Mac OS X provides only rather few resolutions and often only at refresh rates below Hz. Then this program is probably what you need. Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other users. Are HDTV monitors supported? I guess I still have to wait. See iBooks for whether you can fix that. Back to FAQ Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster? Version 1.

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. The usual resolutions aren't enough? Reasons would be: Overall poor convergence and contrast: change the type to "Manual" and experiment with slower refresh rates. It doesn't work on all iBooks and can put unsupported iBooks into fairly unfunny modes. How can I specify the resolution timing details myself? This usually is the least sensitive parameter and the limit is usually not critical. In the "Resolutions" tab, double click a resolution. Use these if you suspect a new version contains a new bug.

Wonderful utility! Back to FAQ Are digital projectors supported? Mac All Windows Mac Linux. You can check what you'd get yourself before registering. Not for the faint of heart! I had problems unisntalling this. Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed. Without registration only low to mid size resolutions are supported. This usually is the least sensitive parameter and the limit is usually not critical. Back to FAQ Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster?

Mac OS X Are HDTV monitors supported? Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster? The resolution list does not contain some resolutions mentioned in the monitor manual. Move to bottom: increase vertical back porch and decrease vertical front porch. Wonderful utility! Just wanted to give this guy full credit! Sometimes it helps to boot with the monitor switched off.

Click here for complete coverage of Lion on Macworld. The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. See the overscan section. No response from developer after 2 weeks. I'm not sure how those work in X Further descriptions and the download are at macparts. E-mail This Review. In the "Resolutions" tab, double click a resolution. Back to FAQ The resolution list does not contain some resolutions mentioned in the monitor manual The DDC information only has rudimentary information about the monitor's specifics.

Are digital projectors supported? You can check what you'd get yourself before registering. I'd recommend to use a spearate multi-sync monitor without DDC to test the timing and then disable all but the usable timing. Without it I would either have to display very little info in my Living Room iTunes setup, or have everything be near illegible. Move to bottom: increase vertical back porch and decrease vertical front porch. I still believe that. But even if that works, chances that those old cards are compatible with this application are practically zero. The horizontal sync is the time the beam needs to get from the far right edge back to the far left. This usually is the least sensitive parameter and the limit is usually not critical.

Back to FAQ Are digital projectors supported? If the "Enable" check mark is switched off, that means that the timing violates the specification you entered in the monitor tab. Back to FAQ How to get rid of overscan? There are dedicated timing types for p and p which will limit your changes to a timing to what complies with the limits for that type of device. The usual resolutions aren't enough? See the timing list for the necessary details. If you have the required timing details and the monitor supports separate sync e. Usually the iBook is limited to using external monitors in mirror mode. Back to FAQ Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster? The syncs don't matter much as long as they are long enough, the beam is not visible during sync.

Click here for complete coverage of Lion on Macworld. Back to FAQ After rebooting monitor stays blank For some reason your monitor does not accept the installed frequency. Full Specifications. What are those syncs and porches, anyways? Mac OS X It's probably not a program that a ton of people will use, but I think it's the closest thing we have to PowerStrip on the Mac, and as such, worthy of a pick. How can I optimize the image quality on my multi-sync monitor? It doesn't work on all iBooks and can put unsupported iBooks into fairly unfunny modes. It adds startup scripts that remind you to pay even after you "uninstall" it and delete it from your computer. It is a great app.

What do you need to know about free software? This way you also can introduce near arbitrary new resolutions. The latest version of this program is DisplayConfigX. Full Specifications. If it isn't, adjust the limits in the monitor tab or register if you haven't done that. In the "Resolutions" tab, double click a resolution. To use X11 modelines, you calculate the timing parameters and create a new timing in DisplayConfigX. But it doesn't make much sense to use anything but the native resolution for these. However there is a tool to enable non-mirrored mode on iBooks. If you have the required timing details and the monitor supports separate sync e.

