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Macbook PRO + Samsung 32inch FullHD and 1080p resolution.

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LordIGR

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Nov 30, 2005
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Hello,
Two days ago I bought a TV 32 inch Full HD LCD Samsung LN32A550 in which I am using with my MacBook Pro, but can not do the TV using the 1080p resolution, the TV only supports up to 1080i. I of how to enable this resolution in my MacBook Pro and if it is compatible with that resolution?

Thank you.

Hardrive
- Macbook PRO 2,4ghz | 3mb Cache | 8600GT 256MB | 4GB Hyperx
- TV 32" LCD Samsung LN32A550 Full HD
- HDMI / DVI Cable

i hope for some help.
 
1080i resolution is 1360x720 i believe. it should be on the list of available resolutions.
 
LordIGR said:
Hello,
Two days ago I bought a TV 32 inch Full HD LCD Samsung LN32A550 in which I am using with my MacBook Pro, but can not do the TV using the 1080p resolution, the TV only supports up to 1080i. I of how to enable this resolution in my MacBook Pro and if it is compatible with that resolution?

Thank you.

Hardrive
- Macbook PRO 2,4ghz | 3mb Cache | 8600GT 256MB | 4GB Hyperx
- TV 32" LCD Samsung LN32A550 Full HD
- HDMI / DVI Cable

i hope for some help.
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MBP has to be able to support full HD. I run 1920x1200 resolution from my MB to a 24" samsung. Make sure you turn on overscan. Have you attempted to detect displays and set the refresh?
 

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mcavjame said:
MBP has to be able to support full HD. I run 1920x1200 resolution from my MB to a 24" samsung. Make sure you turn on overscan. Have you attempted to detect displays and set the refresh?
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thanks dude, but

i dont have this drivers for my tv/monitor.
in my MacOS Preferences Panel dont have this option.

see
screenwbp.jpg
 
LordIGR said:
thanks dude, but

i dont have this drivers for my tv/monitor.
in my MacOS Preferences Panel dont have this option.
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According to Samsung the TV supports 1920x1080 using either VGA or DVI/HDMI. The manual indicates setting the display to "Just Scan" will use the native capabilities of the source (computer in this case).

Cheers,
 
I also forgot to mention that I have to use the laptop with the lid closed to get this resolution... oops. The MBP should be powerful enough opened up, but you could try it with the lid closed. MBP has to plugged in for this to work.
 
if you need to look up things like this - with every monitor i've ever owned i can hit the menu button (or setup.. whatever) and scroll through and it's info would be on there.
 
I'll assume your TV packaging or paperworks clearly states it's capable of 1080P? Not all HDTV's are 1080P enabled. There are many 1080i TV's out there and cheaper than the 1080P versions.

Assuming your's is in fact 1080P capable, I would look to the Saumsung's website for any forums about people hooking up TV's, see if there is a firmware or some obscure setting in the TV you would need to change.

Oh, one other thing, looks like your using a 2.4 15"? MBP, their limited to lower resolution may have something to do with it? (not sure just bringing it up as a possibility)
 
LordIGR said:
Hello,
Two days ago I bought a TV 32 inch Full HD LCD Samsung LN32A550 in which I am using with my MacBook Pro, but can not do the TV using the 1080p resolution, the TV only supports up to 1080i. I of how to enable this resolution in my MacBook Pro and if it is compatible with that resolution?

Thank you.

Hardrive
- Macbook PRO 2,4ghz | 3mb Cache | 8600GT 256MB | 4GB Hyperx
- TV 32" LCD Samsung LN32A550 Full HD
- HDMI / DVI Cable

i hope for some help.
Click to expand...

thats odd that you can only use it in 1080i because i know for a fact that that TV supports 1080p. i use it as my bedroom TV. i also sold them when i did Home Theater instillation.
 
LordIGR said:
i am go try this information. thanks.

i am go back in 5 minutes.

hi

i am try this but dont work, when i close my macbook pro his going to sleep mode.
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Use the external mouse or keyboard to wake it up. If the mouse and keyboard are bluetooth, make sure you allow bluetooth devices to wake the computer in the keyboard/mouse system preferences.
 
Thank you all, I thank you, now my tv is in 1080 without the "i", which I believe is the 1080p resolution as the screen with this incredible quality. I had to enable the option show display in menu bar, then the default list of the 1080p option is not displayed. Thank you and hope that the next user of any doubt I can help with some information.
:D :cool: :) :apple: :apple: :apple:

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LordIGR said:
Thank you all, I thank you, now my tv is in 1080 without the "i", which I believe is the 1080p resolution as the screen with this incredible quality. I had to enable the option show display in menu bar, then the default list of the 1080p option is not displayed. Thank you and hope that the next user of any doubt I can help with some information.
:D :cool: :) :apple: :apple: :apple:

screen2npo.jpg
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yes if it doesnt say interlaced then it is running in progressive

still dont know why it didnt just default to that. seems like a lot of work, but whatever enjoy!!
 
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