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If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD beetnemesis Send a noteboard - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM
Most important question is, is the picture filling the entire screen? No "black bars" on the sides or top and bottom during normal programming (during commercials is OK- commercials are often filmed in standard definition, and don't always fill up an HD screen)?

Except for a few very rare cases (sports), this drives me nuts for movies and shows. People are getting broad faces and bodies, it just does not look real. I rather switch to 4:3 or 14:9, which looks better both in quality and proportions. I don't see how that makes me enjoy less HD, I'd even say: more!



Like if there are black bars on the left and right sides of the screen, that comes from a Standard Definition program (4:3 ratio) being projected onto the 16:9 screen. If everything is set up correctly, then you'll sometimes see it on older movies, commercials, and low-budget TV shows.


I'm with you, I rarely use the stretching. I just ignore the bars.
I amuse myself.
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HD. What's the deal? j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 06:27:40 PM 1363 Views
I used to work at a cable company. A few things: beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 06:53:15 PM 865 Views
Re: I used to work at a cable company. A few things: j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 07:42:11 PM 957 Views
Hm, ok. beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 09:22:46 PM 939 Views
Re: Hm, ok. j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:45:39 PM 898 Views
Then yeah, I'd say give the cable company a quick call. beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 05:15:53 PM 805 Views
Re: Filling the entire screen ironclad - 20/12/2010 09:59:35 PM 851 Views
If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM 924 Views
You're correct. A little bit of clarification, though. Aemon - 21/12/2010 06:26:57 PM 916 Views
Definitely true. I oversimplified a bit, sorry *NM* beetnemesis - 22/12/2010 01:24:51 AM 413 Views
huh. I always notice the difference at once, and enjoy HD a lot. jh - 20/12/2010 06:58:22 PM 738 Views
Time for a new eye glasses exam *NM* Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 08:01:29 PM 424 Views
Re: Time for a new eye glasses exam j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 08:22:21 PM 860 Views
Well damn... Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 09:33:58 PM 751 Views
I'm glad you like it better, but everything I've read says that's incorrect. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:06:26 PM 707 Views
If you have to ask.... scalius - 20/12/2010 09:36:01 PM 849 Views
Re: If you have to ask.... j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:48:00 PM 711 Views
Disagreeing just to disagree. Aeryn - 20/12/2010 11:01:32 PM 755 Views
To me, it sounds like the shows you are watching dont need HD. MightyYT - 20/12/2010 11:08:33 PM 739 Views
I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. *NM* Tashmere - 21/12/2010 12:43:59 AM 391 Views
Re: I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:10:29 AM 689 Views
You can't see them on your regular TV? Tashmere - 23/12/2010 12:25:26 AM 694 Views
Actually I would. j-whitt987 - 23/12/2010 12:29:55 AM 759 Views
The deal is... you've gone crazy! BlackAdder - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM 1131 Views
The only Blu-Ray I've seen is those in the stores comparing that to DVD. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 04:48:04 AM 846 Views
No one seems to have asked you this yet. Aemon - 21/12/2010 05:56:55 PM 941 Views
Re: No one seems to have asked you this yet. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 06:57:42 PM 767 Views
Well then I give up. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:16:05 PM 798 Views
Since everyone else seems to think you're weird or offbase... Rowland - 21/12/2010 11:35:42 PM 814 Views
Glad to hear it. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:41:35 PM 714 Views
Thirded. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:13:08 AM 776 Views
weird scalius - 22/12/2010 04:17:24 PM 746 Views
No. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:19:40 PM 703 Views
There's nothing wrong with not caring, only with not being able to tell. Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:31:24 PM 703 Views
I'm with you, dude. callandor1000 - 22/12/2010 07:12:24 AM 687 Views
Blu-ray looks fantastic on the right set, but I wouldn't go crazy over subscription media. *NM* Zalis - 22/12/2010 02:20:16 PM 409 Views
Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:40:21 PM 818 Views
Re: Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:23:52 PM 810 Views
Well. . .sort of. Aemon - 22/12/2010 04:26:47 PM 809 Views
Damn! j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:16:39 PM 706 Views
If you really want to see the difference, watch HD only for 1 month then switch back! Like wine... djwilson300 - 23/12/2010 11:34:13 PM 682 Views
Something's wrong witg your settings, or you have a perception problem.... DomA - 26/12/2010 08:36:07 PM 892 Views
well for me mick - 28/12/2010 10:44:02 AM 735 Views
So... My conclusions from this discussion. j-whitt987 - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM 779 Views
I've seen people with the exact same problem as you before MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 12:25:00 AM 700 Views
So I'm an idiot for not believing in the all mighty power of the HDTV? j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 12:31:44 AM 791 Views
No... MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 02:05:18 PM 730 Views
Every one is entitled to their opinion. Enjoy yours. *NM* j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 02:12:06 PM 411 Views
And chickens lay eggs... MalkierKnight - 03/01/2011 08:44:42 AM 721 Views
I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. *NM* ironclad - 03/01/2011 11:11:35 AM 400 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. MalkierKnight - 04/01/2011 10:27:43 AM 734 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. ironclad - 06/01/2011 08:28:25 AM 764 Views
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