Sony Vega 16:9 Enhancement Question
03-13-01, 02:55 PM
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Hello everone. Sorry to bring up another Sony Vega thread, but I have a problem. The TV works fine, but I was wanting to know if there is any way to set my TV so that it is always in 16:9 mode whenever I switch sources??
For instance, lets say I am watching a dvd on VIDEO 4(component)and have the 16:9 turned on....well, if I switch to another video source(video 1, channel 3, etc) and go back go video 4 I have to manually go back and turn the 16:9 back on. Have any of you found a way to make your Sony STAY in 16:9 mode so you dont have to mess with it EVERYTIME you want to watch a dvd??
Thanks for the feedback
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For instance, lets say I am watching a dvd on VIDEO 4(component)and have the 16:9 turned on....well, if I switch to another video source(video 1, channel 3, etc) and go back go video 4 I have to manually go back and turn the 16:9 back on. Have any of you found a way to make your Sony STAY in 16:9 mode so you dont have to mess with it EVERYTIME you want to watch a dvd??
Thanks for the feedback
Jesse
03-13-01, 04:19 PM
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I've got a VVega, too... but I didn't know that the 16x9 enhancement automatically switched off when you left your DVD source. Have you considered getting a universal remote with macro function? I found one at Best Buy for $25 that had two macros and was backlit... GREAT deal. I want to say it was an RCA... it's the least expensive backlit one I could find, and I'm VERY pleased with it. Took me from 4 remotes down to 1.
I found one at Best Buy for $25 that had two macros and was backlit... GREAT deal. I want to say it was an RCA... it's the least expensive backlit one I could find, and I'm VERY pleased with it. Took me from 4 remotes down to 1.
03-13-01, 05:38 PM
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I've got one like yours (FS series). The 16:9 is not automatic. A step up to the FV series and it does it automatically. I don't find it a problem.
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I have an FV series, and it switches out of the enhanced mode when I change sources. It's a bit annoying. What you might consider doing is this:
If you've got a programmable remote that can handle macros, just program a macro that will switch the aspect ratio to 16:9. That way you can make the change with only one keystroke.
If you've got a programmable remote that can handle macros, just program a macro that will switch the aspect ratio to 16:9. That way you can make the change with only one keystroke.
