PS3 (BluRay) Doesn't Letterbox?
11-14-09, 10:13 PM
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PS3 (BluRay) Doesn't Letterbox?
Hey guys! I know everything about the different aspect ratios but I've come across a problem with my PS3/Blu Ray which is connected to a projector.
On this projector, there are 3 settings for image resolution:
- 16X9 (for anamorphic widescreen)
- 4X3 (for full frame presentations)
and
- Letterbox (which stretches a non-anamorphic widescreen picture to anamorphic proportions...sort of a pre-set zoom button)
On my previous DVD player, the "letterbox" function worked fine, but I've tried it on several non-anamorphic movies on my BD player and the picture stretches VERTICALLY. Does anybody know what I'm talking about? Thanks.
On this projector, there are 3 settings for image resolution:
- 16X9 (for anamorphic widescreen)
- 4X3 (for full frame presentations)
and
- Letterbox (which stretches a non-anamorphic widescreen picture to anamorphic proportions...sort of a pre-set zoom button)
On my previous DVD player, the "letterbox" function worked fine, but I've tried it on several non-anamorphic movies on my BD player and the picture stretches VERTICALLY. Does anybody know what I'm talking about? Thanks.
11-14-09, 10:58 PM
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Re: PS3 (BluRay) Doesn't Letterbox?
The PS3 is upscaling to 1080p. Turn off the upscaling when watching non-anamorphic video. Huge pain in the ass, I know. I have to do the same thing with my TV.
11-15-09, 11:41 AM
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Re: PS3 (BluRay) Doesn't Letterbox?
Oh okay, I get it. That makes sense, I'll try that (even if it does sound like a pain in the ass...luckily, I don't have many movies in letterbox). Thanks!
11-15-09, 01:20 PM
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Re: PS3 (BluRay) Doesn't Letterbox?
And heads-up, you can change the upscaling method while watching a movie. Press Triangle* and it’s under the Video options.
*Wow, that really sounds lame. Why couldn’t they have stuck with A, B, C, etc., like everyone else??
*Wow, that really sounds lame. Why couldn’t they have stuck with A, B, C, etc., like everyone else??
