Resolution on TV

[jaredluse]

I am trying to use my macbook pro on me Plasma, but the resolution doesn't seem to fit. I have it set on 1920 x 1080 and the image is too big for the screen. I am trying to figure this out, because I would like to buy the updated MacMini and use it as a media center. Any ideas?

 

[TEG]

The resolution for a Widescreen TV is usually, 1920x1080, 1366x768, or 1260x720.

TEG

 

[roidy]

Firstly, whats the make and model of the Plasma.
Secondly, is the native resolution of the panel 1920x1080 as most plasmas have a resolution of 1024x768 unless thay are full 1080 HD.

 

[jaredluse]

Firstly, whats the make and model of the Plasma.
Secondly, is the native resolution of the panel 1920x1080 as most plasmas have a resolution of 1024x768 unless thay are full 1080 HD.

It is Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U. It has native resolution of 1080p. Every setting I try has either black lines, or is too big.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

You may be able to adjust it in the TV menu.

 

[bigbossbmb]

it's overscan... go into the TV's advanced picture menu and change HD size to Size 2.

 

[roidy]

It is Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U. It has native resolution of 1080p. Every setting I try has either black lines, or is too big.

Have a look at this thread, its a slightly different model but may help you.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9149611

 

[jaredluse]

I have done it both ways, but currently it is hooked to the TV through my Onkyo SR-606 receiver. Could this cause issues?

 

[roidy]

Just try it without the reciever and see.

 

[jaredluse]

I changed to HD size 2 and that works perfectly now. Thank you very much for your help guys.