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post #31 of 127
1/26/06 at 5:23am
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I'm glad I could help. I edited the links now , to respect the forum's rules, but it is easy to figure out the sites.


No no the forums rules only applied to me because I haven't posted more then 5 posts.

I'm almost there anyway

Hopefully I'll be getting this for the bedroom won't be as good as my phillips 37PF9830 but it'll do
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post #32 of 127
1/26/06 at 6:48am
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No no the forums rules only applied to me because I haven't posted more then 5 posts.

I'm almost there anyway

Hopefully I'll be getting this for the bedroom won't be as good as my phillips 37PF9830 but it'll do

oh yes it will, you'll see....
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post #33 of 127
1/26/06 at 7:05am
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Aaarg !!!

I Am Off Topic But I Needed To Post So That I Can Get 100 Posts

Yaaaay
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post #34 of 127
1/27/06 at 6:37am
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oh yes it will, you'll see....

Dam you stop teasing its not coming until next week and I wanna play F.E.A.R in 32 inch goodness without being hassled.


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Aaarg !!!

I Am Off Topic But I Needed To Post So That I Can Get 100 Posts

Yaaaay


LOOOOOOL Congrats mate
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post #35 of 127
1/27/06 at 8:31am
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F.E.A.R. looks like a diamond with this panel. Great colours, no ghosting. I only want to remember that hack, where you can get it to be dispalayed in 1366 x 768 .But even in 1280 x 768 is looking sooo gooood. Hey get Guild Wars, we could meet on line and play also. Although we would mostly stand around and be amazed to what we see....
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post #36 of 127
1/28/06 at 2:45am
I don't know man I stoped playing theses online rpg or mmorpg because they will totally takeover my social life so I tend to stay away from something that time consuming. I rather play something that will I would get kicks out of for an hour or so, but if you wanna play something like battlefield 2 I'd definately take you up on that.
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post #37 of 127
1/29/06 at 8:03am
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Slek, pll who have been using TFT monitors on their computers using DVI-DVI know that the picture produced from the graphics card fits perfectly dot-by-dot the monitor's screen. So the image is really digital: perfect geometry, crystal clear with maximum detail. This is a feature hard to find in the TFT LCD TVs though. Only a few models have appeared to have such ability : to be able to map the pixels produced by the graphics card of the PC, 1:1 on the pixels of the panel. All the other panels usually stretch the image to fit the screen or produce an overscan effect cutting the edges of the produced image. To me being able to get 1:1 pixel mapped image on the TV panel was a top priority. The LG 32LX2R does 1:1 pixel mapping and not just that - it can do the same over HDMI (thus the HDMI-PC mode). Ppl have been trying using super expencive cables and experimenting with powerstrip to get a PC to even work through HDMI, and in most cases have failed. The 32LX2R simply allows you to use also the HDMI for PC or for another digital source ( like DVD player or SKY HD ) .When you select either the DVI or HDMI input you have options for DTV or PC modes for those ports. You see the panel changes the colourspace accordingly ( i will not decsribe that now) and so all work perfectly !

My advice to you : use DVI-DVI or DVI-HDMI connection for your PC with the panel.
When you see it, you'll know why.

PS: If I ever get the password to the service menu I'll also buy everyone in the forum a beer...


hi mate was woundering u u could help me i hav a lg32lx2r panel ive conneted it to pc using dvi 2 dvi i can play call of duty but bf2 wont work any idea why i hav 2 6600gt cards in sli if that help any help welcome thxs i know how to get in the service menu to i think
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post #38 of 127
1/29/06 at 10:00am
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well, since you get the panel to display the desctop and you can play other games, the problem lies in the configuration of the particular game you are trying to play (bf2). try changing varius options from the game menu of the bf2 to see what causes the trouble.
Does this game work at all ? Can you play it using another panel ?

There is no need to access the service menu of the panel for this.
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post #39 of 127
1/30/06 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by Orc View Post

well, since you get the panel to display the desctop and you can play other games, the problem lies in the configuration of the particular game you are trying to play (bf2). try changing varius options from the game menu of the bf2 to see what causes the trouble.
Does this game work at all ? Can you play it using another panel ?

