MacMini and Syntax Olevia 27" LCD TV

How about this:

Pixel clock: 74.5 MHz
HActive: 1280 pixels
HFront porch: 56 pixels
Sync width: 136 pixels
Back porch: 192 pixels
VAcitve: 720 lines
VFront porch: 1 line
VSync width: 3 lines
VBack porch: 22 lines
Interlace: Off
Positive sync: On (for both H and V)
Use simplified settings: Off

These are generic values for the most part generated by the GTF calculator. Good luck.

I just thought of this, but doesn't the Olevia have a standard VGA input as well as DVI? If you hook up the mini via the VGA, do you get the desired resolution? If the answer is yes, then all you have to do at that point is use SwitchRes X to dump the DDC data to a file and the resolution values you need to enter into SwithRes X for the DVI connection will be contained within that file.

How's it going. Brand new mac newbie here.

I have the Olevia 26" LCD. My model is lt26hvx.

The mac mini displays with what looked like no problems right off the bat. It is a perfectly stable picture using both the VGA or DVI inputs.

My problem is getting the resolution set to a true 16.9 configuration. All of the auto dected display resolution options to choose from are either 4.3 or some other standard. Id like to go 1280x720.

in the manual the olivia suports a max resolution of 1280x1024. There is a choice for this resolution, and it works and is stable. but playing DVD's or displaying any pictures from web pages looks a little off (stretched).

Has anyone made any progress with forcing the mac mini to display a resolution that doesent automaticly list in the available choices?

Aaron

Just an update on the oliva 26" 16.9 LCD.

OK. I am still having a problem getting it to display in a 16.9 res using the DVI cable connection. But, if I go back to the VGA connection it works perfecly. I get an option in display settings for 1280x720. The refresh rates available are not great (59.9 was the only one available) but all the display issues are worked out.

Im going to mes around with a couple of the 3rd party display controlers out there to see if I can force a similar setting (1280x720) through the DVI cable. I'm going to start with calling the olevia tech line and seeing if there is any known compatibility ssues with the DVI connections.

If anyone gets anywhere with a similar setup. MSG me. Id like to share any information we may both finid out.

Aaron

Congratulations on getting 1280x720 to work over VGA. You are half way home. A couple of comments about your message; first off, 60Hz is exactly where you want to be with an LCD display. Anything higher is a waste and might only lead to other problems. Second, if you install SwitchRes X and maintain your VGA connection, you can go into SW X and see exactly what the timing parameters are for the 1280x720 timing. Then, all you have to do is make the DVI connection and create a custom timing using the same values as found for the VGA connection. This should give you what you desire, namely 1280x720 over DVI. It should work unless you run into some other unforeseen limitation.

I use a very low resolution specifically to watch DVDs, 848x480 over DVI. I think that doesn't matter because it is the native res for DVDs -- maybe it's even better.

Of course it would be nice to get 1280x720 or even 1366x768 as the every-day resolution, but I didn't try SwitchDisplayX yet.

Philips 26PF5320/DVI.

These worked for a 32" Olevia as well -- first time since March I have gotten DVI to work with this screen. Thanks. It looks better than VGA - there was some sync problems with VGA where the lines sorta slid/moved and it was irritating on the eyes. Picture at 1280/720 with DVI is perfect!

How about this:

Pixel clock: 74.5 MHz
HActive: 1280 pixels
HFront porch: 56 pixels
Sync width: 136 pixels
Back porch: 192 pixels
VAcitve: 720 lines
VFront porch: 1 line
VSync width: 3 lines
VBack porch: 22 lines
Interlace: Off
Positive sync: On (for both H and V)
Use simplified settings: Off

These are generic values for the most part generated
by the GTF calculator. Good luck.