Posted by Jer on 10/31/06 01:46

Andrew Rossmann wrote:
> [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.
>


And anyone buying into Pan & Scam (not a typo) is buying into a losing
deal - which would pretty much make the buyer a loser from the git-go.

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jer
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