Refresh rate and resolutions were my problem. It adds startup scripts that remind you to pay even after you "uninstall" it and delete it from your computer. After using the "Install" button and a reboot the resolution should be back. Back to FAQ After changing the resolution my monitor goes blank Similar to after rebooting monitor stays blank. Use these if you suspect a new version contains a new bug. Please use the "Buy" button in the registration window. Apple makes you confirm a resolution change, so if you choose a setting your monitor doesn't support, you can hit "esc" to revert back to your old setting. No problem disabling. The latest version of this program is DisplayConfigX.

Which confused the "Displays" control panel, since there you can only change either the resolution or the frequency at a time. Not quite Authored by: daran on Mar 22, '06 AM. This is the only utility of its kind. In the resolution tab, double click the timing and enter:. Did I mention that you're doing this at your own risk? The horizontal front porch is the right border unused aka black display area. Back to FAQ The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars This is normal if you use new timings on a device. I still believe that. I still haven't tested it myself, but got positive reports with no Intel specific problems. The vertical frequency tells you how often the whole display gets redrawn in a second.

Just proceed with caution! Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed. If your device is not listed, checkout HDTV or the documentation for further information. Oh, well. This is limited by your hardware and difficult to predict. Poor convergence on the right side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal front porch. The vertical back porch is the top border. Thank You for Submitting a Reply,! Minor GUI refinements.

For certain Apple monitors you can use the systems "Displays" control panel. Only for devices where neither of these methods works no controls available , you would have to adjust the timing manually, see the Overscan section. To remove the installed settings, connect some other monitor to your machine and use the menu command "Uninstall for all monitors" to get rid of the faulty configuration. Also you can change any resolution into a in manual mode and get near arbitrary combinations. Apple makes you confirm a resolution change, so if you choose a setting your monitor doesn't support, you can hit "esc" to revert back to your old setting. This usually is the least sensitive parameter and the limit is usually not critical. What are those syncs and porches, anyways? The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars.

Full Specifications. Using high frequencies never seemed to have any significant effect as long as the monitor specification is not violated. See the overscan section. The vertical frequency tells you how often the whole display gets redrawn in a second. This is limited by your hardware and difficult to predict. Keep in mind that MacOSX will drop resolutions which are redundant, as in they have the same size and approximately the same refresh rate. DisplayConfigX - Timing table. Your message has been reported and will be reviewed by our staff. In fact it's better than that because I've got a whole new set of resolutions to play with and they stay when I restart.

There are some implicit limits, which the program will automatically check and correct. Usually the default method works quite well. If your device is not listed, checkout HDTV or the documentation for further information. The following rules might help to reduce over scan some part of the image is not visible or under scan a black border around the image : Move to top: decrease vertical back porch and increase vertical front porch. Also you can change any resolution into a in manual mode and get near arbitrary combinations. And remember, you're proceeding at your own risk. Back to FAQ The resolution list does not contain some resolutions mentioned in the monitor manual The DDC information only has rudimentary information about the monitor's specifics. When fixing overscan the should be kept the same.

Back to FAQ The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars This is normal if you use new timings on a device. Back to FAQ What resolutions and refresh rates are supported? And remember, you're proceeding at your own risk. The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. See the timing list for the necessary details. So though potentially risky, DisplayConfigX's ability to set resolutions and timings for attached monitors and TVs makes it a useful program for at least a small subset of Mac users. The vertical frequency tells you how often the whole display gets redrawn in a second. The usual resolutions aren't enough?

This is limited by your hardware and difficult to predict. Check whether the timing is enabled in the resolution tab. The resolution list does not contain some resolutions mentioned in the monitor manual. Created this page in 0. User Functions Username: Password:. If that doesn't help, drop me an email please be detailed at dcxsupport delphin. Of course, if the manufacturer provides precise timings you can use those. Then multiply all four horizontal values active, front porch, sync and back porch with the required factor and round up preferably to multiples of 8. If you have the required timing details and the monitor supports separate sync e. Move to right: increase horizontal back porch and decrease horizontal front porch.

