These resolutions are based on the number of Iines of pixels vertically across the screen, times the number of lines of pixels horizontally on the screen. For example:

Resolution Setting

800 x 600 = 800 columns of pixels from left to right on the screen, and 600 rows of pixels from top to bottom on the screen, for a total of 480,000 pixels

1280 x 1024 = 1280 columns of pixels from left to right on the screen, and 1024 rows of pixels from top to bottom on the screen, for a total of 1,310,720 pixels

The resolution you use is dictated by the supported native resolution of your display screen. Each display panel is manufactured with a fixed resolution, called the "native resolution”. The native resolution of a panel cannot be altered. Check the Owner’s Manual” for this information.

Once you have chosen the resolution that suits your needs, you must confirm the video card you will be using supports this resolution as well. The reason it’s important to know the output resolution of your computer’s video card and the native input resolution of your playback screen boils down to picture quality.

The closer the incoming picture signal is to the display panel’s native resolution, the better the picture. In other words, a VGA computer signal of 1024X768 will match perfectly with a plasma monitor with a native pixel resolution of 1024X768. Your computer and display panels will have the resolutions included in the product information.

The actual aspect ratio are native resolution of screens varies, depending on the size of screen (40”, 42”, etc.) and the manufacturer.

Having said that, there are some more “typical” pixel height/width counts found with specific aspect ratios.