HDMI/HDTV connection does not fit the screen on my HTPC - Blu-ray Forum

rarredoa · 10-23-2007, 11:17 PM

I just bought the Nvidia 8800GTS, which allowed for HDMI/HDCP connectivity to my samsung 1080P DLP. Picture quality is significantly better than the VGA connection i previously had, but the problem is that the Desktop is too big and doesn't fit within the TV screen. I can't see the Start/task on windows nor can i see the tool bar on PowerDVD at the bottom of the screen. I have tried to adjust the screen area using the NVIDIA utility HDTV "fitter" and hit the "apply" button, but no change! Any ideas on how to fix this?

I have a HTPC
8800GTS 640MB through DVI/HDMI adapter
PowerDVD 7.3 Blu-ray/HD-DVD version Deluxe
4 GB of Ram
AMD X2 3800 processor
X-Fi Fatality Soundcard
Samsung 50" DLP/HDMI

McLovin · 10-23-2007, 11:19 PM

Try setting the resolution on the computer higher

rarredoa · 10-23-2007, 11:21 PM

it doesn't go any higher than 1920 * 1080... it's an HDTV, which is it's current setting

jorg · 10-24-2007, 12:06 AM

what tv do u have

lch · 10-24-2007, 01:23 AM

what is your windows settings ?
maybe set it abit lower, as i think there may be some overscan(underscan?) from the tv.

Riverside666 · 10-24-2007, 02:24 AM

You gotta go into the the menu settings and set it pixel for pixel. Call up Samsung for help I had to call up sharp and sony to get my other TV's working right.

ILLSQUAD2G · 10-24-2007, 02:53 AM

Hello, try downloading the CATALYST CONTROL CENTER (CCC) FROM ATI. then run the setup wizard. You also have to set the HDTV settings to force a 1080P resolution or 720P resolution. The settings may say 1920x1080 or so on, but you have to actually add those settings as a progressive setting in the advanced settings for HDTV in the CCC Mine did the same and what I did worked but didnt make any sense to as why it worked. Also you may want to try changing the DPI SETTINGS in the display proerties under settings and then advanced. RIGHT CLICK ON THE DESKTOP THEN PROPERTIES THEN SETTINGS TAB THEN ADVANCED SETTINGS AND LOWER THE DPI PERCENTAGE. I hope one of theworks for you,

WickyWoo · 10-24-2007, 02:56 AM

He's running NVidia, that won't work

Riverside666 · 10-24-2007, 04:06 AM

I Promise you that it is not your PC but your TV. You gotta mess around with your TV Settings. I've done this nearly 3 times now. Either read your Manual or ask Samsung. You've got to setup your resolution somehow or play with the settings.

ILLSQUAD2G · 10-24-2007, 12:55 PM

I have searched the net and found a page that should provide either the software or driver(s) that may be needed to calibrate the screen properly. I hope this is more helpful.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/forceware_geforce.html

Snowgod · 10-24-2007, 02:05 PM

I have had problems with NVIDIA's N-view software and have turned it of (in the control panel) to fix many issues.

10-23-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
rarredoa Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Los Angeles Home Theater Gallery:32 Trading Score:3	HDMI/HDTV connection does not fit the screen on my HTPC I just bought the Nvidia 8800GTS, which allowed for HDMI/HDCP connectivity to my samsung 1080P DLP. Picture quality is significantly better than the VGA connection i previously had, but the problem is that the Desktop is too big and doesn't fit within the TV screen. I can't see the Start/task on windows nor can i see the tool bar on PowerDVD at the bottom of the screen. I have tried to adjust the screen area using the NVIDIA utility HDTV "fitter" and hit the "apply" button, but no change! Any ideas on how to fix this? I have a HTPC 8800GTS 640MB through DVI/HDMI adapter PowerDVD 7.3 Blu-ray/HD-DVD version Deluxe 4 GB of Ram AMD X2 3800 processor X-Fi Fatality Soundcard Samsung 50" DLP/HDMI

10-24-2007, 02:53 AM	#7
ILLSQUAD2G Member Member since:Aug 2007	Try this Hello, try downloading the CATALYST CONTROL CENTER (CCC) FROM ATI. then run the setup wizard. You also have to set the HDTV settings to force a 1080P resolution or 720P resolution. The settings may say 1920x1080 or so on, but you have to actually add those settings as a progressive setting in the advanced settings for HDTV in the CCC Mine did the same and what I did worked but didnt make any sense to as why it worked. Also you may want to try changing the DPI SETTINGS in the display proerties under settings and then advanced. RIGHT CLICK ON THE DESKTOP THEN PROPERTIES THEN SETTINGS TAB THEN ADVANCED SETTINGS AND LOWER THE DPI PERCENTAGE. I hope one of theworks for you,

10-24-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
ILLSQUAD2G Member Member since:Aug 2007	Hello again, I have searched the net and found a page that should provide either the software or driver(s) that may be needed to calibrate the screen properly. I hope this is more helpful. http://www.nvidia.com/page/forceware_geforce.html

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10-23-2007, 11:19 PM	#2
McLovin Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:202 Trading Score:21	Try setting the resolution on the computer higher

10-23-2007, 11:21 PM	#3
rarredoa Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Los Angeles Home Theater Gallery:32 Trading Score:3	it doesn't go any higher than 1920 * 1080... it's an HDTV, which is it's current setting

10-24-2007, 12:06 AM	#4
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	what tv do u have

10-24-2007, 01:23 AM	#5
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	what is your windows settings ? maybe set it abit lower, as i think there may be some overscan(underscan?) from the tv.

10-24-2007, 02:24 AM	#6
Riverside666 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	You gotta go into the the menu settings and set it pixel for pixel. Call up Samsung for help I had to call up sharp and sony to get my other TV's working right.

10-24-2007, 02:56 AM	#8
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	He's running NVidia, that won't work

10-24-2007, 04:06 AM	#9
Riverside666 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	I Promise you that it is not your PC but your TV. You gotta mess around with your TV Settings. I've done this nearly 3 times now. Either read your Manual or ask Samsung. You've got to setup your resolution somehow or play with the settings.

10-24-2007, 02:05 PM	#11
Snowgod Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Central NH	I have had problems with NVIDIA's N-view software and have turned it of (in the control panel) to fix many issues.

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