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Old 06-18-02, 11:52 PM
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watching a non-anamorphic widescreen DVD on a 16X9 television?

I have a rather basic question to ask. Do I need to change any settings on my DVD player when I watch a non-anamorphic widescreen DVD on a 16X9 television? A good example of such a DVD is the Criterion version of Time Bandits. Any info is appreciated!!
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No, you shouldn't have to.

I watch nonanamorphic widescreen DVDs in TheaterWide 2 mode on a Toshiba 16x9.
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Since this isn't really about DVD releases or DVD-related news, and is more of a hardware question, moving to Hardware Forum.
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On my Mitsubishi, in STANDARD mode a non-anamorphic DVD will be squished. So I switch the EXPAND whcih stretches it vertically. The ratio is correct, but the resolution isn't as good as the anamorphic counterpart.
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No setting change on the DVD player, but you do need to change the viewing mode on the the TV. On my Mitsubishi, it's called Expand mode.
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I also use TheaterWide 2 on my Toshiba, but look forward to the day when I'll own a player that will do a good job of properly scaling non-anamorphic discs.

It's my understanding that the DVD player can do a better job than the TV (better picture). Also, subtitles are often cut off when the TV does the scaling. Since DVDs players are responsible for the placement of subtitles, the player would (hopefully) properly place the subtitles when it does the scaling.
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Depends on your set... As you can see from the Mitsu and Toshiba owners, it's called a different thing for each. I have a Panny and it's called something different as well... Just, Full or Zoom. Also, at least on my Panny, the set locks into one mode (Full) when fed a progressive source... Not great for non-anamorphic discs from a pro-scan player...

Brian McHale is correct... A DVD player that scales is the best way to go if you view non anamorphic letterbox.
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I have a Mitsubishi as well and never use the Expand mode. It kills video quality. If a disc is Non-anamorphic, i simply set my dvd player to 4:3 instead of Full and the picture is centered. widescreen, but with black bars on the side as well as top and bottom. At least it is top quality, but just a smaller picture. It seems all my older deniro gangster films are watched like that. Casino, Goodfellas and Bronx Tale. NEVER use expand mode.

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