Yes, this Westinghouse would probably look good using VGA, since it has a PC mode that is for VGA only. However, I don't currently have a way to connect it that way. I also will be using it on my desk about 18"-24" away. It does look very crisp using the Adobe RGB profile, but I can't see all of the desktop. Next time I will take my laptop and cables to the store with me.
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well at 18" to 24" way you might be moving your head around a lot, this might cause strain.
As for the ABOBE RGB, I just switched my calibration to that setting, it seemed a little washed out. I usually have mine on a custom calibration.
Even though I use mine regularly, I do not suggest using a LCD TV for Print work or anything that has to have perfect color representation.
Which computer are you connecting this to, your MB?
As for the ABOBE RGB, I just switched my calibration to that setting, it seemed a little washed out. I usually have mine on a custom calibration.
Even though I use mine regularly, I do not suggest using a LCD TV for Print work or anything that has to have perfect color representation.
Which computer are you connecting this to, your MB?
Yes, the MB. I'm sure a custom calibration would be better, but I haven't had time yet. And I probably won't bother since it overscans on hdmi, and I don't want to have to use VGA.
Yes, the MB. I'm sure a custom calibration would be better, but I haven't had time yet. And I probably won't bother since it overscans on hdmi, and I don't want to have to use VGA.
You will need a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter $19.00
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables&nplm=M9321G/B
Then a DVI to HDMI adapter. You should be able to get this anywhere, RadioShack, Target, Best Buy, Wal-Mart
Keep in mind that distance you stated you will probably be moving you head around a lot, unless the TV is under 30".
I had it connected with a miniDVI-DVI adapter, DVI-DVI cable, andDVI-HDMI adapter. Same problem. I may take my laptop and cables with me to hook up in the store adn see if any of the hdtv's in my price range will work.You will need a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter $19.00
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables&nplm=M9321G/B
Then a DVI to HDMI adapter. You should be able to get this anywhere, RadioShack, Target, Best Buy, Wal-Mart
Keep in mind that distance you stated you will probably be moving you head around a lot, unless the TV is under 30".
As I've stated already, OVERSCAN. Using the hdmi connection I ALWAYS get overscan no matter what settings I try on the tv, and no matter what resolution settings on the MB.what exactly was the problem?
So just curious, what is the best video adaptor that I can get for my MBP then if I would like to connect my MBP to my HDTV for playing movies from iTunes? Thanks!
As I've stated already, OVERSCAN. Using the hdmi connection I ALWAYS get overscan no matter what settings I try on the tv, and no matter what resolution settings on the MB.
Interesting on the Overscan problem. I have dabbled with the HDMI connection but I don't remember overscan being an issue. I no longer have that connection so I can't try it on my set up. I do remember VGA being much crisper and sharper than HDMI. BTW can you go into the display preferences and turn off overscan?
I can tell you that the VGA connection doesn't have overscan problems. I know you said you didn't want to use VGA but you might want to try it out. I have mine set up with a VGA connection, The computer recognizes the TV as an actual monitor, and you can tweek the resolution to your liking.
So just curious, what is the best video adaptor that I can get for my MBP then if I would like to connect my MBP to my HDTV for playing movies from iTunes? Thanks!
I just watched some HD trailers from apple, I could not believe how sharp it was on LCD TV. Even better than any HD Channel on my directv.
My imac has a mini-dvi connector so I got a Mini DVI- VGA adapter. Your TV obviously has to have a VGA connection for this set up to work.
I just watched some HD trailers from apple, I could not believe how sharp it was on LCD TV. Even better than any HD Channel on my directv.
My imac has a mini-dvi connector so I got a Mini DVI- VGA adapter. Your TV obviously has to have a VGA connection for this set up to work.
So don't use the DVI to DVI or DVI to Video Adaptor sold by Apple?
So don't use the DVI to DVI or DVI to Video Adaptor sold by Apple?
Assuming your TV has a VGA connector (most do but check)
Your MacBook Pro should have a full sized DVI connector on it and should have come with the DVI-VGA adapter.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables&nplm=M8754G/A
And of course you will need a VGA cable.
I already packed up the Westy to take it back tomorrow, but I might ought to get a miniDVI-VGA adapter just to try it out. I just hope it doesn't have that awful backlight hum using VGA.
I set it back up again and found that an extra panel showed up in the OS X display preferences, and this had Overscan setting checked. I unchecked this setting and now the image perfectly fills the display (well almost - I can use FILL mode on the TV to stretch it out just a little). For the most part the display looks crisp, but some things are washed out no matter what I do. In general, however, the text looks very readable. I will have to play with it some more to see how I like it.
One thing that I haven't figured out is the audio. I don't plan on using the tv speakers when displaying computer video, I should be able to if I want to do so. However, with no audio connected or with the computer's audio connected, I only get a loud hum that disappears when I set the backlight to full. Does anybody have experience with this model to tell me what I am doing wrong? The tv has a set of audio rca connectors next to the hdmi connectors that is labelled hdmi-dvi. I don't know if there is something that has to be done to enable these inputs.
One thing that I haven't figured out is the audio. I don't plan on using the tv speakers when displaying computer video, I should be able to if I want to do so. However, with no audio connected or with the computer's audio connected, I only get a loud hum that disappears when I set the backlight to full. Does anybody have experience with this model to tell me what I am doing wrong? The tv has a set of audio rca connectors next to the hdmi connectors that is labelled hdmi-dvi. I don't know if there is something that has to be done to enable these inputs.
