Mac Mini incompatible with a Phillips 42" Flat Screen?

Question

I just bought a Mac Mini and wanted to use my Phillips 42" 1080p Full HD LCD (model 42PFL5432D-37) as the monitor.

When I hooked it up I got the message: This mode not supported (or words to that effect) please switch to 1920 x 1080 60 hz resolution.

This setting is not available on my Mini, and when I called Mac tech support they tell me that means the TV will NOT work as a monitor for the Mac Mini.

Is this truly the case? Or is there still a way to use the TV as the monitor?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Even the original Mac mini can do 1920x1080. If you've only tried the TV's VGA port, try the HDMI and vice versa.