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edavi394
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject: looking for a good res to run to my projector. |
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Hi, I have a nec xg-110 projector and have it connected to my HTPC. I want to send it the best picture possible but am not sure what resolution i need to go with. I am using a 2.35:1 screen windows 7 and nvidia GTX-460. I have the projector connected with HDMI. Part of my problem is the monitor i am using on my HTPC is a old lcd that is limited to a lower resolution then I want to send to the projector. the projector is in a separate room and I can not see it from the computer. I have tried using the projector as an extension and this does seem to work but it a little bit of a pain to go into full screen mode in a movie since I can not see where to click ect... also then trying to get the player back to the monitor is a real pain. what better solutions are there for doing this? thanks
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Curt Palme CRT Tech
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 24296 Location: Langley, BC
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Get a wireless keyboard and mouse to move them into the theater room.
If your focusing on the XG is razor sharp, then 1080p shouldn't be an issue. Some XGs are always a bit out in the corners, and if that's the case with yours, I'd run 720p.
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edavi394
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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I thought about the wireless key board and mouse I have a set actually, but 2 things I was not sure about. 1 I don't know if the range is going to be good enough but this i can test. but the other thing is I will be in the same situation I am not right? I will only be ably to see what is on the projector but my desktop ect will be on the monitor... I guess I could go in the computer room and put the video on the projector then go in and adjust that.. just thought there would be something more more simple.
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Nashou66
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edavi394
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome thanks!
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AnalogRocks Forum Moderator
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 26690 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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You could try cloning your desktop but then you may be limited to the resolution of your LCD monitor. Some graphics cards will allow two separate resolutions for monitor A ( LCD) and monitor B ( NEC PJ ).
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edavi394
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Link Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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yeah for cloning I am limited to a lower resolution plus the lcd monitor is a 4:3 any good software for playing blu-ray movies? I have a blu-ray drive in the pc and was going to rent a movie to test it out ( i currently own no blu-ray's but do own around 500 dvd's )
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AnalogRocks Forum Moderator
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:40 am Post subject: |
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I like 1440 x 960 @ 72Hz for DVD or even 1024x768 @72Hz as a general use resolution for desktop and DVD.
1080i@72 for bluray.
Somebody else will have to advise you one Bluray software.
Go get your self a CRT monitor 17-21" like a 17" Samsung 753 ( that will do 1080p! ) or one of the Sony's or Sony clones ( HP, SG, LaCie etc ) it makes life so much easier. Most will do 1080p except the low end ones. It's great for setting up resolutions. I use a Sony G520P 21" and the Samsung 17" as well as a Viewsonic 17" P series
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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edavi394 wrote: | yeah for cloning I am limited to a lower resolution plus the lcd monitor is a 4:3 any good software for playing blu-ray movies? I have a blu-ray drive in the pc and was going to rent a movie to test it out ( i currently own no blu-ray's but do own around 500 dvd's ) |
I use PowerDVD10 Ultra 3D MarkII, works great under Win7.
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