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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? - 20/12/2010 06:27:40 PM 1369 Views
I used to work at a cable company. A few things: - 20/12/2010 06:53:15 PM 869 Views
Re: I used to work at a cable company. A few things: - 20/12/2010 07:42:11 PM 963 Views
Hm, ok. - 20/12/2010 09:22:46 PM 942 Views
Re: Hm, ok. - 20/12/2010 10:45:39 PM 906 Views
Then yeah, I'd say give the cable company a quick call. - 21/12/2010 05:15:53 PM 810 Views
Re: Filling the entire screen - 20/12/2010 09:59:35 PM 854 Views
If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM 928 Views
You're correct. A little bit of clarification, though. - 21/12/2010 06:26:57 PM 920 Views
Definitely true. I oversimplified a bit, sorry *NM* - 22/12/2010 01:24:51 AM 416 Views
Time for a new eye glasses exam *NM* - 20/12/2010 08:01:29 PM 428 Views
Re: Time for a new eye glasses exam - 20/12/2010 08:22:21 PM 863 Views
Well damn... - 20/12/2010 09:33:58 PM 754 Views
If you have to ask.... - 20/12/2010 09:36:01 PM 856 Views
Re: If you have to ask.... - 20/12/2010 10:48:00 PM 714 Views
Disagreeing just to disagree. - 20/12/2010 11:01:32 PM 759 Views
To me, it sounds like the shows you are watching dont need HD. - 20/12/2010 11:08:33 PM 743 Views
I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. *NM* - 21/12/2010 12:43:59 AM 394 Views
Re: I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. - 21/12/2010 11:10:29 AM 693 Views
You can't see them on your regular TV? - 23/12/2010 12:25:26 AM 697 Views
Actually I would. - 23/12/2010 12:29:55 AM 766 Views
The deal is... you've gone crazy! - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM 1140 Views
The only Blu-Ray I've seen is those in the stores comparing that to DVD. - 21/12/2010 04:48:04 AM 849 Views
No one seems to have asked you this yet. - 21/12/2010 05:56:55 PM 945 Views
Re: No one seems to have asked you this yet. - 21/12/2010 06:57:42 PM 773 Views
Well then I give up. - 21/12/2010 07:16:05 PM 800 Views
Since everyone else seems to think you're weird or offbase... - 21/12/2010 11:35:42 PM 818 Views
Glad to hear it. - 21/12/2010 11:41:35 PM 718 Views
Thirded. - 22/12/2010 05:13:08 AM 781 Views
weird - 22/12/2010 04:17:24 PM 749 Views
No. - 22/12/2010 05:19:40 PM 709 Views
I'm with you, dude. - 22/12/2010 07:12:24 AM 691 Views
Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? - 22/12/2010 02:40:21 PM 823 Views
Re: Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? - 22/12/2010 03:23:52 PM 812 Views
Well. . .sort of. - 22/12/2010 04:26:47 PM 814 Views
Damn! - 22/12/2010 03:16:39 PM 712 Views
well for me - 28/12/2010 10:44:02 AM 740 Views
So... My conclusions from this discussion. - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM 783 Views
I've seen people with the exact same problem as you before - 30/12/2010 12:25:00 AM 706 Views
So I'm an idiot for not believing in the all mighty power of the HDTV? - 30/12/2010 12:31:44 AM 793 Views
No... - 30/12/2010 02:05:18 PM 736 Views
Every one is entitled to their opinion. Enjoy yours. *NM* - 30/12/2010 02:12:06 PM 414 Views
And chickens lay eggs... - 03/01/2011 08:44:42 AM 728 Views

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