Aspect Ratio

Red Alert · 2010-05-22 12:08:32

We upgraded very late in the game to a widescreen TV. At the moment, we've only got Analogue cable. If we got a digital box, would the digital channels natively drive the TV in 16:9 so you wouldn't get the squashing? Sky news must transmit a different channel for 16:9 because I've seen clips from it on youtube.

22-05-2010 12:08PM

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We upgraded very late in the game to a widescreen TV. At the moment, we've only got Analogue cable. If we got a digital box, would the digital channels natively drive the TV in 16:9 so you wouldn't get the squashing? Sky news must transmit a different channel for 16:9 because I've seen clips from it on youtube.

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#2 22-05-2010 01:12PM

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Some channels are 16:9 and some 4:3 on Digital. More are Widescreen on Satellite.

Set your TV menu properly to have black bands at side on current analogue.

Cinema Widescreen will still have black bands often, top & bottom. Get used to Black bands.

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#3 23-05-2010 12:01PM

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Most of the channels are 16.9 on digital, I would highly recommend getting one if not for the quality alone.

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