Posted by xeaglecrest on 09/18/07 14:56

Shep Hellerman wrote:
>
> I have a Magnavoc MRV700VR DVD Recorder. My main purpose for buying
> was to convert my VHS collection of home movies, old TV shows, etc. to
> DVD for longer life. I also use computer software to create menus and
> the ability to jump to chapters,etc, which is more of an enjoyable
> hobby than a necessity.
>
> However, it would also be great to be able to record from TV and DVR.
> My attempts at recording HD, wide screen programs, however, always
> result in a "widescreen shaped" display, that would fit in a 4:3 box
> (black bars on all four sides). Everything is there, not distorted in
> anyway... just doesn't reach the edges of my widescreen HD TV.
>
> Barring going to HD/DVD recorder, is this the best I can do? I was
> hoping that I could display at the same "size", but, understandably,
> at the lower resolution. Any suggestions or help in this matter would
> be greatly appreciated (and I hope I've explained it well enough).
>
> Thanks, Shep

Your recorder should record whatever signal is sent to it. The first
thing
to check is that you have its output setup for a 16:9 TV. If you do
not,
then it is outputting a signal meant for a 4:3 TV (black bars).

I have read that some cable boxes will not output an anamorphic (16:9)
widescreen picture via the composite (yellow) or s-video cables (you
have
to use the component, DVI or HDMI cable). As a test, you can plug the
same
cables you have going to your recorder into your HDTV and see if the WS
picture is properly displayed.

-Bill

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