In fact it's better than that because I've got a whole new set of resolutions to play with and they stay when I restart. Only for devices where neither of these methods works no controls available , you would have to adjust the timing manually, see the Overscan section. I'm surprised it took this long to become a pick of the week. If you disable all but the desired resolution you can make sure that no one sets the display into suboptimal modes. In other words: if your monitor burns or your data goes to nirvana, go have a nice evening with friends or something, but leave me alone Hardly any device can handle it. I had to do an entire OS reinstall. The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. There is a resolution missing, that was available before installing DisplayConfigX.

Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster? What are those syncs and porches, anyways? The vertical front porch is the bottom border. Also you can change any resolution into a in manual mode and get near arbitrary combinations. While this program may do what it says, and does exactly what all of the other suspiciously-similiar glowing reviews claim, it just switches to the new resolution automatically without confirming if it actually works. Poor convergence on the left side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal back porch. Keep vertical values and the horizontal frequency as they were. Check whether the timing is enabled in the resolution tab. How do I prevent other users of my machine from changing the settings? Summary: Count: 0 of 1, characters Submit cancel The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.

While this program may do what it says, and does exactly what all of the other suspiciously-similiar glowing reviews claim, it just switches to the new resolution automatically without confirming if it actually works. Latest Mountain Lion Hints Vertical total lines, horizontal scan rate Are LCD monitors supported? Reasons would be: Overall poor convergence and contrast: change the type to "Manual" and experiment with slower refresh rates. How can I optimize the image quality on my multi-sync monitor? I don't have much experience with HDTV myself, but many people have tried and had success tweaking the timings for adequate display. For certain Apple monitors you can use the systems "Displays" control panel.

If you disable all but the desired resolution you can make sure that no one sets the display into suboptimal modes. Then this program is probably what you need. Using high frequencies never seemed to have any significant effect as long as the monitor specification is not violated. Powered by the Parse. Submit Your Reply. Timing relation wise, the totals matter and can affect screen size an timings. Reasons would be: Overall poor convergence and contrast: change the type to "Manual" and experiment with slower refresh rates. To get rid of the restrictions in the unregistered version you need to buy a serial number.

Latest Mountain Lion Hints Back to FAQ How to get rid of overscan? Poor convergence on the left side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal back porch. The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars. Then multiply all four horizontal values active, front porch, sync and back porch with the required factor and round up preferably to multiples of 8. It adds startup scripts that remind you to pay even after you "uninstall" it and delete it from your computer. After using the "Install" button and a reboot the resolution should be back. Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content. Either set the applications group ownership to admin and remove all access rights for other users or simply delete the program after using it to later change the configuration simply reinstall the app.

If the "Enable" check mark is switched off, that means that the timing violates the specification you entered in the monitor tab. User Functions Username: Password:. Back to FAQ The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars This is normal if you use new timings on a device. Back to FAQ Are digital projectors supported? Are LCD monitors supported? All Rights Reserved. Mac OS X provides only rather few resolutions and often only at refresh rates below Hz. To prevent this in general, disable any timings and resolutions in the resolutions tab that don't match your display. I had problems unisntalling this. Apple makes you confirm a resolution change, so if you choose a setting your monitor doesn't support, you can hit "esc" to revert back to your old setting.

If in doubt, check with your monitor manual. Start the program and compare the data shown with the details given in your monitor manual. From Our Sponsors. The vertical timings are specified as the sum of the two frames. The pixel frequency tells you how often a single pixel gets drawn. After completing the order you should receive a serial number within the next few days often within hours. From our Sponsor To prevent this in general, disable any timings and resolutions in the resolutions tab that don't match your display. McQuitty Mitsubishi rear projection 56 15 1 45

Adjusts your Mac to optimally match your monitor. Usually the iBook is limited to using external monitors in mirror mode. Installed this app and, at last, everything's fine and dandy! Mac All Windows Mac Linux. I am willing to pay again for a working interlaced version or even upgrade my graphic card if i is not possible on my current card. Usually the default method works quite well. You are obviously talking about a different piece of software What's New in the Forums? Just what's needed. Handle with care!

