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NTL Analog Aspect Ratio

  • 11-02-2007 02:29PM
    #1
    nicholas.murphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭


    Hi All,

    I'm having to get the NTL analogue service installed in my new house as the MMDS line of sight survey failed and I can't put a dish up on an old house.

    What aspect ratio do they transmit the terristrial channels in? Also, what about the likes of Sky News?

    An an alternative, if I upgrade to NTL Digital, would this make a difference, even though I don't need the extra channels?

    Thanks in advance for any advice offered.

    Nick


Comments

  • #2
    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    14:9


  • #3
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,723 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    Yes, generally 14:9 letterboxed, though it can vary with programs. Most US shows will be 4:3, Sky News is cropped 4:3, and a lot of sports are 4:3.

    You won't get any anamorphic 16:9 if that's what you're looking for, unless the channel's broken (which happens frequently with Chorus :rolleyes: ).


  • #4
    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    actually you reminded me of something

    ntl in Waterford used to show BBC, UTV and C4 in 4:3 from time to time when the reception from NI went bad


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