LCD Touchscreen Question

Hello,
I have a 42" LCD Touchscreen (from Panelworx) with a integrated CPU that connects to the screen via HDMI. I am running a Flash Projector file in 100%, Fullscreen mode, developed using AS2, CS3. The problem/question is when we shut the monitor off and turn it back on the Flash Projector file is completely white, but if we dont have it in fullscreen and turn the monitor on/off everything comes back just fine. Turning the monitor on/off is necessary for the customer so I have to figure something out. I know it is a unique question//problem but I was hoping someone would have some insight, suggestions, similar story...
Thanks in advance for any advice!

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SD feeds into an HDTV will look like SD.
Not necessarily. There are a number of LCD HDTV's that sport features intended to "pull" the primary objects in a picture "towards the audience," which can add a great deal of depth to even SD programming. Although such options don’t result in a higher resolution being displayed, they do typically mean that you might have an easier time distinguishing people and moving objects from static backgrounds when compared to watching the same image on an old CRT model. I believe that Philips calls this function Pixel Plus 3 HD on their TVs, but different manufacturers will obviously call it by different names.
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Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I have read your post on how you have returned your notebook computer back to the retailer for multiple issues over the last two months, and a deeply sympathize for your situation.
To ensure that the hardware issues with your notebook can be addressed by HP directly for your available options, I recommend contacting our technical support at 800-474-6836 to see what they can do for you. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
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