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    Connecting M1330 to HDTV using HDMI, possible problem?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FIM, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. FIM

    FIM Notebook Consultant

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    I connected my m1330 to my sharp 32" lcd hdtv using a high quality moster cable and it works fine only way to get audio working was from control panel then sound and changing it to hdmi output. after playing with the nvidia control panel settings I found some settings that looked great however I was never able to get the picture to look exactly how it does on my desktop meaning there was a very small part cut out all around nothing major but its annoying I was wondering if anyone got theres to fix exactly like it looks on their notebook and what settings did you use.
     
  2. Sunfox

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    It's called "overscan". Check if your Sharp has a "native" picture mode (I think they call it "dot by dot").

    Otherwise, I think Nvidia's control panel should have a setup wizard designed to compensate for this (my current laptop using the Go 7400 does), although it won't be a "clean" as if your TV has native mode.
     
  3. Mr. Cameltoe

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    Yeah, that's not the fault of the M1330 but of the features of your television.
     
  4. FIM

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    oh ok thats cool i was a little scared but ill play some more tomorrow anyone got other ideas
     
  5. snowbro

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    Yeah, your Sharp is most likely set to 16:9 mode.... On my Samsung, I have to put it into Just Scan mode to get it pixel for pixel 1920x1080
     
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    i had the same problem, but it didn't really bother me too much, maybe cut 25 pixels off every edge

    i would like to find an easier solution to outputting sound via hdmi than going thru the control panel every time
     
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    even my desktop HTPC does that
    it's slightly annoying but not a big deal because video playback looks sharp
     
  8. unr1

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    but yea, customizing the resolution helps to lessen the effects
     
  9. FIM

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    after playing around more with it last night i managed to find a setting that fit it perfectly thanks guys for the help.