How to Adjust HDMI Settings for Optimal TV Viewing on Win7 Laptop

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This discussion addresses the issue of adjusting HDMI settings for optimal viewing on a Windows 7 laptop connected to a 73-inch projection TV. Users reported a significant black border around the desktop display, which can be resolved by changing the resolution to 1920x1080. Additionally, updating graphics card and TV drivers is crucial for achieving proper display settings. Utilizing the TV remote's zoom or format feature can also help in adjusting the image to fit the screen.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of HDMI connections and settings
  • Familiarity with Windows 7 display settings
  • Knowledge of graphics card driver updates
  • Basic operation of TV remote controls and settings
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to change display resolution in Windows 7
  • Learn about updating graphics card drivers for optimal performance
  • Explore the zoom and format features available on various TV models
  • Investigate common HDMI issues and troubleshooting techniques
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This discussion is beneficial for Windows 7 users, particularly those connecting laptops to large TVs, as well as anyone seeking to optimize their HDMI display settings for a better viewing experience.

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I just connecred my win laptop to my 73 inch projection TV.

It uses an HDMI cable and shows the desktop just good in the center of the TV screen.

But it has a big black border around the desktop.

How do I get it to fit the TV screen?

The image is big but does not fill the screen.

The black border is about 5 inch thick.
 
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Change the resolution to 1920x1080.

This isn't engineering...moving.
 
I can only move the slider up to
1366x768?
 
Are you viewing the same screen on the computer's display and the TV? If they are different, they can't be the same (Zen wisdom...). You might be able to use your TV remote's zoom/format feature to zoom in on the picture, essentially changing the resolution of the TV.
 
russ_watters said:
Are you viewing the same screen on the computer's display and the TV? If they are different, they can't be the same (Zen wisdom...).

Yep. Been there, done that. :approve:
 
I had a similar problem recently and after updating the drivers for my graphics card and the TV it worked just fine.
 

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