There is no need to access the service menu of the panel for this.


i can play it using the monitor witch is a view sonic vp171s what settings do u think i can change to get it to work and how do u connect ur pc to tv what cables do i need and were can i get them they need to b long because my tv has been moved thx s
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post #40 of 127
1/30/06 at 10:49am
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If you can connect the PC to panel using the DVI-DVI cable that came with your panel it will be the best. You can get very long DVI -DVI cables also in the market. If your graphics card has only VGA , then use the other cable that came with your panel (VGA to DVI ) .Using DVI-DVI makes it easyer because there is nothing to adjust.

If you use VGA to DVI connection there are lots of monitor settings in the menu to play with.

But in your previus post you said you have connected the pc to the panel using DVI DVI and you can play call of duty , so...what is the problem ?

Anyway try to connect the PC to the panel using DVI - DVI cable. choose from the input menu DVI PC and then power up the pc.

when the desctop appears go to the display panel and change the resolution of the pc to 1360x768.

then go to the BF2 config menu and choose a resolution other that the 1280x1024 that I suspect you are using at the moment.

choose 1024x768 for start. then see if the game supports higher resolutions and choose the one closest to 1360 x768.

good luck
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post #41 of 127
2/1/06 at 1:18pm
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If you can connect the PC to panel using the DVI-DVI cable that came with your panel it will be the best. You can get very long DVI -DVI cables also in the market. If your graphics card has only VGA , then use the other cable that came with your panel (VGA to DVI ) .Using DVI-DVI makes it easyer because there is nothing to adjust.

If you use VGA to DVI connection there are lots of monitor settings in the menu to play with.

But in your previus post you said you have connected the pc to the panel using DVI DVI and you can play call of duty , so...what is the problem ?

Anyway try to connect the PC to the panel using DVI - DVI cable. choose from the input menu DVI PC and then power up the pc.

when the desctop appears go to the display panel and change the resolution of the pc to 1360x768.

then go to the BF2 config menu and choose a resolution other that the 1280x1024 that I suspect you are using at the moment.

choose 1024x768 for start. then see if the game supports higher resolutions and choose the one closest to 1360 x768.

good luck


thxs for the help mate very usefull do u hav an xbox 360 and how do u connect it ive got one and wont to know if in getting the best out of the panel
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post #42 of 127
2/2/06 at 5:22am
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I don't have Xbox 360, but I know the best way to connect it is with a VGA - DVI cable.

It is very inpotrant to find the options of the xbox that will allow you to see 720p or 1080i picture. There are in the xbox menu, but I have no more info on that. You can search this forum and I am sure you'll find all you need about this.
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post #43 of 127
2/2/06 at 6:43am
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thxs for the help mate very usefull do u hav an xbox 360 and how do u connect it ive got one and wont to know if in getting the best out of the panel

Get the VGA cable and a dvi-vga switcher which would not cost much its definately the best option with the 360, and make sure you set the 360 to the required resoultion and you should be set to go.

P.S. Orc my tv should be coming in next week due to the retailer having stock issues although when I ordered it they said it was in stock (damn them ).
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post #44 of 127
2/2/06 at 11:27am
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Loki that's ok it is even better : your set will have new firmware and that is always good. I suspect version 3.70
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post #45 of 127
2/8/06 at 3:58am
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I must add that the new firmware 3.70 eliminates any compatibility issues with the HDCP on HDMI with some dvd players ( the denon dvd2910 for one ) , and so all works as expected now.

It's good to see that it was a firmware - related issue that is now resolved.
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post #46 of 127
2/9/06 at 7:43am
I just purchased a 26LX1D and absolutely love this set. Picture is incredible and with the XD Engine the SD images are actually watchable. But I am experiencing a problem.

Has anyone had any issues when using a DVI/HDMI cable from a DirecTV Set Top Box?? The signal is fine when running component cable, but when I hook up the DVI/HDMI cable, the TV shows the "No Signal" message. I have used DVI on the STB and it works fine on my 50 in Sony LCD, so I don't think it is the output on the STB, but rather the input on the Display.

Could my HDMI input be bad on the Display? Does HDCP have anything to do with this?

Any response is greatly appreciated.
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post #47 of 127
2/9/06 at 2:08pm
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post #48 of 127
2/9/06 at 2:23pm
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try to connect the STB to the DVI input of the set.

there have been issues with the HDMI port of the 32LX2R but they are now resolved with the latest firmware.
If the STB works on the DVI port of the panel, then your panel needs to be upgraded so that the HDMI post also supports your STB.

