Question about HDMI inputs

[scottt140]

I have two HDMI inputs on my TV. One say's (DVI) next to it. When I plug my laptop into one of them the screen on the laptop seems to go to 4:3 and the picture the TV screen seems to be cut off or stretched out. If i use the other input it works fine. I haven't noticed if it makes a difference with my PS3 or not.

So whats the difference between the two inputs and why does it do that to the screen? Should I just use one for both my PS3 and my laptop?

 

[ssddx]

the one labeled dvi is for computer use and might have different settings. honestly though what input you use on the tv normally doesnt matter however on a few particular models it is.

if the picture looks zoomed in or zoomed out its likely your overscan/underscan settings in windows. if it looks to be a different resolution than what the monitor is (ie looks 4:3 with black bars when your tv is 16:9) then it might be your laptop display mode (mirror display instead of extend) or perhaps your system having the wrong resolution set for the external monitor (tv)

i have a laptop which i've hooked to many tvs and typically overscan/underscan issues are the only problem i've had and those are normally pretty easy to resolve.