I set it back up again and found that an extra panel showed up in the OS X display preferences, and this had Overscan setting checked. I unchecked this setting and now the image perfectly fills the display (well almost - I can use FILL mode on the TV to stretch it out just a little). For the most part the display looks crisp, but some things are washed out no matter what I do. In general, however, the text looks very readable. I will have to play with it some more to see how I like it.
One thing that I haven't figured out is the audio. I don't plan on using the tv speakers when displaying computer video, I should be able to if I want to do so. However, with no audio connected or with the computer's audio connected, I only get a loud hum that disappears when I set the backlight to full. Does anybody have experience with this model to tell me what I am doing wrong? The tv has a set of audio rca connectors next to the hdmi connectors that is labelled hdmi-dvi. I don't know if there is something that has to be done to enable these inputs.
First Part: I thought there was an overscan check box, good thing you found it. Try to mess around with the resolutions, this might make it a little more sharper. As for HDMI I found that it wasn't as crisp as VGA (I know I said that before). That being said experiment with the resolution settings and the refresh rate, I found my TV is LIKES 59.99 Hertz, weird huh.
Second Part: I am assuming the hum sound is from the computer... not sure what could be causing that. As for the RCA plugs on the back of the TV you will need a 1/8" mini plug to RCA adapter (red/white) you can pick these up anywhere. Just plug the RCA ports to the back of the TV next to your HDMI input and it should work. Nothing else would need to be done.
Thanks for the reply. I do intend to get a VGA adapter and give that a try. I do have the correct audi adapter connected but still get no sound except for the hum that is present when the backlight is not on full. When I get the VGA adapter I will move the audio to the audio jacks by the VGA connector and that might fix that problem; I suspect that there is something that I need to do to enable audio from the RCA connectors vs. the HDMI connector, but cannot find anything in the manual about it.First Part: I thought there was an overscan check box, good thing you found it. Try to mess around with the resolutions, this might make it a little more sharper. As for HDMI I found that it wasn't as crisp as VGA (I know I said that before). That being said experiment with the resolution settings and the refresh rate, I found my TV is LIKES 59.99 Hertz, weird huh.
Second Part: I am assuming the hum sound is from the computer... not sure what could be causing that. As for the RCA plugs on the back of the TV you will need a 1/8" mini plug to RCA adapter (red/white) you can pick these up anywhere. Just plug the RCA ports to the back of the TV next to your HDMI input and it should work. Nothing else would need to be done.
Thanks for the reply. I do intend to get a VGA adapter and give that a try. I do have the correct audi adapter connected but still get no sound except for the hum that is present when the backlight is not on full. When I get the VGA adapter I will move the audio to the audio jacks by the VGA connector and that might fix that problem; I suspect that there is something that I need to do to enable audio from the RCA connectors vs. the HDMI connector, but cannot find anything in the manual about it.
Have you tried disconnecting the TV to see if you still have a hum? Are you sure you have the mini plug cable in the correct sound port? one is for sound in and the other is sound out.
If I disconnect the computer audio from the TV I still get the hum, but I don't get the hum when playing a tv channel via the antenna. I imagine the hum is coming from the backlight through an "open" audio input. For some reason the audio is not getting through from the computer. I probably need to enable the RCA jacks instead of the HDMI audio, but I don't know how The manual doesn't say anything about it..Have you tried disconnecting the TV to see if you still have a hum? Are you sure you have the mini plug cable in the correct sound port? one is for sound in and the other is sound out.
I got the tv hooked up via vga today and it does indeed look somewhat cleaner, but only slightly. And I still get the backlight hum with or without the computer audio connected, but this time I also get the computer audio from the tv speakers (distorted by the backlight hum if not set to 100%). Unfortunately the desktop image look best with the backlight set down somewhat, which produces the hum unless I have the tv volume off. I also get the backlight hum on tv channels, so this may be a defect in this unit only. I still have not heard from anybody with this model tv, so I don't know if the problem is "normal" for this model or not, but I would imagine not b/c why would they even have a backlight setting if you can't use it? Other tvs don't even have the setting at all.
I got the tv hooked up via vga today and it does indeed look somewhat cleaner, but only slightly. And I still get the backlight hum with or without the computer audio connected, but this time I also get the computer audio from the tv speakers (distorted by the backlight hum if not set to 100%). Unfortunately the desktop image look best with the backlight set down somewhat, which produces the hum unless I have the tv volume off. I also get the backlight hum on tv channels, so this may be a defect in this unit only. I still have not heard from anybody with this model tv, so I don't know if the problem is "normal" for this model or not, but I would imagine not b/c why would they even have a backlight setting if you can't use it? Other tvs don't even have the setting at all.
I think your TV might be defective. See if you can exchange it, I am assuming you just bought it.
I think you are right. Yes, I bought it last weekend.I think your TV might be defective. See if you can exchange it, I am assuming you just bought it.
I took the tv back b/c of the backlight noise and gave up on the idea of an hdtv as a computer display. It looked great as a tv, and pretty good as a display, but it just wasn't sharp enough and the colors weren't right. I got a Gateway FHD2400 monitor to try. I have read all the reviews and know to keep the backlight cranked down, but it looks so nice and has all of the inputs I could ever want.
I have had my FHD2400 for a day now and so far am quite impressed. Initially it was far too bright, even after setting the brightness down to 0. I tried calibrating the color with the preferences panel and text looked better, but movies were unwatchable; everything was so dark. After changing back to the uncalibrated default setting, and using shades to reduce the brightness, everything looks great - text, movies, everything. And the text is so clean and crisp. It does show some problems in portrait mode b/c of the TN panel viewing angles, but nothing that would bother me, and the backlight bleed that others have made such a squawk about is not bad either (it is visible on a completely black screen, but not bad at all). And as others have said it looks like Apple could have designed it. So far I think it is a keeper.
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