Correct resolution

[blueglide]

I am trying to get correct resolution on my LCD with my MacBook. I have tried every res option and can't get the menu bar to show. I can access it it is just off of the top of the screen. I just can't see it. The mac is in clamshell mode if that matters.

Thanks

 

[Eidorian]

Did you accidentally zoom in using Ctrl + Scroll Up? You might want to look under the Universal Access System Preference Pane as well.

 

[taru91]

The LCD box should say the resolution ?

 

[blueglide]

Thanks guys....I am zoomed out all the way. What do you mean by the "LCD Box"? I forgot to mention that I am using a 52" Sharp Aquas.

 

[taru91]

sorry, i meant, the Box or manual of your LCD screen. hehe but good you got it fixed

 

[blueglide]

sorry, i meant, the Box or manual of your LCD screen. hehe but good you got it fixed

oops, no it's not fixed yet The resolution of the tv is full hd 1920x1080. I just meant to say that the scroll is all the way out and still can't see the menu bar.

Thanks again

 

[swiftaw]

It's probably Overscan

 

[taru91]

I can't think of anything of why the correct resolution won't appear. Supposedly a macbook can go to a higher resolution than that I think.

 

[blueglide]

It's probably Overscan

That was it....Thanks! Can anyone tell me what the overscan is used for?

 

[Bengt77]

That was it....Thanks! Can anyone tell me what the overscan is used for?

You want it when watching TV or videos (VHS) Ever watched a video without it? You get all these garbled lines on the top and bottom of your screen. But with all these new, fancy, digital devices it's pretty much useless. In fact, it's more a frustration than it's a feature.