16:9 in standard def? - Blu-ray Forum

obriensg1 · 08-01-2007, 02:26 PM

Ok so I've been wondering something. The HD networks send a constant 16:9 signal even when it's your local news affiliate that then airs in pillarbox. If I'm trying to watch a show like "Stargate SG-1" or "Damages" that irs in widescreen format why can't they send only the widescreen image across the airwaves. It would still be standard def but can't they beam over a 16:9 signal that would then fill up a widescreen tv instead of building in black bars?

jermwhl · 08-01-2007, 02:55 PM

here we go again!!!!!!

Josh · 08-01-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obriensg1

Ok so I've been wondering something. The HD networks send a constant 16:9 signal even when it's your local news affiliate that then airs in pillarbox. If I'm trying to watch a show like "Stargate SG-1" or "Damages" that irs in widescreen format why can't they send only the widescreen image across the airwaves. It would still be standard def but can't they beam over a 16:9 signal that would then fill up a widescreen tv instead of building in black bars?

No. Standard Definition is 4:3 only.

obriensg1 · 08-01-2007, 03:07 PM

Ok then. Is that what some of this going digital in 2009 is all about? I'm a little fuzzy on all that

Blubaru · 08-01-2007, 03:25 PM

480i is SD. 16:9 is a screen orientation(widescreen)

jermwhl · 08-01-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obriensg1

Ok then. Is that what some of this going digital in 2009 is all about? I'm a little fuzzy on all that

Going digital does not guarantee a 16:9 aspect ratio. It only takes the analog signals out of the air and makes the TV companies broadcast in a digital signal. More than likely, most will move to a 16:9 for broadcast though. It also does not guarantee HD...HD is only an added bonus to digital TV.
More info on that here: http://www.dtv.gov/

There are TONS of topics on this website. Use the search function, and most (if not all) of your questions will be answered.

WickyWoo · 08-01-2007, 04:40 PM

They can't send a 16:9 signal because 99.9% of the SD TVs out there lack the ability to unsquish it.

obriensg1 · 08-01-2007, 06:36 PM

Gotcha! Thanks for the help.

DavePS3 · 08-01-2007, 07:17 PM

By the way... Digital does NOT automatically mean HD despite what the cable and satellite providers try to market at you.

08-01-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
obriensg1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:228 Digital collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:97	16:9 in standard def? Ok so I've been wondering something. The HD networks send a constant 16:9 signal even when it's your local news affiliate that then airs in pillarbox. If I'm trying to watch a show like "Stargate SG-1" or "Damages" that irs in widescreen format why can't they send only the widescreen image across the airwaves. It would still be standard def but can't they beam over a 16:9 signal that would then fill up a widescreen tv instead of building in black bars?

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08-01-2007, 02:55 PM	#2
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	here we go again!!!!!!

08-01-2007, 03:07 PM	#4
obriensg1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:228 Digital collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:97	Ok then. Is that what some of this going digital in 2009 is all about? I'm a little fuzzy on all that

08-01-2007, 03:25 PM	#5
Blubaru Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Tonight! you!	480i is SD. 16:9 is a screen orientation(widescreen)

08-01-2007, 04:40 PM	#7
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	They can't send a 16:9 signal because 99.9% of the SD TVs out there lack the ability to unsquish it.

08-01-2007, 06:36 PM	#8
obriensg1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:228 Digital collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:97	Gotcha! Thanks for the help.

08-01-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	By the way... Digital does NOT automatically mean HD despite what the cable and satellite providers try to market at you.

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