Mac Mini full screen on a Sony KDF-E42A10

I just purchased a Mac Mini and have been unable to have it display on the full-screen. It either appears to large with Overscanning on or with a black border around the entire screen. I've downloaded SwitchResX for custom resolution setting, but I can't find what the setting should be for the Sony KDF-E42A10. Does anyone know these settings?

I have posted the solution to the problem here:
http://beyondabstraction.net/2007/04/12/more-kdf-e42a10-info-this-time-with-a-ma c-mini/
The settings for SwitchResX are posted there.

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