Timing relation wise, the totals matter and can affect screen size an timings. To prevent this in general, disable any timings and resolutions in the resolutions tab that don't match your display. Click here for complete coverage of Lion on Macworld. The graphic card needs to have proper support for MacOSX. If that helps, your monitors electronics are not adequate for high speed timings, the cables have too strong dampening ferrite dampening decreases signal crispness or the graphic card has a low quality CLUT. If you want to add to this table or want to correct any bugs, mail to timinglist delphin. Latest Mountain Lion Hints E-mail This Review. Some tweaking is usually required to have the borders of the image match the TV tube.

Adjusts your Mac to optimally match your monitor. Thank You for Submitting a Reply,! The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. I'm surprised it took this long to become a pick of the week. Note that your submission may not appear immediately on our site. But given that some other resolutions do work, it should be worth retrying with lower frequencies use the resolution tables context menu or edit the frequency setting manually. This site is not responsible for what they say. Then this program is probably what you need.

The modified timing should still have the same syncs, totals and frequencies as before. I don't have much experience with HDTV myself, but many people have tried and had success tweaking the timings for adequate display. This usually is the least sensitive parameter and the limit is usually not critical. If your device is not listed, checkout HDTV or the documentation for further information. Overview User Reviews Specs. See the overscan section. Click here for complete coverage of Lion on Macworld. Adjusts your Mac to optimally match your monitor. Publisher's Description. But even if that works, chances that those old cards are compatible with this application are practically zero.

Search Advanced From our Sponsor Installed this app and, at last, everything's fine and dandy! Are fixed frequency monitors supported? This is the only utility of its kind. You need to be administrator on your Mac. If the "Enable" check mark is switched off, that means that the timing violates the specification you entered in the monitor tab. Please reinstall your monitor configuration after registering, since the unregistered version doesn't support all resolutions. Move to right: increase horizontal back porch and decrease horizontal front porch. Poor convergence on the left side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal back porch.

This site is not responsible for what they say. What do you need to know about free software? I can't believe I am the first to get burned. Refresh rate and resolutions were my problem. Move to left: decrease horizontal back porch and decrease horizontal front porch. Here is the somwhat simplified precedure to get rid of overscan, assuming you start with a valid timing: Have a coffee, this procedure will take some 15mins. So in effect the bug blocked access to some resolutions that would have worked otherwise. If you believe this comment is offensive or violates the CNET's Site Terms of Use , you can report it below this will not automatically remove the comment. The vertical sync is the time the beam needs to get from the far bottom edge back to the top. Usually the iBook is limited to using external monitors in mirror mode.

It uses the normal MacOSX technique of keeping different monitor settings for different monitor types. The vertical sync is the time the beam needs to get from the far bottom edge back to the top. Apple makes you confirm a resolution change, so if you choose a setting your monitor doesn't support, you can hit "esc" to revert back to your old setting. Oh, well. See the overscan section. In order to uninstall simply use the menu item "Uninstall for All Monitors", reboot as indicated and then delete the program. DisplayConfigX not only restored them and provided new ones but actually managed higher refresh rates than would otherwise have been available but be careful here - remember the warnings! Which may affect the usable frequency range. In the resolution tab, double click the timing and enter:.

Your message has been reported and will be reviewed by our staff. How do I prevent other users of my machine from changing the settings? Usually the default method works quite well. It's probably not a program that a ton of people will use, but I think it's the closest thing we have to PowerStrip on the Mac, and as such, worthy of a pick. Are Intel Macs supported? DisplayConfigX is not a graphic card driver. If the "Enable" check mark is switched off, that means that the timing violates the specification you entered in the monitor tab. Generally instable looses sync : change the type to "Manual" and decrease the refresh rate or change the type to "Timing" and increase the syncs.

