computer on tv screen problem

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HiDefGator

Discussion Starter · Sep 16, 2007

I used my old DVI\HDMI cable that came with an HR10 to connect a computer to my samsung 1080p lcd. Only problem is the computer seems to think the screen is about a half inch bigger in each direction than it is. Why wouldn't the picture line up perfectly on it? I know I've done this before with other LCD TV's and video board combinations without a problem. I tried changing resolutions on the PC and it made the problem better\worse but never right. Suggestions?

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bschuler2007

· #2 · Sep 16, 2007

Usually the graphics card has overscan correction. Check in the advanced settings or look on the manufacturers site for overscan correction.. that is the issue your seeing.

Usually the solution.. puts a few arrows at the edge of the screen.. you drag them till they line up with the real edges of what is visible... then this setting is saved.

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mr.unnatural

· #3 · Sep 16, 2007

Many HTPCs have an issue with overscan when using a fixed-pixel HDTV monitor as your display. The latest Nvidia cards are notorious for this. There are workarounds to correct for the problem but they're not ideal. Check out the Nvidia or ATI forums for info on setting up your graphics card for proper display. The Home Theater Computer forum at the AVS Forums has a section on setting up your monitor with an HTPC.

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mick66

· #4 · Sep 16, 2007

HiDefGator said:
I used my old DVI\HDMI cable that came with an HR10 to connect a computer to my samsung 1080p lcd. Only problem is the computer seems to think the screen is about a half inch bigger in each direction than it is. Why wouldn't the picture line up perfectly on it? I know I've done this before with other LCD TV's and video board combinations without a problem. I tried changing resolutions on the PC and it made the problem better\worse but never right. Suggestions?

Considering that this is a forum for discussing Tivo, what does this have to do with Tivo?

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d_anders

· #5 · Sep 16, 2007

mick66 said:
Considering that this is a forum for discussing Tivo, what does this have to do with Tivo?

Agreed, there are a number of HTPC forums that would better suited help you out with computer to tv scaling issues.

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HiDefGator

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 17, 2007

d_anders said:
Agreed, there are a number of HTPC forums that would better suited help you out with computer to tv scaling issues.

The Tivo was sitting right next to the TV with the problem.

And I already knew the really smart gys were hanging out here.

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