HD is in STRETCH mode HELP!

bryy · 07-23-2005, 11:38 PM

Hi all, I recently switched over to DISH to upgrade to HD for free. My first 811 died after 3 days! It did not recognise the smart card anymore. My new 811 has guide info for 1 hour ahead only. Also drops local HD channels from line up occasionally. Anyway, tonight it somehow switched to stretch mode! Even my HD channels are strecthed, Yuch!

I didnt find any help in the manual either. I'm using component cables and my Sony 57" rear projection is set for full screen. Any info would be appreciated. It has the 2.89 update already. Thanks, Bryy Redding, CA 96002
I finally figured out the mystery,FORMAT duh

numbskully · 07-24-2005, 12:03 AM

Yup.as you have probably figured out by now,the page up button does all your HD modes and page down does your SD modes.Welcome to HD Forum.Just thought I would edit and add ,most Sony sets I have run into if they have DVI look alot better using that connection over component as it keeps it digital. Don't know whether it is just Sony's scalers or what,but for a few $$ you could take a look at the difference.

philcragg · 07-25-2005, 02:35 PM

I had the same problem with my 921. It wasn't documented in the manual. This forum helped me out.

If your 811 has the same remote, the * button changes the format. It toggles between normal, zoom, and stretch.

Jon Walker · 08-21-2005, 06:21 AM

I also have a 921 that sometimes displays stretched SD channels (says normal) and disables the format switch on the remote when this happens. As it only happens once every 30-60 days, I usually just perforam a "soft reset" to correct the problem.

07-23-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
bryy High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 37	HD is in STRETCH mode HELP! Hi all, I recently switched over to DISH to upgrade to HD for free. My first 811 died after 3 days! It did not recognise the smart card anymore. My new 811 has guide info for 1 hour ahead only. Also drops local HD channels from line up occasionally. Anyway, tonight it somehow switched to stretch mode! Even my HD channels are strecthed, Yuch! I didnt find any help in the manual either. I'm using component cables and my Sony 57" rear projection is set for full screen. Any info would be appreciated. It has the 2.89 update already. Thanks, Bryy Redding, CA 96002 I finally figured out the mystery,FORMAT duh Last edited by bryy; 07-23-2005 at 11:48 PM. Reason: figured it out

07-24-2005, 12:03 AM	#2
numbskully Gimme Dave in HD!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 47 Posts: 209	Yup.as you have probably figured out by now,the page up button does all your HD modes and page down does your SD modes.Welcome to HD Forum.Just thought I would edit and add ,most Sony sets I have run into if they have DVI look alot better using that connection over component as it keeps it digital. Don't know whether it is just Sony's scalers or what,but for a few $$ you could take a look at the difference. __________________ 13" Philco B/W TV Audiovox 40W car amp Roadmaster 6x9 speakers (front) 2 handheld transistor radio speakers (rear) Couch from local dumpster Man this HD and Surround stuff ROCKS! Last edited by numbskully; 07-24-2005 at 12:08 AM.

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07-25-2005, 02:35 PM	#3
philcragg How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 25	I had the same problem with my 921. It wasn't documented in the manual. This forum helped me out. If your 811 has the same remote, the * button changes the format. It toggles between normal, zoom, and stretch.

08-21-2005, 06:21 AM	#4
Jon Walker MSG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burlington County, NJ Age: 67 Posts: 20	I also have a 921 that sometimes displays stretched SD channels (says normal) and disables the format switch on the remote when this happens. As it only happens once every 30-60 days, I usually just perforam a "soft reset" to correct the problem.