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    New Z - HDMI to 1080P scaling problems...

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ultralight, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. ultralight

    ultralight Notebook Consultant

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    A bit curious. My $250 netbook works through the VGA port at 1080p resolution to my Samsung 1080P LCD TV no problem. My $200 Panasonic BD-35 ports 1080P through the HDMI port no problem.

    With my new Z, I'm having a bit of trouble getting proper scaling on the HDMI. I am selecting ONLY external screen on the Sony menu (Not cloning or 2nd screen). The desktop extends BEYOND the edges of my Samsung LCD TV. So I go in the menu and select the alternative and now there is a small black border around the Samsung LCD where the desktop is a bit smaller than the screen.

    How do I get it so that HDMI output is PERFECTLY edge to edge at 1080p?

    I did a search on the Z owners thread and this forum but did not see this issue discussed.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    UL
     
    ultralight, Dec 27, 2009
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  2. ultralight

    ultralight Notebook Consultant

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    Any one? Sure would appreciate your help.

    Thanks,
    UL
     
    ultralight, Dec 27, 2009
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  3. Primes

    Primes Notebook Deity

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    I don't have a Z, but if its similar to my SR, set to external display only and then go into your video cards control panel and look for Overdrive adjustment and tweak accordingly.
     
    Primes, Dec 27, 2009
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  4. David

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    If S.Prime's suggestion doesn't work, try updating to a newer graphics card driver.
     
    David, Dec 27, 2009
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  5. TDO

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    You must dissable the overscan on your tv. (sometimes called 1:1 pixel mapping)

    TDO
     
    TDO, Dec 28, 2009
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