Nvidia Control Panel problem on XL302

[caudex]

Hi All

I'm having trouble accessing the full capability of the Nvidia Control Panel.

If I view both in both standard and advanced view modes I'm only given 2 options - 3D Settings and Display. Reading through the nvidia help I'm pretty sure I should have a third option "Video and Television".

I've tried downloading latest forceware from nvidia and installing latest display drivers with the result of a nice black flickering screen, got the display back going back to older drivers but I'm reluctant to mess around in the dark any further.

Any ideas anyone (I'm sure I haven't given all the info you'd need)

Cheers

[chris.campling@am65]

Hi there

Are you connected to the TV via HDMI? If not try using a HDMI cable as I use HDMI & the only extra function this extra screen gives you is the option to change between different formats RGB etc.

[caudex]

Hi Chris

Thanks for the reply. Yes using HDMI cable to 1080p TV.

If the missing option only gives you control over RGB output I probably won't bother banging my head any more - I thought it may give some control over output resolution as there only appears to be a very limited choice in the standard control panel.

[chris.campling@am65]

Hi there
Your right the options available are pretty dismal but this extra screen is only for colour output, I tried changing but reverted to RGB, but it is strange that you do not even get the option. Have you installed the HDMI Firmware update? as I cannot remember whether the extra screen was there before I installed this.
Good luck

[caudex]

Hi

I haven't installed a firmware update - unless it's one of the automatic Vaio updates.

Is this something I need to download?

Cheers

[chris.campling@am65]

The update I meant is
HDMI Software Update Version 071025c
You can access it from this link on Vaio support

http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/downloads/info/info.asp?site=voe_en_GB_cons&url=Downloads/NV/D/VID/NV...

Follow the instructions carefully as they are very important

Hope this helps