1080p better for Mac mini media center?

Hi all,
I currently have a 32" Panasonic 720p HDTV hooked up to my late 2009 Mac mini.
If I leave overscan in the mini's display settings on, the top of my desktop is cut off (menubar is not visible).
If I turn overscan off, I get a black bar around the screen.
(I can't find a setting on the Panasonic to turn off overscan on the TV itself)
Do people with 1080p HDTVs have problems with overscan?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Mike

Hello,
The TV is a Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3YK52/ref=wmsohsproduct)
It's connected to the Mac mini with a DVI to HDMI Adapter cable.
I've been through the menus on the TV many times but I can't find anything to adjust the picture.
Thanks for your help!
Mike

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