Re: Plasma Resolution

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Some Samsung Plasma widescreen HDTVs have a native resolution of only
1280x720 and not a normal 720p resolution of 1280x720 and therefore have
rectangular pixels since the aspect ration of the physical screen does not
match the logical aspect ratio. PCs always assume square pixels output
devices.
I am not sure of the best way to compensate for this in your configuration
since I don't know the model number of your Samsung. Possibly the Samsung
user manual will offer some guidance.

"Jaybob" <Jaybob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6362F72C-EAD7-4F44-BD7B-5EFA52080168@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hey friends....
>
> I wish I had a better way to put this, but I want to fully express my
> frustration with this situation, and the only way to do it is with this
> transcript....
>
> LiveAssist Chat
> Top of Form
> Problem: Resolution on Samsung 42 inch widescreen Plasma TV seems to be
> maxed out at 1024x768 it is attatched with a male to male VGA
> End Session
> user Jay has entered room
>
> analyst Howard_ has entered room
>
> Howard_>
> Welcome to Sony Online Support. I will be glad to assist you.
>
> Jay>
> all right howard
>
> Howard_>
> Hi Jay.
>
> Jay>
> proud owner of a brand new Vaio
>
> Jay>
> but I have some plasma issues
>
> Howard_>
> I am sure you will enjoy using your Sony VAIO. However, the VAIO computer
> will not work with Plasma TV.
>
> Jay>
> that's a very broad statement
>
> Jay>
> it works but not at full resolution
>
> Howard_>
> Please stay online while I check this information.
>
> Howard_>
> There will be a difference in refresh rate and scan rate. This may cause
> the
> issue.
>
> Jay>
> refresh rates from 60 to 75 it will only let me select 1024x768
>
> Jay>
> there doesn't seem to be a driver for the monitor on the Samsung website
>
> Jay>
> it may be a video card issue, but honestly that ATI site scares me
>
> Howard_>
> What is the Operating System of the Desktop?
>
> Jay>
> Win xp media center
>
> Jay>
> I just got the thing yesterday
>
> Jay>
> the desktop not the plasma
>
> Howard_>
> I suggest that you reinstall the video driver and check.
>
> Howard_>
> I will forward a link where you can download and install the Video Driver.
>
> Howard_>
> http://esupport.sony.com/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGCRB44G&upd_id=1852&os_id
> =16
>
> Howard_>
> Please click on the link.
>
> Howard_>
> Are you able to view the page?
>
> Jay>
> yes
>
> Jay>
> thanks howard
>
> Howard_>
> You are welcome.
>
> I should be all set, right?
>
> I have replaced the video driver as Howard has suggested here in our chat
> transcript, (after surprisingly telling me without knowing anything about
> my
> brand new Vaio's setup that it would not work with Plasma tv) and after
> the
> reinstall, it let me go "widescreen" and bump my resolution up to 1280 x
> 768. Nothing was distorted, my screen was filled the glory of the
> Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition Operating System. This seemed
> great.
> I went into the Media Center and did all the tests to set up your tv,
> adjusting contrast and picture position, and checking the color. When I
> exited the media center and went back to the desktop, (one can't goof
> around
> all day) my res had reverted back to 1024 x 768, it was immediately
> apparent, all of my icons were had become stretched rectangles.
>
> I'm using a wireless mouse and keyboard. it's CAT5 connected to my home
> network. its hooked up to my Hughes Directv Sat receiver, through audio
> component cables , and an S-Video cord. The plasma is connected Male to
> Male
> VGA. (BTW I can't get the Sony remote to change the channels in the Media
> Center either).
>
> That's it. There's no added software on the machine, no other peripherals
> attached. It's less than 3 days old.
>
>
> Thanks for sticking with me.
>
> Jay


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