Slave IV
01-21-2008, 05:40 PM
I'm looking at a deal on a Vizio LCD 42" 1080P TV that I want to use w/ my Mac.
The specs say it has PC input but only supports 1366 x 768.
I'm wondering if I can bypass this limitation by using the HDMI input w/ some adapters.
Anyone know or used this TV before? Thanks for any input.
CC Rider
01-22-2008, 07:05 AM
I connected a MacBook to my 1080P TV exactly as you are talking about. Follow this link for the details, and then follow the link in that thread for the parts I used.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/htelect/msgs/23130.phtml">http://forums.audiworld.com/htelect/msgs/23130.phtml</a></li></ul>
I've got my PC going to my TV at 1080p resolutions. I can't begin to guess at why a tv that claims to be 1080p wouldn't be able to accept 1080p input from a PC. Maybe not all the inputs support 1080p? I know vizios cut corners, but that seems like a silly corner to cut.
HedonismBot
01-22-2008, 10:45 AM
Fortunatly the only TV I've seen not support it had a VGA input which could be used instead.
Slave IV
01-22-2008, 11:59 AM
has VGA inputs that are limited, they may put a limitation on the ability of the HDMI to accept a signal from a computer. I guess I can only try and return it if it doesn't work.
Slave IV
01-22-2008, 12:01 PM
I hope they don't purposley prevent the HDMI from working w/ a computer just to make you buy the higher model or something...
Bits is bits. If it can display a 1080p signal, it should be able to display a 1080p signal from a PC. At least, I'd think so.
CC Rider
01-22-2008, 01:34 PM
It's LCoS rear-projection. It has a "D-Sub 15 Pin PC Input" that can only display 1024x768. But using a Macbook and an HDMI input I'm getting 1920x1080.
larryV
01-22-2008, 09:30 PM
extended display and mirroring from my macbook and imac.
But if I connect with analog DVI-to-VGA cable, the Samsung has a very limited resolution and doesn't look as sharp. HDMI-to-DVI adapter is the way to go!
Slave IV
01-23-2008, 10:59 AM
Otherwise, ADC to DVI to HDMI, I guess...