If you get no singnal on DVI input also, then either your STB needs upgrade , or the panel is faulty and should get it fixed , or switched.
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post #49 of 127
2/16/06 at 2:34pm
I am about to buy this set tommorrow. Basically selling my Dell 2405FPW 24" lcd panel to get this, mainly for bigger viewing area on Xbox 360, plus I wont need to upgrade my video card as the native res isn't 1900x1200 like on the Dell.

Anyway I have 2 questions :

1. Would the best way to connect the 360 be via the component inputs ? They support 720p.

2. The DVI output is HDCP compatible but the HDMI one isn't. Won't that be a problem in the future as I hear more stuff will support HDMI/HDCP. I guess for Windows Vista DVI/HDCP is the way to go.

3. How is windows at 1300x768...is it blocky, pixellated ?

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post #50 of 127
2/16/06 at 3:07pm
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I am about to buy this set tommorrow. Basically selling my Dell 2405FPW 24" lcd panel to get this, mainly for bigger viewing area on Xbox 360, plus I wont need to upgrade my video card as the native res isn't 1900x1200 like on the Dell.

Anyway I have 2 questions :

1. Would the best way to connect the 360 be via the component inputs ? They support 720p.

2. The DVI output is HDCP compatible but the HDMI one isn't. Won't that be a problem in the future as I hear more stuff will support HDMI/HDCP. I guess for Windows Vista DVI/HDCP is the way to go.

3. How is windows at 1300x768...is it blocky, pixellated ?

thanks

1) I don't own a XBOX360, but from what I have read in many posts , the best is with VGA and then with component.

2) the HDMI input IS HDCP compatible as is the DVI also. There was some compatibility issues with only 2 DVD playes which are no more since they are corrected with the new firmware ver.3.70

Since you will be buying tomorrow I would bet you will get a panel with bios version 3.70 . But in any way apart from the 2 DVD players that were not compatible with viewing PAL HDCP content through HDMI on the earlier bios versions , ther has been no other problem, so it might as well be a fault on the DVD player's side. In any case this is a problem solved.

3) 1360 x768 through DVI on this panel is like this :
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post #51 of 127
2/16/06 at 3:43pm
Great...thanks for the info....buying with confidence so

yeah...there are 2 camps on the whole xbox 360 thing.
lots of people say vga gives a slightly better picture then component but the colors are washed out. vga cables for the 360 are rarer then hens teeth at present, and as my Dell LCD is 1920x1280 native and the 360 component can do 1080i, this was a better option then the lower res vga cable. However seeing as the native res. of the LG is 1366x768 and the vga cable supports 1360x768 (16:9), this seems like the perfect match, considering the component cable would be running at 1280x720 and would have to stretch the screen.

Doh..the LG doesnt have a dsub, just dvi, so component it is for the 360 as I will need the DVI for the PC....The only thing that concerns me is the lack of real estate when surfing over the lower screen res, oh..and the fact the PS3 is supposed to support 1080p which my Dell does (but not sure if the PS3 will use hdmi to support that (which my Dell obviously does not have)
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post #52 of 127
2/16/06 at 3:52pm
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well component IS really good for picture quality. Don't forget to fiddle with the needed settings on the Xbox AND the panel in case of using the VGA.The panel has settings regarding the VGA input that makes you think that is a computer monitor. The image quality between 720p and 1080i is almost the same. So you could set the xbox for 1080i too and have a great picture also.For now you can have a blast with the Xbox360 and the component, and later on you can see how it is with the VGA too.

EDIT: Well there are all sorts of cables and adaptors to custom fit your needs: For example you can connect the PC to the HDMI port ( the panel SUPPORTS PC over HDMI, you can even choose the colourspace between HDMI-PC and HDMI-AV ).

Then you can connect the Xbox to the DVI usind DVI to DSUB adapter.

About the PS3 , well we'll have to wait until it comes.For now there is no other panel that comes as equipped as this one. 1080p would be nice, but I love the image quality I get and espetially with digital sources. I would like firstly to get enough of 720p and 1080i , so...

