Posted by Richard C. on 12/17/05 02:46

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"George Graves" <gmgraves@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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>I have a technical question about DVD aspect ratios. I'm not sure
> exactly how to phrase it so that it's clear, but I've come here because
> I can find nothing on the web that covers this.
>
> As you probably know, many HDTVs and HD-ready sets automatically assume
> that any time they see a component video input that has a 31.5KHz raster
> or higher, it's indicative of a high-definition program. This causes the
> TV to automatically apply the anamorphic stretch to the standard NTSC
> 4:3 frame to make it 16:9. In some sets, this anamorphic stretch is user
> defeatable, but in most, it is not.
>
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My HD set does not do that.
Many that I have seen do not do that.....................
Most show the 4:3 frame within the 16:9 screen (in proper ratio).
You must have your settings wrong.
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