First post, by DonutKing
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I know this isn't necessarily the usual thing we'd discuss here on these forums but I'm out of ideas so I'm hoping some of the smart cookies on vogons can offer some advice 😀
I am using an Nvidia 8400GS with 7-pin component output, to connect to my TV using YPbPr component output. Got it working in 640x480 mode. However it seems to cut off about 20 pixels top and bottom. Width is fine though. Seems to be overscanning slightly but only vertically.
The resize feature in the nvidia driver greys out after the first click. I have tried the WHQL 266 drivers and the beta 270 drivers, both have the same problem. Some googling suggested that installing nView or Nvidia system tools would resolve this, but I've had no luck with either.
I've even installed PowerStrip but the 'advanced timing options' button is greyed out so I cant make a custom resolution. It is enabled when using a VGA monitor but is disabled with the component output.
I guess I can just live with it but it would be nice not to have the top and bottom of my screen cut off.
Any ideas as to how to adjust the height of the displayed picture?
OS is Win 7 x64 with latest updates.
You might be wondering why I am trying to use a crappy old CRT TV with only component input. Well, I also use this TV with my mega drive and master system, and I also use the PC for other emulators like SNES and N64, and the CRT TV really makes it feel a lot more authentic. The old console games just don't look quite so good on an LCD/LED/Plasma/whatever with the harsh pixel edges and lack of phosphor glow. Besides, I have nowhere else in my house to put this TV and I don't want to throw it out 😒
Any advice would be appreciated 😀