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Gmood1

In Reply to: RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... posted by wheezer on October 21, 2009 at 19:39:55

Your HTPC should be set to the native resolution of your flat panel.Use HDMI/DVI input/output if it has it.If you used Windows 7 it would automatically set the the resolution to the optimum settings. IMHO a Mac Mini/OSX isn't the greatest solution for an HTPC. But hey use what you got..enjoy.

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RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... - wheezer 23:05:48 10/21/09 (4)
Hi Gmood1,
Might you elaborate a bit on the native resolution. The Samsung does 1080p and the mini will display whatever I tell it to, that is, what is offered in the display setting. I do know, DVD's are 480i.
This is my first attempt at mating up a computer with a TV. I've been around pc's since their inception.
Mitch
- RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... - Gmood1 23:22:35 10/21/09 (3)
  Hi Mitch the native resolution is 1080 for your panel. The native resolution is the single fixed resolution your panel is designed to display. All newer panels are 1080. So you would set your gfx or graphics card to output 1080. Even though your DVDs are 480i they will be up-converted by the panel or the video card to 1080i.
  - RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... - wheezer 07:19:10 10/22/09 (2)
    That's simple enough. I've noticed the "info" button will show the resolution currently being displayed on the screen, for that input.
    Lastly, can you explain the overscan thing, and should it be used. It does make a difference.
    Thanks,
    Mitch
    - RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... - Gmood1 10:25:17 10/22/09 (1)
      Hey Mitch this link will break it down for you better than I can. From what I gather if your panel is recognized as a LCD PC monitor, over scan is not an issue, as in my case.
      You shouldn't need it with the modern plasmas or LCDs if the signal is digital driven. The link explains more.
      Overscan (Open in New Window)
      Edits: 10/22/09
      - RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... - wheezer 15:42:24 10/22/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: mac mini ) Samsung ln52b750... posted by Gmood1 on October 22, 2009 at 10:25:17
        
        Yes, it's recognized as an lcd monitor. Also, the HDMI#1 is designed for PC DVI to HDMI input. I'll try the D-sub as well and see what results that provides.
        SOoooo many settings on this panel, for tuning and fine tuning.
        Thanks again for the info.

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