how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display?

peppers · 25-November-07, 05:40 AM

I cannot seem to figure this out, how do you setup a XP computer so it will display correctley on a widescreen TV?

I just got me one I am useing as a monitor. I would like to be able to use widescreen mode with everything in the correct aspect ratio

edit:I now see this topic belongs in a differient section sorry bout that

Seyeklopz · 25-November-07, 05:53 AM

You need to create a custom windows resolution at the native progressive resolution of your tv. 1920x1080? 1280x720?

There are a few methods.

Easiest.. nvidia
Custom Resolutions

Tutorial: Forcing Custom Resolution in Windows - MP3Car.com

How to Configure Custom Resolutions in Windows at FreakyGaming

Custom Resolution Guide for 1080i HDTV-HTPC-POWERSTRIP-RADEON - AVS Forum

peppers · 25-November-07, 06:04 AM

The box says 1366X768, but the manual recommends 1360x768.Thank you for the Tutorials.

peppers · 25-November-07, 09:11 AM

I had to update my drivers but Prowerstrip did work almost

now I am ending up with the same white dots flickering at the very top of my screen as I had when the refresh rate was set too high although its set to 60hz

I am useing a intel 82845G graphics controller embbeded im my motherboard with these setting in powerstrip, what is wrong?

Seyeklopz · 25-November-07, 09:16 AM

Which TV do you have?

4x0n · 25-November-07, 09:20 AM

It's a shot in the dark but try setting the horizontal refresh to 60 as well.

peppers · 25-November-07, 09:28 AM

^
that is not possiple without setting the vertical to 75 and is also beond the ability of my graphics controller

the TV is the brand Envision L32W761 it is actualy a 32 in screen rater than what I said before witch was a typo

edit: disapleing "Dynamic Contrast" feature on the TV seems to have done the trick

BeetleMan · 25-November-07, 10:31 AM

1366x768 is a 16:9 ratio, did you try that? And also try to set ratio to 16:9, instead of "any"...

EDIT: Didn't see ya got it solved.....

Seyeklopz · 25-November-07, 10:49 AM

Here's the spec sheet..

http://www.envisiondisplay.com/produ...w761-specs.pdf

Graphic (PC) Input Signal Input Analog RGB (Dsub)
H-Frequency 31 ~ 60KHz
V-Frequency 50 ~ 75Hz
Pixel Frequency 110MHz [pixel clock?]
Plug & Play DDC2B
Maximum Resolution 1360x768x60Hz

Chrome_Rust · 25-November-07, 10:52 AM

At work we have a Olevia 37" LCD TV, it will do 2 res's that is scales properly, 1280 x 720 @ 50hz, or 1920 x 1080 @ 50hz.... try one of those. may work for ya, but the 50hz refresh is what through me....

Wafflesomd · 25-November-07, 11:26 AM

If you have an nvidia card, I think they have an option to set the monitor as an HDTV.

I don't if that would work.

25-November-07, 05:40 AM		#1 (permalink)
peppers Apex Techie I	how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? I cannot seem to figure this out, how do you setup a XP computer so it will display correctley on a widescreen TV? I just got me one I am useing as a monitor. I would like to be able to use widescreen mode with everything in the correct aspect ratio edit:I now see this topic belongs in a differient section sorry bout that Last edited by peppers; 25-November-07 at 09:25 AM.

25-November-07, 05:53 AM		#2 (permalink)
Seyeklopz Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? You need to create a custom windows resolution at the native progressive resolution of your tv. 1920x1080? 1280x720? There are a few methods. Easiest.. nvidia Custom Resolutions Tutorial: Forcing Custom Resolution in Windows - MP3Car.com How to Configure Custom Resolutions in Windows at FreakyGaming Custom Resolution Guide for 1080i HDTV-HTPC-POWERSTRIP-RADEON - AVS Forum Last edited by Seyeklopz; 25-November-07 at 07:14 AM.

25-November-07, 06:04 AM		#3 (permalink)
peppers Apex Techie I	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? The box says 1366X768, but the manual recommends 1360x768.Thank you for the Tutorials. Last edited by peppers; 25-November-07 at 09:26 AM.

25-November-07, 09:11 AM		#4 (permalink)
peppers Apex Techie I	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? I had to update my drivers but Prowerstrip did work almost now I am ending up with the same white dots flickering at the very top of my screen as I had when the refresh rate was set too high although its set to 60hz I am useing a intel 82845G graphics controller embbeded im my motherboard with these setting in powerstrip, what is wrong?

25-November-07, 09:16 AM		#5 (permalink)
Seyeklopz Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? Which TV do you have?

25-November-07, 09:20 AM		#6 (permalink)
4x0n Proud New Daddy	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? It's a shot in the dark but try setting the horizontal refresh to 60 as well.

25-November-07, 09:28 AM		#7 (permalink)
peppers Apex Techie I	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? ^ that is not possiple without setting the vertical to 75 and is also beond the ability of my graphics controller the TV is the brand Envision L32W761 it is actualy a 32 in screen rater than what I said before witch was a typo edit: disapleing "Dynamic Contrast" feature on the TV seems to have done the trick Last edited by peppers; 25-November-07 at 09:55 AM.

25-November-07, 10:31 AM		#8 (permalink)
BeetleMan PCApex Corr-Hoe-spondent	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? 1366x768 is a 16:9 ratio, did you try that? And also try to set ratio to 16:9, instead of "any"... EDIT: Didn't see ya got it solved.....

25-November-07, 10:49 AM		#9 (permalink)
Seyeklopz Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? Here's the spec sheet.. http://www.envisiondisplay.com/produ...w761-specs.pdf Graphic (PC) Input Signal Input Analog RGB (Dsub) H-Frequency 31 ~ 60KHz V-Frequency 50 ~ 75Hz Pixel Frequency 110MHz [pixel clock?] Plug & Play DDC2B Maximum Resolution 1360x768x60Hz

25-November-07, 10:52 AM		#10 (permalink)
Chrome_Rust Apex Tech God	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? At work we have a Olevia 37" LCD TV, it will do 2 res's that is scales properly, 1280 x 720 @ 50hz, or 1920 x 1080 @ 50hz.... try one of those. may work for ya, but the 50hz refresh is what through me....

25-November-07, 11:26 AM		#11 (permalink)
Wafflesomd Banned	Re: how do you setup a computer for a widescreen display? If you have an nvidia card, I think they have an option to set the monitor as an HDTV. I don't if that would work.

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