Mac mini - dvi to hdmi and 1380x768 resolution

Hi,
I've connected my mac mini to a samsung television with a dvi - hdmi cable. Running 1280x720 I get a very nice picture, but also a black belt around the picture. In order to use the full screen (but not overscan) I suspect a 1380x768 resolution is called for. How do I get about that?
Kind regards, Torben

Just to update this:
Got my DVI to HDMI cable today!
Plugged it in, booted her up and was presented with a perfect 1080p HDMI signal without having to alter any display settings.
Fantastic!
In my display menu I have 10 resolutions to play with with , 3 of which are full 1080p, one is specifically for PAL tv in the UK.
Couldn't be happier!
Hope this thread helps anybody who is having any connecting woes between their mac mini and their sharp TV
Thanks
David

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