Posted by Andrew Rossmann on 10/30/06 22:00

[This followup was posted to rec.video.dvd.players and a copy was sent
to the cited author.]

In article <4545d5a5$0$495$815e3792@news.qwest.net>,
Dwburklo@nktelco.net says...
> What is the value of Pan & Scan on DVD Recorders? During playback it seem to
> have no effect, What I was looking for was the capability of filling a 4:3
> screen when playing a letterboxed movie. I know some players in the past
> used a 4:3 pulldown to accomplish this. Can this be done and what options
> are required to do this short of buying fullscreen movies or another TV. I
> have a Sony 36" HD TV now.

The 4:3 P&S option has pretty much never been used. It's supposed to
include instructions for the player to pan, while keeping a full
anamorphic display.

The only other option is to use letterbox mode, but also get a player
that supports ZOOM modes.

Better yet, get used to letterboxing. Don't forget that cutting off the
sides means you are LOSING picture information.

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