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Setting VGA and HDMI Underscan Resolutions

Underscan Resolutions

Computer Monitor

Computer or Signage Player

When a computer is connected to a computer monitor…

• Monitor calls for 1440 x 900 picture

• PC produces 1440 x 900 picture

1440 x 900Picture fits the screen perfectly, and no information is lost

Displayed: 1440 x 900

Underscan Resolutions

HDTV

Computer or Signage Player

When a computer is connected to an HDTV through ZeeVee encoder/modulator…

• The encoder/modulator acts like a monitor, and calls for 1280 x 720 picture

• PC produces 1280 x 720 picture

• HDTV displays 1210 x 680* due to “overscan”

1280 x 720 1280 x 720

*Example only. May display more or fewer pixels, depending on the HDTV

The edges of the pictur or signage are lost

Displayed: 1210 x 680

Problem: PC Resolution choices are limited

A 1280 x 720 picture is

too big

An 1152 x 864picture is too small

Solution: ZeeVee enables more choices

A 1280 x 720 picture is

too big

An 1152 x 864picture is too small

ZvBox enables 1208 x 679!

1208 by 679 pixels

Underscan Resolutions

With HDbridge 2000 & ZvPro “Underscan” resolution settings…

• …our encoder/modulator enables the computer to produce aresolution that closely matches what the HDTV can display

HDTV

Computer or Signage Player Displayed: 1210 x 680

1208 x 679

ZeeVee creates a 1208 x 679 picture,

in a 1280 x 720 “frame” padded with black at the edges