Home Video Asylum

TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more.

Re: Widescreen vs. Anamorphic

What can be done with non-anamorphic DVDs depends both on your player and on your monitor. Some older monitors (including some Pannys) lock in full when given a 480p signal. If this is the case, you'd have to look for scaling options in your player. Conversely, if the player can't do anyting, your TV stretch modes can be used (if it doesn't lock in full on 480p).

Look carefully for the phrase "Enhanced for 16:9 Displays" on the DVD. This is code for anamorphic. Some DVDs actually have "Anamorphic" printed on the package but the "Enhanced" phrase is much more common. Good luck.

Austin


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Atma-Sphere Music Systems, Inc.  


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
  • Re: Widescreen vs. Anamorphic - williak 07:29:38 05/28/03 (0)


You can not post to an archived thread.