Version 1. What resolutions and refresh rates are supported? To prevent this in general, disable any timings and resolutions in the resolutions tab that don't match your display. Full Specifications. The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. But given that some other resolutions do work, it should be worth retrying with lower frequencies use the resolution tables context menu or edit the frequency setting manually. Move to right: increase horizontal back porch and decrease horizontal front porch. Please use the "Buy" button in the registration window. There are dedicated timing types for p and p which will limit your changes to a timing to what complies with the limits for that type of device. I would reccommend not installing this.

There are dedicated timing types for p and p which will limit your changes to a timing to what complies with the limits for that type of device. The new resolution are not centered on my monitor, I can't see all of the image and there are black bars. For normal multiscan monitors you will not need any of these. DisplayConfigX not only restored them and provided new ones but actually managed higher refresh rates than would otherwise have been available but be careful here - remember the warnings! For those cards, you might want to read www. You are obviously talking about a different piece of software The modified timing should still have the same syncs, totals and frequencies as before. I had to do an entire OS reinstall.

To remove the installed settings, connect some other monitor to your machine and use the menu command "Uninstall for all monitors" to get rid of the faulty configuration. DisplayConfigX does not do what you claim. In the "Resolutions" tab, double click a resolution. For normal multiscan monitors you will not need any of these. Poor convergence on the right side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal front porch. Then this program is probably what you need. Do high refresh rates ware out monitors faster? But now I can use my monitor very comfortable.

System: Mac OS X Change the type to "Timing" and set the values to whatever you need. All Rights Reserved. How can I enter X11 modelines? So in effect the bug blocked access to some resolutions that would have worked otherwise. I have seen a lot monitors aging and some dying. Use these if you suspect a new version contains a new bug. The pixel frequency tells you how often a single pixel gets drawn. And remember, you're proceeding at your own risk.

After using the "Install" button and a reboot the resolution should be back. Back to FAQ Are digital projectors supported? Of course, if the manufacturer provides precise timings you can use those. From hschweder: Your monitor flickers, stressing your eyes? I am willing to pay again for a working interlaced version or even upgrade my graphic card if i is not possible on my current card. Thank you for the Japanese version. If you want to link or refer to this page, please use this address: www. Please specify in your comment any specific deviations from whatever seems normal for your device, eg distorted aspect ratios, significant over- or underscan and such.

After using the "Install" button and a reboot the resolution should be back. User Functions Username: Password:. DisplayConfigX does not do what you claim. While this is in principle possible, you can not change sync type to composite or sync on green and you need to know rather precise timing details. Poor convergence on the left side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal back porch. Poor convergence on the right side: change the type to "Timing" and increase the horizontal front porch. No problem disabling. Click here for complete coverage of Lion on Macworld. They come in many flavors for aspect ratios of , or or others.

I'm not sure how those work in X If that helps, your monitors electronics are not adequate for high speed timings, the cables have too strong dampening ferrite dampening decreases signal crispness or the graphic card has a low quality CLUT. Publisher's Description. Apple makes you confirm a resolution change, so if you choose a setting your monitor doesn't support, you can hit "esc" to revert back to your old setting. There are dedicated timing types for p and p which will limit your changes to a timing to what complies with the limits for that type of device. Then change the type to "Manual" which allows you to change the refresh rate. These 5 utilities tell all From Our Sponsors. While this is in principle possible, you can not change sync type to composite or sync on green and you need to know rather precise timing details. Just what's needed.

If you have the required timing details and the monitor supports separate sync e. You have been warned. A simple X11 modeline reads: "x " For normal multiscan monitors you will not need any of these. From hschweder: Your monitor flickers, stressing your eyes? SwitchResX is also worth a look, but DisplayConfig is the one that worked best in my case. All Rights Reserved. See the timing list for the necessary details. This is Please make sure that the timings match your hardware, or you risk damaging your monitor.