Premium. My laptop has an HDMI out port, and I just got an HDMI cable today, so I figured hey why not let's hook the computer up to the TV. It does work, but when I set it to display only on the TV, the image is stretched out as though it is too big for the screen. The display settings on the laptop are set to 1920x1080, so I dont understand why it is stretching like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -- shadowxclone |
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The TV is 1080p, so the resolution -should- be 1920x1080. And I couldn't find anything about dot-to-dot or 1-to-1 in the settings anywhere... -- shadowxclone |
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problems with external display
If you have the 32LH40 see the instructions for the Picture wizard on page
70 of your user's manual and select Just Scan http://www.lge.com/us/tv-audio-video...tv-32LH40.jsp# "shadowxclone" wrote in message ... The TV is 1080p, so the resolution -should- be 1920x1080. And I couldn't find anything about dot-to-dot or 1-to-1 in the settings anywhere... -- shadowxclone |
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Try reading the threads on www.avsforum.com Search for your specific LG model number, or nearest similar model. Not all HDMI devices interact properly. They're "supposed to" but they often don't. Combine that with how some video chipsets do a bad job of adjusting their output resolution and, well, you may be in for bad news. |
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problems with external display
I actually have the 32LG70, but the "Just Scan" option worked perfectly, my Xbox 360 and laptop both now display perfectly on my screen. Thanks for all the assistance guys -- shadowxclone |
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i need some help. my brother managed to get rid of the viruses on the comp, as well as clearing a lot of space. it worked fine earlier, but for some reason, when i logged in earlier there was nothing on the desktop. the only way i can access anything is by ctrl + alt + del and then using new task. i've tried restoring it, and tried going into safe mode but i still have the same problem under safe mode. any help? -- aparna |
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Have you tried right clicking on your desktop then selecting View and then
making sure that show all icons is selected? "aparna" wrote in message ... i need some help. my brother managed to get rid of the viruses on the comp, as well as clearing a lot of space. it worked fine earlier, but for some reason, when i logged in earlier there was nothing on the desktop. the only way i can access anything is by ctrl + alt + del and then using new task. i've tried restoring it, and tried going into safe mode but i still have the same problem under safe mode. any help? -- aparna |