so i have a new HTIB.hooked to my Samsung 4254 using HDMI.

My question is why in 16:9 is there still bars at the bottom and top? its 16:9 for both player and tv....

dumb question I know

thanks and sorry

I assume you are having this on DVD's. If a DVD is 2.35:1 there will be black lines top and bottom. 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 will fit on 16:9 displays. 1.33:1 will have black lines on the sides. It's been answered often on AVS, but I was feeling friendly :D.

thank you very much! I do appreciate it. so are most dvd's 2.35:1

i'm watching 300 fwiw

It just depends. Most that are original director's cut are, but many are edited to fit widescreen TV's. Some are for non HD tv's and are in 1.33:1 or 4:3.

i see

thanks

Take a look on the back of the Movie Case. It normally will tell you the Aspect Ratio. Most movies will have Bars on top and bottom. Especially newer movies.