Can't output to correct resolution for TV

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Hey guys, I just got a DVI -> HDMI cable and wireless network PCI adapter off of newegg, hooked my computer up to my 42" wide screen plasma, and I none of the available resolutions via right click -> properties -> settings or via the nVidia control panel "fit" to the TV properly. I noticed that there were only like 4 to 6, I can't really remember, available selections when I had it hooked up to the TV, yet there are probably 20 or so when I have it hooked up to my 19" monitor(s).

I'm running an EVGA GeForce 8800GT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318).

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
-I'mThatGuy

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 11:17 AM

Also, it is worth noting that I am using Omega Drivers (http://www.omegadrivers.net/) and the problem isn't that I'm getting black bars, it's that on every possibly resolution (all 4-6 of them, I can't remember) it is cut off. I would rather have black bars than having it cut off on the side and/or bottom. =\

dai · 04-21-2008, 11:50 AM

update to the latest nvidia drivers[not beta]

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

update to the latest nvidia drivers[not beta]

Although I get a much higher frame-rate in games with the Omega drivers, I shall try the nVidia ones.

dai · 04-21-2008, 12:18 PM

i had to update mine when i got an lcdtv as a monitor to get the correct resolution and had to set it at the resolution recommended by the lcdtv or it just came up as not supported

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 12:49 PM

latest nVidia drivers changed nothing. Still getting the same 4 options, none of which show the whole visual screen on the TV.. =\

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 01:34 PM

Ok, so I've tried setting it to the native TV resolution, didn't work.

I set it to 1 lower than the native resolution (1600x900) and set in the nVidia control panel to NOT SCALE, and now i have two-or-so-inch black bars on all four sides... Every other scaling option changes it so that it's off the screen on all four sides, on every resolution.

Oh well, I called up Panasonic to see if they could help, and they were kinda helpful, but they new about the TV, not the computer. xD

I'll contact nVidia later and if I find out anything useful, I'll post it.

Thanks for your assistance,
Me!

dai · 04-21-2008, 05:02 PM

i have pm'd someone who may know the answer

ebackhus · 04-21-2008, 06:16 PM

Is this TV 1080p native or something lower like 1366x768?

I have a DVI-> HDMI cable being used on my girlfriend's PC which is giving us 1080p on my 57" DLP. I also needed to adjust the overscan with the utility I've attached. It'll let you expand or reduce the resolution to best fit your screen. Give it a try!

I'mThatGuy · 04-21-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

Is this TV 1080p native or something lower like 1366x768?

I have a DVI-> HDMI cable being used on my girlfriend's PC which is giving us 1080p on my 57" DLP. I also needed to adjust the overscan with the utility I've attached. It'll let you expand or reduce the resolution to best fit your screen. Give it a try!

native resolution on it's like 1980x1080. if i have the specific digits correct.

ebackhus · 04-22-2008, 01:00 PM

I wonder where the attachment went....

http://www.techsupportforum.com/atta...rscanutils.zip

I'mThatGuy · 04-22-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

I wonder where the attachment went....

http://www.techsupportforum.com/atta...rscanutils.zip

thanks - i'll have to give it a try when I have the chance. =)

04-21-2008, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Can't output to correct resolution for TV Hey guys, I just got a DVI -> HDMI cable and wireless network PCI adapter off of newegg, hooked my computer up to my 42" wide screen plasma, and I none of the available resolutions via right click -> properties -> settings or via the nVidia control panel "fit" to the TV properly. I noticed that there were only like 4 to 6, I can't really remember, available selections when I had it hooked up to the TV, yet there are probably 20 or so when I have it hooked up to my 19" monitor(s). I'm running an EVGA GeForce 8800GT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318). Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance, -I'mThatGuy

04-21-2008, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV Also, it is worth noting that I am using Omega Drivers (http://www.omegadrivers.net/) and the problem isn't that I'm getting black bars, it's that on every possibly resolution (all 4-6 of them, I can't remember) it is cut off. I would rather have black bars than having it cut off on the side and/or bottom. =\

04-21-2008, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV update to the latest nvidia drivers[not beta] __________________

04-21-2008, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV i had to update mine when i got an lcdtv as a monitor to get the correct resolution and had to set it at the resolution recommended by the lcdtv or it just came up as not supported __________________

04-21-2008, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV latest nVidia drivers changed nothing. Still getting the same 4 options, none of which show the whole visual screen on the TV.. =\

04-21-2008, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV Ok, so I've tried setting it to the native TV resolution, didn't work. I set it to 1 lower than the native resolution (1600x900) and set in the nVidia control panel to NOT SCALE, and now i have two-or-so-inch black bars on all four sides... Every other scaling option changes it so that it's off the screen on all four sides, on every resolution. Oh well, I called up Panasonic to see if they could help, and they were kinda helpful, but they new about the TV, not the computer. xD I'll contact nVidia later and if I find out anything useful, I'll post it. Thanks for your assistance, Me!

04-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV i have pm'd someone who may know the answer __________________

04-21-2008, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,255 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV Is this TV 1080p native or something lower like 1366x768? I have a DVI-> HDMI cable being used on my girlfriend's PC which is giving us 1080p on my 57" DLP. I also needed to adjust the overscan with the utility I've attached. It'll let you expand or reduce the resolution to best fit your screen. Give it a try! __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

04-22-2008, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,255 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Can't output to correct resolution for TV I wonder where the attachment went.... http://www.techsupportforum.com/atta...rscanutils.zip __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.