[bpdski]

I'm trying to figure out how to get a 16x9 widescreen image out of my Sony 550 DVD player. I am feeding this to a Sony 1271. In the setup menu on the dvd, there are 3 screen options. They are 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 pan&scan, 16:9/4:3. I select the 16:9/4:3, but it makes no difference in the output signal. I still get a 16:9 movie letterboxed in a 4:3 frame. Anyone know how to do this or if it's possible?


BTW, before anyone suggests it, I do plan on building an HTPC


Thanks,

Brian

 

[bryan_chow]

Sounds like your DVD is not anamorphic or enhanced for widescreen.


Bryan

 

[Vic C]

Are you sure the projector or scaler is set for a 16:9 ratio? The DVD player might be outputting the right ratio but your display device may not be set to the right ratio.

 

[Tom Rosback]

Brian,

You've got your DVD player correctly set in 16:9 mode. I've got a 1272, almost identical to your PJ. You'll need to set the Vsize and Hsize on your projector. The best way is to invest in a Setup disk, like Avia or Video Essentials. They have the correct test pattens for setting up your projector.


What size and aspect ratio screen do you have?

 

[bpdski]

That was the problem. I was thinking i would see a wider picture when you I selected the 16x9 aspect ratio, but I understand how it works now. I adjusted the the size controls and it looked great.


Thanks,

Brian