Problem Connecting A Lg 42 Pq 1000-zd Plasma To A Computer

I bought a TV plasma LG 42 PQ 1000-ZD(software version V3.06.0) and the problem is that it can't be connect it to a computer(PC or MAC G5 or laptop) in order to visualize the computers display(informations) to plasma. The cable is a HDMI (to plasma) -DVI (from computer), Says on the plasma's screen : INVALID FORMAT. I would really apreciate your professional opinion ! Thannk you in advance !

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Answer #1: Posted by dynamic on April 7th, 2010 8:00 PM

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The problem is that you are connecting the TV with conflicting formats. Example your out computer resolution is 1024 x 768 but your TV in is 1280 x 720. Try connecting your computer to the RGB or PC input on the back of the LG TV using a DVI to VGA conversion. Otherwise you will need to upgrade your video card to provide video formats like 1280 x 720 if you are going to continue to use the HDMI cable.

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