About the real estate on lower res : The panel is like a PC LCD monitor. There is no lack of the real eatste in lower resolutions, the image is scalled to fit the screen and it does so in an exellent way.
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post #53 of 127
2/16/06 at 3:58pm
Sorry...but the VGA is through a DVI connection on the LG...Is it ? Or is there both ? I thought there was no Dsub connector. The reason I ask is over the DVI is going to be used for my PC.

Also would running at 1080i on the LG be beneficial. The 360 upscales from 720p to 1080i, and the LG would then take that input via component and downscale it to 720p. Wouldn't a straight 720p setting on the 360 be more beneficial. Hmmm...the more I think about it, the more I wonder should I keep my Dell for the 360, as it takes the 1080i signal and displays it perfectly with no upscaling or downscaling.
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post #54 of 127
2/16/06 at 4:05pm
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look Upper post

The panel has no DSUB input. It has DVI and HDMI. They both work with PC. So you can connect the PC in every possible way
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post #55 of 127
2/16/06 at 4:40pm
Great....thanks for that.

So I use a VGA/DVI adaptor plug, that will allow me to plug the 360 cable into the dvi port.
And for the PC I use the DVI/HDMI cable that comes wit the TV ??
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post #56 of 127
2/16/06 at 4:45pm
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nope, with the TV comes DVI-DVI and DVI-VGA cables. DVI to HDMI you can buy seperately.

I don't know what is so special about the VGA cable for xbox, that you can't use the DVI-VGA cable that comes with the panel..The xbox does have a VGA output right?

Also there is no limitation on accepting 1080i through the component of the panel.
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post #57 of 127
2/16/06 at 5:07pm
Nope..it is a proprietry connection on the 360 end. The vga cable that is.

On accepting 1080i on the component on the LG, with a 360, it will just get scaled back down to 720p again as the LG cant output 1080i, so I think it would be better to set the 360 to output 720p instead.
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post #58 of 127
2/18/06 at 12:03am
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1080i will not be scalled down to 720p it wil be scalled to the native resolution of the panel ( 1366x768) . I have read comments regarding the xbox viewed in 1080i with this panel and they make me wanna go and buy one myself.
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post #59 of 127
2/18/06 at 1:19pm
Yeah...that's what I mean to say....1366. You get my gist anyway.

Actually I have to decide now.

I basically got an interest free option on one of these LG's but this would require selling the 2405FPW.

Not a huge PC gamer anymore (mainly 360), but the LG at a relatively low res of 1366 (pc gaming wise anyway) will allow me to play almost anything on my 7800GT with full eye candy. No need to upgrade video or invest in SLI at this res. Concerned though at how the Windows desktop res drop from 1920x1200 to 1300x768 will look, plus using a screen so big up so close in windows - what implications that would have for eyesight in general. And last but not least there is the PS3 which will support 1080p...if games come out at that res (no guarantee of that I suppose) then the Dell would be the better option. Then again the PS3 could use hdmi for all I know which the Dell does not have. Come to think of it, I would not be able to watch highdef movies on the Dell either due to lack of hdcp support.

Leaving outside the obvious benefits of watching TV on the LG and hdcp support, I guess what I am asking is whether I should keep the Dell for the benefit of higher res in gaming, or get the LG for pure screen area. The screen is actually going to be used in a bedroom on a PC table So maybe 32" is overkill.
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post #60 of 127
2/18/06 at 5:27pm
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Well to me the PC experience is greatly enchanced using the 32LX2R. My PC LCD monitor is 1280x1024 and all my games are played in this resolution. But using the 1360x768 for windows and also gaming seems to my eyes ..better! The gaming is so much better. It is more cinematic ( well 16:9 makes big difference ) and also the colours and contrast are amazing. I would not recoment to use this panel from close distance, the eye strain would be significant. Also the panel is REALLY bright, so you better not be too close to it. If you are going to use it as a PC monitor ( well Xbox display too ) I would say , go for the 26XL2R.

This way you could sit closer , but again , not as close as to a normal PC monitor. The resolution should appear even more detailed , and the money you would pay would be much less. HDMI and HD content in general appears to be very important and a panel is future proof when it provides you those. But on the other hand I would not say that this technology is exactly blooming...As for the PS3, well as, I said, we'll wait and see. Maybe by the time it arrives all the facts concerning the LCD panels ( specifications and prices ) will be very much changed and then whatever you bought before would look trash. Do what fits your present and near future needs.
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