Video Asylum

Posted by williak (A) on May 28, 2003 at 07:29:38

In Reply to: Widescreen vs. Anamorphic posted by Bootie Day on May 28, 2003 at 05:07:32:

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