Set DVD Player to 16:9 the DVD does not fill the screen?

HDMann · 10-26-2005, 08:40 PM

I have 4 different view settings on my Set. When watching a HD broadcast I have the TV set at Natural and the broadcast fills the screen.

When it is SD then it shows bars on the side. Which is what I want. No stretching etc..

Anyway when watching a Widescreen DVD and have the TV set to normal view it shows as 16:9 but as if it was on a smaller set as there are bars around the whole picture. (Top and Bottom)

If I set to full it will fill the screen Sometimes there are bars on the top. Depending on the DVD Ratio. (Full is not available when watching HD Broadcast)

So, I am just wondering why, when set to natural, it does not fill the screen like when watching HD Broadcast.

TIA

RSawdey · 10-26-2005, 08:55 PM

Use a zoom function if the aspect is right, but the size is too small.

It doesn't fill the screen, because the TV assumes 480 line NTSC is fullscreen. See if setting to 480p (progressive out via component) will change this.

If your DVD player doesn't have component outs at 480p or isn't compatible with anamorphic discs you need a new one that is.

ja2935 · 10-26-2005, 10:55 PM

If your DVD player is set for 16:9 then on a widescreen (16:9) tv in Natural setting the following will happen:-

For anamorphic discs (also may be described as "Enhanced for Widescreen") the picture will be full height for 1.85:1, or almost full height for 2.35:1, but with black side bars and the picture will look squashed from the sides (tall and thin) - for this set the tv to Full;

If the disc is not anamorphic there will be black bars all around the picture, but the picture will look undistorted - for this use a Zoom setting (not a stretch setting).

Anamorphic discs will look better because more lines are used so the resolution is higher.

If your DVD player is set for a 4:3 tv then all discs will be read as non-anamorphic.

HDMann · 10-27-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSawdey

Use a zoom function if the aspect is right, but the size is too small.

It doesn't fill the screen, because the TV assumes 480 line NTSC is fullscreen. See if setting to 480p (progressive out via component) will change this.

If your DVD player doesn't have component outs at 480p or isn't compatible with anamorphic discs you need a new one that is.

Using Components and it is set to Progressive.

Forgot to say that.

HDMann · 10-27-2005, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ja2935

If your DVD player is set for 16:9 then on a widescreen (16:9) tv in Natural setting the following will happen:-

For anamorphic discs (also may be described as "Enhanced for Widescreen") the picture will be full height for 1.85:1, or almost full height for 2.35:1, but with black side bars and the picture will look squashed from the sides (tall and thin) - for this set the tv to Full;

If the disc is not anamorphic there will be black bars all around the picture, but the picture will look undistorted - for this use a Zoom setting (not a stretch setting).

Anamorphic discs will look better because more lines are used so the resolution is higher.

If your DVD player is set for a 4:3 tv then all discs will be read as non-anamorphic.

So everything is right with the set just something with the disc?

ja2935 · 10-27-2005, 07:30 AM

Yes - it just depends on what type of disc you are playing, ie, anamorphic or not.

HDMann · 10-27-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ja2935

Yes - it just depends on what type of disc you are playing, ie, anamorphic or not.

That is great ! Thank you

yangc · 11-02-2005, 12:34 PM

Here's a link to an excellent explainer on anamorphic enahncement and aspect ratios:

http://gregl.net/videophile/anamorphic.htm

When I got my first widescreen television and came to fully appreciate the significance of anamorphic enhancement, I went through my 300+ DVD collection and sold nearly all of my non-anamorphic discs. "Zooming in" will fill the screen, but you'll lose a lot of resolution!

HDMann · 11-02-2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yangc

Here's a link to an excellent explainer on anamorphic enahncement and aspect ratios:

http://gregl.net/videophile/anamorphic.htm

When I got my first widescreen television and came to fully appreciate the significance of anamorphic enhancement, I went through my 300+ DVD collection and sold nearly all of my non-anamorphic discs. "Zooming in" will fill the screen, but you'll lose a lot of resolution!

Thanks for the Link!

10-26-2005, 08:40 PM	#1
HDMann High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 382	Set DVD Player to 16:9 the DVD does not fill the screen? I have 4 different view settings on my Set. When watching a HD broadcast I have the TV set at Natural and the broadcast fills the screen. When it is SD then it shows bars on the side. Which is what I want. No stretching etc.. Anyway when watching a Widescreen DVD and have the TV set to normal view it shows as 16:9 but as if it was on a smaller set as there are bars around the whole picture. (Top and Bottom) If I set to full it will fill the screen Sometimes there are bars on the top. Depending on the DVD Ratio. (Full is not available when watching HD Broadcast) So, I am just wondering why, when set to natural, it does not fill the screen like when watching HD Broadcast. TIA __________________ Hitachi 60" Directors Plasma P60X901 May 2008 RD-KX50SU HDD/DVD Recorder

10-26-2005, 10:55 PM	#3
ja2935 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,034	If your DVD player is set for 16:9 then on a widescreen (16:9) tv in Natural setting the following will happen:- For anamorphic discs (also may be described as "Enhanced for Widescreen") the picture will be full height for 1.85:1, or almost full height for 2.35:1, but with black side bars and the picture will look squashed from the sides (tall and thin) - for this set the tv to Full; If the disc is not anamorphic there will be black bars all around the picture, but the picture will look undistorted - for this use a Zoom setting (not a stretch setting). Anamorphic discs will look better because more lines are used so the resolution is higher. If your DVD player is set for a 4:3 tv then all discs will be read as non-anamorphic. __________________ Toshiba 34HF84 Comcast Motorola DCT 3416 (all digital), Component/Fiber Optic Toshiba SD4900 (Region Free), Component/Digital Coax Toshiba HD-A2, HDMI/Fiber Optic Yamaha YHT-160 Home Theater System

10-27-2005, 07:30 AM	#6
ja2935 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,034	Yes - it just depends on what type of disc you are playing, ie, anamorphic or not. __________________ Toshiba 34HF84 Comcast Motorola DCT 3416 (all digital), Component/Fiber Optic Toshiba SD4900 (Region Free), Component/Digital Coax Toshiba HD-A2, HDMI/Fiber Optic Yamaha YHT-160 Home Theater System

11-02-2005, 12:34 PM	#8
yangc HD enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 21	Anamorphic explainer Here's a link to an excellent explainer on anamorphic enahncement and aspect ratios: http://gregl.net/videophile/anamorphic.htm When I got my first widescreen television and came to fully appreciate the significance of anamorphic enhancement, I went through my 300+ DVD collection and sold nearly all of my non-anamorphic discs. "Zooming in" will fill the screen, but you'll lose a lot of resolution! __________________ Television: Sony KDF-60XS955 Receiver: Yamaha RX-V750 Main Speakers: 2 x Boston Acoustics VR1 Center Channel: Boston Acoustics VRC Surround Speakers: 2 x Boston Acoustics CR67 Subwoofer: Boston Acoustics PV500 DVD/CD/DVD-A/SACD Player: Pioneer Elite DV-45A Game Console/Blu-ray Player: Sony Playstation 3 Game Console/HD DVD Player: Microsoft Xbox 360 + HD DVD Player Universal Remote: Logitech Harmony 550 Antenna: Radio Shack 15-1892

10-26-2005, 08:55 PM	#2
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	Use a zoom function if the aspect is right, but the size is too small. It doesn't fill the screen, because the TV assumes 480 line NTSC is fullscreen. See if setting to 480p (progressive out via component) will change this. If your DVD player doesn't have component outs at 480p or isn't compatible with anamorphic discs you need a new one that is.