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fhl_devils
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fhl_devils asked in Computers & InternetHardwareMonitors · 1 decade ago

Improving Computer Text on 1080p TV?

I bought a 1080p tv to use as a monitor. Now, I wasn't expecting miracles, it's not a monitor, so I know the pixel composition is a little different... But this is pretty grim. First off, I can't run it in 1080 since stuff bleeds off the edge (and the text is no better in true 1080), so I'm running 1768x992. Picture-wise, I'm fine. But ALL text is blocky, distorted (not anti-alias'd properly), and has a halo.

Is this just how 1080p PC-compatible TVs run, or did I get a lemon, or is there some hidden compatibility setting?

Panasonic 32" U22, DVI->HDMI input

Update:

*** Unfortunately, at EVERY resolution other than 1768x992, I have bleed-off - making it almost worthless as a primary monitor, since 80% of the Quicklaunch bar is gone [:-(

Update 2:

~~~ I have tried the Full (1:1) / H-Fill / Justify / Zoom / 4:3 options, and none achieve a better result at either 1080p or the current 1768x992. In fact, that brings up another question: Since true 1:1 1080p resolution bleeds off the screen in all directions - is this really a true 1080p TV, or does it SIMULATE 1080p quality. Hmmm... Sounds like I might have to yell at Panasonic.

Update 3:

+++ Eureka(ish)! There's a setting buried way down in the menu (Menu -> Picture -> Page2 -> Aspect Adjustments -> HD Size) Size 1 runs at 95% to "trim noise at the edge if the screen". Size 2 is the true 1:1 ratio. Sharpness needs to drop to 0 to get smooth(ish) fonts. Not crazy about the halo around text on a shaded background - but I can certainly live with this!

Thanks for your patience and help!

- Jason

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  • Derek
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    1 decade ago
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    Just make sure your computer's resolution matches your TV's native resolution.

    I bought a 720p TV that actually runs at 1360x768. It looks great, like a normal PC monitor at 1360x768. But if I run at 1280x720 it looks horrible.

    *** My friend bought a Visio TV. He had to adjust the screen in the TV menu for it to fit properly.

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