Just got the 3100HD for TWC-DC and the first thing I noticed with my Mitsu 42" HD 16x9 is that all the non-HD programming comes out with bars on the sides (4x3 shape of course). I have to switch the mode on my TV to Expand, which gets rid of the bars, but I lose some of the picture. HD programming looks great with the Standard mode, though. Are there any settings on the STB to tell it I have a widescreen TV?
The short anwser is no.
QuoteOriginally posted by GJC
Just got the 3100HD for TWC-DC and the first thing I noticed with my Mitsu 42" HD 16x9 is that all the non-HD programming comes out with bars on the sides (4x3 shape of course). I have to switch the mode on my TV to Expand, which gets rid of the bars, but I lose some of the picture. HD programming looks great with the Standard mode, though. Are there any settings on the STB to tell it I have a widescreen TV?
You are lucky you can even get rid of the bars cause I can't on my Mits. :(
OK, thanks, guess I'll have to make due until the 4100HD comes along.
It's funny watching HD programs tonight when the commercials come on. Switches to 4:3. Guess it makes sense, just never thought about it too much.
The problem with the black bars is that they are more likely to create some "burn-in" than the Grey bars that my Mits produces when I change it to standard mode. SO in other words, be cautious when viewing with the black bars. A couple of hours is fine, but don't do it consistently.