Playing 16:9 on 16:9 tv???

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  1. kucza

    kucza Member

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    Hello.

    I'm a bit confused. I have a couple of DVD movies, the cover saids it widescreen (16:9). So shouldnt I be able to watch the movie WITHOUT the black bars on top and bottom on my widescreen TV???

    When i play the movie my TV automaticly sets it to 16:9 format... Soo i dont really get it..

    I have a Grundig TV and it is playing on my PS2 slim

    Hope you can help me..
     
    kucza, Sep 19, 2005
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    Believe me I feel your pain unfortunatly there is not a standard for 16:9 yet there are multiple formats of 16:9. 1.85:1 and 2.39:1 or 2.35:1 which is currently being used. The 2:35:1 will fill the screen but the 1.85:1 will not. Here is a good link explaining all about it http://www.bealecorner.com/trv900/16to9.html
     
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