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HDMI resolution problem

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Hi, I've just taken delivery of my Raspberry Pi. I loaded up Debian, hooked it up to my TV via the HDMI connection but the edge of the screen overlaps the screen size. I cannot see the task bar or menu buttons. How can I fix this?

Thanks

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  • Instuctions for others who may be experiencing the same issue with a TV and the Raspberry Pi:

    1. Install a fresh image

    2. start-up the Raspberry Pi and let it set itself up (normal set-up)

    3. After you have gone through normal set-up:

    a. Log-in as a normal user (debian image: pi)

    b. Type the command: "sudo nano /boot/config.txt "

    c. Press enter

    d. Type in: "hdmi_drive=2 " [exactly as it is here]

    e. Then press crtl + o

    f. Press Enter

    g. then press crtl + x

    4. Restart using the command: " sudo shutdown -r now "

     

    That gets the Raspberry Pi to register the TV as a HDMI device. You now have sound! For different resolution:

    5. After you have gone through normal set-up:

    a. Log-in as a normal user (debian image: pi)

    b. Type the command: "sudo nano /boot/config.txt "

    c. Press enter

    d. Type in: "hdmi_group=1 " [exactly as it is here]

    Press Enter

    Type : "hdmi_mode=x " where x = corresponding number of resolution mode. See: http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=5851

    e. Then press crtl + o

    f. Press Enter

    g. then press crtl + x

    6. Restart using the command: " sudo shutdown -r now "

     

    Now you have desired resolution and Sound!!!

     

    Happy Raspberry Pi...ing

     

    I hope this solves your problems

     

    Fergus

  • in reply to wallarug

    Hi Fergus

    Thanks for posting on how to set up the hdmi screen. It worked first time for this (very) old man. Now I can see text on the screen, it was to small before your post!

    Best regards

    John

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