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    M14xr2 HDMI Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Marcochuben, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. Marcochuben

    Marcochuben Newbie

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    Every time i connect my computer through HDMI cable to my tv, he screen doesn't seem to fit. The edges are cut off. Ive tried changing resolution but edges still don't fit. What else can i do?
     
    Marcochuben, Aug 15, 2012
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    rquinn19 Notebook Consultant

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    right click desktop -> graphics proprieties -> display -> monitor/tv settings and not sure there as i cant like now. i think it's a percentage thing. you'll have to play with and adjust the scaling properties
     
    rquinn19, Aug 15, 2012
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    laz91 Notebook Evangelist

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    Did u try pressing Windows Key + P until projector only was selected?
     
    laz91, Aug 15, 2012
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    salanos Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to also check your TV's settings. My Sony BRAVIA has an option for 'pixel size' with 'Full Pixel', '-1, -2', 'Normal'. Anything other than 'Full-Pixel' results in the edges being slightly cut off.
     
    salanos, Aug 16, 2012
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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    This happens to me with my m11x alot. Make sure you set it so the m14x lcd is off, and only the tv is getting a signal. Shut off the TV, then turn it back on and it should auto detect/resize it for you.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 16, 2012
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    Alternatively, set the TV to your main display and then extend the desktop to the M14x's screen. This is what I do.
     
    salanos, Aug 16, 2012
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    I have run into many variations of this when I VJ and run HDMI cables to venue HDTVs. I always thought pure digital would allow me to use every pixel, but I still have to think in terms of "safe" areas if I want to cover all bases. Seems like it always gets cropped down a little... Lame. My Optoma HD66s have no problem displaying the entire image when using the same HDMI signals.
     
    the_psychologist, Aug 16, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    All of the above recommendations are fine, I think that there is also an option on the nVidia control panel to re-size the screen manually. You should also check for that.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 16, 2012
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