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    Problem when connecting the m17x to plasma tv

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by beef331994, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. beef331994

    beef331994 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have a problem when i connect my m17x to my panasonic plasma tv. the tv will show the desktop however the deskptop is cut of at all the four sides. i have tried changing the different resolutions but it won't work. Any ideas?
     
    beef331994, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    go to the tv menu and adjust vertical size and horizontal size till it fits
     
    The_Moo™, Nov 23, 2009
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  3. mozster

    mozster Notebook Enthusiast

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    does your panny have the option to change the format size on screen? wide, zoom, stretch, normal, etc etc.... :confused:
     
    mozster, Nov 23, 2009
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  4. Glzmo

    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    Try to change the refresh rate to 60Hz or 59Hz, etc..
     
    Glzmo, Nov 23, 2009
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    DJ_Pawel Notebook Consultant

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    Go to Nvidia control panel---> resize HDTV desktop. (Under Video & Television)
    That worked for me, hope it helps.
     
    DJ_Pawel, Nov 23, 2009
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    beef331994 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for all the advice. will try them out. @mozster: yes my tv has the option to change the format size. @Glzmo: i tried doing what u suggested but to no avail.
     
    beef331994, Nov 23, 2009
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