Will a 4:3 input stretch to a 16:9 image or will the aspect ratio stay the same with black bars on each side?
142690
whatever was on my computer monitor is how it showed on the tv (55 inch led). there is a format button on my remote that allows me to change the ratio on the tv though. but hasn't been needed using this.
142691
The resolution of the VGA signal can be set to make the picture looks either like a 4:3 picture or a 16:9 image (also depends on whether your HDTV is a 720p or 1080p). Some autoformat function on your TV might be able to stretch enough but you may still see portions of the black bars on both side of the screen if it is a 4:3 video.
142692
No, the unit will not distort or stretch a 4:3 input signal to fill a 16:9 screen. To test this, I fed it a "4:3" 1024 x 768 signal and that's what the unit displayed on my TV. Most TV's have the ability to stretch the signal for you, if you want/need it stretched. Look for this button on your TV's remote; it may be labeled 'pic size', 'p.size', 'aspect', 'view mode' or 'format'.
142693
Yes, in my application the 16:9 screen is filled. I take the VGA output of a security DVR and use the Etekcity to input the HDMI of a 1080p 52" Samsund LCD TV. Hope this helps. jp
1303971
I have HDMI inputs to my projector, will I get High def 16:9 format picture to the projector?
1278418
I have been researching this frame, and I have found that the aspect ratio is 4:3. Thought I'd answer even though it is way past January!
816908
When the pictures are various dimensions, does it put black or another color on the unused screen areas? My concern is that it should not stretch or change the width to height ratio.
1744161
I've found that with upconverting machines, if you are playing back in the 720P/1080I/1080P modes the 4:3/letterboxed image will be "stretched". You need to reset the playback to 480i or 480p for these images. I have four such machines of different manufacturers and they all work this way. My HD-DVD and Blu-ray machines, though, do play 4:3/letterboxed images in the correct ratio format, even when I'm set to the hi-def modes. Hope this helps.
1430110
It's your video card that controls the stretch. Once there depending on the type of card there will be a setting you can adjust.
566418
It does 16:9 and 16:10 as Todd said. It is a good projector but I wouldn't use it as you home theatre projector because it projects in 16:9 but has a 4:3 format. I hope that makes sense? It shows as a 4:3 square but has the 16:9 format. I will see if I can post a picture in here.
473009
Sorry but I have one SMX-F34 (PAL) and to my disappointment it is not true 16:9. It is 4:3 streched horizontaly and it notices a lot.
389433
You can adjust the aspect ratio so that it fills the entire screen, but that would distort the picture somewhat. I like to put it in 4:3 mode, so it looks like a normal picture. Burn-in warnings be damned! But you'll be watching the important stuff through the HD air antenna anyway. I think the SD picture is just okay. It's a bit pixelated (probably because of the size of the TV) and the colors don't seem as sharp as my 23-year old Sony Trinitron. Once you see the HD picture, SD will look that much worse.
2213777
Thanks, and for those who are wondering I did finally find the answer. It works on 4:3 TVs, but it does scrunch the menu. But if your TV can be changed to 16:9 it will look normal. Still a scrunched screen wasn't enough to put me off. I ordered mine from Apple today. Thanks for everyone's help.
818178
Most movie theatres use only a portion of the screen for flat 1:85 pictures. The reason you don't see black bars on the sides is that they use black masking curtains that close in and cover the unused portion of the screen. On a widescreen TV, 4:3 is done the same way except without the masking curtains to cover the black bars. I can't imagine any movie theatre stretching a flat picture to cover the full CinemaScope screen. Why distort a 4:3 picture on a widescreen TV. I want a perfect picture, not a distorted one.
1836256
You can go into the settings and select the aspect ratio. Make sure it's updated to the most current firmware.
989448
You will see a small horizontal black strip at the top and bottom of the screen. It would appear the same as viewing a 16:9 movie on a 4:3 CRT television.
473008
It records in 720x480 square pixels (PAR 3:2=1.50). If you are in computer display land, no changes needed, your player should letterbox accordingly. For mastering to DVD, a 720x480(3:2) image marked as 16:9 display undergoes a 32/27 DAR transformation to get from AR 1.5 to 1.777. You need to apply following filters: resize to 720x480-&gt;604x480 (or 608x480) add black borders 604x480-&gt;720x480. Now the new 604x480 image displayed on 16:9 tv, will give you back the square 1.5 aspect ratio.
1163204
Thanks for the extra information, interesting about the rectangular pixels. This seems like a much bigger project than I thought it was going to be. I tried a lot of resolutions and found one that appears to leave only one column of pixels on the right side unused. It's 430x222. Funny how a single digit can make a significant difference.
162534
Yes and No, it supports 16:9 input, but projects in 16:10. Very clear picture without distorting the true ratio.
1691485
this works on my tv...press menu, then scroll down in the picture menu, select advanced video and you will see aspect ratio : click enter and choose 'wide'. hope this helps :)