[Tintaffiny]

Grey Bars on Panasonic Viera TCp50 720p


My TV is a 50inch Panasonic Viera TCp50 720p Plasma



Why would any company put grey bars on the sides of a widescreen tv when viewing in 4x3? It's distracting, and seems more prone to burn in. Can anyone explain the logic or benefit?

 

[thegreendude]

It actually aids to mitigate burn in of the 4:3 box while viewing 4:3 content.

 

[drfreeman60]

Also, you can go into the menu and change the sidebars from light (gray) to dark (black). Or at least a reasonable attempt at black. Until black turns to gray.

 

[JBDragon]

You get used to it! My old Rear projection 1080i HDTV did the same thing also. Some HDTV's allow you can pick either the grey or black.