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HDMI to projector

FunnyStuff · 2011-05-08 23:09:29

I have a question i'm hoping somebody can answer for me. I know a guy who is using a Samsung E452 laptop, using the HDMI out direct to a Optoma HD projector. Now he says the unit does output at 1920 ( i havent checked yet ) but when doing so it cuts off the outer 1.5 inches of the screen, and was wondering why this is so.…

08-05-2011 11:09pm

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FunnyStuff

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I have a question i'm hoping somebody can answer for me. I know a guy who is using a Samsung E452 laptop, using the HDMI out direct to a Optoma HD projector. Now he says the unit does output at 1920 ( i havent checked yet ) but when doing so it cuts off the outer 1.5 inches of the screen, and was wondering why this is so.

Anyone have any answers to this question?

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#2 09-05-2011 9:16am

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This is called overscan and it common even on TV's and I understand its a hangover from tube screens.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overscan

Depending on your graphics card / software there is ways of adjusting for it.

Quick google for nvidia gives this: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_13964.html

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